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Inspiring Women in Science
This Women’s History Month, Queens Library is excited to explore the impact of women scientists on fields as far ranging as astronomy, chemistry, biology, physics, and so many more.
Inspiring Women in Science invites you to play Bingo at our libraries to discover fifty amazing women in science, and to participate in a ...
ESOL Health Literacy Class: Learn How to Talk to Your Doctor
Do you want to learn how to talk to your doctor in English?
Our intermediate-level ESOL Health Literacy class will help you understand what your doctor says—including symptoms, common illnesses, and your doctor’s prescriptions—and help you learn the correct words and phrases to use when talking ...
Public Budget Hearing April 11
Queens Library is preparing its operating budget for Fiscal Year 2020. The public is invited to find out what the Library’s funding priorities are and to provide input to the Library.
The Library’s public budget hearing will take place on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6 p.m. at Queens Central Library, ...
Queens Library Magazine
The new issue of Queens Library Magazine is out now!
Queens Library Magazine combines great library-themed feature stories and two months' worth of information about our free programs, services, and special events, and it's available at your neighborhood library or ...
We’re More Alike Than Different
Sabina Khan’s inspiration for her new novel The Love & Lies of Rukhsana Ali was when her 17-year-old daughter came out.
“She spoke often of other teens at her school who came from conservative families and were unable to come out to them. Some didn’t feel safe anywhere and were hurting,” Khan ...
Free Tax Help at Queens Library!
It’s that time of year again!
If you need help figuring out and filing your tax return, come to Queens Library for free tax-preparation assistance if you are a low-income older adult, or earn $66,000 or less a year.
The New York State Department of Taxation and Finance and Urban Upbound are ...
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 ...
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, ...
 Mar 19 1:30PM --to-- 4:30PM AARP Foundation Tax Counseling for Low Income Older AdultsLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required IRS/TCE-Certified volunteers, sponsored by AARP Foundation, will complete and e-file your 2018 tax returns. On a first come first served basis. You must bring a NYS Driver’s License or Non Driver’s ID; a copy of the 2017 return; SS card or ITIN for everyone on your return; SSA-1099 form; all W-2 , 1099R, 1099G, 1099 MISC or other 1099 forms; Healthcare forms; Self-employment records; 1098T from college; Mortgage statement; a cancelled check. AARP flyers are available at the library. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Mar 20 11:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Family PlaytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caretakers can enjoy bonding, doing finger plays, singing, dancing, and throwing and catching 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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 Mar 22 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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 Mar 22 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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Mar 25 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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 Mar 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Minecraft ManiaLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Calling all Minecraft fans – join ArchForKids in building a model of your favorite Minecraft character or make up your own! This program is for children 6 to 12; caregivers are welcome. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. | ||||||||||||||||||
 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. | ||||||||||||||||||
Mar 28 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Inspiring Women in Science: Trivia GameLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Do you think you know your Inspiring Women in Science? Think again! Prepare yourself to be amazed, surprised and, well, definitely inspired learning more about the achievements of these fearless scientists that changed our thinking, science, and world forever! Participants will receive vouchers to the American Museum of Natural History while supplies last. Visit https://queenslib.org/womeninscience19 for more programming and to learn more. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 3 11:00AM --to-- 11:45AM Family PlaytimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages 12 months to 3 years and their caretakers can enjoy bonding, doing finger plays, singing, dancing, and throwing and catching 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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 Apr 3 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Reading BuddiesLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Participants can read to each other for a reduction in their library card fees. Reduce your fees by $2.50 for each thirty minutes, up to a maximum of one hour. All participants should be between 4 years and 21 years old. Registration is required at the children's reference desk. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Apr 5 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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Apr 5 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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Apr 19 2:30PM --to-- 5:30PM Happy Spring Game TimeLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Ages 4 and up, 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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 Apr 22 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Celebrating Earth Day: Making a Beautiful CraftLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Today is Earth Day! Let's celebrate by making a beautiful craft. Registration is not required. This program is for children ages three and up. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 23 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required All are welcome to our discussion of "If Beale Street Could Talk" by James Baldwin. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 23 2:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Self-Help Community ProgramLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Self-Help Queens North Friendly Visiting is a program that matches homebound seniors with volunteers in their community who make weekly visits. Friendly visiting is an enriching opportunity for the volunteer to develop a meaningful friendship. There will also be information about the Case Management and NY Connects Programs. Please visit the Auburndale Library for more information. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 24 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM What You Need to Know about Cancer and Being Your Healthiest and HappiestLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Come learn key information about protecting your health from cancer and other illnesses, including facts and statistics about cancer, as well as who should be screened and when. We will also focus on strengthening our communication skills to encourage those we love who are at risk to pursue relevant health care. Participants will have a chance to ask licensed health professionals important health questions in an open and encouraging environment. | ||||||||||||||||||
Apr 25 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Family Springtime Arts & Crfats ProgramLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Children ages three and up will make a beautiful craft relating to spring. Registration is not required. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 1 3:00PM --to-- 4:30PM Italian Conversation Circle: Il Nostro Salotto ItalianoLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Ciao! Have you studied a lot of Italian but lack opportunities to converse in this beautiful language? Do you want to practice speaking Italian and become so comfortable with it that you begin thinking in Italian? Using print (easy but challenging), video, music, and more, we will explore all things Italian in our Salotto Italiano. A presto! This is for advanced beginner & intermediate speakers. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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May 3 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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May 3 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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May 4 10:15AM --to-- 11:15AM Pokemon Homes with ArchforKidsLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Join ArchforKids and make a fabulous house where your Pokémon can live and train. This program is for children 6 to 12; caregivers are welcome. Space is limited; preregistration is required. | ||||||||||||||||||
May 20 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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May 28 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required All are welcome to our discussion of "The Address" by Fiona Davis. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jun 1 10:15AM --to-- 11:15AM Marble Run Fun: A STEM WorkshopLocation: Auburndale Registration: Registration is not yet open for this program. Please check back closer to the program date. Participants in this workshop will use household items to design/create their own marble run. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 4 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Magic Show with Urban StagesLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Abracadabra children's magician Evan Paquette performs his magic show and even shares a few tricks of the trade with a mini magic lesson for children ages 6-12. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 4 2:30PM --to-- 3:30PM Summer Reading Magic with Urban StagesLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required Abracadabra children's magician Evan Paquette performs his magic show and even shares a few tricks of the trade with a mini magic lesson for children ages 6-12. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jun 22 10:15AM --to-- 11:15AM It's Rocket Science: STEAM Workshop for ChildrenLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required It is rocket science. This is an interactive workshop for ages 7-12 that explores rocketry basics and scientific concepts such as Newton’s laws of motion through various crafts and activities. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. | ||||||||||||||||||
Jun 25 1:30PM --to-- 2:30PM Book Discussion GroupLocation: Auburndale Registration: Not required All are welcome to our discussion of "The Child" by Fiona Barton. | ||||||||||||||||||
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International Language Collections at the Auburndale 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 1792 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 |
| 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 |
| NYS Senate Hon. John Liu liu@nysenate.gov | |
District Office38-50 Bell Boulevard, Suite C Bayside NY, 11361 phone: 718-357-3094 fax: 718-357-3491 | |
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 | ||
