EARLY LEARNING (AGES 0–5)

IN THE TIME OF THE DINOSAURS

Come and join Urban Stages for an unforgettable dinosaur experience. What was life like for a dinosaur, or other creatures in the Mesozoic Era? Were they just like us? Kids and families explore a day-in-the-life of these long-ago animal communities through movement, improvisation, props, and the song favorite, “We Are the Dinosaurs.” Best for ages 4-10, but all are welcome.

Mondays, July 6, 13, 20, 27
10:30am
Kew Gardens Hills
72-33 Vleigh Place, Flushing

UNEARTH A STORY: DINOSAUR MUSIC & MOVEMENT

Come and join Baba Yah from BK Music Learning for an unforgettable dinosaur experience. Children will have fun learning through music and movement in this upbeat presentation. A fun interactive prehistoric program for children of all ages and the whole family. Best for ages 2-6.

Mondays, July 6, 13, 20
2:30pm
Peninsula
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

Wednesdays, July 8, 22; August 5
2:30pm
Richmond Hill
118-14 Hillside Avenue

Mondays, July 27, August 3, 10
2:30pm
McGoldrick
155-06 Roosevelt Avenue, Flushing

LITTLE EXPLORERS: THE SCIENCE OF DISCOVERY

Connect to your inner scientist with Creatology Kidz through the Little Explorers: The Science of Discovery series. Children will get the chance to learn through sensory play and hand-on exploration in these high-energy and interactive sessions. Best for ages 3-6. Registration required.
Topics:
Session 1: The Big Dig (Archaeology & Tools)
Session 2: Dino-Detectives (Paleontology & Anatomy)
Session 3 : Stories in Stone (Fossils & Impressions)

Register by phone: (718) 634-1876 or in-person at Seaside Library.
Tuesdays, July 14, 28; August 4
2:30pm
Seaside
116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Park 

Register by phone: (718) 424-2619 or in-person at East Elmhurst Library.
Wednesdays, July 15, 29; August 5 
11:30am
East Elmhurst
95-06 Astoria Boulevard

ELEMENTARY: AGES 6-12

SCIENCE & ART ADVENTURES WITH QUEENS BOTANICAL GARDENS

Kids will start off investigating the world of insects by identifying critter body parts, learning about garden critters, and creating their own bug models to take home. In the second session, young learners will also explore plant parts and their functions while creating unique art pieces using natural materials like pea flowers, turmeric, and mint. This fun, interactive series invites kids to connect with nature, spark their curiosity, and express their creativity.  In the last workshop, participants will discover why plants have scents and how people have used them throughout history, then craft their own botanical potpourri blend.

Mondays, July 6, 13, 20
3pm
Fresh Meadows
193-20 Horace Harding Expressway

SCIENCE EXPERIMENTS WITH MAD SCIENCE

Bring science to life in this fun, hands-on adventure through our planet’s past and present. Kids will dig for fossils, explore dinosaur teeth and diets, and get hands-on with rocks, minerals, and moving tectonic plates to discover how Earth’s amazing landforms are made. Participants will also discover how to care for our planet through hands-on fun—building water filters and creating solar-powered art. They will wrap up by exploring the wild world of weather: learning about seasons, making forecasts, and even creating a mini indoor storm.

Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21, 28
2:30pm
Glen Oaks
256-04 Union Turnpike

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29
2:30pm
Bayside
214-20 Northern Boulevard

Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, 31
2:30pm
Auburndale
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing

PREHISTORIC ROBOTICS WITH SNAPOLOGY

Travel back in time and bring prehistoric creatures to life with Prehistoric Robotics. In this hands-on program, participants will build and code robotic models inspired by the fascinating animals that roamed the Earth long before recorded history. Young engineers will explore the basics of robotics, experiment with sensors and mechanical components, and tackle fun, creative challenges together. Along the way, they’ll discover how coding and problem-solving skills come together to make their creations move, roar, and react—proving that with a little practice, they can master the world of robotics.

