Jammin' July
2025-07-31 16:00 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
The Langston Hughes Library hosts a fun community affair for people of all ages every Thursday in July.

Read, Bond, And Grow: A Father-Child Literary Experience
2025-08-16 12:00 - 16:30 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Join us with your little ones, big ones, and all your special ones for an unforgettable afternoon of reading, bonding, and growing together.

Fatherhood isn’t just celebrated one day a year—it’s a journey that happens every single day. We welcome fathers, uncles, grandfathers, and all male role models who play an important part in a child’s life. Enjoy lunch, literary activities, carnival games, laser tag, and so much more! Something meaningful for every father-child duo!
English speaking Registration Link: https://queenslib.org/ReadBond
Spanish speaking Registration Link: https://bit.ly/padresexp

HIspanic Heritage Month: Kick-off 2025
2025-09-13 11:00 - 15:00 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
The Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with cultural performances and cool activities.

Join us to kick off a month of family events that celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Latin America with live performances, arts & crafts, readings, giveaways, trivia, games, and more!

¡Únase a nosotros para iniciar un mes de eventos familiares que celebran las historias, culturas y contribuciones de los ciudadanos estadounidenses cuyos antepasados ​​vinieron de América Latina con presentaciones en vivo, artes y manualidades, lecturas, obsequios, trivia, juegos y más!

This project is made possible by the Library Action Committee of Corona-East Elmhurst; a New York State Education Department Special Legislative Grant (Assemblywoman Larinda Hooks); with public funds from the Queens Arts Fund, a re-grant program supported by New York City Department of Cultural Affairs in partnership with the City Council and administered by New York Foundation for the Arts; and with funds from the Statewide Community Regrant program, a program of the New York State Council on the Arts with the support of Governor Kathy Hochul and the New York State Legislature and administrated by Flushing Town Hall.

41st Annual Kickoff to Kwanzaa Celebration
2025-12-13 09:30 - 18:00 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Join the Langston Hughes Community Library & Cultural Center for the 41st Annual Kick-Off to Kwanzaa Celebration!

Join the Langston Hughes Community Library and Cultural Center for the 41st Annual Kick-Off to Kwanzaa Celebration—a full day of culture, creativity, and community spirit! Taking place on Saturday, December 13, from 9:30am to 6pm, this vibrant celebration welcomes families and community members of all ages to honor the traditions and principles of Kwanzaa through art, music, learning, and togetherness.

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration 2025: Umoja - Unity
2025-12-26 17:30 - 18:30 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Join us for an inspiring dinner celebrating Umoja through intergenerational dialogue on leadership transition.

Engage with diverse perspectives on passing the torch to cultivate successors and strengthen our collective future while honoring the principles that unite us across generations.

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration 2025: Kujichagulia - Self-Determination
2025-12-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Discover how to shape the future of Langston Hughes through membership, learn about our mission & vision, & connect with the community!

Embody self-determination at our Library Action Committee Annual Meeting. Discover how to shape the future of Langston Hughes through membership, learn about our mission and vision, and connect with fellow community members committed to defining our collective path forward.

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Ujima - Collective Work/Responsibility
2025-12-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Join us for a special brunch performance honoring our shared commitment to building and maintaining our community together

Celebrate collective work and responsibility through the soulful sounds of renowned flutist Sherry Winston and her band. Join us for a special brunch performance honoring our shared commitment to building and maintaining our community together through music and fellowship.

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Ujamaa - Cooperative Economics
2025-12-29 17:00 - 19:00 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Meet local Black-owned businesses and rising chef-preneurs, enjoy delicious creations, and hear inspiring entrepreneurial journeys!

Experience cooperative economics through our “Empowered Commerce” celebration. Meet local Black-owned businesses and rising chef-preneurs, enjoy delicious creations, and hear inspiring entrepreneurial journeys that strengthen our community’s economic foundation. Every attendee receives multiple free products and gifts to take home!

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Nia - Purpose
2025-12-30 13:00 - 16:00 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Celebrate Nia through an intimate conversation between two women exploring how trauma transforms into purpose.

Celebrate Nia through an intimate conversation between two women exploring how trauma transforms into purpose. Following this inspiring dialogue, participants will create personalized vision boards and “purpose maps” – visual representations of their healing journey and aspirations. All materials provided.

41st Annual Kwanzaa Celebration: Kuumba - Creativity
2025-12-31 10:30 - 12:30 | Queens Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona, NY, 11368, United States
Honor Kuumba as we unveil a new addition to our permanent collection, to be housed in the children’s room.

Honor Kuumba as we unveil a new addition to our permanent collection, to be housed in the children’s room. Celebrate creativity through art while enjoying light refreshments and connecting with fellow community members at this special exhibition.

Rhythms & Rhymes: The Langston Hughes Speakeasy
2026-02-21 14:00 - 18:00 | Queens Public Library Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Queens, NY, 11368, United States
Step into the Jazz age for an elegant, speakeasy – inspired celebration honoring the 125th anniversary of Langston Hughes’ birth.

Step into the Jazz age for an elegant, speakeasy – inspired celebration honoring the 125th anniversary of Langston Hughes’ birth. This immersive event blends poetry, music, style, and community in tribute to Hughes’ enduring legacy.
