DESIGN A GREETING CARD (IN-PERSON)

Join us to design your own greeting card! Supplies, including a scan and cut machine and blank cards, will be provided.

Thursday, November 29
3pm
Kew Gardens Hills
72-33 Vleigh Place

IT’S TIME FOR KIND: HOLIDAY CARDS (IN-PERSON)

Create a beautiful, heartwarming holiday card for someone living in a local senior center for immigrants. You’ll get to decorate your card with words of kindness and include festive sayings in multiple languages. Cards will be shared with neighbors throughout the holiday season. This program is for children ages 6 and over.

Thursday, December 1
2:30pm
Hollis
202-05 Hillside Avenue

Tuesday, December 6
3pm
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard

Wednesday, December 7
4pm
Ozone Park
92-24 Rockaway Boulevard

Friday, December 9
2:30pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street

Friday, December 9
3:30pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street

Friday, December 9
4pm
Middle Village
72-31 Metropolitan Avenue

HOLIDAY CLAY ORNAMENTS: A WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS (IN-PERSON)

Patricia Brintle uses air-dry clay to show you how to make beautiful holiday ornaments for decoration in and around your home. Join this festive and creative program!

Thursday, December 1
6pm
North Forest Park
98-27 Metropolitan Avenue

Saturday, December 3
2:30pm
Sunnyside
43-06 Greenpoint Avenue

HOLIDAY HAVEN CRAFTS (IN-PERSON)

Celebrate the winter season and the holidays with these fun and simple crafts for youth. All ages welcome! Children under 4 must be supervised by an adult.

Friday, December 2
3pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street

IT’S TIME FOR KIND: CREATE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY SLED (IN-PERSON)

At this craft program, participants will create and design their own wooden sled, then write a kind word or two on it. Participants are also welcome to create the sled for someone special to give as a gift!

Monday, December 5
4:30pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street

IT’S TIME FOR KIND: CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR SENIORS (IN-PERSON)

It’s Time for Kind season is kicking off, and that means wishing others the happiest of holidays. Join us to make Christmas cards for senior citizens. We have the materials, you bring the creativity! All ages are welcome.

Tuesday, December 6
4pm
Corona
38-23 104 Street

Wednesday, December 7
4pm
Ozone Park
92-24 Rockaway Boulevard

Friday, December 9
3:30pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street

38TH ANNUAL KWANZAA CELEBRATION (IN-PERSON)

Langston Hughes Library invites you to our 38th Annual Kwanzaa Celebration. There will be a memorable selection of live music, dance, and spoken word performances from artists including violinist Shayshahn MacPherson, poet Ngoma, the CarNYval Dancers (NYC’s Official Caribbean Dance Group), and many more. Plus, a festive Libation Ceremony, a film screening, and holiday-themed crafts throughout the day, including make-your-own wreath and lamp workshops. Join us! Visit our Langston Hughes Kwanzaa programs page to learn more.

Saturday, December 10
10:30am-6pm
Langston Hughes
100-01 Northern Boulevard

IT’S TIME FOR KIND: HOLIDAY CARDS FOR NEW NEIGHBORS SEEKING ASYLUM & SHELTER (IN-PERSON)

Create a beautiful, uplifting holiday card to welcome asylum seekers and new Queens residents to our city. You’ll get to decorate an artistic card with words of warmth, kindness, and festive sayings in multiple languages. Cards will be shared with neighbors throughout the holiday season. Join us!

Monday, December 12
4pm
Langston Hughes
100-01 Northern Boulevard

Tuesday, December 13
3pm
Glen Oaks
256-04 Union Turnpike

Tuesday, December 13
3pm
Howard Beach
92-06 156 Avenue

Wednesday, December 14
4pm
Corona
38-23 104 Street

Thursday, December 15
2:30pm
Hollis
202-05 Hillside Avenue

Thursday, December 15
3:30pm
Ridgewood
20-12 Madison Street

Thursday, December 15
4pm
Baisley Park
117-11 Sutphin Boulevard

Friday, December 16
10am
Queensboro Hill
60-05 Main Street

Friday, December 16
3pm
Rego Park
91-41 63 Drive

CHANUKAH BANNER (IN-PERSON)

Decorate a simple banner specially made for Chanukah! For children of all ages.

Tuesday, December 13
4pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street

HOLIDAY CRAFT (IN-PERSON)

Children are invited to make a craft for the holidays!

Wednesday, December 14
3pm
North Hills
57-04 Marathon Parkway

CHANUKAH HOLIDAY PAINTING (IN-PERSON)

Paint a lovely Star of David to celebrate Chanukah! All ages welcome!

Thursday, December 15
4pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street

CREATE YOUR OWN HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS FOR ADULTS (IN-PERSON)

Come join us in creating holiday ornaments for your Christmas tree. Supplies will be provided.

Thursday, December 15
6pm
Ozone Park
92-24 Rockaway Boulevard

GIFT MAKING WORKSHOP- JEWELRY MAKING (IN-PERSON)

Join us at the Woodside Library for a Holiday Gift Making Workshop! In this workshop you will be able to create a piece of jewelry to make as a gift for yourself or a loved one.

Friday, December 16
4pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue

KWANZAA CRAFT (IN-PERSON)

Celebrate Kwanzaa with a simple craft reminding children of the seven principles of Kwanzaa!

Thursday, December 22
3pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street

THURSDAY CRAFT: CHRISTMAS CARD CRAFT (IN-PERSON)

Children and caregivers are welcome to join us for a fun holiday card craft. Get ready for the giving season!

Thursday, December 22
4:30pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue

GIFT MAKING WORKSHOP - TOTE AND DRAWSTRING BAG DIY (IN-PERSON)

Join us at the Woodside Library for a Holiday Gift Making Workshop! In this workshop you will be able to design a tote or drawstring bag.

Friday, December 23
4pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue

KIDS KWANZAA STORYTIME AND BRACELET CRAFT (IN-PERSON)

Children ages 5-12 are invited to learn and hear stories about Kwanzaa, then make a special Kwanzaa bracelet.

Tuesday, December 27
4pm
Forest Hills
108-19 71 Avenue

IT’S TIME FOR KIND: THANK-YOU NOTES (IN-PERSON)

With all the kindness in the air this holiday season, what could be a better time to practice writing thank-you cards? Children in Grades 2-6 will be provided with craft supplies to let their friends and family know how much they appreciate them.

Friday, December 30
3:30pm
Baisley Park
117-11 Sutphin Boulevard

GIFT MAKING WORKSHOP - BOTTLE CAP PINS (IN-PERSON)

Join us at the Woodside Library for a Holiday Gift Making Workshop! In this workshop you will be able to decorate a bottle cap pin using paint and other materials!

Friday, December 30
4pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue