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