For kids & teens
Celebrate the Holidays with Queens Public Library
HOLIDAY CRAFT CARDS FOR KIDS (IN-PERSON)
Drop in to create your own mini holiday cards. This program is held every day the library is open from December 1-23.
St. Albans
191-05 Linden Boulevard
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 seaso n. 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 CHEER MOVIE NIGHT (IN-PERSON)
Join us for our Holiday Cheer Movie Nights throughout December on Thursdays at 5pm.
December 1: Fred Claus
December 8: Elf
December 15: National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
December 22: Polar Express
December 29: Jack Frost
Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
5pm
Steinway
21-45 31 Street
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
GIFT MAKING WORKSHOP AND ORNAMENT DECORATING (IN-PERSON)
Join us at the Woodside Library Branch for a Holiday Gift Making Workshop! In this workshop you will be able to decorate one-of-a-kind ornaments to take home.
Friday, December 2
4pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue
HOW TO CREATE & EDIT A HOLIDAY VIDEO (VIRTUAL)
Learn how to make a timeless holiday video to share with loved ones. This program for teens and adults will be held in-person at the Queensbridge Tech Lab with the option to join virtually.
Join on Webex: https://queenslib.org/3GE0VC3
Password: holiday
Saturdays, December 3, 10, 17
3pm
TUESDAY CRAFTERNOONS (IN-PERSON)
Join us for fun craft activities based on new themes each week, including wintertime, holidays, and more. Be prepared to get a little messy! This program is for families and children of all ages.
Tuesdays, December 6, 13, 20, 27
4pm
Poppenhusen
121-23 14 Avenue
MOVIE SCREENING: ADAM SANDLER’S EIGHT CRAZY NIGHTS (IN-PERSON)
Come join us for a fun family film in which a partying troublemaker learns about holiday spirit when a judge sentences him to community service as a referee for a kids team.
Thursday, December 8
3pm
Maspeth
69-70 Grand Avenue
HOLIDAYS MAKE US HAPPY WITH ALEXAIR DREAMS STORYTELLING (IN-PERSON)
Holidays are for family, friends, and fun—after all, celebrating with loved ones and our communities brings us closer together! Get into the festive spirit with Alexair Dreams Storytelling, who will share stories filled with holiday warmth and joy. This program is funded by Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers.
Friday, December 9
3:30pm
Rosedale
144-20 243 Street
GIFT MAKING WORKSHOP- CAFECITO CUP AND SAUCER (IN-PERSON)
Join us at the Woodside Library Branch for a Holiday Gift Making Workshop! In this workshop you will be able to print a design on a mini cup and saucer to create a gift for a family member, friend or yourself!
Friday, December 9
4pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue
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
HOLIDAY FAMILY MOVIE: OLAF’S FROZEN ADVENTURE (IN-PERSON)
Visit Briarwood Library and watch the holiday family movie Olaf’s Frozen Adventure (2017, G). Christmas is celebrated in Arendelle when Anna and Elsa open the gates for the first time in years. However, the sisters find themselves alone when others leave to observe their own holiday customs, so Olaf searches for traditions to bring to the girls.
Saturday, December 10
3:30pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street
CHILDREN’S PROGRAM: AFTERNOONS OF CRAFT MAKING FOR NEW NEIGHBORS SEEKING ASYLUM & SHELTER (IN-PERSON)
Spanish
Children of new neighbors seeking asylum and shelter are invited for an afternoon of crafts that will lift their spirits while also bringing joy to others. From Santas made out of paper tubes to festive snow globes and trees, this will be a fun afternoon altogether.
Tuesdays, December 13, 20, 27
4pm
Langston Hughes
100-01 Northern Boulevard
HOLIDAY ROBLOX MEETUP! (IN-PERSON)
Children ages 6-12 can join in LIVE to play Roblox with friends inside the game community. Kids simply need to friend request Ms. Taryn: RVisLit. We will play a total of 3 Roblox games! Note: This is an in-person program but can be played from home.
