For the entire family
Celebrate the Holidays with Queens Public Library
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 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
CONCERT: THE MOST WONDERFUL TIME OF THE YEAR (IN-PERSON)
We invite you to enjoy the most beautiful time of the year with us. The John Smith Jazz Duo, featuring vocalist Jenny Arrigo, brings great music and ambiance to QPL to make this Christmas unforgettable.
Thursday, December 1
6:30pm
St. Albans
191-05 Linden Boulevard
CLASSIC FILM FRIDAYS (IN-PERSON)
On Fridays in December we will screen the following films:
December 2: Miracle on 34th Street (1947) Not Rated
December 9: Bachelor Mother (1939) Not Rated
December 16: Christmas Eve (1947) Not Rated
December 23: A Christmas Carol (1951) Not Rated
December 30: Holiday (1938) Not Rated
Fridays, December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
2pm
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
HOLIDAY HAVEN CRAFTS (IN-PERSON)
Celebrate the winter season and the holidays with these fun and simple crafts for youth. All ages are 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 Woodside Library 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
SUNDAY CONCERTS PRESENTS: GRAMMY-WINNING ARTIST CLAYTON BRYANT (IN-PERSON)
Clayton Bryant is an ASCAP and Grammy-winning artist and composer based in New York City. His personal mentors are a who’s who of the Rock ‘n Roll and R&B Halls of Fame, including Luther Vandross, The Who’s Roger Daltrey, and Whitney Houston. He records, performs, and tours with legends, including Billy Joel, Cyndi Lauper, Fantasia, John Legend, Deborah Cox, and SWV, to name a few. Enjoy this performance of electrifying music featuring songs from some of the legendary artists he’s backed up, as well as his own award-winning original music, including selections from his recently released album, A Christmas Love Song. His music is available on all digital platforms! CDs will be available for sale.
Sunday, December 4
3pm
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
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
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
JAZZ FROM BAKU WITH ARSLAN NOVRASLI AND HIS BAND (IN-PERSON)
Celebrate the holiday season with an exhilarating marriage of musical cultures! Winner of multiple international competitions, Azerbaijani tar virtuoso Arslan Novrasli and his jazz band (with special guest Yaacov Mayman) will play American jazz classics in a Mugam style and Azerbaijani Mugam music with a jazzy twist.
Tuesday, December 6
6pm
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard
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 compositions.
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 (IN-PERSON)
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 and hope you can join us.
Thursday, December 8
2pm
McGoldrick
155-06 Roosevelt Ave
CONCERT: CHANUKAH & CHRISTMAS CONCERT WITH IRENE FAILENBOGEN (IN-PERSON)
Join vocalist Irene Failenbogen in this concert of favorite songs for Chanukah and Christmas to celebrate the season.
Thursday, December 8
3pm
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard
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
CONCERT: HAPPY HOLIDAYS! (IN-PERSON)
Join 7-string guitarist Ron Jackson along with vocalist Ashley Pezzotti and bassist Bim Strasberg as they celebrate the holidays with classic songs of the season.
Thursday, December 8
6pm
Queens Village
94-11 217 Street
Tuesday, December 13
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 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
PLAZA THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS SCROOGE: THE MUSICAL! (IN-PERSON)
Follow miserly Ebenezer Scrooge as he learns the true spirit of Christmas with this holiday musical tradition. This production is based on the novel by Charles Dickens, which is available in the QPL collections.
Saturday, December 10
2:30pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street
Sunday, December 11
2pm
Central Library
89-11 Merrick 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
WINTER POINSETTIA CRAFT (IN-PERSON)
Celebrate the winter holidays with a festive paper poinsettia flower!
Monday, December 12
3:30pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street
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
HOLIDAY CRAFT (IN-PERSON)
Children are invited to make a craft for the holidays!
Wednesday, December 14
3pm
North Hills
57-04 Marathon Parkway
HOLIDAY CONCERT WITH JAZMYN (IN-PERSON)
Bring your holiday spirit and join us for a concert of holiday favorites to celebrate the season. The Jazmyn Duo, featuring Jim Farley on keyboard and vocalist Inez Wilson, will provide the joyful music.
Thursday, December 15
4:30pm
Baisley Park
117-11 Sutphin Boulevard
CONCERT: CHANUKAH SONGS OF LIGHT WITH IRENE FAILENBOGEN (IN-PERSON)
Join us for a holiday concert celebrating Chanukah with songs of light performed in Yiddish, Hebrew, Ladino, and English by vocalist Irene Failenbogen.
Thursday, December 15
5:30pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue
CONCERT: OLIVIA LU TRIO HOLIDAY CONCERT (IN-PERSON)
Harpist and pianist Olivia Lu has performed in and directed New York City concerts for 15 years. She will be performing duet and trio pieces with pianist Patricia Jones and flutist Dr. Dara Marie. The musicians have collaborated at many venues, including Carnegie Hall. The theme of this performance at QPL will be peace, joy, and love, and feature a combination of holiday and classical music. This program is funded by New York State Senator Joseph Addabbo Jr.
Saturday, December 17
2pm
Forest Hills
108-19 71 Avenue
CONCERT: IT’S TIME FOR KIND: MUSIC CELEBRATING THE HOLIDAYS (IN-PERSON)
Holiday celebrations can bring people together with goodwill, inclusiveness, and understanding. ALBA Consort rejoices with soothing lullabies and joyful rhythms from ancient Mediterranean and Near East tradition, including Italian, French, Spanish, Sephardic, Armenian, and Persian music.
Tuesday, December 20
4pm
Flushing
41-17 Main 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
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
IT'S TIME FOR KIND: THANK-YOU NOTES (IN-PERSON)
With all the kindness this holiday season, what better time to practice writing thank you cards? Children in grades 2-6 will be provided 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
