Programs

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY KICKOFF: FACE PAINTING & BALLOON TWISTING WITH BUBBLES

Join us at the Broadway Library to kickoff Summer at the Library with face painting and balloon twisting! Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs.

Thursday, June 4
1:30pm
Broadway
40-20 Broadway, Astoria

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY KICKOFF: AUTHOR TALK & BOOK GIVEAWAY WITH DAN GUTMAN

New York City public libraries are here to help make reading part of the daily routine over the summer! We’re teaming up with the New York Life Foundation to give away free books for kids and teens. Join children’s author Dan Gutman for a fun-filled author talk and book giveaway! Materials are given out on a first-come, first-served basis. While supplies last. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs.

Thursday, June 4
3pm
Broadway
40-20 Broadway, Astoria

LET’S MOVE: PREHISTORIC PALS

Swing your tail, gnash your teeth, and flap your wings–let’s move as dinosaurs! Act out your favorite summer activities: a day at the beach, riding bikes, or a party with your friend the T-Rex! In this engaging one-off or series, we will stomp, prowl, paddle and act like our favorite prehistoric pals. Each session blends storytelling, games and art projects for a friendly dino-tactics experience!

Fridays, June 5, 12, 26
10:30am
Steinway
21-45 31 Street, Astoria

SIGN & SONG WITH BABY FINGERS

Learn new songs and sing your favorites as you learn signs from ASL to support language development, self-expression, and bilingualism. See the art and language come to life, as music and sign language both aid in the development of language and literacy. These classes are designed for babies and toddlers who are hearing and deaf, with and without special needs. This program is funded by New York City Council Member Tiffany Cabán.

Saturdays, June 6, 13
11am
Steinway
21-45 31 Street, Astoria

QPL BABY: TINY SEEDS, BIG FEELINGS

This music and storytime series explores emotions, language, and nature through movement, storytelling, and singalongs featuring ukulele, Colombian drums, and Gaita flute. The series includes a culminating original marionette-style puppet show where a tiny seed grows through big feelings; teaching patience, curiosity, and connection to the earth. This program is presented in English and Spanish. Registration is required and opens online the Thursday prior at 9am. Register here.

Mondays, June 8, 15, 22, 29
10:30am
Forest Hills
108-19 71 Avenue

DINO-BOOGIE: A TIME TRAVEL SINGALONG WITH URBAN STAGES

Join us for a DINO-BOOGIE Singalong with Urban Stages! Children are invited to use their imaginations as we go back in time to explore the big three eras - Triassic, Jurassic and Cretaceous periods - of prehistoric life through movement and song. We’ll have fun exploring the lives of dinosaurs (and other creatures) - how they lived, what they ate and what their bodies were like - all through dances and original songs by acclaimed children’s musician Our Pal Isaac. (Ages 3-7).

Tuesdays, June 9, 30
3:30pm
Windsor Park
79-50 Bell Boulevard, Hollis Hills

JUNETEENTH: INNOVATION STATIONS: THE CLOTH WE KEEP

Enslaved people had no legal right to own anything; they were considered property themselves. And yet, a personal cloth, a handkerchief, a scrap of fabric, something small, portable, and intimate, was often one of the few things a person could hold onto as their own. In this workshop, you will create an embroidered and beaded handkerchief, stitched with symbols, colors, and a word or name of your choosing. A gift made for someone who never received one. This program is funded by Amazon.

Thursday, June 11
3:30pm
Peninsula
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

INTERNATIONAL ANIMALS DANCE PARTY: A SINGALONG IN SPANISH AND ENGLISH

Join Facundo on a musical adventure around New York City! We’ll pretend to visit the Queens Zoo, Queens County Farm Museum, and Brooklyn Aquarium to meet and learn songs about different animals from different countries. We’ll have live music, colorful scarves for dancing, and a parachute too! Join the party! This program is funded by New York State Senator Michael Gianaris.

