Join us for a science adventure, storytelling, singing, coding, and animals as we kick off Summer Reading! Watch all of these programs live on our Facebook page.
Children programs
Wildlife Facebook Live with Erik the Reptile Guy for Ages 6-12
Join Erik the Reptile Guy and Friends in a four-week series for an amazing virtual journey of discovery. Explore the world of reptiles, amphibians, and wildlife from around the world.
*Week 1--Introduction to Reptiles and Amphibians
*Week 2--Turtles, Tortoises, and More Turtles
*Week 3--Frogs and Toads from Northeast America and Around the World
*Week 4--Snakes of the World
Wednesday, August 19
1pm
Mr. Chris' Musical Experience
Kids can join Mr. Chris for his virtual musical experience that includes reading motivation and self-esteem topics.
Wednesday, August 19
7pm
Your Story Creation
Kids 10-14: Join Ms. Angela Perez, children's librarian at Flushing Library, and friends for a different creative storytelling activity each week in this interactive series, including Minecraft Story, Digital Comics, DIY Zines, Escape Rooms, and more. Email FlushingYouth@queenslibrary.org.
Thursday, August 20
3pm
Teen programs
Virtual Role Playing Games
Do you like role-playing games like Dungeons and Dragons? Maybe you always wanted to try them, but didn't know how to start? Come join our weekly Teen Role-Playing Game Group. We will be playing different tabletop role-playing games virtually every Wednesday evening. Email teenprograms@queenslibrary.org with the name of the program to obtain the link to participate.
Wednesday, August 5, 12
6pm
QPL Teen Book Chat
Let's talk books! Join us on the QPL Instagram account @QPLNYC as your favorite librarians talk about favorite books and authors, new titles you need to check out, and all things teen literature. Check in weekly. You never know when we'll have a special guest.
Thursday, August 6, 13, 20, 27
3pm
Hip Hop Challenge: Beat Making Workshop
Interested in creating a video for the Hip Hop Storytelling Challenge or just interested in making some beats? Join Building Beats as their music instructors show you how to make you own beats. Email teenprograms@queenslibrary.org and use the subject "Beats" to get the login information.
Thursdays, August 6, 11
5pm
Trivia
Friday Night is Trivia Night for teens! Each week is a different topic: pop culture, the Olympics, musicals, and more! Email teenprograms@queenslibrary.org to register for the program and get the Webex invitation. Log in to Webex on a computer and use Kahoot on your phone to respond. Challenge your friends this summer and see who will reign supreme!
Friday, August 7, 14, 21
5pm
Read Your Story: After Dark Fairy Tales
You’ve grown up hearing fairy tales all your life that usually have happy endings, but that’s not always the case in these fairy tales. Come and join me for After Dark Fairy Tales, where you’ll hear some stories from the Brothers Grimm. Pull up a chair to hear some truly frightening fairy tales. Readers advisory - some stories may contain scary or even grotesque content. To register, email teenprograms@queenslibrary.org and include After Dark in the subject heading.
Mondays, August 10, 17
8pm
Imagine Your Story Recommendations Roundtable
Read a good book/manga/graphic novel lately? Do you want everyone to hear about your amazing find? Then come share with us at the book recommendations round table. Read (or listen to an audio book) and then let everyone know what you loved about it so that we can all find our new favorite book. Email teenprograms@queenslibrary.org to sign up and obtain the link.
Mondays, August 10, 24
4pm
Read Your Tale: After Dark Fairy Tales
You’ve grown up hearing fairy tales all your life that usually have happy endings, but that’s not always the case in these fairy tales. Come and join me for After Dark Fairy Tales, where you’ll hear some stories from the Brothers Grimm. Pull up a chair to hear some truly frightening fairy tales. Readers advisory - some stories may contain scary or even grotesque content!
To register email teenprograms@queenslibrary.org and include After Dark in the subject heading.
Monday, August 10, 17
8pm
Teen Writing Club
Are you a teen writer or a teen who is interested in creative writing? We have a club for you! Join other teens to work on your creative writing through timed writing sprints and prompts. You can work on your own pieces, too. We will discuss writing in all its aspects. Librarians with experience in writing groups will lead the group. To register email teenprograms@queenslibrary.org and include subject Writing Club to get the login information.
Mondays, August 17, 31, September 14, 21
4pm
Major support provided by New York Life Foundation, the city-wide sponsor for the Summer Reading Program.
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