The season would not be complete without traditional holiday music to get you into the spirit. Fortunately, Queens Library is offering plenty of FREE opportunities to enjoy the sounds of the season, whether classical or secular; Christmas or Kwanzaa; singing, music and dance, there’s something for everyone as the following rundown shows:
Christmas with Jacques
Thursday, December 10 @ 6:00 p.m. (see also Monday, December 14 @ 1:30 p.m.)
Queens Library – Howard Beach
Jacques LeBas presents traditional favorites, like “Deck the Halls” and “Silver Bells.”
Admission is Free. No tickets are required.
Directions
31st Annual Langston Hughes Kwanzaa Celebration
Saturday, December 12
Beginning @ 10:00 a.m.
Queens Library – Langston Hughes
Enjoy a full day of folktales, music and singing, arts and crafts, and films, celebrating African heritage and the Seven Principles.
Directions
A Saturday Afternoon with Route 9 Ensemble: Standards and Holiday Highlights
Saturday, December 12
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Queens Central Library – Jamaica
An exciting program, featuring standard chamber music repertoire and holiday favorites by the celebrated string quartet, including selections from Tchaikovsky’s “The Nutcracker.”
Free tickets are available on Eventbrite
Directions
Jingle Bell Jazz with Linda Ciofalo and Company
Saturday, December 12 @ 2:30 p.m.
Queens Library – Ridgewood
Holiday favorites with a jazzy twist!
Admission is Free. No tickets are required.
Directions
Jingle Bell with Richard Lanham
Saturday, December 12 @ 3:00 p.m. (see also Saturday, December 19 @ 3:00 p.m.)
Queens Library – Laurelton
Favorite melodies and Christmas carol classics for the whole family!
Admission is Free. No tickets are required.
Directions
An Evening with Broadway Singer Javier Ignacio: Standards & Holiday Selections
Monday, December 14
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Queens Central Library – Jamaica
The actor, singer, and dancer, most recently seen in Bill Condon’s critically acclaimed revival of Side Show on Broadway presents a fantastic evening of music.
Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Directions
A Holiday Celebration with Lois Bruno
Monday, December 14 @ 2:00 p.m. (see also Wednesday, December 16 @ 2:00 p.m.)
Queens Library – Middle Village
Bring the family and enjoy classic favorites of the holiday season.
Admission is Free. No tickets are required.
Directions
Christmas with Jacques
Monday, December 14 @ 1:30 p.m.
Queens Library – Glendale
Jacques LeBas presents traditional favorites, like “Deck the Halls” and “Silver Bells.”
Admission is Free. No tickets are required.
Directions
A Holiday Celebration with Lois Bruno
Wednesday, December 16 @ 2:00 p.m.
Queens Library – Hollis
Bring the family and enjoy classic favorites of the holiday season.
Admission is Free. No tickets are required.
Directions
Holiday Concert Celebration of Light with Vocalist Irene Failenbogen
Thursday, December 17 @ 2:00 p.m.
Queens Library – North Forest Park
Get into the holiday spirit at a concert of popular Hanukkah and Christmas songs.
Admission is Free. No tickets are required.
Directions
StringsNSkins: Music of the African Diaspora
Saturday, December 19
3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Queens Central Library, Auditorium – Jamaica
Enjoy the African Diaspora in Latin America and the Caribbean through traditional dances; and song.
Free tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Directions
Jingle Bell with Richard Lanham
Saturday, December 19 @ 3:00 p.m.
Queens Library – Queens Village
Favorite melodies and Christmas carol classics for the whole family!
Admission is Free. No tickets are required.
Directions