Tuesdays, July 7, 14, 21, 28
4pm
Howard Beach
92-06 156 Avenue

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29
4pm
Woodhaven
85-41 Forest Parkway

STADIUMS, PYRAMIDS & PREHISTORIC WORLDS

Travel across time and around the world in this hands-on architectural and design program. Kids will explore and create incredible structures inspired by dinosaur habitats, ancient pyramids, historic arenas, and modern sports stadiums. Along the way, they will discover how architects and engineers design spaces for animals, communities, entertainment, and global sporting events. From creating prehistoric dinosaur domains and towering ancient monuments to designing amphitheaters and championship stadiums, students will use creativity, problem-solving, art, and engineering skills to imagine and build their own amazing structures.

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29
2pm
Far Rockaway
1637 Central Avenue

Thursday, July 9, 16, 23, 30
3pm
South Hollis
204-01 Hollis Avenue

Tuesdays, August 4, 11, 18, 25
2pm
South Jamaica
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard

SUMMER FUN PAINTING WORKSHOP

Participants will explore color, technique, and imagination as they create their own unique work of art. This hands-on program encourages self-expression and creativity in a relaxed and welcoming environment. No experience necessary—just bring your imagination and get ready to paint your masterpiece.

Friday, July 17
4pm
Douglaston/Little Neck
249-01 Northern Boulevard

Friday, July 24
3pm
Laurelton
134-26 225 Street

Monday, July 27
3pm
East Flushing
196-36 Northern Boulevard

Wednesday, August 5
2pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street

TEEN: AGES 6-11

INNOVATION STATIONS: MINECRAFT: UNEARTH THE GIANTS

Grab your brush and head to the dig site. Uncover massive fossils using ancient archaeology mechanics, piece together historic titans, and build the ultimate museum. 

Wednesdays, July 1, 15
2:30pm
South Ozone Park
128-16 Rockaway Boulevard

Wednesday, August 12
3pm
Bayside
214-20 Northern Boulevard

Thursday, August 20
2pm
Peninsula
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard

AMERICA 250: THE EVOLUTION OF NEW YORK CITY

In celebration of the 250th anniversary of American independence, come learn how shelters evolved from Native American dwellings to present-day skyscrapers. Create a 3D timeline featuring structures of different eras.

Tuesday, July 7, 14, 21
2:30pm
Ridgewood
20-12 Madison Street

Monday, July 13
3:30pm
North Hills
57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck

MIDDLE SCHOOL MAKER CLUBS: INNOVATION STATIONS: WORLD CUP ROBOTICS

Get ready to build, play, and score in our exciting World Cup Robotics Series using Lego WeDo kits. In this hands-on program, students will explore engineering, coding, and creativity as they build soccer-inspired robotic models like goal kickers and goalies, then test their designs in fun challenges. This high-energy series combines STEM learning with the excitement of the world’s favorite sport, encouraging problem-solving, teamwork, and innovation every step of the way.  This program is also part of Queens Public Library’s World Cup celebrations.

Wednesdays, July 8, 15, 22, 29
4pm
Bayside
214-20 Northern Boulevard

Thursdays, July 9, 16, 23, 30
2:30pm
Woodhaven
85-41 Forest Parkway

Mondays, July 13, 20, 27; August 3
3pm
Ozone Park
92-24 Rockaway Boulevard

Mondays, July 27; August 3, 10, 17
2pm
Long Island City
37-44 21 Street

ADULTS: AGES 18+

BEN MATTLIN, AUTHOR OF DISABILITY PRIDE : DISPATCHES FROM A POST-ADA WORLD (VIRTUAL)

Disabled journalist Ben Mattlin presents an eye-opening portrait of the diverse disability community as it is today, and how disability attitudes, activism, and representation have evolved since the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Ben Mattlin lifts the veil on a thriving disability culture—from social media to high fashion, Hollywood to Broadway—showing how the politics of beauty for those with marginalized body types and facial features is sparking widespread change.   He also explores the movement’s shortcomings, particularly the erasure of nonwhite and LGBTQIA+ people that helped give rise to Disability Justice. Available in print and eBook.
Join us on Teams: queenslib.org/4uG62
Thursday, July 2
6pm

DEL SANDEEN, AUTHOR OF THIS CURSED HOUSE (VIRTUAL)

