Summer Reading 2019

A Universe of Stories

Programs

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Seaside
116-15 Rockaway Beach Boulevard, Rockaway Park
(718) 634-1876

Seaside Space Engineers
Do you want to be an astronaut? Do you have what it takes to build a rocket? Join us on Mondays and Fridays at 4pm and test your engineering and design skills. Children and parents can construct space-themed objects using various materials.
Mondays, July 1 - August 26; Fridays, July 5 - August 30, 4pm

Toddler Time
Join us for picture books, finger plays, action rhymes, and songs about outer space! This program is for children ages 18-36 months and their caregivers.
Wednesdays, July 3 - August 28, 10:30am

Babies & Books
You are your child's first teacher. Enjoy our wide variety of board books, nurture preliteracy skills, meet up with other caregivers, and discover the joy of reading with your baby at the library! This program is for infants ages 6-17 months.
Fridays, July 5 - August 30, 10:30am

Straw Rockets
Design your own rocket and make it fly! Children will be the architects of their own rocket and use a straw as propulsion. After creating their rocket, we will then conduct experiments to see how angles and different materials alter their course and distance.
Wednesday, August 14, 3pm

Space Windsock
Join us at the Seaside Library and make your own space-themed windsock!
Wednesday, August 21, 3pm

Galaxy Crafts
Make out-of-this-world crafts including a galaxy duct tape wallet and Star Wars origami. This program is for teens entering grades 7-12 only.
Wednesday, August 28, 3pm

End of Summer Reading Party/Open Mic
The Seaside Library will be celebrating the terrific job all the Summer Reading participants have done at the End of Summer Reading Party! Join us for games, singing, dancing and more!
Friday, August 30, 3:30pm

South Hollis
204-01 Hollis Avenue
(718) 465-6779

Arts and Crafts
Join us for arts and crafts.
Tuesdays, July 2 - August 20, 3pm

Board Games
Drop in to play with the library's collection of board games and make new friends.
Wednesdays, July 3 - August 21, 4pm

STEM Boot Camp
Join us for a STEM boot camp focused on coding and STEM programming. Major support is provided by New York Life Foundation, the city-wide summer reading sponsor.
Mondays - Thursdays, July 8 - August 15, 2pm

Minecraft: Coding Program
Join our Minecraft coding club.
Thursdays, July 11 - August 22, 4pm

Spelling Bee Program
Join our spelling bee!
Tuesdays, July 16 - August 27, 4pm

French Workshop
The French Summer Reading Club is designed to teach beginner level French to students.
Friday, August 2, 2pm

Giant Size Chess Board
Come play on our giant chess game board with giant chess pieces including 25 inch tall kings.
Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 5pm

Minecraft Coding
Join us for Minecraft coding.
Thursdays, August 1-29, 4pm

Giant Size Chess Board
Come play on our giant chess game board with giant chess pieces including 25 inch tall kings.
Thursdays, August 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 5pm

Book Talk Program
Enroll in a book talk class to make next school year a big success. There are programs for all ages.
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, 21, 3pm

Spanish Workshop
This workshop is designed to teach children beginner level Spanish.
Fridays, August 9, 16, 23, 30, 2pm

Comedy and Magic Show
Join Adam Auslander in this fun-filled family literacy event that promotes reading in the summer. Children and their family will enjoy an hour filled with laughter and excitement. Space is limited. Preregistration is required.
Thursday, August 22, 2pm

South Jamaica
108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard
(718) 739-4088

STAR Net's “Summer of Space”
Celebrate 60 years of space exploration! The South Jamaica Community Library will be hosting the "Summer of Space" program, a series of STEM activities geared towards investigating the exploration of space.
Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, 2pm

End of Summer Reading BBQ
Say goodbye to summer reading with games, crafts, and BBQ! The South Jamaica Community Library will be celebrating everyone that worked hard this summer and participated in our reading program.
Friday, August 23, 1pm

Sunnyside
43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City
(718) 784-3033

Toddler Time
This is a program of stories, songs, and rhymes for 2 to 3-year-olds. First-come, first-served.
Wednesday, July 10 - August 14, 10:30am

