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Queen Anne's County Free Library
Upcoming Events & Programs |
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| Food for Fines! | |
Library offers fine amnesty for food donations.
From Dec. 3rd through Dec. 17th patrons with fines can bring one unexpired canned or boxed food item to the Library to have $1 taken off their record. This offer is only for overdue fines, with a maximum of $10 to be taken off each record (excludes lost or damaged items).
The collected food and items will be given to local church food pantries that are in need.
Most needed items are...
Spaghetti, ravioli, stews, soups, tuna, peanut butter & jelly, canned fruits and veggies, 100% juice & juice boxes, granola bars, popcorn, crackers, cereal, rice and pasta.
Personal and baby products are also welcome...
Diapers, wipes, formula, infant cereal, toothbrushes & toothpaste, soap, shaving items, shampoo & conditioner,
toilet tissue, paper towels and tissues. |
| Centreville Christmas Parade | |
 Friday, December 7
Join us on the front porch of the Centreville Branch Library for a free cup of hot chocolate while you are waiting for the parade to start. |
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| Kent Island Branch Children's Events |
 Story Times - Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver
Read, sing, play, talk, and write about a different theme each week. Stories followed by a craft.
December 6 - Counting
December 13 - Colors
December 20 - Welcome Winter!
Mother Goose on the Loose Fridays, December 7 & 14 at 9:45 & 11:00 a.m. For ages birth to 36 months with a caregiver Join us for a program of rhymes, music and movement! 
ZOOmobile Sensory Safari
Tuesday, December 18 at 10:30 & 11:15 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver
Learn all about how animals use their senses to survive. Please pre-register by calling 410-643-8161. Magic Candle Stories: Giving - Monday, December 10 at 6:30 p.m.
For kindergarten to 5th grade
Meet in the children's room for 45 minutes of stories "by candlelight" and creative activities. We'll make something that you can keep...or give as a gift.
Read to Rover - Thursday, December 6 from 4:10 to 5:00 p.m.
For kindergarten to 5th grade
Read to a dog from Pets on Wheels. Please call 410-623-8161 to sign up for a time slot. |
| Kent Island Branch Teen & Family Events | |
Art at Noon
Saturdays from noon to 1:30 p.m. - December 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
For all ages!
Use recycled materials to create a piece of art. Supplies provided. Led by artist Glenn Shiring. No Registration required.
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| Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events |  Tuesday Nighters Book Club Tuesday, December 11 at 7 p.m. Interested in joining a new book club in 2013? The Tuesday Nighters Book Club will be hosting a holiday party in the Kent Island Library's meeting room. Bring a favorite book from this past year and join in on the discussion. Questions? Call Kristin at 410-643-8161 |
| Centreville Branch Children's Events |  Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesday at 10:30 - December 4th to 18th For ages 3 month - 36 months with a caregiver 30 minutes of nursery rhymes, songs, books, movement, puppets, and musical instruments to help develop early literacy skills for young children. Story Times - Wednesdays at 10:30 - December 5th to 19th For babies through age 5 with a caregiver Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement followed by a craft. No registration required. PJ Story Time - Thursday, December 13 at 7:00 p.m. For ages birth through 5 with a caregiver Wear your pjs and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy songs, stories and a craft! ZOOmobile - Tuesday, December 18 at 1:15 and 2:00 p.m. For ages 2 to 5 with a caregiver Animal senses come alive through this interactive program! Learn all about how animals use their senses to survive. Limited to the first 35 people. |
| Centreville Branch Tween & Teen Event |  Hobbit Party Wednesday, December 12 at 7:00 p.m. For tweens and teens who love the book Celebrate this great book and the release of the movie with a Hobbit party! Enjoy games and crafts along with trivia and riddles! Dress as your favorite character from The Hobbit. For everyone who loves the book. |
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Queen Anne's County Free Library
Centreville Branch - 121 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD 21617 - 410-758-0980
Kent Island Branch - 200 Library Circle, Stevensville, MD 21666 - 410-643-8161 | |
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