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Hollis All Star Stitchers - Knitting & Crocheting Club
Whether you are experienced or just a beginner, come join the Hollis All Star Stitches. You can create projects for yourself or donate to the community. Please bring your own materials if possible.
Jan 24 @ 1:00 PM, Jan 31 @ 1:00 PM, Feb 7 @ 1:00 PM, Feb 14 @ 1:00 PM, Feb 21 @ 1:00 PM
Video Game Club
Join us on Saturday afternoons to play Wii, board games, and more!
Jan 26 @ 1:00 PM, Feb 2 @ 1:00 PM, Feb 9 @ 1:00 PM, Feb 16 @ 1:00 PM, Feb 23 @ 1:00 PM
English Conversation Group at Hollis Library
Join us and practice your English language skills in friendly conversation with others. Preregistration is not required.
Feb 26 @ 1:15 PM, Mar 5 @ 1:15 PM, Mar 12 @ 1:15 PM, Mar 19 @ 1:15 PM, Mar 26 @ 1:15 PM
 Jan 22 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Spelling Bee for Grades 3-8Location: Hollis Registration: Not required Join the Hollis Library Spelling Bee and win a prize! Our winners will go on to compete at Central Library in May 2019. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jan 22 4:00PM --to-- 6:00PM Homework HelpLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Volunteers assist grade school children with homework and school assignments during after school hours, approximately 4pm to 6pm, Monday to Friday. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jan 23 11:30AM --to-- 12:15PM StorytimeLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Ages 18-36 months, join us for stories, finger plays, songs, and fun! Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jan 24 1:00PM --to-- 2:00PM Hollis All Star Stitchers - Knitting & Crocheting ClubLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Whether you are experienced or just a beginner, come join the Hollis All Star Stitches. You can create projects for yourself or donate to the community. Please bring your own materials if possible. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jan 24 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Poetry Writing WorkshopLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Join us for a poetry writing workshop! | ||||||||||||||||||
Jan 25 12:15PM --to-- 12:45PM Toddler CraftLocation: Hollis 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. Continue the fun after storytime with a toddler craft.
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Jan 25 3:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Friday Fun!Location: Hollis Registration: Not required Join us for an afternoon of fun! | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jan 26 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Computer Course (in Bengali) | ||||||||||||||||||
 Jan 26 1:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Video Game ClubLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Join us on Saturday afternoons to play Wii, board games, 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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 Jan 28 12:30PM --to-- 1:30PM Basic Email Computer ClassLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Come learn how to create and manage your email account. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jan 28 3:00PM --to-- 4:00PM Adult Book ClubLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Join us for book discussions and light refreshments. We will be reading and discussing the following books: Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Jan 31 12:00PM --to-- 1:00PM Microsoft Word Computer ClassLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Come learn how to use Microsoft Word to create documents and letters for daily use. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Jan 31 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM FDNY Fire Safety in the Home for SeniorsLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Adults of all ages will gain important skills from lifesaving demonstrations on fire safety. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Feb 1 1:30PM --to-- 4:30PM AARP Foundation Tax Counseling For Low Income Older AdultsLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required IRS 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; copy of the 2017 return(s); SS card or ITIN for everyone on your return; SSA-1099 form; all W-2s; 1099R, 1099G, 1099 MISC or other 1099 forms; healthcare forms; self-employment forms; 1098T from college; mortgage statement; and a cancelled check for refunds. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Feb 4 12:30PM --to-- 1:30PM Basic Computer ClassLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Come learn the basic steps of how to operate a computer for daily use. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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 Feb 5 4:00PM --to-- 5:00PM Traveling Shoes: Black Migrations Story Sharing WorkshopLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required Adults in the community will share the story of their immigration from other countries or migration from other parts of the country. These stories will serve as inspiration for an upcoming program to create a collage. For more Traveling Shoes programming, visit https://queenslib.org/travelingshoes19. | ||||||||||||||||||
Feb 6 3:30PM --to-- 4:30PM Pedestrian Safety for SeniorsLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required The New York City Department of Transportation's Office of Safety Education will offer tips for seniors on how to stay safe while crossing New York City streets and discuss Mayor de Blasio's traffic safety initiative, Vision Zero. A question-and-answer session will follow the presentation. Additional Program Dates/Locations This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.Additional Dates
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Feb 7 4:00PM --to-- 5:30PM Traveling Shoes: Black Migrations - Poetry Workshop for TeensLocation: Hollis Registration: Not required We will highlight famous poets from the Harlem Renaissance, the 60s, and contemporary rap artists. Teens can read poems aloud and identify similarities and differences. If there is time, teens can write their own poetry. For more Traveling Shoes programming, visit https://queenslib.org/travelingshoes19. | ||||||||||||||||||
 Feb 9 10:00AM --to-- 11:30AM Microsoft Word (in Bengali) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Hollis | Sat, Feb 16, 2019 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
| Hollis | Sat, Feb 23, 2019 | 10:00AM - 11:30AM |
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Traveling Shoes: Black Migrations - Jazz and Blues 
Registration: Not required
Jazz vocalist Stacia Hobdy performs the music of such legendary artists as Bessie Smith, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, BB King, and more. For more Traveling Shoes programming, visit https://queenslib.org/travelingshoes19.
