On Thursday, June 26 at 6 p.m., Lefferts Library will present Sounds of India. The Kalavant Center for Music and Dance presents traditional 8th generation musicians performing a duet on the tabla, a pair of Indian drums invented in the 18th century with sitar accompaniment. The library is located at 103-34 Lefferts Boulevard. For more information, call 718-843-5950.
On Thursday, June 26 at 7 p.m., Forest Hills Library will present Teen Volunteer Orientation. Need community service hours? Teens 14-18 are invited to attend a 30-minute orientation to find out about summer opportunities at the library. Attend either session. The library is located at 108-19 71st Avenue. For more information, call 718-269-7934.
On Friday, June 27 at 4 p.m., Astoria Library will present U Can Do Magic. With magician Jeremy Pasternak, teens will learn to use ordinary objects to do magic tricks and illusions. Preregistration is required. The library is located at 14-01 Astoria Boulevard. For more information, call 718-278-2220.
On Saturday, June 28 at 11 a.m., Steinway Library will present Free Health Fair and Neighborhood Celebration. The Astoria Cancer Action Council presents a free health fair & local celebration with cancer screenings by appointment, creation of official children’s IDs, food stamp screening, health insurance enrollment, and fun activities for all ages. It will be held at Immaculate Conception School, 21-63 29th Street in Astoria, in the large parking lot, across from Steinway Library, until 5 p.m. All welcome; to schedule a breast or cancer screening, call Queens American Cancer Society 718-263-2225, Ext. 5540.
On Saturday, June 28 at 12:30 p.m., Central Library will present Saturday Science Lab. Ages 6-11: Join the library in the Children’s Room to learn about some aspect of science and to see how science works. No registration required. The library is located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard. For more information, call 718-990-0700.
On Tuesday, July 1 at 2 p.m., Hollis Library will present Theatricks with Phil Levy. Ages 6-12 will join magician Philip Levy for some fast-paced magical entertainment. Prepare to be amazed! Preregistration is required. Funded by the Youth Committee of Community Board 8. The library is located at 202-05 Hillside Avenue. For more information, call 718-465-7355.
On Tuesday, July 1 at 2 p.m., Ridgewood Library will present Virtual Rain Forest and Virtual Ecosystems Tour. Teens are invited to come see live reptiles, amphibians and bugs in a 10-foot by 10-foot forest, explore where they live and why they live there. See footage from a Central American rain forest, the Everglades National Park, the wetlands of Long Island, the scrublands of Mexico and Australia. Guess who lives where and learn why they are so important to the environment. Preregistration is required. The library is located at 20-12 Madison Street. For more information, call 718-821-4770.
On Tuesday, July 1 at 3:30 p.m., South Ozone Park Library will present SAT Math Preparation Workshop. Get a head start preparing for the most important test of your life. Visit the South Ozone Park library and review real exam problems with a college honors student-math scholar. The library is located at 128-16 Rockaway Boulevard. For more information, call 718-529-1660.
On Wednesday, July 2 at 1 p.m., Long Island City Library will present Cyber Camp. Ages 10-17 are invited to find new and exciting ways to use computers! Use the library’s laptops to create fun projects and learn new skills. Sign up at the library or by calling 718-752-3700. Space is limited. The library is located at 37-44 21st Street.
On Wednesday, July 2 at 2 p.m., Glendale Library will present Mentos Soda Geyser. ‘Tweens & Teens – bring your raincoat or poncho and join us for a soda explosion at the Glendale Library. Learn about the science behind the stunt and experience the fun! The library is located at 78-60 73rd Place. For more information, call 718-821-4980.
On Wednesday, July 2 at 3 p.m., South Hollis Library will present T-Shirt Workshop for Teens. Susan Hale will help teens design their own t-shirts with photo-transfer stencils, stamps, 3D paint or glue on stones. Bring a white t-shirt and a wire hanger for drying. Preregistration is required. The library is located at 204-01 Hollis Avenue. For more information, call 718-465-6779.
On Thursday, July 3 at 10:30 a.m., Forest Hills Library will present ESOL Intermediate Computer Class. Learn how to navigate the Internet; send attachments and e-mail; use Microsoft Word to copy and paste documents and build resumes. The library is located at 108-19 71st Avenue. For more information, call 718-269-7934.
On Thursday, July 3 at 2:30 p.m., Pomonok Library will present Girl Talk. For ages 12 and up, to educate teen girls about the dangers of the specific risks facing them. A youth counselor discusses a variety of topics and encourages girls to live healthy and active lifestyles. The library is located at 158-21 Jewel Avenue. For more information, call 718-591-4343.
On Monday, July 7 at 10:30 a.m., Fresh Meadows Library will present “E-mail for Beginners.” Basic e-mail skills for beginners. Space is very limited; pre-registration is required. The library is located at 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway. For more information, call 718-454-7272.
On Monday, July 7 at 3 p.m., Rego Park Library will present A Reptile Adventure with Erik Callender. Kids and teens will learn about reptiles and why they have the features they do, with Erik Callender. A BOOST program. This program was made possible by a grant from the New York Life Foundation. The library is located at 91-41 63rd Drive. For more information, call 718-459-5140.
On Monday, July 7 at 3 p.m., Rosedale Library will present Getting Ready for College for Teens. Yvette Strong-Banks helps teens and their parents prepare for the college entrance process by giving tips on working with their local schools. Preregistration required. The library is located at 144-20 243rd Street. For more information, call 718-528-8490.
On Tuesday, July 8 at 4 p.m., Douglaston/Little Neck Library will present U CAN Do Magic. “U CAN” Do Magic! with Jeremy Pasternak. Teens will learn to do magic from a real magician; use ordinary objects to do tricks and illusions. Preregistration; seating is limited. The library is located at 249-01 Northern Boulevard. For more information, call 718-225-8414.
On Wednesday, July 9 at 3 p.m., Steinway Library will present Introduction to Drums Workshop for Teens. Learn about percussion and keeping rhythm from master drummer Tony Genovese. Take the opportunity to play on his drum set during this interactive workshop. The library is located at 21-45 31st Street. For more information, call 718-728-1965.
