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Wednesday Oct. 22, 2025

3:30 – 4:30 pm

“A Life Electric” with Azadeh Westergaard

  • Ages: 5 – 12
  • Books & Readings
  • Family
  • Free
Far Rockaway LibraryFar Rockaway
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7 – 9 pm

A Reading by NYS Poet Laureate Kimiko Hahn

  • Books & Readings
  • Free
LeFrak Concert HallFlushing
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7:30 – 9 pm

An Interview with Maria Smilios, Author of The Black Angels

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Bayside Historical SocietyBayside

Thursday Oct. 23

Ryan Byrnes
5 – 6 pm

Italian-American Heritage Month: History and Author Talk with Ryan Byrnes at Whitestone Library

  • Books & Readings
  • Free
Queens Libray at WhitestoneWhitestone

Sunday Oct. 26

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2:30 – 5:30 pm

BPD & Abuse Awareness: Sadie’s Favorite Launch Event

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Sanger HallSunnyside

Saturday Nov. 1

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11 am – noon

Family First Saturdays: Storytime at the Morgan

  • Ages: 3 – 8
  • Art
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The Morgan Library & MuseumMurray Hill

Monday Nov. 10

6 – 8 pm

The Importance of Memorialization: A Conversation & Altar-Making Workshop

  • Art
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Maple Grove CemeteryKew Gardens

Thursday Nov. 20

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3 – 4 pm

Gabba Gabba We Accept You: Ramones Music, Reading and Crafts Workshop

  • Ages: All
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  • Craft & DIY
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Oak Ridge, Forest ParkWoodhaven

Saturday Dec. 6

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11 am – noon

Family First Saturdays: Storytime at the Morgan

  • Ages: 3 – 8
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The Morgan Library & MuseumMurray Hill
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