Academic Enrichment/Support
Events
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CLDC: Reduce, Reuse And Recycle
Central Branch Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432, United StatesCome and join us for an exciting time where children learn all about recycling with a storytime, hands-on activities and fun crafts!
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Microsoft PowerPoint Bootcamp
Central Branch Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432, United StatesEnhance your presentation skills and build confidence using Microsoft PowerPoint. This series covers essential topics such as creating and designing slides, working with multimedia elements, and using animations and transitions effectively. Basic computer skills and familiarity with PowerPoint are required.…
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Central Library Teen Center: Intro To Tech – Lego’s Robotics
Queens Public LibraryTeens dive into hands‑on engineering as they build, code, and test robots using LEGO's robotics kits. Learn how sensors, motors, and simple programs work together to solve challenges and complete fun tasks. The workshop gives teens a creative space to…
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Science Heroes: Adventure Of The Missing Color
Queens Library - South Ozone Park Branch 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard, South Ozone ParkJoin Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure! Through hands-on experiments, interactive stories and general fun, we get kids excited about the science that’s all around us as we celebrate the scientists who color our world…
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Laurelton Seed Library
Queens Library - Laurelton Branch 134-26 225 Street, LaureltonVisit the Laurelton Seed Library! Come and claim seeds to start your garden at home. We have flowers, vegetables, herbs, and microgreens. Whether you are planting outdoors or starting a small herb garden inside, there's something for everyone! Stop in…
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Rainforest Terrariums With Queens County Farm
Queens Library - Queens Village Branch 94-11 217th Street, Queens VillageCelebrate Earth Month with Queens Country Farm! We'll dive into the layers of the rainforest and create our very own a self-sustaining ecosystem in a jar. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. Please call 718-831-8636, or visit in person at…
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Smart Searching Online
Central Branch Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432, United StatesThis class helps students refine their internet searches using Google filters such as keywords, dates, and sources. Learners will also practice evaluating trustworthy sources, finding reliable tutorials and videos, locating directions, and using search strategies to find products effectively.
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CLDC: Computer Games
Central Branch Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432, United StatesChildren ages 7-12 are welcome to join us for a fun computer game. No registration required, but space is limited, so don't miss out!
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CLDC: Water Plant Art
Central Branch Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432, United StatesCome and join us for a very exciting program to identify aquatic plants as an important component of aquatic habitats. This will include a very fun and creative art activity!
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STEAM Break: Meteor Detectives
King Manor Museum 150-03 Jamaica Avenue (Rufus King Park), JamaicaJoin King Manor for special weekday programming during the New York City school break! In November 1833, the Leonid Meteor Shower lit up the night sky across North America. In Jamaica, Queens, one man was so startled, he believed his…
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The Sky Tonight With That Planetarium Guy
Queens Library - Cambria Heights Branch 218-13 Linden Boulevard, Cambria Heights, NY, United StatesGet ready for an out-of-this-world adventure! The Sky Tonight is a magical planetarium experience that takes you on a tour of the night sky—just as it will appear over Queens, but without all the city lights in the way! Using…
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The Art of DJing with Chiquita Brujita
Jamaica Center For Arts & Learning (JCAL) 164-04 Jamaica Avenue, Jamaica, United StatesJCAL invites you to our ARTWorks Educational Workshop Join Chiquita Brujita for a workshop that will introduce participants to the art of DJing as both creative and archival practice. Through hands on-mixing and record selection, attendees will learn how to…
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CLDC: Saturday Science Lab – Force And Motion
Central Branch Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432, United StatesJoin the Discovery Team for a hands-on science program all about force and motion, where kids explore how things move and why. Participants will experiment with pushes and pulls, gravity, friction, and speed through fun, interactive activities. This engaging program…
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Innovation Stations: 3D Printing Workshop Series For Teens
Queens Library - Saint Albans Branch 191-05 Linden Boulevard, St. Albans, NY, United StatesTeens, join this hands-on workshop series to discover the basics of 3D design and 3D printing using Tinkercad! Learn how digital designs are created by combining simple shapes, how 3D printers turn those designs into physical objects, and where 3D…
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YouthPreneur Summit 2026 Idea To Impact
York CollegeINDUSTRY EXPERT SPEAKERS, CAREER & STARTUP READINESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, DIGITAL & CREATOR ECONOMY, ... ..AND MORE!
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CLDC: Ms. Butterfly – Earth Day Everyday, Upcycle Suncatcher
Central Branch Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432, United StatesCelebrate Earth Day every day with Ms. Butterfly in this creative Upcycle Suncatcher workshop! Participants will learn about caring for our planet while transforming everyday recycled materials into beautiful, light-catching art. Through hands-on crafting and gentle environmental lessons, we’ll explore…
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Teen Talk
Idlewild Park Environmental Science Learning Center 149-20 Springfield Lane, Springfield GardensThe Eastern Queens Alliance invites teens to join the Roots & Shoots Brigade. Kick off things by writing your most controversial environmental opinions, share your thoughts in high-energy 3-minute rounds on rotating prompts, list three neighborhood changes you want to…
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Eco Justice For Kids
Queens Library - South Jamaica Branch 108-41 Guy R. Brewer Boulevard, JamaicaLearn about environmental justice and play a trivia game to test your knowledge! This a program designed for children 6 and up.
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Conversational Spanish For Beginners- Level 2
Virtual EventHave you studied Spanish before? Do you speak some Spanish? Join us for a virtual 10-week conversational Spanish class. This course continues the basic elements of the Spanish language including vocabulary, grammar and enhances beginner-level conversational skills. Open to those…
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CLDC: Saturday Science Lab – Symbiotic Relationships
Central Branch Library 89-11 Merrick Blvd Jamaica, NY 11432, United StatesJoin the Discovery Team for an exciting adventure into the world of Symbiotic Relationships! In this fun and interactive program, young scientists will discover how plants and animals work together to survive in nature. Kids will explore different types of…
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