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Valentine's Day Craft
Registration: Not required
Join us to make a Valentine craft for someone special!
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Traveling Shoes: Black Migrations - Jacob Lawrence Panel 61 Activity
Registration: Not required
The story of migration is ongoing. In the final, 60th panel of The Migration Series, Jacob Lawrence leaves us with the words “And the migrants kept coming.” Today, more than 75 years later, Lawrence’s epic narrative continues to have powerful echoes. Come and help us create the next chapter, the next powerful image of migration. For more Traveling Shoes programming, visit https://queenslib.org/travelingshoes19.
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English Conversation Group at Hollis Library
Registration: Not required
Join us and practice your English language skills in friendly conversation with others. Preregistration is not required.
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Hollis | Tue, Mar 5, 2019 | 1:15PM |
| Hollis | Tue, Mar 12, 2019 | 1:15PM |
| Hollis | Tue, Mar 19, 2019 | 1:15PM |
| Hollis | Tue, Mar 26, 2019 | 1:15PM |
| Hollis | Tue, Apr 2, 2019 | 1:15PM |
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Storytime
Registration: Not required
Ages 18-36 months, join us for stories, finger plays, songs, and fun!
This is a recurring program. If registration is required, you must register individually.
Additional Dates
| Hollis | Fri, Mar 8, 2019 | 11:00AM |
| Hollis | Wed, Mar 13, 2019 | 11:00AM |
| Hollis | Fri, Mar 15, 2019 | 11:00AM |
| Hollis | Wed, Mar 20, 2019 | 11:00AM |
| Hollis | Fri, Mar 22, 2019 | 11:00AM |
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Free computer access is available at all the libraries. The Hollis Community Library has:
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International Language Collections at the Hollis Community Library include:
Special Interest/Noteworthy Collections at the Hollis Community Library include:
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| Child Care / Preschools | ||
Hollis Community Service Center 193-25 Jamaica Ave. Jamaica NY , 11423 phone: (718) 465-0923 | Kiddy Corner 197-25 Hillside Ave. Jamaica NY , 11423 phone: (718) 740-0717 | Little Red Wagon Day Care Center 188-06 Jamaica Ave. Jamaica NY , 11423 phone: (718) 468-6627 |
Precious Children Day Care 202-11 Jamaica Ave. Jamaica NY , 11423 phone: (718) 479-2127 | Rainbow Day Care 90-16 187th Pl. Jamaica NY , 11423 phone: (718) 454-4284 | |
| Community Board | ||
Community Board District # 12 90-28 161 Street Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 658-3308 fax: (718) 739-6997 | ||
| Community Organizations & Services | ||
Community Care 97-11 Springfield Blvd. Queens Village NY , 11429 phone: (718) 465-7677 | YMCA of Greater New York 89-25 Parsons Blvd. Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 739-6600 | |
| Fire Department | ||
Engine 301 Ladder 150 91-02 197 St Hollis NY , 11423 | ||
| Local Hospitals | ||
Holliswood Hospital 87-37 Palermo Street Hollis NY , 11423 phone: (718) 776-8265 | ||
| Local Newspapers | ||
| Parks and Playgrounds | ||
Bellaire Playground 89 Ave., 207 & 208 Streets Hollis NY , 11472 | ||
| Police Department | ||
| Post Office | ||
Hollis Post Office 197-33 Hillside Ave. Hollis NY , 11423 phone: (800) 275-8777 | ||
| Private / Parochial Schools | ||
Yeshiva University HS For Girls 86-86 Palo Alto Street Jamaica NY , 11423 phone: (718) 479-8550 | Summit School 187-30 Grand Central Parkway Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 264-2931 | Incarnation 89-15 Francis Lewis Boulevard Jamaica NY , 11427 phone: (718) 465-5066 |
| Public Elementary Schools | ||
PS 35 Nathaniel Woodhull 191-02 90 Avenue Hollis NY , 11423 phone: (718) 465-6820 | PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry 190-20 109 Road Hollis NY , 11423 phone: (718) 465-5538 | PS 134 Hollis 203-02 109th Avenue Hollis NY , 11412 phone: (718) 464-5544 |
