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It’s Time for Kind
It’s time for kind at the Library and beyond this holiday season.
At all Queens Library locations, you can join us for many special programs for people of all ages.
You can also donate to our canned food drive in partnership with the Food Bank For NYC from November 19 to 30, share ...
QI 2018: Celebrate Queens Artists in the Library
Queens International 2018: Volumes (QI 2018) opened at the Queens Museum in October, and on Saturday, November 10, for the first time ever, the Queens International will extend offsite, with art installations in three Queens Library branches: Lefrak City, Flushing, and Central Library in Jamaica.
Since it ...
A Season of Thanks at Queens Library
Thanksgiving is right around the corner. But this year, it’s not just about turkey and pumpkin pie!
Queens Library is hosting wonderful seasonal events, including Thanksgiving storytime, music, arts and crafts, and more!
So bring your family and friends, and give thanks at your local ...
Give the Gift of Reading, Lifelong Learning & Community
Giving to the Queens Library Foundation supports programs, services, and collections for our diverse communities across Queens.
When you give, you are helping neighbors—children, families, adults, and seniors—access free resources like our STACKS after-school program, English language and job skills classes, and our ...
It's National Novel Writing Month!
Every November, thousands of writers of all experience levels dedicate themselves to writing a 50,000 word manuscript between November 1 and November 30.
If you've decided to sign up for National Novel Writing Month—or NaNoWriMo, as its fans like to affectionately call it—and you need some help, don't worry; ...
Our New JBA Brochures
Every month, Queens Library’s Job & Business Academy (JBA) provides our customers with the technology training, small business help, and job-search assistance they need to succeed—all for free.
Now, it’s easier than ever to find out which classes are being offered. Just check the listings in our monthly ...
Drag Queen Story Hour At The Library!
We hope you will join us at our community libraries for Drag Queen Story Hour, a unique storytime for children ages 3-8 that raises awareness of gender diversity, promotes self-acceptance, and builds empathy through an enjoyable literary experience.
Created by Michelle Tea and RADAR Productions in San Francisco, DQSH now happens ...
Discover Your City With Culture Pass!
Start planning your winter adventures! NYC’s libraries are making it easier for you to explore local museums, public gardens, and other cultural attractions for FREE with your friends and family!
Queens Library, Brooklyn Public Library, and the New York Public Library are excited to announce Culture Pass, ...
Queens Library’s Back-to-School Guide!
It’s time for kids to go back to school—and we’ve got the perfect guide to help you prepare for a successful school year!
From tips on healthy eating and sleeping to how to talk to your child about their day, our Back-to-School Guide will help smooth the transition from summer to school.
Our guide is ...
 Nov 21 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Family PlaytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caretakers can enjoy bonding and playtime. Registration is not required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Nov 23 3:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Game TimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Come join us for an afternoon of checkers, chess, Connect Four, Jenga, jigsaw puzzles, mancala for kids, Monopoly, Scrabble, World Hangman, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Nov 26 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Poetry ClubLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Let's read and discuss great poetry together! |
 Nov 27 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required All are welcome to our discussion of "The Millionaire Next Door" by Thomas J. Stanley. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Nov 29 3:30PM --to-- 4:00PM Preschooler StorytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 3-5 years with caretakers will enjoy listening to stories, singing songs, dancing, and throwing and catching bean bags. Registration is not required. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Nov 29 4:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Preschooler Arts & CraftsLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 3-5 years and their caretakers will work on different arts and crafts each week. Registration is not required. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Nov 30 11:00AM --to-- 1:00PM Computer Basics for BeginnersLocation: Auburndale Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. We are offering 30-minute one-on-one computer training, available by appointment. Participants are limited to three sessions per day. Sign up for classes at 11am, 11:30am, or noon. | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 3 12:00PM --to-- 8:00PM It's Time for Kind: Kindness FOREVERgreen TreeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Spread the kindness! The kindness FOREVERgreen tree will make its debut on December 3rd and will be on display until December 15th. Kids: Decorate and write an act of kindness on a snowflake to hang on the Evergreen Tree. Adults & Teens: Choose a snowflake ornament and fulfill the kindness act written within. No registration required. Please ask staff about participating. For more It’s Time for Kind programming, visit queenslib.org/itstimeforkind2018. | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 5 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM It's Time for Kind: Kindness Read-AloudLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years old with their caregivers will enjoy listening to stories, songs, dancing and playing with the bean bags. The children's librarian will be reading a book relating to being kind. Registration is not required. For more information about the It's Time for Kind campaign and programming, visit https://queenslib.org/itstimeforkind2018. | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 6 6:00PM --to-- 7:00PM Simply StretchingLocation: Auburndale Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Adults and teens (16 years old and up) are welcome to join us for an evening of simple stretching, walking exercises, and simple aerobic dancing. Please contact the Auburndale Library to register. | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 7 11:00AM --to-- 1:00PM One-on-One Computer BasicsLocation: Auburndale Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. We are offering 30-minute one-on-one computer training, available by appointment. Participants are limited to three sessions per day. Sign up for classes at 11am, 11:30am, or noon. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Dec 12 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Family PlaytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caretakers will enjoy listening to stories, dancing, singing, and playing with bean bags. Registration is not required. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Dec 17 2:00PM --to-- 3:00PM Poetry ClubLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Let's read and discuss great poetry together! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Dec 26 2:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Holiday Game TimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Come join us for an afternoon of checkers, chess, Connect Four, Jenga, jigsaw puzzles, mancala for kids, Monopoly, Scrabble, World Hangman, Yu-Gi-Oh, and more! Ages 4 and up. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Dec 27 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM STEMzational Workshop for Children ages 6 to 12Location: Auburndale Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Get ready for a STEMzational Workshops with Queens Library! Kids ages 6-12! You're invited to participate in "Let's Go to Disney/Fun with Forces" where you will learn about the four forces of flight (lift, gravity, trust, and drag) and aerodynamics. You and your friends will be engaged in hands-on experience designing, testing and re-designing paper airplanes. Space is limited and preregistration is required. For children ages 6 to 12. | ||||||||||||||||||
Dec 29 10:30AM --to-- 11:30AM It's Time for Kind: Tales of KindnessLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required For all ages. Registration is not required. Participants will share their experiences of being kind by telling stories or writing stories or drawing pictures relating to the stories. All participants will receive small goodies. For more It’s Time for Kind programming, visit queenslib.org/itstimeforkind2018. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jan 22 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required All are welcome to our discussion of "The Little Paris Bookshop" by Nina George. | ||||||||||||||||||
Feb 5 1:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Tax Preparation AssistanceLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required IRS-trained counselors will help you complete your 2018 personal income tax return. Bring a copy of your 2017 income tax return(s); all W-2, 1099,and other tax forms and documents for 2018; unemployment compensation statements; an SSA-1099 form if you received Social Security benefits; a photo I.D. for every person listed on your return; and Social Security cards or other official documentation for yourself and all dependents. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Feb 26 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required All are welcome to our discussion of "Last Lecture" by Randy Pausch. | ||||||||||||||||||
Mar 26 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required All are welcome to our discussion of "When I Was Puerto Rican" by Esmeralda Santiago. | ||||||||||||||||||
Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Auburndale Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Auburndale Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Almodovar-Mastrototaro, Jennifer 29-50 170 Street, Apartment PVT Flushing NY , 11358 phone: (718) 353-7688 | Chou, Yun-Feng 46-02 194th Street, 1st floor Flushing NY , 11358 phone: (718) 327-1282 | Roses Daycare 137-40 45th Avenue, Apartment #4K Flushing NY , 11355 phone: (718) 762-2152 |
Precious Angels Daycare 139-29 34th Road, #A5 Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 961-2594 | Community Nursery School at the Church on the Hill 167-07 35th Avenue Queens NY , 11358 phone: (718) 539-0732 | The Corner School Nursery and Kindergarten 150-03 Bayside Avenue Flushing NY , 11354 phone: (718) 445-2811 |
Montessori School of Bayside 34-57 Francis Lewis Boulevard Queens NY , 11358 | Sweet Angels Nursery School II 27-11 Bayside Lane Queens NY , 11358 | |
| Community Board | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Auburndale Improvement Association P.O. Box 580331, Station A Flushing NY , 11358 | North East Flushing Civil Association peteron@verizon.net | |
| Fire Department | ||
Ladder Company 167 36-18 Francis Lewis Boulevard Flushing NY , 11358 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
Queens Chronicle | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Bay Terrace 21271 26th Avenue Bayside NY , 11360-9993 phone: (800) 275-8777 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Selfhelp Clearview Senior Center 208-11 26th Avenue Bayside NY , 11360 phone: (718) 224-7888 | ||
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Paul Vallone District19@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 42-40 Bell Boulevard, Suite 507 Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 619-8611 fax: (718) 631-4100 | Manhattan Office Address 250 Broadway, Suite 1841 New York NY, 10007 phone: 212-788-7250 fax: 212-788-1860 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. Edward C. Braunstein BraunsteinE@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 213-33 39th Avenue, Suite 238 Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 357-3588 fax: (718) 357-5947 | Albany Office LOB, Room 557 Albany NY , 12248 phone: (518) 455-5425 fax: (518) 455-4648 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Tony Avella Avella@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C Bayside NY, 11361 phone: (718) 357-3094 fax: (718) 357-3491 | Albany Office Room 902, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2210 fax: (518) 426-6736 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
| US Congress Hon. Thomas Souzzi | |
District Office 250-02 Northern Boulevard Little Neck NY, 11362 phone: (718) 631-0400 | Legislative Office 226 Cannon HOB DC Washington , 20515 phone: (202) 225-3335 fax: (202) 225-4669 |
History
In 1901, President L.H. Green of the New England Development and Improvement Company named Auburndale after his New England hometown. Previously the ninety acres had been the farm of Mr. Thomas Willet. Auburndale was born in 1901 as a housing development.
During the twentieth century, New York City experienced one of the most rapid population increases in history. With the railroad expansion and the creation of the city of Greater New York, Queens was no longer a backwater to the cities of Brooklyn and New York. Queens’ population grew steadily through to the 1940s. Bridges linked Queens to both Manhattan and the Bronx. After World War II, Auburndale’s population and demographics exploded. The GI Bill recipients coupled with immigrants fleeing post-war Europe flooded into Queens. By the 1960s, Auburndale did not look anything like a family farm.
The most dramatic changes occurred in the last two decades of the 1900s, from 1980-2000. As census records for 2000 show, the population of foreign-born immigrants has reached forty percent. Many of these speak a language other than English at home. High density housing is now the norm, replacing single family dwellings.
The library at Auburndale was established in the year 1930 when the developer of the area and the local Democratic Club provided space in the form of a store, rent-free. The library moved twice since then to rented store facilities on 32nd Avenue. City funds for the new branch were first approved in May 1964, and a Federal grant of $103,375 was approved in June 1966 under the Library Services and Construction Act. On October 20, 1969, A city–owned facility was opened at the present site in October 2010, after 4 months renovation, the modern high- technology Auburndale Library was reopened with fully RFID equipped and self-check in .machine.
Special Services
AARP Defensive Driving Class Book Club Discussion Chess Club Meeting Poetry Club Please call 718-352-2027 for details
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
25-55 Francis Lewis Boulevard
Flushing, NY 11358
(718) 352-2027 
| Mon | 12:00 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Thu | 12:00 PM | - | 8:00 PM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM | - | 6:00 PM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM | - | 5:00 PM |
| Sun | Closed | ||
