Printer-friendlyInformational Workshops
 Apr 19 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM 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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 Apr 19 6:00PM --to-- 8:30PM Microsoft Excel for Spanish SpeakersLocation: 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 3 classes. Preregistration is required in person at the Central Library Cyber Center Reference Desk beginning Thursday, March 29 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-990-0769. | |||
 Apr 21 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Microsoft Word (in Bengali) |
| Hollis | Sat, Apr 28, 2018 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
Apr 21 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 14 at 10:00 a.m. or by calling 718-661-1280.
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 Apr 21 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, April 7 at 10 a.m. or by calling 718-651-1100.
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Apr 21 2:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Pathway to US Citizenship: Becoming a US Citizen and Building Your Civic Knowledge |
| Woodside | Sat, Apr 28, 2018 | 2:30PM |
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Know Your Rights: Public Benefits and Resources in Bengali 
Registration: Not required
Topics:
Part I:Getting a job in the U.S., human rights law, education, healthcare, language access, and resources for immigration victims of domestic violence!
Part II: Health, education, children's behavior, cultural competencies, and healthy family relationships!
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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 Central Library Cyber Center beginning Saturday, April 26 at 10 a.m. or call at 718-990-0769.
| Central Library | Thu, May 10, 2018 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Central Library | Thu, May 17, 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. 5/5- Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 5/12 - Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics; 5/19- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 5/26- 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 12, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Lefferts | Sat, May 19, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Lefferts | Sat, May 26, 2018 | 2:30PM |
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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. 5/5- Are you ready to be a U.S. citizen?/Introduction to American history; 5/12 - Required documents and more/Introduction to American government and politics; 5/19- Common barriers to naturalization/American culture and geography; 5/26- 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 12, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Lefferts | Sat, May 19, 2018 | 2:30PM |
| Lefferts | Sat, May 26, 2018 | 2:30PM |
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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, 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 5 at 10 am or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, May 19, 2018 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, May 26, 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, May 19, 2018 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
| Hollis | Sat, May 26, 2018 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
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Introduction to Microsoft Word (in Spanish)
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 May 12, 2018
Availability: 1 openings
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 5 at 10:00 am or by calling 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, May 19, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, May 26, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
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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 our programs and services and other available resources.
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Lupus Basics in Chinese
Registration: Not required
Ms. Eliza Ngan-Dittgen, a senior program associate from Lupus Asian Network, will give a health talk in Mandarin on the causes, symptoms, and treatment of lupus, as well as services provided to the community by Lupus Asian Network.
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Business Findings in Grand Avenue--in Spanish
Registration: Not required
This workshop provides business resources information for small business owners, including how to increase business with social media, the importance of email for your business, and how to increase sales and the RSVP list for your events.
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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 31 at 10am or call at 718-990-0769.
| Central Library | Thu, Jun 14, 2018 | 6:00PM - 8:30PM |
| Central Library | Thu, Jun 21, 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.
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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 10am or by calling 718-661-1280.
| Flushing | Sat, Jun 16, 2018 | 10:00AM - 12:30PM |
| Flushing | Sat, Jun 23, 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, Jun 16, 2018 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
| Hollis | Sat, Jun 23, 2018 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
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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 2 at 10am or by calling 718-651-1100.
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Jun 16, 2018 | 2:00PM - 4:30PM |
| Langston Hughes | Sat, Jun 23, 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