Tuesday, December 13
4pm
Rochdale Village
169-09 137 Avenue
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
WINTER HOLIDAY ORNAMENTS (IN-PERSON)
Create an ornament for your favorite winter holiday! For children of all ages.
Wednesday, December 14
4pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street
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
HOLIDAY CERAMIC PAINTING FOR KIDS (IN-PERSON)
Calling all children to the Briarwood Library! Join us to paint your own holiday ceramic piece. Supplies are limited. First-come, first-served.
Saturday, December 17
3:30pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street
HOLIDAY GLASS PAINTING (IN-PERSON)
Please join us for a fun-filled session of glass painting; bring a friend and make a memorable afternoon of it! Glassware and art materials provided but feel free to bring your own. Space is limited.
Saturday, December 17
3:30pm
Rochdale Village
169-09 137 Avenue
CHANUKAH PUZZLES (IN-PERSON)
Decorate your own Chanukah puzzle! For children of all ages.
Monday, December 19
4pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street
WINTER GIVEAWAYS (IN-PERSON)
Happy holidays! Come celebrate at the library. Simple gifts will be given, one to each child or teen, while supplies last. Come and get yours!
Wednesday, December 21
4pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street
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
BUILD A GINGERBREAD HOUSE! (IN-PERSON)
‘Tis the season to build a gingerbread house! Come decorate and take home your own gingerbread house for the holidays. This program is for ages 12 and up. Supplies are limited; first come, first served.
Thursday, December 22
4pm
Corona
38-23 104 Street
TOY GIVEAWAY AT EAST ELMHURST (IN-PERSON)
Every child deserves a gift during this holiday season. Join staff from Council for Airport Opportunity, ABM, and Council Member Francisco Moya’s office as they distribute gifts to children at the East Elmhurst Library.
Thursday, December 22
4pm
East Elmhurst
95-06 Astoria Boulevard
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
THE NUTCRACKER (IN-PERSON)
Urzua Performing Arts presents a perfect family outing: a twist on The Nutcracker. In this classic holiday story for children, dreams and enchanted lands come to life and Christmas magic happens right on stage. This version adds a twist, featuring rhythms from around the world mixed with Tchaikovsky’s original beloved music.
Thursday, December 22
6pm
Langston Hughes (Auditorium)
100-01 Northern Blvd.
MOVIE SCREENING: DISNEY'S A CHRISTMAS CAROL (IN-PERSON)
Join us to watch Disney’s A Christmas Carol (2009, PG) together with families, friends, and other library patrons! This adaptation of Charles Dickens’ holiday classic features Jim Carrey in the role of Ebenezer Scrooge, as well as the ghosts of Christmas past, present and future. The miser is paid a visit by each so that he may learn the value of holiday spirit before it’s too late.
Friday, December 23
2pm
Bayside
214-20 Northern Boulevard
HOLIDAY WEEK: KIDS' MOVIE AFTERNOONS (IN-PERSON)
Join us for screenings of popular children’s movies! All kids and parents are welcome. Screenings will include:
Home Alone (1990) 102 minutes; rated PG
DC League of Super-Pets (2022) 100 minutes; rated PG
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) 122 minutes; rated PG
Tuesday, December 27-Thursday, December 29
2:30pm
Glen Oaks
256-04 Union Turnpike
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
TOGETHER FOR KWANZAA (IN-PERSON)
Join Jannie Downes-Charles, Vice President of the Rosedale Friends for a reading of Together for Kwanzaa by J. Ford. While supplies last, each participating family that attends the whole reading will be eligible to receive their own free copy of the book, thanks to a generous grant from Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers.
Wednesday, December 28
3:30pm
Rosedale
144-20 243 Street
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 use craft supplies to show their friends and family how much they appreciate them.
Friday, December 30
3:30pm
Baisley Park
117-11 Sutphin Boulevard
