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Queen Anne's County Free Library
Upcoming Events & Programs |
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Early Closing for New Carpet at the Kent Island Branch | 
Early Closings at the
Kent Island Branch
Saturday, March 16
at 2:00 p.m.
Monday - Thursday, March 18 - 21
at 4:00 p.m.
We apologize for any inconvenience as we are having new carpet installed. The Centreville Branch will be open regular hours. |
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Kent Island Branch's Children's Room Mural Update |
Richard Ciccarelli is the winner of the raffle bag. Thanks to everyone who purchased tickets to support the mural project.
A big thank you to everyone who came out on a very rainy evening to support the Library's Chick-fil-A spirit night. It was a great success because of you.
If you missed the above opportunities, you can still support the mural by purchasing a tote bag for $10 or making a tax-deductible donation marked "mural" at either branch.
Mural artist, Alex Sabo, begins painting this Sunday, March 10! |
| FutureMakers Programs at Both Branches at the Same Time! |
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Don't miss these amazing programs in conjunction with
FutureMakers!
Space is still available at both branches so register today!
Little Makers: Wind Tubes
Thursday, March 28 10:30 a.m. to noon
For grades pre-K thru 3rd
In conjunction with FutureMakers, create a floating, flying sculpture using the power of wind - indoors! All participants can take home their original flying sculpture!
Young Makers: Make It Go! - Flying Machines
Thursday, March 28 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
For grades 4th thru 8th
In conjunction with FutureMakers, design, fabricate, and launch compressed air rockets! At the end, take home two unique flying machines that you made!
Both programs are offered at both branches
at the same time!
Call your branch to register
Centreville 410-758-0980 or Kent Island 410-643-8161
Space is open to 30 students per program
so be sure to sign up!
To find out more about FutureMakers check out their web site click here! |
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New Library Literary & Arts Journal | |
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events | | Story Time
Thursdays, March 14 & 21, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5 years with an adult
Books, rhymes, songs, and movement activities followed by a craft. Read, sing, play, write, and talk about a different theme ea  ch week.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, March 8, 15 & 22, April 5, 12 & 19 at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
For ages 3 months to 36 months with an adult
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets, and story followed by playtime.
Read to Rover
Thursday, March 14 from 4:10 5:00 p.m.
For kindergarten thru 5th grade
Read to a dog from Pets on Wheels to develop reading skills and confidence. Please call 410-643-8161 to reserve your time slot. |
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Spring Break at the Kent Island Branch |
Eggshell Art
Wednesday, March 27 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
For all ages
Use eggshells, feathers, and recycled materials to create an original work of art. Led by artist Glen Shiring. Materials provided.
Little Makers - Wind Tubes!
Thursday, March 28 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
For pre-K thru 3rd grade
Presented in conjunction with FutureMakers. Create a floating, flying sculpture using the power of wind - indoors! Little makers and their family members create ultralight sculptures using whimsical materials. Test, try, and fly them in our custom-built wind chambers. Learn basic principles of aerodynamics and mass. All participants take home an original flying sculpture. Please call 410-643-8161 to register. Limited to 30 students.
Young Makers - Make It Go! Flying Machines
Thursday, March 28 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
For 4th thru 8th grade
Presented in conjunction with FutureMakers. Design, fabricate, and launch compressed air rockets! Develop engineering and building skills to take home two unique, high-lying simple machines. Great for emerging engineers and ones who love to make stuff blast off! If weather is uncooperative, all participants will create high-flying indoor copters. Please call 410-633-8161 to register. Limited to 30 students.
Art at Noon
Saturday, March 30 (and every Saturday) from noon to 2:00 p.m.
For all ages
Practice creative expression while making your own piece of mixed media art using recycled materials. Themes and materials vary weekly. Led by artist Glen Shiring.
Spring Tea
Monday, April 1 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 4 to 10
Wear your daintiest dress or your fanciest tie, and join us for iced tea, lemonade, and baked goods along with a story, game, and craft. Please register by calling 410-643-8161. Seating is limited to 30 children.
LEGO Tower Building Challenge
Tuesday, April 2 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.
For ages 5 to 10
Using the library's LEGO collection, we will rotate among small groups, earning points for helping to build the tallest towers over several rounds of competition. Mini-figure prizes are available for the winners. Please register by calling 410-643-8161. Limit to 30 participants. |
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Kent Island Branch Everyone Events | |
No-Sew Fleece Blankets
Wednesday, March 13 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.
Thursday, March 14 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.
Suggested for ages 6 to adult
Provide love, security, and warmth to a local child in need by making an easy, no-sew blanket. The Kent Island Library recently received a generous donation of several rolls of fleece that we are now looking to turn into blankets for Project Linus, and we need your help! Librarians will be on hand for demonstrations and questions. Donations of new, handmade blankets are also accepted. If possible please bring a pair of scissors. Questions? 410-643-8161.
Art at Noon
Every Saturday from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
For ALL ages!
Practice creative expression while making your own piece of mixed media art using recycled materials. Themes and materials vary weekly. Bring the family! Washable watercolors and fingerpaints are available for young children. Free!
