Printer-friendlyInformational Workshops
 Apr 24 4:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Healing and Learning Circle for Women (in Urdu) |
| Lefferts | Wed, May 1, 2019 | 4:00PM |
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Know Your Rights: What Immigrants Need to Know in the Current Immigration Climate 
Registration: Not required
Join us for this free workshop and learn about the most recent updates on immigration policies & your rights as an immigrant. Topics include federal policy changes, public charge, how to interact with ICE in both public and private settings, warrants, protections from discrimination, how to avoid immigration fraud, and city services.
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Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish)
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.
Apr 27 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Microsoft Word (in Bengali) | |||||||||
 Apr 27 2:30PM --to-- 5:00PM Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) | |||||||||
 Apr 27 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Accent Reduction for Everyday Success | |||||||||
Apr 28 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Alzheimer’s Support Group (in Chinese) | |||||||||
 Apr 29 6:00PM --to-- 7:30PM Achieve Financial Independence ( in Chinese) | |||||||||
Apr 30 10:00AM --to-- 12:00PM Learn how to make your child's homework fun at home! | |||||||||
May 2 6:00PM --to-- 8:30PM Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) |
| Central Library | Thu, May 9, 2019 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Central Library | Thu, May 16, 2019 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
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How To Navigate Windows 10 (in Bengali)
Registration: Not required
Windows 10 is the most powerful operating system that Microsoft has ever made, but it's also the most complex. While the user interface is extremely intuitive, you will learn how to dig a little deeper to customize your experience, get maximum performance, and make the most of features
such as the Cortana voice assistant, Edge browser, and multiple desktops.
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Autism (In Spanish)
Registration: Not required
Juan Carlos Valderrama, a special education school teacher, will explain:
• What Is Autism?
• Early Recognition
• Latest advances in treatment
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Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge
Registration: Not required
Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education.
5/4 - Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history
5/11- Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics
5/18- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography
6/1- Naturalization interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Lefferts | Sat, May 11, 2019 | 2:30PM |
| Lefferts | Sat, May 18, 2019 | 2:30PM |
| Lefferts | Sat, Jun 1, 2019 | 2:30PM |
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Understanding Dementia: What You Need to Know and Where to Go (in Chinese)
Registration: Not required
This workshop will provide information on Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias, discuss the different stages of the disease and what to expect, and include an overview of the programs, services, and other available resources provided by Caringkind.
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Pathway to U.S. Citizenship: Becoming a U.S. Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge
Registration: Not required
Are you ready to become a U.S. citizen? Sessions are in English and include a workshop and basic civics education.
5/6- Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history
5/13 - Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics
5/20- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography
6/3- Naturalization interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Rego Park | Mon, May 13, 2019 | 5:30PM |
| Rego Park | Mon, May 20, 2019 | 5:30PM |
| Rego Park | Mon, Jun 3, 2019 | 5:30PM |
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Getting Involved in Your Child's Education: Parents as Role Models (in Arabic)
Registration: Not required
Liana Grey, director of educational programs at CIANA and a certified elementary and early
childhood educator, and Tania Makki, a group leader at CIANA's after school program and
former high school teacher, will discuss the role parents can play in their children's education.
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Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers
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 Flushing Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Saturday, May 4 at 10 AM or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, May 18, 2019 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, May 25, 2019 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
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How To Navigate Windows 10 ( in Spanish)
Registration: Not required
Windows 10 is the most powerful operating system that Microsoft has ever made, but it's also the most complex. While the user interface is extremely intuitive, you will learn how to dig a little deeper to customize your experience, get maximum performance, and make the most of features
such as the Cortana voice assistant, Edge browser, and multiple desktops.
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Immigration Law: Know Your Rights (in Nepali)
Registration: Not required
In this workshop in Nepali, you will learn about current US immigration law with different types
of visas; termination of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA); Temporary Protected
Status (TPS) programs, and available options; and defense in removal proceedings.
Speaker: Binod Roka, Esq.
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Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish)
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, May 4 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, May 18, 2019 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, May 25, 2019 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
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Depression (in Spanish)
Registration: Not required
In this workshop you will learn what depression is, how to identify it, and how depression can affect your mental health.
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Computer Course (in Bengali)
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.
| Queens Village | Sat, May 18, 2019 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Queens Village | Sat, May 25, 2019 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM |
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Health Care Access, Health Insurance, and Your Health (in Korean)
Registration: Not required
Why is health insurance important for your health? Learn about different types of health insurance plans and eligibility, as well as accessing health care in NYC.
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Alzheimer’s Support Group (in Chinese)
Registration: Not required
This is an 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, May 19 and June 16. Please call 646-744-2951 for registration.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Sun, Jun 16, 2019 | 2:00PM |
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Lupus Myths and Facts in Chinese
Registration: Not required
Lupus is an immune system disease that affects almost 2 million Americans. Asians are affected by lupus two to three times more often than Caucasians. The mission of LANtern® (Lupus Asian Network) at Hospital for Special Surgery is to support, empower, and enhance the quality of life of Asian-Americans with Lupus and their families through our bilingual peer health education program.
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Keep Your Family Heart Healthy (in Chinese)
Registration: Not required
What is a healthy heart? Learn about a balanced diet and nutrition tips for a healthy heart. This program will also cover exercising for better heart health.
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Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish)
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 Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Thursday, May 30 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-990-0769.
| Central Library | Thu, Jun 13, 2019 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Jun 20, 2019 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
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Computers for Beginners (In Spanish)
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 Reference Desk beginning Saturday, June 2 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, Jun 15, 2019 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, Jun 22, 2019 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
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Microsoft Excel for Spanish Speakers
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 Langston Hughes Library Reference Desk beginning June 1 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Jun 15, 2019 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Jun 22, 2019 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
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Microsoft Word (in Bengali)
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.
| Queens Village | Sat, Jun 15, 2019 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Queens Village | Sat, Jun 22, 2019 | 3:00PM - 4:30PM |
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Need to Know: Accessing Health Care, Health Insurance, and Your Health (in Bengali)
Registration: Not required
Why is health insurance important ? Learn about different types of health insurance plans and eligibility, and accessing health care in New York City.
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Healing and Learning Circle for Women (in Hindi)
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.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Lefferts | Wed, Jun 19, 2019 | 4:00PM |
Welcome to Coping Skills Informational Workshops
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
