Early Learning Services at Queens Public Library

Kick Off to Kindergarten (K2K)

Kickoff to Kindergarten enables young children, ages 3-5, to develop their early literacy skills—and begin a lifelong love of reading! Meanwhile parents and caregivers are guided to become confident in their ability to support their child’s development. We are offering both virtual and in-person classes for the Spring season.

Virtual classes will start Tuesday, April 18 and run on Tuesdays at 4pm, Wednesdays at 4:30pm, and Thursdays at 5pm for 7 weeks. Preregister here to receive the virtual class schedule and enrollment details.

In-person classes will be available at Windsor Park, Flushing, and Briarwood libraries. Registration begins on Monday, March 27. Classes begin as noted below. Please visit each library in-person to register.

  • Windsor Park: Monday, April 17, 3:30pm 
  • Flushing: Tuesday, April 18, 3:30pm 
  • Briarwood: Wednesday, May 3, 3:30pm

Weekly group sessions for kids and caregivers are offered in English and Spanish, and feature:

  • Guided activities
  • Storytimes
  • Tips for promoting at-home literacy
  • Opportunities for private, personalized guidance and feedback

Learn more about this program here.

Email K2K@queenslibrary.org for more information.

Kick Off to Kindergarten (K2K) En Español

Familias pueden participar en Kickoff to Kindergarten cuando su niño tenga entre 3 y 5 años de edad. K2K está siendo ofrecido virtualmente y en person en bibliotecas selectas. Familias inscritas en el programa participarán en clases en grupo y tendrán oportunidades para hablar privadamente con la maestra para preguntas y sugerencias.

Las clases de primavera virtual comenzarán el 18 de abril y se desarrollará los martes a las 4PM, miércoles a las 4:30PM, y jueves a las 5PM durante 7 semanas. Preinscríbase aquí para recibir el horario de clases virtuales y los detalles de inscripción.

Matriculación para clases en persona comenzará lunes, 27 de marzo en Flushing, Windsor Park, y Briarwood. Por favor visite la biblioteca para matricular.

  • Clases en Windsor Park comenzarán el lunes, 17 de abril, a las 3:30PM.
  • Clases en Flushing comenzarán el martes, 18 de abril, a las 3:30PM.
  • Clases en Briarwood comenzarán el miercoles, 3 de mayo, a las 3:30PM.

Se ofrecen sesiones en grupo semanales para niños y cuidadores en inglés y español, y cuentan con:

  • Actividades guiadas
  • Cuentos
  • Consejos para promover la alfabetización en el hogar
  • Oportunidades de orientación y comentarios privados y personalizados

Mande un email a K2K@queenlibrary.org si tiene otras preguntas.

Toddler Learning Centers - Fall 2022 Programs

ASTORIA
14-01 Astoria Boulevard
718-278-2220
Fridays at 11am, September 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21

BAISLEY PARK
117-11 Sutphin Boulevard
718-529-1590
Wednesdays at 11am, October 12, 19, 26; November 2, 9

BRIARWOOD
85-12 Main Street
718-658-1680
Wednesdays at 10:30am, September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12

CENTRAL LIBRARY (CHILDREN’S DISCOVERY CENTER)
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
718-990-0767
Thursdays at 10:30am, October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3

CORONA
38-23 104 Street
718-426-2844
Thursdays at 10:30am, September 15, 22, 29; October 6, 13

EAST FLUSHING
196-36 Northern Boulevard
718-357-6643
Fridays at 10:30am, October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4

ELMHURST
86-07 Broadway
718-271-1020
Wednesdays at 10:30am, September 14, 21, 28; October 5, 12

FLUSHING
41-17 Main Street
718-661-1212
Thursdays at 10:30am, October 6, 13, 20, 27; November 3

FOREST HILLS
108-19 71 Avenue
718-268-7934
Fridays at 10:30am, October 14, 21, 28; November 4, 18

GLEN OAKS
256-04 Union Turnpike
718-831-8636
Fridays at 10:30am, October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4

HOLLIS
202-05 Hillside Avenue
718-465-7355
Wednesdays at 11:30am, September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26

HOWARD BEACH
92-06 156 Avenue
718-641-7086
Tuesdays at 2pm, October 18, 25; November 1, 8, 15

JACKSON HEIGHTS
35-51 81 Street
718-899-2500
Fridays at 10:30am, October 7, 14, 21, 28; November 4

LANGSTON HUGHES
100-01 Northern Boulevard
718-651-1100
Wednesdays at 10:30am, October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2

LAURELTON
134-26 225 St
718-528-2822
Wednesdays at 10:30am, September 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19

MCGOLDRICK
155-06 Roosevelt Avenue
718-461-1616
Fridays at 10:30am, September 23, 30; October 7, 14, 21

PENINSULA
92-25 Rockaway Beach
Boulevard
718-634-1110
Wednesdays at 11:30am, October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2

POPPENHUSEN
121-23 14 Avenue
718-359-1102
Wednesdays at 10:30am, November 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

QUEENS VILLAGE
94-11 217th Street
718-776-6800
Wednesdays at 11am, September 21, 28; October 5, 12, 19

RICHMOND HILL
118-14 Hillside Avenue
718-849-7150
Fridays at 11:30am, September 16, 23, 30; October 7, 14

RIDGEWOOD
20-12 Madison Street
718-821-4770
Thursdays at 1pm, October 13, 20, 27; November 3, 10

SOUTH HOLLIS
21-45 31 Street
718-821-4770
Wednesdays at 10:30am, October 5, 12, 19, 26; November 2

STEINWAY
21-45 31 Street
718-728-1965
Wednesdays at 10:30am September 28; October 5, 12, 19, 26

WOODSIDE
54-22 Skillman Avenue
718-429-4700
Tuesdays at 2pm, September 13, 20, 27; October 4, 11

WOODHAVEN
85-41 Forest Parkway
718-849-1010
Mondays at 10:30am, October 17, 24, 31; November 7, 14


Storytimes at Queens Public Library Programs: These are location-initiated programs that happen in English and Spanish consistently and have happened in Bengali, Russian, Polish, and Mandarin when the children’s librarian can facilitate.

  • Mother Goose Storytime: birth to crawlers (birth- ~6 months)
  • Toddler Storytime: crawlers to early walkers (~6-18 months)
  • Picture Book Storytime: early walkers to runners (~18-36 months)
  • Story Hour: runners to jumpers (~3-5 years)
  • Wednesdays at all locations