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Queens Library programs and performances for adults

By The TimesLedger

Friday, July 5

1 PM Flushing Library

BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP

Disgrace by J.M. Coetzee. In Rooms C&D. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street; (718) 661-1200.

Saturday, July 6

10 AM Flushing Library

INFOLINQ CLASS IN ENGLISH

Learn about the Library's online catalog available in English. On the 2nd Floor. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

10:30 AM Flushing Library

INFOLINQ CLASS IN ENGLISH AT IRC

Learn about the Library's online catalog available in English in the International Resource Center, 3rd floor. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

3 PM Ozone Park Branch

SANDRA RAE RAMOS AND HER JAZZ DUO

Musical program. Ozone Park Branch, 92-24 Rockaway Boulevard; 845-3127.

Monday, July 8

10 AM Queens Central Library

STAY WELL EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS

Participants age 60 and older will learn how special exercises, relaxation techniques and good nutrition can make a difference in life. This program is sponsored by the NYC Department for the Aging. In Area A. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica 990-0746.

4:30 PM Arverne Branch

SING MY HEART – GREAT COMPOSERS & LYRICISTS

Celebrate the music made famous by Ellington/Strayhorn, Thelonious Monk, Tadd Dameron and more. Arverne Branch, 312 Beach 54 Street 634-4784.

6 PM Flushing Library

INFOLINQ CLASS IN KOREAN AT IRC, 3RD FLOOR

Learn about the Library's online catalog available in Korean in the International Resource Center, 3rd floor Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

6 PM Flushing Library

ENGLISH CONVERSATION GROUP

In Room C&D. Practice your English conversation skills. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

Tuesday, July 9

2 PM Broadway Branch

METROCARD MOBILE SALES

Staff will be available to provide application assistance and information related to the Reduced-Fare MetroCard. Broadway Branch, 40-20 Broadway, Long Island City 721-2462.

2 PM Flushing Library

STAYWELL EXERCISE FOR OLDER ADULTS

In Room A&B. Participants ages 60 and older will learn how special exercises, relaxation techniques and good nutrition make a difference in life. This program is sponsored by the NYC Dept. for the Aging. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

6 PM Queens Central Library Cyber Center

INTRODUCTION TO EXCEL

This two-session workshop will introduce you to the basic operation and functions of Microsoft Excel. Preregistration required in person. Please call for details, 990-0769. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica 990-0778.

6 PM Flushing Library

TUESDAY NIGHTS AT THE MET

A NYC in Art program of The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s holdings. This lecture will examine paintings of 20th century artists who were captivated by New York City: Edward Hopper, Red Grooms, Williams Glackens, Romare Bearden, Georgia O'Keeffe. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

6 PM Flushing Library

INFOLINQ CLASS IN SPANISH AT IRC, 3RD

Learn about the Library's online catalog available in Spanish in the International Resource Center, 3rd floor. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

Wednesday, July 10

10 AM Queens Central Library Cyber Center

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS

A hands-on session for those who have little or no computer experience. Preregistration is required in person. Please call for details 990-0769. Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica; 990-0778.

2 PM Astoria Branch

INSIGHT OUT'S “DANCECOLLAGE”

Selections from ethnic dancing, opera/operettas, variations from some of the great classical ballets, and some pieces from ROCKOLAGE (series of rock ballets). Astoria Branch, 14-01 Astoria Boulevard, Long Island City 278-2220.

6 PM Flushing Library

CAREER EXPLORATION INVENTORY

In Rooms C&D. Participants will discover their career potential through the Career Exploration Inventory, a test that will be administered and scored during the session. Guidance will be given based upon the results. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

6 PM Flushing Library

INFOLINQ CLASS IN CHINESE AT IRC, 3RD FLOOR

Learn about the Library's online catalog available in Chinese in the International Resource Center, 3rd floor. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.

6:30 PM Forest Hills Branch

BALLROOM DANCING CLASS

Come alone or bring a partner to professional dancer Carol Kaminski's weekly hour-long class. She has performed in summer stock with Alvin Ailey, Martha Graham, Hanya Holm and the Zodiac Dance Co. In 2nd floor Story Room. Forest Hills Branch, 108-19 71 Avenue 268-7934.

7 PM Flushing Library

INFOLINQ CLASS IN ENGLISH

Learn about the Library's online catalog available in English. On the 2nd Floor. Flushing Library, 41-17 Main Street 661-1200.