Del Sandeen’s debut novel (named one of Esquire’s Best Horror Books of 2024) follows a young Black woman who abandons her life in 1960s Chicago for a position with a mysterious family in New Orleans, only to discover the dark truth: they are under a curse, and they think she has the power to break it. “Sandeen’s critiques of racism and colorism are powerful and Jemma is a wonderfully complex protagonist…[she] is an author to watch.”— The New York Times. Available in print.
Join us Microsoft Teams: queenslib.org/4vg3wZL
Thursday, July 9
6pm

AMERICA 250: JOSEPH S. MOORE, PH.D., AUTHOR OF HOW TO GET RICH IN AMERICAN HISTORY (VIRTUAL)

History professor and investor Joseph S. Moore was convinced that most financial advice was nonsense, and he set out on a decade-long experiment to prove—using history—that getting ahead is practically impossible in today’s landscape. Instead, he accidentally made himself a millionaire. How to Get Rich in American History: 300 Years of Financial Advice That Worked (& Didn’t) shares his personal story, which is as entertaining as it is historically grounded. Available in print.
Join us Microsoft Teams: queenslib.org/D9tY7
Thursday, July 16
6pm

MEET SHAUNA KELLY, AUTHOR OF I’VE GOT THE SHAKES: PERFORMING RICHARD FOREMAN (VIRTUAL)

No single artist better embodied the spirit of experimental theater than Richard Foreman, one of the most important theater makers of the last century. Author, actor, and writer of performance, Shauna Kelly will offer us a peek behind the curtain of the creative process. Kelly will be interviewed by Susan Latham,  Executive Director of the Queens Public Library Foundation. Combining oral histories, written recollections, directorial notes, and other never-before-seen material—including four interviews with Foreman from 2015 to 2022—I’ve Got the Shakes reveals what drew so many to Foreman’s plays, and the restless, searching philosophy that animated all his work.
Join our conversation on Zoom: queenslib.org/4uQBdjV
Monday, July 20
6pm

AMERICA 250: MICHAEL BRONSKI, AUTHOR OF A QUEER HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES (VIRTUAL)

Michael Bronski will talk to us about the 15th anniversary of his legendary book, the first comprehensive history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender America, from pre-1492 to the present. The new Revised and Expanded Edition includes details on the evolution of the transgender liberation movement, the upsurge of vibrant queer movements of color, the groundbreaking emergence of new sexual and gender identities, the current conservative backlash against LGBTQIA+ rights, and the drive to eradicate historical diversity.  Available in print.
Join us Microsoft Teams: queenslib.org/EzH6
Thursday, July 23
6pm

MEET A.M. GITTLITZ, AUTHOR OF METROPOLITANS (IN-PERSON)

A.M. Gittlitz’s book Metropolitans: New York Baseball, Class Struggle, and the People’s Team, is a thrilling study of New York City that traces the electric and calamitous history of the New York Mets.  Gittlitz gives us a behind the scenes look at the American sports culture of the late 20th century, not just of the team but the political environment as well. Readers find out about the origins of the Mets aka The New York Metropolitans Baseball Club Inc, their burgeoning rivalry with the Yankees and the eccentric cast of franchise owners, team players, and the  indomitable spirit of a Mets fan!
Saturday, July 25
2:30pm
Jackson Heights Library
35-51 81 Street

AMERICA 250: LINFORD D. FISHER, AUTHOR OF STEALING AMERICA (VIRTUAL)

Although largely erased from the public consciousness, the enslavement of Indigenous people in America began in the years just after 1492 and continued for centuries to become a colossal phenomenon that affected nearly 600,000 Native Americans in North America alone, revealing the shocking truth that American colonizers enslaved Natives in roughly the same numbers as they imported enslaved Africans. The most comprehensive work of its kind, Linford D. Fisher’s new book Stealing America: The Hidden Story of Indigenous Slavery in U.S. History upends conventional histories about the nature of American slavery. It is a saga of both persistent colonialism and Indigenous resilience, one that reframes American history at its core. Available in print and eBook.
Join us Microsoft Teams: queenslib.org/4uYH
Thursday, July 30
6pm