Friday, June 12
3pm
Maspeth
69-70 Grand Avenue

KICKOFF TO KINDERGARTEN

Kickoff to Kindergarten is a fun, free program for children ages 3 - 4 and their caregivers. The program enables children to develop their early literacy skills and begin a lifelong love of reading! Parents and caregivers are guided to become confident in their ability to support their child’s development following a curriculum aligned with the Science of Reading. Weekly sessions will focus on learning about dialogic reading techniques that can be used when caregivers read together with their children. We’ll also have fun with a storytime that includes tips for promoting literacy at home, and so much more! If you have any questions, or would like to register for this program, please email K2K@queenslibrary.org!

Saturdays, June 13, 20, 27; July 11, 18, 25; August 1
10am
Corona
38-23 104 Street

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29; August 5, 12, 19
3:30pm
Kew Gardens Hills
72-33 Vleigh Place, Flushing

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY KICKOFF: NEW YORK LIFE AND NEW YORK PUBLIC LIBRARIES SUMMER BOOK GIVEAWAY

The New York City public libraries are here to help make reading part of your daily routine this summer! We’re teaming up with the New York Life Foundation to give away free books that you can take home and keep. Visit one of the participating locations to get yours while supplies last. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs.

Saturday, June 13
12pm
Corona
38-23 104 Street

Thursday, June 18
3pm
South Hollis
204-01 Hollis Avenue

Friday, June 26
3pm
Far Rockaway
1637 Central Avenue

JUNETEENTH: THE GLOW UP

Teens, join us as we meditate on the meaning of Juneteenth while creating a beautiful craft! UV resin only hardens when light hits it. That moment mirrors Juneteenth itself: freedom existed on paper, but it only became real when the light of knowledge arrived. In this workshop, you’ll create a UV resin pendant or keychain charm, filled with Pan-African color pigments, gold leaf, and a secret word sealed inside. A small monument made by your own hands.

*Thursday, June 4
4pm
St. Albans
191-05 Linden Boulevard

*Saturday, June 6
3pm
South Ozone Park
128-16 Rockaway Boulevard

*Tuesday, June 9
4pm
Bayside
214-20 Northern Boulevard

*Wednesday, June 10
3:30pm
Woodhaven
85-41 Forest Parkway

*Saturday, June 13
11am
East Flushing
196-36 Northern Boulevard

*Tuesday, June 16
3:30pm
Ridgewood
20-12 Madison Street

*Wednesday, June 17
4pm
Lefferts
103-34 Lefferts Boulevard

Thursday, June 18
3pm
Far Rockaway
1637 Central Avenue

*Saturday, June 20
3pm
Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue

Thursday, June 25
4pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street

*Friday, June 26
3pm
Jackson Heights
35-51 81 Street

*These programs are funded by Amazon

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY KICKOFF: FATHER’S DAY TROPHY CARD

Join us in the children’s room for a Father’s Day craft. Show your special person how much you care about them by making and decorating a paper trophy. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs.

Thursday, June 18
4:30pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY KICKOFF: TODDLER TIME AND CRAFT

Join us for stories, songs, and rhymes for toddlers (children ages 13 months and up, who can walk). Full and active participation of accompanying adults is encouraged. Afterward, we will create a toddler-friendly craft! Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs.

Mondays, June 29; July 6, 13, 27; August 3, 10, 17, 24, 31
10:30am
Glen Oaks
256-04 Union Turnpike

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY KICKOFF: RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CRAFTS

The red, white, and blue celebrate a big anniversary this year! Let’s celebrate by making crafts in those colors. Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs.

Monday, June 29
2pm
Glen Oaks
256-04 Union Turnpike

SUMMER AT THE LIBRARY KICKOFF: BILINGUAL MUSICAL STORYTIME

Join us for a fun filled Bilingual English/Spanish Storytime with lots of music, singing, and dancing for everyone in the family as part of our Summer Reading Clubs! Major support provided by the New York Life Foundation, the 2026 city-wide sponsor for Summer Reading and Learning Programs.

Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31; August 7
10am
Corona
38-23 104 Street