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CELEBRATE

NATIONAL LIBRARY WEEK

APRIL 7–13, 2019

PROGRAMS


Arverne 
312 Beach 54 Street

Scavenger Hunt
Customers will have the opportunity to get to know Arverne branch a little bit better. Participants may be awarded small prizes. 
Monday, April 8, 3pm

Arts and Crafts
It's National Library Week. Come and join us for arts and crafts. 
Monday, April 8, 3pm

Interview a Librarian
For National Library Week, customers will interview librarians about their job duties. 
Monday, April 8, 4pm

Table Tennis
It's National Library Week. Come and join us for table tennis fun! 
Monday, April 8, 5pm

National Library Week with DJ Gully
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with DJ Gully. Listen to the DJ sounds of soft instrumental music. 
Thursday, April 11, 5pm


Auburndale 
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard, Flushing

Scavenger Hunt
Do you love the library? We do too! For National Library Week, come to the Auburndale Library and tell us why you love the library. Take part in a scavenger hunt from 10am-11:30am to learn more about what the library can offer you. 
Saturday, April 13, 10am


Bay Terrace 
18-36 Bell Boulevard, Bayside

Funny Folktales
Children ages 5-10 years will enjoy listening to amusing folktales and drawing a picture of a favorite scene from one of the folktales. No registration necessary. 
Tuesday, April 9, 3:30pm

Scavenger Hunt 
Children and teens ages 6-14 years, show us how much you know about Bay Terrace Library by completing a few simple tasks in our scavenger hunt!  All participants will receive small prizes.  
Saturday, April 13, 3pm


Bellerose 
250-06 Hillside Avenue, Bellerose

Welcome Table
During the week of April 8-13th join the Bellerose Library Scavenger Hunt challenge and win a prize. On Tuesday, April 9th at 3PM stop by our Welcome Table to learn about exciting programs happening at Bellerose! 
Tuesday, April 9, 3pm


Briarwood 
85-12 Main Street, Briarwood

Mini Scavenger Hunt
Join us at the Briarwood Library and celebrate National Library Week. Take part in a scavenger hunt to learn more about what the library can offer you. 
Monday, April 8, 4:30pm

Library Mouse Arts and Crafts
Come and join us for arts and crafts to create your own library mouse. 
Friday, April 12, 3:30pm


Broadway 
40-20 Broadway, Astoria

We Love the Library! 
Kick off National Library Week with a family program that celebrates everything the library has to offer. We’ll read books, create a craft, play a library game, learn about library cards, and more. This is for children ages 4 years and up and their favorite adults. 
Monday, April 8, 4pm


Cambria Heights 
218-13 Linden Boulevard 

National Library Week with DJ Preme 
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music by DJ Preme. 
Monday, April 8, 5pm


Corona 
38-23 104 Street 

Scavenger Hunt 
Come test your detective skills in a scavenger hunt in honor of National Library Week! Participants receive a small prize. Recommended for ages 5 and up. 
Wednesday, April 10, 3pm


Douglaston/Little Neck 
249-01 Northern Boulevard, Little Neck 

Scavenger Hunt 
Learn more about Douglaston/Little Neck library through a fun scavenger hunt. Participate for a chance to win small prizes! 
Friday, April 12, 1pm


Far Rockaway (Temporary Location)
1003 Beach 20th Street 

National Library Week with Shayshahn MacPherson 
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music with violinist Shayshahn MacPherson.  
Wednesday, April 10, 2:30pm


Flushing 
41-17 Main Street 

National Library Week with Shayshahn MacPherson 
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music with violinist Shayshahn MacPherson.  
Monday, April 8, 11am

Scavenger Hunt: Family Art 
Celebrate National Library Week with a scavenger hunt in the Flushing Library! Participants are given a map and clues. Answer questions, find locations, and gather stickers! There will be prizes for all. This program is recommended for ages 4 and up. 
Thursday, April 11, 4pm


Forest Hills  
108-19 71 Avenue

Fake News/Real News: How to Decide 
You hear about fake news all the time, but do you know if that article you are reading is true or not? Learn how to evaluate news stories and sources, fact-check, and make sure you can identify fake news.  
Wednesday, April 10, 2pm


