Printer-friendlyInformational Workshops
 Aug 22 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Understanding Dementia: What You Need to Know and Where to Go (in Chinese) |
 Aug 22 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Alzheimer’s Movie “ Please Remember Me”-- In Chinese |
Aug 25 10:30AM --to-- 12:30PM Understanding Dementia: What You Need to Know and Where to Go (in Chinese) |
 Sep 6 6:30PM --to-- 8:30PM Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish)Location: Central Library Registration: Online or by phone Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. If you wish to register, check availability for program date September 6, 2018 Availability: 1 openings Learn how to create a document and work with tables.
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Sep 8 10:00AM --to-- 12:30PM Computers for Beginners (In Spanish)Location: Flushing Registration: Online or by phone Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. If you wish to register, check availability for program date September 8, 2018 Availability: 1 openings 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 Reference desk beginning Saturday, September 8 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-661-1280.
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Sep 8 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Computer Course (in Bengali)Location: Hollis Registration: Online or by phone Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. If you wish to register, check availability for program date September 8, 2018 Availability: 1 openings 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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 Sep 8 2:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Microsoft Excel for Spanish SpeakersLocation: Langston Hughes Registration: Online or by phone Details: Customers are required to attend all sessions of this program. If you wish to register, check availability for program date September 8, 2018 Availability: 1 openings 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 Langston Hughes Reference Desk beginning Saturday, September 8 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
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Sep 8 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Pathway to US Citizenship: Becoming a US Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge |
| Richmond Hill | Sat, Sep 15, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Richmond Hill | Sat, Sep 22, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Richmond Hill | Sat, Sep 29, 2018 | 2:30PM |
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Sewing Workshop by Bangladeshi Ladies Club
Registration: Not required
Hands-on Sewing Workshop in Bengali—Part I
Learn to cut simple pattern of Salwear & Kameez. Two-hour hands-on workshop conducted by Hafiza Hossain, member of Bangladeshi Ladies Club.
Hands-on Sewing Workshop in Bengali---Part II
Learn to cut simple patterns of blouse. This is a two-hour hands-on workshop conducted by Hafiza Hossain, member of Bangladeshi Ladies Club.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Central Library | Mon, Oct 1, 2018 | 6:00PM |
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Alzheimer’s Support Group (in Chinese)
Registration: Not required
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. Please call 646-744-2951 for registration.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Sun, Oct 21, 2018 | 2:00PM |
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Understanding Knee Pain and Knee Arthritis in Chinese
Registration: Not required
Presenter: Dr. Hongwei Zhang.
Knees are the most important parts of the human body. They play an important role in daily walking and exercising. However, they are also the most vulnerable joints that get injured due to fall and bumps. Elderly people are especially prone to knee pain and knee arthritis. ACAP has invited Dr. Hongwei Zhang to help you to understand knee pain and knee arthritis treatments and how to protect your knees.
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Resources for Immigrant Seniors In Chinese
Registration: Not required
Understand the eligibility and process of entitlement programs such as Food Stamps (SNAP), Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption(SCRIE), Home Energy Assistance Program(HEAP), Senior Citizen Homeowners Exemption(SCHE), MTA Reduced-Fare Metrocard, three important health and financial documents, and more.
Organizer: CaringKind & Asian Americans for Equality (AAFE)
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The Benefits of Organic Food for Your Family! (in Bengali)
Registration: Not required
Learn what organic food is and how to distinguish it from non-organic food, and get recipes and tips
on how to incorporate nutrient-packed “superfoods” into your daily meal plan.
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Know Your Rights: Keep Your Family Safe and Together (in Bengali)
Registration: Not required
In this workshop you will learn how to have a healthy relationship, get a job in the U.S., and learn about your rights for legal options and immigration remedies for victims of domestic violence.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Lefferts | Thu, Oct 25, 2018 | 4:00PM |
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Building Peaceful Communities Speaking Out Against Hate: Interfaith Breakfast 
Registration: Not required
Please join us at the Queens Library for an interfaith breakfast with Communities against Hate. Ms. Sulekha Prasad from the New York City Commission on Human Rights will be speaking. All are welcome.
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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 Central Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Thursday, September 27 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-990-0769.
| Central Library | Thu, Oct 11, 2018 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Oct 18, 2018 | 6:30PM - 9:00PM |
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Pathway to US Citizenship: Becoming a US 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. 10/6- Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 10/13 - Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics; 10/20- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 10/27- Naturalization interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Woodside | Sat, Oct 13, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Woodside | Sat, Oct 20, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Woodside | Sat, Oct 27, 2018 | 2:30PM |
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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, Ocotber 6 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, Oct 20, 2018 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, Oct 27, 2018 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
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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.
| Hollis | Sat, Oct 20, 2018 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
| Hollis | Sat, Oct 27, 2018 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
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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 Langston Hughes Library Reference Desk beginning Saturday, October 6 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Oct 20, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Oct 27, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
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Positive Attitude
Registration: Not required
Positive Attitude
-- The positive attitude is a decision
- You know who your mood depends on
- The incongruities of live.
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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 and services and other available resources provided by Caringkind.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Sun, Nov 11, 2018 | 1:00PM |
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
