For adults
Celebrate the Holidays with Queens Public Library
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
HOW TO MARKET YOUR HOLIDAY BUSINESS LANDING PAGE (VIRTUAL)
This course is designed to teach participants how to sell their products to potential buyers for the holidays using Wix.
Register on Webex: https://queenslib.org/3Xdapdr
Password: market
Thursdays, December 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
6pm
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
IT’S TIME FOR KIND: HEALTHY NUTRITION FOR THE HOLIDAYS (IN-PERSON)
Please join Registered Dietitian Stefanie Giovine as she speaks about healthy nutrition for the holidays as part of our It’s Time for Kind celebration.
Thursday, December 1
6:30pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street
CLASSIC FILM FRIDAYS (IN-PERSON)
Fridays in December we will screen the following films:
December 2: Miracle on 34th Street (1947)
December 9: Bachelor Mother (1939)
December 16: Christmas Eve (1947)
December 23: A Christmas Carol (1951)
December 30: Holiday (1938)
Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
2pm
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
IT’S TIME FOR KIND: NUTRITION (IN-PERSON)
Join Cornell University Cooperative Extension’s Community Educator Olimpia Fis to speak about healthy nutrition for the holidays.
Friday, December 2
2:30pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street
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
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
A HOLIDAY SHOW WITH WILLA BASSEN (IN-PERSON)
Willa Bassen is a New York-based singer-songwriter, composer, musician, producer, and extraordinary live performer. Sit back and enjoy as she plays beloved holiday songs and highlights the background and circumstances of their composition.
Wednesday, December 7*
2:30pm
Howard Beach
92-06 156 Avenue
*Made possible by the Queens Public Library Foundation and the generous support of our individual donors.
Tuesday, December 13
3pm
Auburndale
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard
BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION OF A CHRISTMAS CAROL
Come to McGoldrick Library and join us for our book discussion. We will be discussing the Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol for the holidays.
Thursday, December 8
2pm
McGoldrick
155-06 Roosevelt Ave
GIFT MAKING WORKSHOP - CAFECITO CUP AND SAUCER (IN-PERSON)
Join us at Woodside Library for a Holiday Gift Making Workshop! Print a design on a mini cup and saucer and 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
CONCERT: ¡FELICES FIESTAS! WITH SAXOPHONIST JAVIER ARAU AND LOS TRES REYES DEL JAZZ (IN-PERSON)
Celebrate the holidays with award-winning saxophonist Javier Arau and Los Tres Reyes del Jazz. They’ll take the audience on a journey south of the border, spicing up jazz and holiday classics with inspiring Latin rhythm and harmony in a program that is sure to delight audiences of all ages.
Saturday, December 10
2:30pm
East Elmhurst
95-06 Astoria Boulevard
WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: HEALTHY EATING FOR THE HOLIDAYS (VIRTUAL)
Join our Community Health Educator Christopher Galarza for Wellness Wednesdays!
QPL’s Wellness Wednesdays are designed to help you foster healthy habits and lay the foundation for a balanced lifestyle. During this workshop, we will be joined by the Nutrition team from NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst, who will share recipes and teach us how to eat nutritiously (and deliciously) for the holidays.
Join on Facebook or YouTube.
Wednesday, December 14
12pm
BUDGETING FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH EXCEL (VIRTUAL)
Getting into the holiday spirit goes hand-in-hand with budgeting. An effective plan to cover costs can help us make choices about what’s possible. Join us for this informative program.
Register on Webex: https://queenslib.org/3GrGXKQ
Password: budget
Wednesdays, December 14 and 21
6pm
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
PAINTING FOR THE HOLIDAYS WITH ARTIST GINA SAMSON (IN-PERSON)
Join us to illuminate the holidays with paint brush strokes. Create a painted canvas for yourself or to give as a gift! Preregistration is required and limited to 20 participants.
Saturday, December 17
10:30am
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
HOLIDAY PAINT WORKSHOP FOR ADULTS (IN-PERSON)
Artist Juan Ortega shares tips and techniques on how to paint your own masterpiece this holiday season. Materials will be provided for up to 20 participants. Preregistration is required. Please wear a smock or a shirt you don’t mind getting paint on! This program is funded by the office of Council Member Selvena Brooks-Powers.
Saturday, December 17
3pm
Laurelton
134-26 225 Street
Thursday, December 29
4pm
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
SEVEN PRINCIPLES OF KWANZAA (VIRTUAL) (IN-PERSON)
Join us each night of Kwanzaa for a week of in-person and virtual programs examining the Seven Principles (Nguzo Saba). Visit our Langston Hughes Kwanzaa programs page to learn more.
Monday, December 26 to Sunday, January 1
Langston Hughes
100-01 Northern Boulevard
MOVIE SCREENING: THE HOLIDAY (IN-PERSON)
Visit Briarwood Library and watch the movie The Holiday (2006, PG-13). This movie is about an American and a Brit, whose love lives are askew, vacation in each other’s homes and meet the men of their dreams in this romantic comedy.
Friday, December 30
12pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street