Fresh Meadows
193-20 Horace Harding Expressway

Scavenger Hunt 
Join us at the Fresh Meadows Library and celebrate National Library Week. Take part in a scavenger hunt during April 8th to April 13th to learn more about what the library can offer you. Please inquire at the Adult Reference Desk at Fresh Meadows Library. 
Monday, April 8; Tuesday, April 9, 1pm; Wednesday April 10; Thursday, April 11, 12pm; Friday, April 12; Saturday, April 13, 10am


Glen Oaks  
256-04 Union Turnpike

Welcome Table 
Visit our welcome table at the Glen Oaks Library during National Library Week and learn about programs and services we offer.  
Monday, April 8; Tuesday, April 9; Thursday, April 11, 2pm

Scavenger Hunt  
Come to the Glen Oaks Library and take part in a scavenger hunt to learn more about what Glen Oaks library offers.  All are welcome!  
Tuesday, April 9, 2:30pm

National Library Week with Shayshahn MacPherson 
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music with violinist Shayshahn MacPherson. 
Friday, April 12, 11am


Hillcrest  
187-05 Union Turnpike, Flushing

Family Book Discussion 
Do you want to enjoy reading a book with your child and have them talk about the book with their peers? Is your child too young for our 3&4 or 5&6 grade book clubs? Come celebrate National Library Week with a family book discussion at Hillcrest! Copies of the picture book will be available behind the customer service desk. Call for the book title or come in to pick up your copy.  
Tuesday, April 9, 4:30pm

Design Your Own Bookmark Craft   
Celebrate National Library Week & design your own bookmark with your favorite book, character, or design of your own!  
Wednesday, April 10, 4pm

Family Book Bingo 
Celebrate National Library Week & come play a game of bingo with your family, all based on famous children's books! 
Thursday, April 11, 5:30pm


Howard Beach   
92-06 156 Avenue 

National Library Week: Welcome Table 
Come and discover the collections, technology and digital resources, myriad of programs, and great people that make Queens Public Library a uniquely welcoming place!  
Monday, April 8–Saturday, April 13, 2pm

Scavenger Hunt  
Participate in our scavenger hunt and get to know the Howard Beach Library a little better. Open to all! Get your copy of the scavenger hunt questions at the Children's or Reference desk.  
Monday, April 8–Saturday, April 13, 4pm

Fake News vs. Real News 
As a trusted resource to our customers, we would like to show you how to determine the accuracy of the news stories you read, especially online.  Learn how to detect fake news, expand your evaluation skills of news resources, and learn how to fact-check them. All ages are welcome. 
Wednesday, April 10, 3:30pm


Laurelton  
134-26 225 Street 

National Library Week with DJ Preme 
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music by DJ Preme.  
Friday, April 12, 4pm


Langston Hughes  
100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

National Library Week with DJ Gully 
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with DJ Gully. Listen to the DJ sounds of soft instrumental music.  
Monday, April 8, 5pm


Lefferts  
103-34 Lefferts Boulevard, Richmond Hill

National Library Week with Jefstar 
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with DJ Jefstar.  
Wednesday, April 10, 4pm


Lefrak City   
98-30 57 Avenue, Corona

Scavenger Hunt 
Come test your detective skills in a scavenger hunt in honor of National Library Week! Participants will receive a small prize. This program is recommended for children ages 5 and up.  
Wednesday, April 10, 3pm


Jackson Heights
35-51 81 Street 

Library Tour and Scavenger Hunt  
Learn more about your library with a brief tour and scavenger hunt.  Small prizes will be awarded for the scavenger hunt!  
Friday, April 12, 4pm


McGoldrick   
155-06 Roosevelt Av. (Off Northern Blvd), Flushing 

Scavenger Hunt  
Come and join us and get to know your library better with this fun scavenger hunt. There will be small prizes for everyone who participates.  
Wednesday, April 10, 4:15pm


North Hills   
57-04 Marathon Parkway, Little Neck 

Scavenger Hunt  
Join us at the North Hills Library to celebrate National Library Week. Take part in a scavenger hunt and learn about the library. Please inquire at the Reference Desk.  
Monday, April 8–Thursday, April 11, 12pm

Stump the Librarian  
Come with your most challenging questions and try to stump the librarians. Prizes for those who are successful!  
Wednesday, April 10, 2:30pm


