Printer-friendlyInformational Workshops
 Oct 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Know Your Rights: Keep Your Family Safe and Together (in Bengali) |
 Oct 27 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, Ocotber 6 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-661-1280. |
Oct 27 10:30AM --to-- 12:00PM Microsoft Word (in Bengali) |
 Oct 27 2:00PM --to-- 4:30PM 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, October 6 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100. | |||||||||
Oct 27 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Pathway to US Citizenship: Becoming a US Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge | |||||||||
Nov 1 6:00PM --to-- 8:30PM Computers for Beginners (In Spanish) |
| Central Library | Thu, Nov 8, 2018 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Nov 15, 2018 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
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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. 11/3- Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 11/10 - Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics; 11/17- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 11/24- Naturalization interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Woodhaven | Sat, Nov 10, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Woodhaven | Sat, Nov 17, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Woodhaven | Sat, Nov 24, 2018 | 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 and services and other available resources provided by Caringkind.
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Accent Reduction for Everyday Success
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.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Woodside | Sat, Dec 8, 2018 | 4:00PM |
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Healing Learning Circle for Women! (in Bengali)
Registration: Not required
You will learn about 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
| Richmond Hill | Wed, Nov 28, 2018 | 4:00PM |
| Woodside | Thu, Dec 6, 2018 | 3:00PM |
| Woodside | Thu, Dec 13, 2018 | 3:00PM |
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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, November 3 at 10 am or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, Nov 17, 2018 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, Nov 24, 2018 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
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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.
| Hollis | Sat, Nov 17, 2018 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
| Hollis | Sat, Nov 24, 2018 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
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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, November 3 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Nov 17, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Nov 24, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
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Alzheimer’s Support Group (in Chinese)
Registration: Not required
Mandarin Chinese session 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, November 18 and December 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, Dec 16, 2018 | 2:00PM |
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Sailing for Longevity ( in Chinese)
Registration: Not required
Healthy longevity is a common goal of many people. Several studies have shown that a healthy lifestyle may outweigh the genetic factors. Dr. Daniel Chen from Flushing Hospital will introduce the key factors in achieving longevity.
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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. 12/01- Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 12/08 - Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics; 12/15- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 12/22- Naturalization interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Broadway | Sat, Dec 8, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Broadway | Sat, Dec 15, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Broadway | Sat, Dec 22, 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 Central Library Cyber Center reference desk beginning Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 am or call 718-990-0769.
| Central Library | Thu, Dec 13, 2018 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Dec 20, 2018 | 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, December 1 at 10am or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, Dec 15, 2018 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, Dec 22, 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, Dec 15, 2018 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
| Hollis | Sat, Dec 22, 2018 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
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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 Saturday, December 1st at 10:00 am or by calling 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Dec 15, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Dec 22, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
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
