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Queen Anne's County Free Library
Upcoming Events & Programs |
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| |  Painting is complete in both branches. If you haven't been in recently, stop by to see how wonderful it looks. Thanks for bearing with us as we get a fresh new look! |
| Featured Program | 
Pistols and Petitions:
Queen Anne's Slave Self-Emancipation in the 19th Century
Kent Island - Tuesday, February 5 at 7:00 p.
Centreville - Wednesday, February 20 at 12:10 p.m. and
Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Guest presenters Tanner Sparks and Alex Champion of the Maryland State Archives will be bringing their Legacy of Slavery in Maryland research project to the Library. Their presentation will be about the Queen Anne's County slaves who freed themselves (or attempted to) through freedom petitions or by taking up arms for the United States Colored Troops in the Civil War. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions about the program? Call the Library at 410-643-8161 or 410-758-0980. |
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Watch for the link on our web page www.quan.lib.md.us
Brought to you in conjunction with the
Eastern Shore Regional Library |
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| Kent Island Branch Children's Events |
Mother Goose on the Loose
Friday, January 25 at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
For ages 3 months to 36 months with a caregiver
Rhymes, music, puppets and movement followed by play time. Free. No registration required!
Story Time
Thursdays, January 31st to February 21st at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5 years with a caregiver
Read, sing, play, talk, and write about a different theme each week. Stories followed by craft. Free. No registration.
Magic Candle Stories
Monday, February 11 at 6:30 p.m.
For Kindergarten to 5th grade with caregiver
Meet in the children's room for 45 minutes of stories "by candlelight" and creative activities. Free. No registration.
Afternoon Children's Program
Wednesday, February 13
We are planning an event for school-aged children on this 1/2 day for Queen Anne's County Public Schools. Details to be announced online and in our next bi-weekly newsletter.
Read to Rover
Thursday, February 21 from 4:10 to 5:00 p.m.
For kindergarten to 5th grade
Read to a dog from Pets-on-Wheels. Please call 410-643-8161 to sign up for a time slot. Free. |
| Kent Island Branch Family Events | |
Art at Noon
Every Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
For ALL ages!
Use recycled materials to create a piece of art. Supplies provided.
Led by artist Glenn Shiring. Free!
No registration required.
Midweek Maker Meetup
Wednesday, February 6 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
For adults and homeschoolers
Opportunities to make and share creative talents. This month we will make candy and fleece pillows. Last month's plarn (plastic yarn form recycled bags) will be available also. No registration required. |
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Kent Island Adult & Teen Events |
Pistols and Petitions:
Queen Anne's Slave Self-Emancipation in the 19th Century
Tuesday, February 5 at 7:00
Guest presenters Tanner Sparks and Alex Champion of the Maryland State Archives will be bringing their Legacy of Slavery in Maryland research project to the Kent Island Branch. Their presentation will be about the Queen Anne's County slaves who freed themselves (or attempted to) through freedom petitions or by taking up arms for the United States Colored Troops in the Civil War.
Tuesday Nighters Book Club
Tuesday, February 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins
Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss the
"Hunger Games" trilogy by Suzanne Collins.
Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Call Kristin at 410-643-8161.
Non-Fiction Book Club
Thursday, February 21 at 2:00 p.m.
No Easy Day by Mark Owen and Kevin Maurer
Interested in learning the real story? Join Kent Island Branch's non-fiction book club. Questions? Call Kristin at 410-643-8161.
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| Centreville Branch Children's Events | |
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, January 29 to February 5 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 months to 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 Time
Wednesdays, January 30 to February 6 at 10:30 a.m.
For babies through age 5 with a caregiver
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement followed by a craft |
| Centreville Branch Adult & Teen Events | |
Something About Maryland: Lunchtime Series
Thursday, January 31 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
The State of the Bay
Bring a lunch to eat while listening to Bess Trout of the Chesapeake Bay Foundation talk about The State of the Bay Report. The 2012 Report shows progress, but much more needs to be done to save our national treasure. Come learn what you can do to help. Dessert will be provided by the Library.
Non-Fiction in the Afternoon
Tuesday, February 12, 2013 at 2 p.m.
Team of Rivals by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Join us as we discuss the book that inspired the Oscar-buzzed film, Lincoln: Team of Rivals doesn't just tell the story of Abraham Lincoln. It is a multiple biography of the entire team of personal and political competitors that he put together to lead the country through its greatest crisis. Here, Doris Kearns Goodwin profiles five of the key players in her book, four of whom contended for the 1860 Republican presidential nomination and all of whom later worked together in Lincoln's cabinet.
Pistols and Petitions:
Queen Anne's Slave Self-Emancipation in the 19th Century
Wednesday., February 20 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m. - Something About Maryland Lunchtime Series - Bring a lunch to enjoy while you listen.
and Wednesday, February 27 at 7:00 p.m.
Guest presenters Tanner Sparks and Alex Champion of the Maryland State Archives will be bringing their Legacy of Slavery in Maryland research project to the Centreville Branch. Their presentation will be about the Queen Anne's County slaves who freed themselves (or attempted to) through freedom petitions or by taking up arms for the United States Colored Troops in the Civil War.
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, February 21, 2013 at 7 p.m.
Life of Pi by Yann Martel
After the sinking of a cargo ship, a solitary lifeboat remains bobbing on the wild blue Pacific. The only survivors from the wreck are a sixteen-year-old boy named Pi, a hyena, a wounded zebra, an orangutan -- and a 450 pound royal Bengal Tiger.
Upcoming Computer Classes
All classes are from 9 to 10 a.m. Registration Required 410-758-0980
Tuesday, January 29: Microsoft Excel Thursday, January 31: Microsoft |
| Centreville Adult Events | 
How to Home Brew
Saturday, February 9 at 5 p.m.
Learn how YOU can be the Brewmaster
Join the Beer Whisperer, Brian Tyler, as he discusses the home brewing process and what it takes to brew beer at home. Brewers of all levels are invited. |
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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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