Ozone Park   
92-24 Rockaway Boulevard 

Scavenger Hunt 
We will be having a scavenger hunt that will give our customers the opportunity to get to know the Ozone Park branch a little bit better. There will be some prizes for completing the hunt.  
Monday, April 8, 3:30pm


Peninsula   
92-25 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Beach

National Library Week with Shayshahn MacPherson  
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music with violinist Shayshahn MacPherson.  
Wednesday, April 10, 11:30am


Queensboro Hill   
60-05 Main Street, Flushing

Welcome Table  
Make sure to visit our welcome table during National Library at Queensboro Hill! It's our little way of saying thank you for making us a welcome part of our community. We'll have free books and giveaways, coloring sheets, and stickers for everyone!.  
Wednesday, April 10, 10am

Mother Goose Storytime   
Visit Queensboro Hill Library during National Library Week for a special Mother Goose library storytime! We sing songs, read stories, and encourage lots of fun and cuddles between babies and caregivers! Babies from birth to 18 months welcome!  
Wednesday, April 10, 10:30am

Toddler Storytime  
Join us during National Library Week for a special Library Toddler Time! We'll read stories about libraries and books, sing songs, and have lots of fun! Babies 18 months-4 years are welcome!  
Wednesday, April 10, 11:15am


Queens Public Library for Teens   
2002 Cornaga Ave, Far Rockaway

National Library Week with Shayshahn MacPherson  
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music with violinist Shayshahn MacPherson.  
Wednesday, April 10, 4pm


Queens Village   
94-11 217 Street 

National Library Week with Shayshahn MacPherson  
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music with violinist Shayshahn MacPherson.  
Friday, April 12, 4pm


Ridgewood   
20-12 Madison Street 

National Library Week with DJ Gully  
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with DJ Gully. Listen to the DJ sounds of soft instrumental music.  
Tuesday, April 9, 4pm

Scavenger Hunt  
Learn more about the Ridgewood Library through a fun scavenger hunt.  
Friday, April 12, 4pm


Rochdale Village   
169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica

Scavenger Hunt   
It's National Library Week! Celebrate at the Rochdale Village Library with a fun scavenger hunt.  There will be cool prizes, of course.  
Monday, April 8 - Saturday, April 13, 3:30pm

National Library Week with DJ Kendo   
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live art and live music.  
Friday, April 12, 3pm


St. Albans   
191-05 Linden Boulevard 

National Library Week with DJ Stokes   
Come enjoy National Library Week with DJ Stokes.  
Thursday, April 11, 6:30pm


South Hollis   
204-01 Hollis Avenue 

Adopt a Librarian   
Kids will take part in adopting a librarian for the week by shadowing them and taking notes. 
Monday, April 8-Friday, April 12, 3pm

Kids Interview Librarians    
For National Library Week, kids will interview librarians about their job duties. 
Tuesday, April 9, 4pm

Kids Read to Librarians   
Kids will take turn reading stories to librarians.  
Wednesday, April 10, 4pm

Read-A-Thon & Storytime from a Public Figure   
Join us for a read-a-thon and storytime from a public figure.   
Thursday, April 11, 4pm


South Jamaica   
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, Jamaica

National Library Week with DJ Kendo   
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live art and live music.  
Friday, April 12, 1pm


Sunnyside   
43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City

Easter Craft for Children: Make Your Own Easter Egg   
This first-come, first-served program is for school-age children.  
Wednesday, April 10, 3:30pm


Windsor Park   
79-50 Bell Boulevard, Bayside

National Library Week: Children's Scavenger Hunt!    
Help us celebrate National Library Week by joining in on a fun scavenger hunt in our Children's Room!  Children ages 5-12 will follow clues to find different items "hidden" in our room. A fun time should be had by all!  
Tuesday, April 9, 4pm

National Library Week with Shayshahn MacPherson    
Join Queens Public Library as we celebrate National Library Week with live music with violinist Shayshahn MacPherson.  
Friday, April 12, 1:30pm


Woodside   
54-22 Skillman Avenue

Scavenger Hunt    
Participate in a fun scavenger hunt while learning about the library! This program is for grades K & up.  
Tuesday, April 9, 4pm