Queens Library – Baisley Park Branch
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Summer Reading: STEM Series: Color & Engineering Fun
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaCalling all awesome kids aged 6-12! Join us for four weeks of mind-blowing adventures where we'll dive into the super cool world of STEAM! We're talking vibrant colors, touchy-feely textures, and amazing materials as we build, create, and learn together!…
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Summer Reading: Color Your World Storytime
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaListen to some stories, learn some nursery rhymes, and then be unleashed for play time! Targeted for children ages 2-5, but older kids and siblings are more than welcome to join.
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Summer Reading: Face Painting With Art By Lavinia
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaGet ready for a summer full of fun and reading! We're kicking off Summer Reading with a colorful face painting party! Let's transform our faces into works of art and celebrate "Coloring Our World" by diving into a world of…
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Littles & Laters Dance Class
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaJoin us for Littles & Laters, a multi-generational dance class for children ages 5-12 and accompanying adults of any age. Bringing together people of different ages, abilities, and interests to learn through creative movement and innovative play, the class will…
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Wearable Pollinator Craft With Ms. Butterfly
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaEmbark on an exciting journey through the natural world in this hands-on program designed for all nature enthusiasts! Participants will engage in interactive games and activities that enhance their appreciation of our environment. Enjoy the opportunity to observe live specimens…
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Wearable Pollinator Craft With Ms. Butterfly
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaEmbark on an exciting journey through the natural world in this hands-on program designed for all nature enthusiasts! Participants will engage in interactive games and activities that enhance their appreciation of our environment. Enjoy the opportunity to observe live specimens…
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World Of Watercolor With Ari Wolff
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaIn this painting series, you will learn to work with the vibrant and elusive power of water-based media. Beginning with foundational skills in color mixing, paper preparation, and under-drawings, we will explore painting from life, personal style, pattern-making, and creating…
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Animal Adventure Series With Party Pets
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaDiscover the wonders of the animal world with Party Pets! Join us for a hands-on experience, where you get to hold, touch, and learn about a variety of creatures. This program is funded by New York City Council Speaker Adrienne…
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Pride: Rainbow Cloud Chain Activity For Children
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaCome and make a rainbow cloud and learn about the meanings behind the colors of the Pride flag!
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La Troupe Zetwal
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaLa Troupe Zetwal brings Haitian culture center stage in this performance of music and dance. Made possible by the Queens Public Library Foundation and our individual donors.
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Wepa! Salsa For Teens
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaTeens! Experience the vibrant rhythms of the Caribbean with this interactive Latin dance workshop! Engage in guided listening, rhythmic exercises, and body movement. Learn, laugh, and mambo around your house with a newfound appreciation for this rich musical culture. A…
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“Born To Play Béisbol” With Author Dr. Kathleen Contreras And Illustrator Christian Paniagua
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaJoin us for a special family event with the author and illustrator of "Born to Play Béisbol: The Magical Career of Fernando Valenzuela"! Discover the inspiring story of Fernando, a teenage pitcher from Mexico who became an L.A. Dodgers legend…
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Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center Tabling
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaThe Joseph P. Addabbo Family Health Center will be on site providing health screenings and distributing health information. They will be available to answer your health-related questions.
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Upcycle Art – Fashionable And Functional, An Art Workshop For Adults
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaTeaching Artist Julia Shaw leads this art workshop designed for adults, where participants transform recycled items into functional art using vibrant African print fabrics in a relaxing, mindful two hour workshop. Enjoy creative expression, personal affirmation and, leave with your…
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Hiji-Biji Golpo: Nonsense Tales Through Art And Play
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaInspired from Abol Tabol Poetry, the Bengali poet Shukumar Roy, and stories passed down through the generations in a typical Bengali household, we'll dive into some nonsense animal stories. We’ll use a variety of art forms, such as puppetry, crafts,…
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Memory-Wire Bracelet Workshop For Adults
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaJewelry and crafts teacher Phyllis Ger will be leading a workshop where you make your own unique bracelet using pearls and beads! Make multiple bracelets and get creative on how you accessorize! Materials will be provided.
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Dinosaurs! With Urban Stages
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaDiscover amazing dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals! They might have a reputation for being scary and big, but real scientists are learning more and more about them every day. They're finding new bones and figuring out how these creatures really…
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NASA Dance Challenges
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaLearn about clouds and dance it out! Who will be the best weatherman among us?
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Flamenco Guitar And Dance With Lisa & Josué
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaGuitarist and flamenco dancer Lisa Spraragen and Puerto Rico-born guitarist and composer Josué Perez present a concert of flamenco, Latin, and original musical selections, accompanied by flamenco dance! This program is funded by New York State Assembly member Vivian Cook.
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AANHPI Month: Discover Pandanggo Sa Ilaw
Queens Library - Baisley Park Branch 117-11 Sutphin Boulevard, JamaicaJoin Katrinka to discover the dance form, Pandanggo sa ilaw! This popular dance, which means "dance of light," is often done in groups to mimic fireflies at sunset. Typically, the dance involves balancing candles on your hands and heads; we…
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