![]() Feb 16 10:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers Location: Flushing Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to create a worksheet and perform calculations. Participants should have basic computer skills and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Flushing Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Saturday, February 2 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-661-1280.
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![]() Feb 16 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Microsoft Word (in Bengali) Location: Hollis Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn to create documents and work with tables. Part 1-Introduction to Microsoft Word; Part 2- Creating and saving documents; Part 3-Working with tables and printing. Participants should have basic computer skills and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required. Please call the Hollis Library reference desk at 718-465-7355.
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![]() Feb 16 2:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish)Location: Langston Hughes Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to create a document and work with tables. Participants should have basic computer skills and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Langston Hughes Library reference desk beginning Saturday, February 2 at 10:00 a.m. or call 718-651-1100.
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![]() Feb 17 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Alzheimer’s Support Group (in Chinese) Location: Flushing Registration: Not required Join our Alzheimer’s support group in Mandarin Chinese for people caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or any of the other dementias. Our support group is a secure and safe place to share your experiences. The group will meet on Sundays, January 20 and February 17. Please call 646-744-2951 for registration. | |||||||||
![]() Feb 20 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Healing Learning Circle for Women! (in Bengali) Location: Lefferts Registration: Not required You will learn information about health, education, children's behavior, cultural competencies, healthy relationships, and resources for immigrant victims of domestic violence. | |||||||||
![]() Feb 21 6:00PM --to-- 8:30PM Computers for Beginners (In Spanish)Location: Central Library Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to turn on your computer and write an email. Participants must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Central Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Saturday, January 31 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-990-0769. | |||||||||
![]() Feb 21 6:00PM --to-- 8:00PM Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge Location: Flushing Registration: Not required Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education. 2/07- Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 2/14 - Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics; 2/21- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 2/28- Naturalization interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 1 10:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Healing Learning Circle for Women! (in Bengali) Location: Elmhurst Registration: Not required We will cover: Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 2 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic KnowledgeLocation: McGoldrick Registration: Not required Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 6 4:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Healing and Learning Circle for Women (in Hindi)Location: Lefferts Registration: Not required Healing Learning Circle for Women – in English and Hindi Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 7 6:00PM --to-- 8:30PM Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish) Location: Central Library Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to create a document and work with tables. Participants should have basic computer skills and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Central Library beginning Thursday, February 28 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-990-0769.
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![]() Mar 8 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM An Interfaith Breakfast Celebrating The Lives of WomenLocation: Central Library Registration: Not required Women face so many adversities including injustice, discrimination, exploitation, and abuse. Yet we persist! Join us at the Queens Library for an Interfaith Breakfast to honor the strength, courage, and power of women! We will share the stories of women who inspire us, learn from each other, and have a good time! All are welcome. Breakfast will be served. First-come, first-served. | |||||||||
![]() Mar 8 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Certification Workshop (in Mandarin Chinese)Location: Flushing Registration: Not required In this workshop you will learn how to become certified and do business with the City, how to avoid common certification application mistakes, how your company will benefit from being certified, and about free advertising in the NYC MWBE online directory. | |||||||||
![]() Mar 9 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Computer Course (in Bengali)Location: Hollis Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to turn on your computer and write an email. Part I - Introduction to the computer; Part II - Navigating the Internet; Part III- Creating your own email account. Participants are encouraged to attend all three classes. Preregistration is required. Please call the Hollis Library reference desk at 718-465-7355.
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![]() Mar 9 10:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Computers for Beginners (In Spanish)Location: Flushing Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to turn on your computer and write an email. Participants must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Flushing Library Cyber Center beginning Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m. or call at 718-661-1280.
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![]() Mar 9 2:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers Location: Langston Hughes Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to create a worksheet and perform calculations. Participants should have basic computer skills, such as being able to use the keyboard and mouse and to open and close applications. Participants must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Langton Hughes Library Reference Desk beginning Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
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![]() Mar 10 2:00PM --to-- 3:30PM Personal Safety and Insurance Coverage (in Chinese)Location: Flushing Registration: Not required Attorney Lantao Sun will advise us how to avoid personal injuries. Topics include auto accident, slip and fall, purchasing insurance, claims vs. New York City, and case analysis. | |||||||||
![]() Mar 17 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Alzheimer’s Support Group (in Chinese)Location: Flushing Registration: Not required This group is in Mandarin Chinese for those caring for a person with Alzheimer’s or any of the other dementias. Our support group is a secure and safe place to share your experiences. The group will meet on Sundays, March 17 and April 21. Please call 646-744-2951 for registration. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Mar 18 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Be aware of the early sign of uterine cancer, don't miss the best time to get it cured (in Chinese)Location: Flushing Registration: Not required In the past decades, the incidence of uterine cancer, the most common gynecologic tumor has been increasing every year, endangering women's health. Luckily, if it is diagnosed early enough, uterine cancer could be cured. Dr. Shuli Zou from Association of Chinese American Physicians will discuss with you about how to recognize the early signs of uterine cancer to get it diagnosed and treated as early as possible. | |||||||||
![]() Apr 1 5:30PM --to-- 7:30PM Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic KnowledgeLocation: Ridgewood Registration: Not required Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Apr 3 4:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Healing and Learning Circle for Women (in Urdu)Location: Lefferts Registration: Not required You will learn information about health, education, children's behavior, cultural competencies, healthy relationships, and resources for immigrant victims of domestic violence. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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![]() Apr 4 6:00PM --to-- 8:30PM Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers Location: Central Library Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to create a worksheet and perform calculations. Participants should have basic computer skills and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Central Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning March 28 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-990-0769.
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![]() Apr 13 10:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish) Location: Flushing Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to create a document and work with tables. Participants should have basic computer skills and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Flushing Library Cyber Center reference desk beginning Saturday, April 6 at 10:00 a.m. or call at 718-661-1280.
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![]() Apr 13 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Microsoft Word (in Bengali)Location: Hollis Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn to create documents and work with tables. Part 1-Introduction to Microsoft Word; Part 2- Creating and saving documents; Part 3-Working with tables and printing. Participants should have basic computer skills and must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required. Please call the Hollis Library reference desk at 718-465-7355.
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![]() Apr 13 2:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Computers for Beginners (In Spanish)Location: Langston Hughes Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. Registering for this session will reserve your spot for the entire program. Learn how to turn on your computer and write an email. Participants must attend all three classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Langston Hughes Library Reference Desk beginning Saturday, April 6 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
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![]() Apr 27 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Accent Reduction for Everyday SuccessLocation: Jackson Heights Registration: Not required Do people have difficulty understanding you? Is your accent keeping you from reaching your goals? Does it make it difficult to find work? Speech language pathologists will teach you everyday tips and techniques to help you approximate an American English speaking style. |
New Americans Program offers Copings Skills workshops: lectures and workshops to help immigrants adjust to life in America presented in select community libraries as well as the Central Library. Programs are presented in English and in the major immigrant languages of Queens by lawyers, teachers, counselors and other professionals. Topics presented include immigration law, becoming a citizen, tenant’s rights, career planning, starting a business, parenting, education and health.
For further information, please contact:
Fred J. Gitner
Assistant Director of New Americans Program and International Relations
Queens Library
89-11 Merrick Blvd.
Jamaica, NY 11432
Tel: (718) 990-0892
Fax: (718) 990-8626
E-mail: fred.j.gitner@queenslibrary.org