Programs

This year, QPL has over 200 programs to make the summer a special time for kids, teens, and families. Browse below for a list of selected programs and view all here. All programs will be held in-person at a QPL location unless otherwise noted.

FACE PAINTING AND BALLOON ART WITH PARTY COLORS

Join us for a fun-filled face painting and balloon twisting event where creativity comes to life! Kids of all ages can choose from a wide variety of designs, including vibrant animals, magical fairies, bold superheroes, and sparkling glitter creations. Bring your imagination and get ready to have your face painted by talented artists!

Monday, June 2
3:30pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street

Thursday, June 5
3:30pm
Mitchell-Linden
31-32 Union Street, Flushing
This program is funded by New York State Assembly Member Ron Kim.

Friday, June 6
1pm
Corona
38-23 104 Street
This program is funded by New York State Senator Jessica Ramos.

Saturday, June 7
2pm
Bellerose
250-06 Hillside Avenue
This program is funded by New York State Senator Toby Ann Stavisky.

Monday, June 9
3:30pm
South Ozone Park
128-16 Rockaway Boulevard

Wednesday, June 11
3:30pm
Lefferts
103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill

Saturday, June 14
1pm
Astoria
14-01 Astoria Boulevard

Wednesday, June 18
3:30pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue

Wednesday, June 25
3pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue
This program is funded by New York State Assembly Queens Delegation.

Friday, June 27
3pm
McGoldrick
155-06 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing

TEEN TIME

We will meet for arts and crafts in preparation for this year’s Summer Reading theme: Color Your World! Open to students in grades 6-12.

Mondays, June 2, 16, 23
4pm
Steinway
21-45 31 Street, Astoria

TEEN MOVIE MONDAYS

Visit Flushing Library for our Movie Mondays! Drop by and watch a film in the Teen Center.

Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
4pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street

CHILDREN’S FREESTYLE ARTS AND DRAWING PROGRAM

Children, ages 4 and up, and their caregivers will have the opportunity to enjoy coloring and drawing!

Wednesday, June 4
3:30pm
Whitestone
151-10 14 Road

COLOR MY WORLD STORYTIME SERIES WITH LITTLE HANDS SIGNING (VIRTUAL)

Kick off your summer with the “Color My World” Storytime Series from Little Hands Signing! Our good friend Kathy MacMillan, author of Nita's First Signs and Little Hands & Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together, returns to QPL with these fun and engaging virtual storytimes. We will sing, play, and learn American Sign Language! These programs will be presented in spoken English with open captioning. This program series is funded by New York City Council Member Tiffany Cabán.

Topics by date: 
June 5: Colors of the Rainbow in ASL
June 26: Art in Motion in ASL

Watch on our Facebook page or YouTube channel. 

Thursdays, June 5, 26
11am

CENTRAL LIBRARY DISCOVERY CENTER: SUMMER READING KICKOFF

We invite you to a Summer Reading Kickoff full of festivities! Explore the wonders of science, make arts and crafts, compete in fun games, and more! Our summer book giveaway will begin at 12pm, and activities will continue until 3:30pm.

Thursday, June 5
11am
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

NEW YORK LIFE AND NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARIES SUMMER BOOK GIVEAWAY

New York City Public Libraries is teaming up with the New York Life Foundation to make reading part of the daily routine for children over the summer break. Central, Corona, Flushing and Langston Hughes libraries will give away free books to children! While supplies last.

Thursday, June 5
12pm
Central Library
89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

Friday, June 6
1pm
Corona
38-23 104 Street

Saturday, June 7
12pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street

Saturday, June 7
2pm
Langston Hughes
100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

MAGIC AND COMEDY SHOW WITH OMAR OLUSION

Get ready for a magical summer! Magician Omar Olusion will kick off Summer Reading with a mind-blowing show. Watch in awe as he performs amazing tricks and illusions!

Thursday, June 5
3pm
Elmhurst
86-07 Broadway
This program is funded by New York State Senator Michael Gianaris.

Saturday, June 14
1pm
South Jamaica
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard

Wednesday, June 25
4pm
Hunters Point
47-40 Center Boulevard, Long Island City

THE HISTORY OF BALLOONS WITH NICK THE BALLOONATIC!

Award-winning balloon artist, Nick the Balloonatic, will teach the history of balloons and share how balloons impact art, science, math, geography, and even safety. With more than 30 years of experience in balloon artistry, Nick has twisted balloons all over the world. At this event, he will interact with you and your family — all while sculpting balloons, laughing, joking, and making everyone feel special. For ages 5 to 12.

Thursday, June 5
3:30pm
Jackson Heights
35-51 81 Street
This program is funded by New York State Assembly Member Catalina Cruz.

Friday, June 6
3:30pm
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard

Saturday, June 7
12pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street

Monday, June 9
4pm
Steinway
21-45 31 Street, Astoria

Friday, June 13
3:30pm
Peninsula
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

Monday, June 16
3:30pm
Rochdale Village
169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica

Tuesday, June 17
3:30pm
Mitchell-Linden
31-32 Union Street, Flushing
This program is funded by New York State Assembly Member Ron Kim.