Picture Book and Craft Time
4 to 5-year-olds will enjoy space-themed picture book stories and making theme-related crafts.
Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 10:30am

Galaxy Painting
Make an out-of-this-world galaxy painting using a spray bottle technique and sharpie markers! This program is for teens entering grades 7-12.
Thursday, August 1 and August 15, 3pm

Teens' Closing Celebration
Join us for our Teen Summer Reading Closing Celebration! Book logs and game boards are due in order to attend. There will be take-home crafts, games, and giveaways. This program is for teens entering grades 7-12.
Thursday, August 29, 3pm

Windsor Park
79-50 Bell Boulevard, Bayside
(718) 468-8300

Children Knit & Crochet
Children ages 8-12 can learn how to knit or crochet! *Families will be responsible for bringing the following items:
For Crocheting: Crochet Hook - Size G or H
For Knitting: Knitting Needles - Size 7, 8, or 9
Tuesdays, July 2 - August 20, 2:30pm

Mother Goose Time
Children ages 6-23 months and their parents/caregivers can join us for stories, songs, rhymes, finger plays, and parachute play!
Wednesdays, July 3 - August 28, 10:30am

Toddler Time & Craft
Children ages 2-4 and their parents/caregivers can join us for stories, songs, animal puppets, and parachute fun! For the summer, we'll include a simple craft that you can do with your child.
Wednesdays, July 3 - August 28, 11:15am

Arts & Crafts
Children ages 5-12 can join us to complete an arts & crafts activity. Here is what we'll be working on:
August 7th: Popsicle Craft
August 14th: Tie-Dye Your T-shirt (Children will need to bring in a cotton T-shirt)
August 21st: Decorate a Picture Frame
Wednesdays, July 3 - August 21, 4pm

A Movie & Popcorn for Kids!
Enjoy an easy Friday afternoon watching a good movie and enjoying some popcorn. Feel free to bring along a drink for your child to enjoy. The following is our movie schedule:
8/2: "Trolls" (2016, PG)
8/9: "Emoji Movie" (2017, PG)
8/16: "Despicable Me 3" (2017, PG)
8/23: "Wonder Park" (2019, PG)
Fridays, July 5 - August 23, 3pm

Lego & Board Games Fun!
Children ages 4-12, join us for some summer fun playing board games or building with LEGOs!
Thursdays, July 11 - August 29, 3pm

Chess for Kids
Children ages 6-12 are invited to play chess with other children. There will be an instructor for beginners.
Mondays, July 15 - August 26, 4pm

Youth Public Speaking Workshop
Children and teens (ages 8-13) can join us for two sessions to learn how to improve and develop their public speaking skills while building their self-confidence. Our young people will be taught by Ms. Letitea Archer, a noted teacher/facilitator in the art of public speaking. Our children/teens can practice their public speaking skills in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere.
Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 4pm

Drawing with Sherry
Children ages 8-12 can learn the basics of drawing with Miss Sherry! You will leave having completed a simple pencil drawing.
Tuesday, August 20, 4pm

Summer Reading Party
Join us as we celebrate the conclusion of the Summer Reading program here at the Windsor Park Library!
Tuesday, August 27, 3pm

Woodhaven
85-41 Forest Parkway
(718) 849-1010

"A Wrinkle in Time" Book Club
In this book, a girl travels through time to save her father and the universe! Join us for this Summer Reading Book Club! Check a book out at the library, read it, and then meet to discuss and make a craft for grades 3-6.
Monday, August 19, 2pm

Book Discussion: "Just Kids"
This summer the Woodhaven Library will join the One Book, One New York conversation as we read this year’s One Book, One New York winner "Just Kids" by Patti Smith. Join us for a discussion followed by a book swap.
Monday, August 26, 6pm

Woodside
54-22 Skillman Avenue
(718) 429-4700

A Universe of Stories
Join us for arts & crafts, games, and more as we explore the universe from our library. This program is for grades K-6.
Tuesdays, July 9 - August 13, 4pm; Thursdays, July 11 - August 15, 4pm

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Major support provided by New York Life Foundation, the city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading Program.