PS 178 Holliswood 189-10 Radnor Road Jamaica NY , 11423 phone: (718) 464-5763 | ||
| Public High Schools | ||
| Public Intermediate / Junior High Schools | ||
IS 238 Susan B. Anthony 88-15 182 St. Hollis NY , 11423 phone: (718) 297-9821 | ||
| Senior Centers | ||
Allen Community Senior Center 166-01 Linden Boulevard Jamaica NY , 11434 phone: (718) 658-0980 | Hillside Comprehensive Care Center 188-11 Hillside Avenue Hollis NY , 11423 phone: (718) 264-6680 | Jewish Association for services to the aged (JASA) Young Israel of Holliswood / Holliswood Jewish Center 86-25 Francis Lewis Blvd Queens Village NY, 11427 |
| Elected Officials | |
| NYC Council Hon. Barry Grodenchik BGrodenchik@council.nyc.gov | |
District Office Address 73-03 Bell Boulevard, Suite 1N Oakland Gardens NY , 11364 phone: (718) 468-0137 fax: (718) 468-0178 | Manhattan Office 250 Broadway, Suite 1744 New York NY , 10007 phone: (212) 788-7075 fax: (212) 608-6382 |
| NYS Assembly Hon. David I. Weprin weprind@nyassembly.gov | |
District Office 185-06 Union Turnpike Fresh Meadows NY, 11366 phone: (718) 454-3027 fax: (718) 454-3178 | Albany Office LOB, Room 526 Albany NY , 12248 phone: (518) 455-5806 fax: (518) 455-5977 |
| NYS Senate Hon. Leroy Comrie Comrie@nysenate.gov | |
District Office 113-43 Farmers Boulevard St. Albans NY , 11412 phone: (718) 454-0162 fax: (718) 454-0186 | Albany Office Room 617, Legislative Office Building Albany NY, 12247 phone: (518) 455-2701 fax: (518) 455-2816 |
| US Congress Hon. Gregory W. Meeks | |
District Office 153-01 Jamaica Ave., Suite 204 Jamaica NY , 11432 phone: (718) 725-6000 fax: (718) 725-9868 | Legislative Office 2234 Rayburn House Office Building Washington DC, 20516 phone: (202) 225-3461 fax: (202) 226-4169 |
| Boro President Hon. Melinda Katz Info@queensbp.org | |
| Mayor Hon. Bill de Blasio | |
History
The town of Hollis is subdivided into two major sections, Hollis and Holliswood. It was originally part of the famous Dutch purchase of Jamaica in 1656 from the Jameco Indians. During the revolutionary war, General Nathaniel Woodhull, the commander of the Queens and Suffolk militia, was mortally wounded by the British forces in a tavern at Hollis’ village center. His crime was refusing to say “God save the King”.
Previously known as East Jamaica, Hollis was developed in 1884-5 by former Queens Highway commissioner Frederick W. Dunton. After having purchased 136 acres of land in Hollis, Dunton interested several of his friends in the district, and sold them land lots. Homes were quickly built on the land that was previously farmland. Dunton named the town after Hollis, New Hampshire, where he was born. In 1885, Dunton and several other residents donated land and opened a new railroad station.
In 1895, the towns little old wooden school house was replaced by Public School 35, which was later moved to a larger building. In 1896, a library in Hollis was organized through voluntary contributions, and by 1897, the library contained 800 volumes. The Hollis library became a branch of the Queens Borough Public Library on January 1, 1901, and in that year circulated 4,428 books. The library’s present location on Hillside Avenue was established in 1973.
By 1920, the population of Hollis grew to almost 4,000 residents, and attracted many Manhattan commuters. Hollis now houses approximately 31,000 residents. It is a growing and diverse community with Hillside and Jamaica avenues serving as its main shopping areas. Famous residents of Hollis have included Mario Cuomo, L.L. Cool J., and Colin Powell.
More information about the Hollis community is available from the following sources:
Global Community in Queens, New York City, HollisNY.com, http://www.hollisny.com/history.htm
Hollis, Ruth M. Haines, The Queens Borough Public Library Bulletin, 1937 (pamphlet)
Hollis in History, Edward Hale Brush, Long Island Life, 1922 (pamphlet)
Friends Group
Hours & Locations
202-05 Hillside Avenue
Hollis, NY 11423
(718) 465-7355 
| 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 | ||
