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Hip hop is invading the Queens Library next month.

Each day in May, there will be a free hip hop-related event, performance or jam at one or more of the borough’s library branches.

“Queens is the cradle of hip hop, urban fashion, def poetry and everything that goes with it,” the Library said in a statement,” announcing the events, called “31 Days of Non-Stop Hip Hop.”

Queens Library also announced its “Elements of Hip Hop” project, which will help preserve the borough’s collective urban music history.

The events will include a Break Dance Expo, a Family Day Jam, a Graffiti Art Workshop and more:

Thursday, May 1, 4 pm

History of Hip Hop with Kool Herc, DJ Marley Marl at the Teen Center, Queens Library – Central, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica. This event is open to teens only. A free ticket is required to attend.

Friday, May 2, 4 pm

Who’s the best MC: the Voice of Harlem and DJ Ted Smooth at the Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Saturday, May 3, 2 pm

Family Day Jam: Zulu Nation, Queens Library – Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

Sunday, May 4

This week in Hip Hop (a web-only event) #HipHopElements

Monday, May 5, 4 pm

Who’s the Best MC: Actor and personality Marc John Jeffries & DJ G-Money, Queens Library – Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

Tuesday, May 6, 5 pm

Queens Memory Hip Hop in Your ‘Hood. Share your memories, your memorabilia and your photos. Queens Library at St. Albans, 191-05 Linden Boulevard

Tuesday, May 6, 4 pm

Teen Fashion Entrepreneurs: Keith Perrin (founder of FUBU) at Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Wednesday, May 7, 4 pm

Teen Fashion Entrepreneurs: Keith Perrin (founder of FUBU) at Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Thursday, May 8, 4 pm

Create your own music experience: Teen Space, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

Friday, May 9, 4 pm

Battle of the DJs: Media celeb Steph Lova & DJ G-Money, Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Saturday, May 10

Hip Hop Book/Movie List – A Facebook event #HipHopElements

Monday, May 12, 4 pm

Hip Hop College of Music & Arts: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Tuesday, May 13, 4 pm

Hip Hop College of Music & Arts: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Tuesday, May 13, 5 pm

Queens Memory Hip Hop in Your ‘Hood. Share your memories, your memorabilia and your photos. Queens Library at St. Albans, 191-05 Linden Boulevard

Wednesday, May 14, 4 pm

Hip Hop Book Review, Teen Space, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

Thursday, May 15, 4 pm

Poetry Live: Teen Space, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

Friday, May 16, 4 pm

Break Dance Workshop: Queens Library – Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

Friday, May 16, 4 pm

Dance Competition: DUOLIVE (MC Fre and DJ Sid V) at Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Saturday, May 17, 2 pm

Family Day Jam: Zulu Nation, Queens Library at Arverne, 312 Beach 54 St.

Sunday, May 18

This week in Hip Hop (a web-only event) #HipHopElements

Monday, May 19, 4 pm

Break Dance Expo: Queens Library – Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

Tuesday, May 20, 4 pm

Create your own record label at Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Tuesday, May 20, 5 pm

Queens Memory Hip Hop in Your ‘Hood. Share your memories, your memorabilia and your photos. Queens Library at St. Albans, 191-05 Linden Boulevard

Wednesday, May 21, 4 pm

Create your own record label: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Thursday, May 22, 4 pm

Create your own record label: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Friday, May 23, 4 pm

Create your own record label: Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Saturday, May 24

Hip Hop Book/Movie List on Facebook #HipHopElements

Sunday, May 25

This week in Hip Hop (a web-only event) #HipHopElements

Monday, May 26 (Memorial Day )

Hip Hop Elements Picture of The Day #HipHopElements

Tuesday, May 27, 4 pm

Intro to Graffiti Art, Queens Library – Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

Wednesday, May 28 4 pm

Graffiti Art Workshop: Queens Library – Langston Hughes, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

Wednesday, May 28, 4 pm

Rock the Mic: DUOLIVE, Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Thursday, May 29, 4 pm

Poetry & Art Showcase: Teen Space, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica

Friday, May 30, 4 pm

Intro to the Entertainment Industry: “Uncle” Ralph McDaniels, Queens Library for Teens, 2002 Cornaga Avenue, Far Rockaway

Saturday, May 31, 2 pm

A Visual History of Hip Hop: “Uncle” Ralph McDaniels, Queens Library at Langston Hughes Library, 100-01 Northern Boulevard, Corona

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