Explorations in Cartooning with Cara Bean
Thursdays, July 1-August 19, 3:30pm
Ages 9-13, join cartoonist Cara Bean for a series of eight virtual programs held Thursdays at 3:30pm, July 1- August 19. Doodle and experiment with improv storytelling; develop characters and settings; and use color to create moods. The grand finale is a memoir comic. Use tools of the trade to draw and color using a FREE art kit that QPL provides to participants (while supplies last). Pick up kits starting June 23 at Queensboro Hill or Sunnyside locations. For information, contact FlushingYouth@queenslibrary.org.
July 1: Doodle and Tools of the Trade: https://queenslib.org/3wnHh5x or 1-408-418-9388 Meeting Access: 173 171 3718
July 8: Improv Storytelling: https://queenslib.org/3znTjxD or 1-408-418-9388 Meeting Access: 173 032 2920
July 15: Character Design: https://queenslib.org/3vnxWJE or 1-408-418-9388 Meeting Access: 173 266 0716
July 22: Place/Setting: https://queenslib.org/2TxSSjG or 1-408-418-9388 Meeting Access: 173 640 9951
July 29: Narration: https://queenslib.org/3xjs0mj or 1-408-418-9388 Meeting Access: 173 572 8765
August 5: Expressing Emotion: https://queenslib.org/35lC8yR or 1-408-418-9388 Meeting Access: 173 330 8096
August 12: Color and Mood: https://queenslib.org/3pTRe89 or 1-408-418-9388 Meeting Access: 173 618 5719
August 19: Memoir Comics: https://queenslib.org/35htly7 or 1-408-418-9388 Meeting Access: 173 606 8828
Teen Design: 2D to 3D
Tuesdays, July 6-August 10, 3:30pm
Ages 13+, join teen librarians Ilana and Rafael in a series of sessions to discover and improve your creative and technical skills. Gain inspiration from famous landmarks around the world and play with photo-editing and 3D modeling software to reinterpret and create your own version of these places. Join on Tuesdays at 3:30pm with the password travel.
July 6: Enter the link: https://queenslib.org/3qktkD5
July 13: Enter the link: https://queenslib.org/3iZpFsN
July 20: Enter the link: https://queenslib.org/3cWRkGP
July 27: Enter the link: https://queenslib.org/3iX6GPC
August 3: Enter the link: https://queenslib.org/3vNS6gb
August 10: Enter the link: https://queenslib.org/2Uf78yf
Teen Photography Club
Wednesdays, July 7 - September 1, 12pm
Whether you're completely new to photography or are an Instagram influencer in the making, join us this summer to learn the ins and outs of photography as we use the environments around us to capture moments that tell the stories you'd like to be heard. Email teenprograms@queenslibrary.org to register.
Go, Go, Go Origami
Tuesdays, July 6-August 10, 3:30pm
Ages 6-10: Challenge yourself with Ms. Shiu-hwa, children’s librarian at Flushing Library, to create a different three-dimensional model each week. Bring several sheets of paper, pencil, and ruler.
7/7 Spaceship: Join us at link provided https://queenslib.org/3y1A9fm Password: origami or call 1-408-418-9388 Meeting/Access: 173 292 2436
7/14: Boat: Join us at link provided https://queenslib.org/3wfhJXz Password: origami or call 1-408-418-9388 Meeting/Access: 173 868 0730
7/21 Helicopter: Join us at link provided https://queenslib.org/3dudwbJ Password: origami or call 1-408-418-9388 Meeting/Access: 173 209 6105
7/28: Racing Car: Join us at link provided https://queenslib.org/3y5QG1V Password: origami or call 1-408-418-9388 Meeting/Access: 173 943 6533
8/4 Airplane: Join us at link provided https://queenslib.org/2USorWk Password: origami or call 1-408-418-9388 Meeting/Access: 173 133 9652
8/11 Car: https://queenslib.org/2SGwuow Password: origami or call 1-408-418-9388 Meeting/Access: 173 854 6224
Alexair Dreams Storytelling
Wednesday, August 4, 1pm
Stories like The Three Little Pigs and Rumpelstiltskin have entertained children and adults for generations. Immersing ourselves in these fantastic stories opens the door to our imaginations. Join Alexair Dreams Storytelling as we explore the fascinating world created by Brothers Grimm. Watch on our Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/QPLNYC.