Wednesday, June 18
4pm
Rosedale
144-20 243 Street

Monday, June 23
3:30pm
Far Rockaway
1637 Central Avenue

Saturday, June 28
2pm
Forest Hills
108-19 71 Avenue

SCIENCE HEROES: ADVENTURE OF THE MISSING COLOR

Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who bring color and creativity to our world through science and art.

Friday, June 6
2pm
Auburndale
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing

Monday, June 9
4pm
Howard Beach
92-06 156 Avenue

Tuesday, June 10
3pm
North Hills
57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck

Friday, June 27
3pm
Whitestone
151-10 14 Road

MAKING A FATHER’S DAY CARD OR CRAFT

Children, ages 4 and up, with their caregivers can make a Father’s Day card or special craft together!

Saturday, June 7
10:30am
Hillcrest
187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing

Tuesday, June 10
3pm
North Forest Park
98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills

Wednesday, June 11
3pm
Whitestone
151-10 14 Road

Thursday, June 12
4:30pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue

MAGIC, CRAFTS, & FACE PAINTING

Kick off Summer Reading 2025 with a fun-filled celebration for all ages! Enjoy a magic show, photo booth, balloon animal crafts, face painting, games, arts & crafts, music, and more. Let’s get ready for a summer full of stories and adventure!

Thursday, June 12
2pm
Hillcrest
187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing

BILINGUAL STORYTIME WITH AUTHOR MICHELE WONG MCSWEEN

Get excited for a bilingual Storytime in Mandarin and English with children’s author Michele Wong McSween and her panda friends, Gordon and Li Li. She will do a live reading of her books, such as Colors in Mandarin. Books will be available for sale. For children, ages 0-5, and their caregivers.

Thursday, June 12
4pm
Hillcrest
187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing

“COLOR” GAMEBOARD ADVENTURE

Kids will move around a giant-sized gameboard as they answer “colorful” questions correctly. Prizes await at the finish line!

Friday, June 13
4pm
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard

FACE PAINTING WITH ART BY LAVINIA

Get ready to paint your face into a masterpiece with “Art by Lavinia!” Join us for our Summer Reading Kickoff, and let’s color our world! Turn yourself into a roaring dinosaur, a superpowered Spiderman, or a magical unicorn. The possibilities are endless!

Saturday, June 14
1pm
South Jamaica
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
This program is funded by Pinkerton Foundation and Carmel Hill Fund.

Saturday, June  21
11:30am
Baisley Park
117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, Jamaica

Friday, June 27
2pm
Elmhurst
86-07 Broadway
This program is funded by New York State Senator Michael Gianaris.

DJ FUN WITH PARTY COLORS

Kick off your summer adventures with DJ Fun, an interactive musical dance party for all ages. The festivities will include music, games, and a parachute!

Friday, June 20
3:30pm
South Hollis
204-01 Hollis Avenue

SUMMER READING KICKOFF WITH JUAN ORTEGA

Start your summer with a splash of color! Join Juan Ortega for a fun and creative painting program just for kids. As we launch this year’s “Color Your World” Summer Reading theme, young artists will follow along and learn different painting techniques and styles while creating their own masterpieces to take home. All materials will be provided — just bring your creativity and excitement for the summer ahead!

Friday, June 20
4pm
Briarwood
85-12 Main Street

Thursday, June 26
4pm
Corona
38-23 104 Street

SUMMER READING KICKOFF CELEBRATION

Start the summer with color, creativity, and fun at our Summer Reading Kickoff Celebration! Bring the whole family for a vibrant afternoon featuring Ding-a-Ling the Clown, colorful face painting, fantastic balloon twisting, and upbeat music that’ll get everyone dancing. It’s the perfect way to jump into summer reading, pick up our guidebook, sign up for our reading challenge, and start your season with laughter, imagination, and a splash of fun.

Friday, June 20
4:30pm
East Elmhurst
95-06 Astoria Boulevard

Monday, June 30
3pm
Rochdale Village
169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica

SUMMER READING KICKOFF: CELEBRATION WITH PARTY COLORS

Come to Hunters Point Library to “Color Your World” with fun activities like face painting, balloon animals, and more! First come, first served.

Tuesday, June 24
3pm
Hunters Point
47-40 Center Boulevard, Long Island City

CANDY TWISTED BALLOON SHOW

Join Candy Twisted Balloons for a delightful adventure filled with laughter, captivating stories, and incredible balloon creations. Designed for children, ages 6-12, and their caregivers, this interactive program promises an unforgettable experience of comedy and creativity.

Wednesday, June 25
3pm
Bay Terrace
18-36 Bell Boulevard, Bayside

Thursday, June 26
3pm
Bayside
214-20 Northern Boulevard

SUMMER READING KICKOFF: “COLOR YOUR WORLD” CRAFT

Contribute to a community art piece that will be displayed in the Hunters Point  children’s room. Experience this year’s theme: “Color Your World,” by adding color to Hunters Point Library! All ages are welcome to this family activity.

Wednesday, June 25
3pm
Hunters Point
47-40 Center Boulevard, Long Island City

CLOWN DING-A-LING

Join us for Summer Reading Kickoff with Clown Ding-A-Ling for a magical experience!

Wednesday, June 25
3:30pm
Flushing
41-17 Main Street