These are just some of our wonderful holiday programs!
Visit the QPL Calendar to see a complete list.
Christmas Suncatcher Ornaments for Teens (IN-PERSON)
Paint Christmas Suncatcher ornaments to hang on a tree or in your window. This program is for adolescents, ages 11-19.
Wednesday, December 4
4pm
Hunters Point
47-40 Center Boulevard, Long Island City
Music with Sandy: Holiday Concert Children’s Show (IN-PERSON)
Attend this holiday performance for kids and parents! Sing along in different languages and celebrate all the holidays of the season.
Friday, December 6
3pm
Far Rockaway
1637 Central Avenue
DIY Paper Bag Wrapping Craft for Teens (IN-PERSON)
Join us at Woodside Library to learn different ways you can create wrapping paper from brown bags!
Friday, December 6
4pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue
Children’s Winter Word Games (IN-PERSON)
Saturdays will have winter-themed word games for children to enjoy!
Saturdays, December 7, 14, 21, 28
2pm
Arverne
312 Beach 54 Street
Snowflake Science with Young Engineers (IN-PERSON)
Join us every month for our fun and engaging STEM series! Dive into the wonders of winter and the science behind snowflakes. Through hands-on building, experiments, and learning, kids will discover the beauty and complexity of snowflakes while having a blast with Lego bricks. This program is funded by New York State Assembly Member Zohran Mamdani.
Tuesday, December 17
3:30pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street
Little Hands Signing: Winter Signs (VIRTUAL)
Sing, sign, play, and learn basic American Sign Language during this fun, hands-on storytime for the whole family! Our good friend Kathy MacMillan is a signing storyteller and the author of the Little Hands Signing series and Little Hands & Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together. She will teach you and your kids Winter Signs during this entertaining program! This program will be presented in spoken English with open captioning.
Watch on our Facebook page and on our YouTube channel: https://www.facebook.com/QPLNYC and https://www.youtube.com/QueensPublicLibrary.
Wednesday, December 18
11am
Saturday Science Lab - Winter Solstice (IN-PERSON)
Join the Discovery Team to learn more about the longest night and shortest day of the year: the winter solstice. This celebration marks the end of the fall season and beginning of winter. Get ready to explore through fun and educational activities. Blending education with creativity, this program is perfect for elementary school kids and their families.
Saturday, December 21
11am
Central Library (Children’s Library Discovery Center)
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica
Cambria Heights Teen Center Holiday Event (IN-PERSON)
Join us for a festive holiday event just for teens! Enjoy classic holiday movies, hot chocolate, and get creative at our cookie decorating station. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends—don’t miss out! No registration required, but supplies are limited.
Monday, December 23
3:30pm
Cambria Heights
218-13 Linden Boulevard
Rosedale Friends: Kwanzaa Storytime Giveaway (IN-PERSON)
Join the Friends of Rosedale Library for a Kwanzaa storytime! We will read Seven Spools of Thread: A Kwanzaa Story. Limited quantities of the book will be available for giveaway after the storytime. This event is sponsored by New York City Council Member Selvena N. Brooks-Powers.
Saturday, December 28
2pm
Rosedale
144-20 243 Street
Hanukkah Storytime (IN-PERSON)
All are welcome to enjoy our Hanukkah storytime this holiday season!
Monday, December 30
3:30pm
Rosedale
144-20 243 Street