Led by artist Glenn Shiring. |
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Kent Island Adult & Teen Events |
Tuesday Nighters Book Club
Tuesday, March 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Time and Again by Jack Finney
Murder, adventure, and a fascinating take on history awaits the reader in "Time and Again", a novel which follows a man as he travels in time between New York City in the 1970s and 1882.
Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Call 410-643-8161.
The Real Story Non-Fiction Book Club
Thursday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m.
Ladies of Liberty by Cokie Roberts
Join us, in honor of Woman's History Month, as we explore the lives of many of the women who were influential at the beginnin of our country.
Questions? Call 410-643-8161.
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Centreville Branch Children's Events | |
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, March 12th to 26th 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.
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Story Time
Wednesdays, March 13th to 27th at 10:30 a.m.
For babies through age 5 with a caregiver
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement followed by a craft.
Pajama Story Time
Thursday, March 14 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!
LEGO Mania
Saturday, March 9 from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
For ages 4 and up
Come to the library and use the library's LEGO kit to make your own creations. No registration required!
A Visit from a Dentist
Monday, March 18 at 10:30 a.m.
For all ages
Learn all about your teeth with a local dental assistant. Make taking care of your teeth fun! |
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Centreville Branch Teen Advisory Board | 
The Library wants your ideas so join the new
Teen Advisory Board
at the Centreville Branch
- Suggest Books
- Help Plan Programs
- Volunteer
- For ages 13 to 18
To find out more, attend our first meeting...
Thursday, March 14 beginning at 5:15 p.m.
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Centreville Branch Adult & Teen Events | |
Discovering History at Poplar Grove Plantation and in USCT Pension Records
Thursday, March 14 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Something About Maryland Lunchtime Series
Pack a lunch and join us to hear Allison Seyler and Tanner Sparks of the Maryland State Archives share how history was found within thousands of documents recovered at Poplar Grove Plantation, Centreville, and in the United States Colored Troops pension records. For more information on the Legacy of Slavery Project click here 
Bird Migration
Thursday, March 21 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Something About Maryland Lunchtime Series
Bird migration is one of the magnificent spectacles in nature. Billions of birds are already on the move or getting ready to move. All you need to do is open your eyes and ears to watch them. This discussion will focus on some of the different birds that make their way into or thru Maryland. Bring a lunch to join the presentation and discussion lead by Jim Wilson, coach of the Kennard Elementary School Birding Team. Jim claims not to be the best birder in the world, but loves to help kids (and adults) be aware that there is a world out there worth watching outside of video games and television.
Author Visit
Saturday, March 23 at 1:00 p.m.
Kevin W. Buck will talk about his book "Looking for Miss Crabtree and Other Confessions of a Gravehunter"
Do you have fond memories of watching Darla and Alfalfa of the Little Rascals? Did Granny on the Beverly Hillbillies make you laugh out loud? There are many characters from yesteryear that have made indelible marks on the psyche of baby boomers and later generations. This book pays tribute to those actors whose roles have been ingrained into our culture by revealing their lives, their deaths and their final resting place.
Alpha: the Story of a Red Fox
RESCHEDULED to Thursday, May 9 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Something About Maryland Lunchtime Series
Bring a lunch to enjoy while Jean Higgins presents her study and photography of Alpha and her kits. Jean has observed and recorded the life cycle of these foxes over a seven year period. You will gain a new understanding and appreciation of this beautiful native animal. Dessert will be provided by the Library.
Book Discussion Group
Thursday, March 28 at 7:00 p.m.
Dearie by Bob Spitz
Julia Child's story is more than the tale of a talented woman and her sumptuous craft. It is also a saga of America's coming of age and growing sophistication, from the Depression Era to the turbulent sixties and the excesses of the eighties to the greening of the American kitchen. Julia had an effect on and was equally affected by the baby boom, the sexual revolution, and the start of the women's liberation movement. |
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Centreville Branch Adult Events | |
Free Introduction to Computer Classes
Tuesday, April 2 - Computer Basics Thursday, April 4 - More Basics
Tuesday, April 9 - Intro to the Internet Thursday, April 11 - Intro to Email
Tuesday, April 16 - Intro to Excel Thursday, April 18 - More Excel
All Classes are from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at the Centreville Branch
Sign Up Now! Space is limited.
To register or if you have questions call 410-758-0980
Literary Speed Dating
Tuesday, April 30th
Mingle time begins at 5:45 p.m. - Dating begins at 6:00 p.m.
Bring a book you are reading, or an all-time favorite as an ice breaker.
Registration required 410-758-0980!
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Volunteers Wanted |
The Library is looking for a few (or more) good men (and women) to volunteer to help with programming and services. Some of the specific skills that are needed...
- Resume writing and/or job search
- Device Advice (how to use all sorts of electronic devices)
- Adopt a Shelf (helping to keep a section of shelving neat and tidy)
- Computer Software Skills (especially Microsoft Office products)
- Any and all other skills that you have that you are willing to share with others via a library program or club.
If you are interested or would like more information call the Kent Island Branch at 410-643-8161 or the Centreville Branch at 410-758-0980. |
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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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