Printer-friendlyInformational Workshops
 Dec 11 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Annual Small Business Forum: Business Resource Fair | |||
Dec 13 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Healing Learning Circle for Women! (in Bengali) | |||
 Dec 13 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 Cyber Center reference desk beginning Thursday, November 29 at 10:00 am or call 718-990-0769.
|
 Dec 15 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 Reference Desk beginning Saturday, December 1 at 10am or by calling 718-661-1280.
| |||||||||
Dec 15 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Microsoft Word (in Bengali) |
| Hollis | Sat, Dec 22, 2018 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
--to--
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 22, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
--to--
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 22, 2018 | 2:30PM |
--to--
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.
--to--
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 Central Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Thursday, December 27 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-990-0769.
| Central Library | Thu, Jan 10, 2019 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Jan 17, 2019 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
--to--
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.
--to--
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. 1/10 - Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 1/17 - Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics; 1/24- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 1/31- Naturalization interview and beyond/Review of 100 questions.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Sunnyside | Thu, Jan 17, 2019 | 5:30PM |
| Sunnyside | Thu, Jan 24, 2019 | 5:30PM |
| Sunnyside | Thu, Jan 31, 2019 | 5:30PM |
--to--
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 Cyber Center Flushing Library Reference Desk beginning Saturday, January 5 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, Jan 19, 2019 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, Jan 26, 2019 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
--to--
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, Jan 19, 2019 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
| Hollis | Sat, Jan 26, 2019 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
--to--
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 beginning Saturday, January 5 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Jan 19, 2019 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Jan 26, 2019 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
--to--
Alzheimer’s Support Group (in Chinese)
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.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Sun, Feb 17, 2019 | 2:00PM |
--to--
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 Central Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Saturday, January 31 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-990-0769.
| Central Library | Thu, Feb 14, 2019 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Feb 21, 2019 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
--to--
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. 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.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Flushing | Thu, Feb 14, 2019 | 6:00PM |
| Flushing | Thu, Feb 21, 2019 | 6:00PM |
| Flushing | Thu, Feb 28, 2019 | 6:00PM |
--to--
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 Flushing Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Saturday, February 2 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, Feb 16, 2019 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, Feb 23, 2019 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
--to--
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, Feb 16, 2019 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
| Hollis | Sat, Feb 23, 2019 | 10:30AM - 12:00PM |
--to--
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, February 2 at 10:00 a.m. or call 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Feb 16, 2019 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Feb 23, 2019 | 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
