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Summer Reading T-Shirt Sale
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Show your support of the Library's summer reading programs
by purchasing a
"Dig Into Reading" t-shirt.
Shirts will be on sale at both branches beginning June 1. The cost is $5.99 plus tax, and we have sizes from children's XS through adult 3X.
Don't hesitate! Supplies are limited!
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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 Story Time Thursdays, July 11, 18 & 25 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 through 5 with caregivers
Stories, songs, movement, craft, and play.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, July 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10:00 a.m.
For ages 3 to 36 months with caregiver
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets, and story followed by playtime.
Read to Rover
Fridays, July 12 & 26 at 11:00 a.m.
For Kdg. thru 5th grade
Develop reading skills by reading to a dog from the Delmarva Chapter of Pets on Wheels. Signing up for a 10 minute slot is suggested. Walk-ins also welcome if time permits. Please call 410-643-8161 to register.
 LEGO Mania Saturday, July 13 at 9:30 a.m. For Kdg. thru 8th grade Come to the library to make you own LEGO creation using the library's kit.
"Magic You Will Dig" with Mike Rose
Monday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m.
For Kdg. through 5th grade
Impossible magic tricks, weird mind reading stunts, and off-the-wall comedy themed around things found in the ground. Show features lots of audience participation.
Dig into a Good Book: Mercy Watson
Tuesday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 5 to 12
Theresa Connelly of QACCCA reads stories and leads crafts and activities related to the Mercy Watson series. Please call 410-643-8161 to register.
Dig Into Reading Obstacle Course
Thursday, July 18 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 7 to 11
Brain teasers, relays, water activities, and physical challenges. Please call 410-643-8161 to register.
Lead by Linda Kohler.
Sing Along Songs with Mr. Sam
Tuesday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 though 7
Musician/librarian digs into sing-alongs that will make you dance.
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Kent Island Branch Everyone Events
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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 whole family! Free!
Led by artist Glenn Shiring
Monday, July 29 from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m
Use beet juice and other natural colors on recycled materials
to paint an original work of art.
Free! No registration!
Led by Artist Glenn Shiring
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Kent Island Teen Events
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Read Away Your Fines
Thursday, July 11 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For grades 6-12
Come in to the library for a chance to read away your fines. For every 30 minutes spent reading in the library, $3.00 will be forgiven from your account balance. You can read away a total of $12.00. Stop by the circulation desk before you begin to make sure that your reading counts.
 Teen Writers Workshop
Thursdays, July 25 at 3:00 p.m.
For grades 6-12
Creative writing workshops featuring your choice of poetry, short fiction, and creative non-fiction
 Drawing AnimeTuesday, July 9 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
For ages 10-18
Interested in creating your very own Anime character? Artist and Japanese culture enthusiast Hanna Kingsley will lead participants through the process of character creation from initial drafts to the final inking with an exploration of color techniques along the way. Registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome if space permits.
Please call 410- 643-8161.
Cupcake Wars
Wednesday, July 24 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
For grades 6-12
Bake and decorate mini cupcakes for a taste/presentation challenge judged by the librarians. Please sign up beginning on June 17 to receive a list of available ingredients and supplies. You may wish to bring your own secret ingredients and special kitchen tools. Recipe research assistance will be available all summer to help you plan. Winners will be invited (but not required) to bake for our summer reading wrap-up party and will be featured in the library newsletter. Call 410-643-8161.
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Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events
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Midweek Maker Meet-Up
Wednesday, July 17 from 10:30 a.m. to noon
For ages 10 to adult
For those who like to make things! Weave baskets using old cereal boxes. (Please bring us your cereal boxes so we have a good supply.) Looking for adult & teen weavers to help with this program. If you can, call 410-634-8161.
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Kent Island Adult Events
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Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn
 Tuesday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m. Tuesday Nighters Book Club Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Call 410-643-8161. Adult Writers Group Saturday, July 13 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m. Join the Kent Island Adult Writers Group! Fiction and non-fiction writers of all experience levels welcome for critique, support, and growth. We will be having skill building sessions at this meeting. Questions? Call 410-643-8161,or go the the Adult Writers Group Facebook page at www.facebook.com/KentIslandAdultWritersGroup.
 Computer & eReader/Tablet Assistance Do you have questions about a Microsoft Office product? Do you need to set up an email account, but don't know how? Or maybe you have questions about how to download a library book to your eReader. We can help answer your computer and eReader questions at the Kent Island Branch. Just call 410-643-8161 to set up an appointment today. |
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We had Seed Art and Plastic Ring Fun at Kent Island!
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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Story Time
Wednesdays, July 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 through 5 with caregivers
Stories, songs, movement, craft, and play.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, July 2, 9, 16 & 23 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 to 36 months with caregiver
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets,
and story followed by playtime.
Digeridoo Down Under
Thursday, July 11 at 2:00 p.m.
For grades 1 through 6
A high energy Australian themed show.
Pajama Story Time
Thursday, July 11 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages birth through 5
Wear you pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy some stories, songs, and a craft.
 Stuffed Animal Sleepover Thursday, July 11 - drop off 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Friday, July 12 - pick up 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
For all ages
Drop your stuffed animal off at the library for a sleepover! While you're sleeping, your stuffed animal will have a fun time at the library! Pick up your stuffed animal the next day and see all the fun they had!
"Magic You Will Dig" with Mike Rose
Monday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m.
For grades Kdg. through 5
Impossible magic tricks, weird mind reading stunts, and off-the-wall comedy themed around things found in the ground. Show features lots of audience participation.
LEGO Mania
Thursday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m.
For Kdg. through 8th grade
Come to the library to make you own LEGO creation using the library's kit.
Friday, July 19 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 4 to 8
Come and have a tea party in celebration of Fancy Nancy. Dress in your most splendiferous outfit. Come and enjoy a book, craft and of course a tea party!
Dig Into Reading Obstacle Course
Thursday, July 25 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 7 to 11
Brain teasers, relays, water activities, and physical challenges. Please call 410-758-0980 to register. Lead by Linda Kohler.
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Centreville Branch Teen Events
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Teen Advisory Board
Monday, July 8 from 4:00 to 4:45 p.m.
For ages 13 thru 18
The Library wants your input! Suggest books and help plan programs! To find out more attend the meeting. Refreshments will be provided.
Book to Movie: Inkheart
Friday, July 12 from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m.
For ages 13 to 18
Come and discuss the book Inkheart by Cornelia Funke and then watch the movie adaptation.
Read Away Your Fines
Monday, July 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For grades 6-12
Come in to the library for a chance to read away your fines. For every 30 minutes spent reading in the library, $3.00 will be forgiven from your account balance. You can read away a total of $12.00. Stop by the circulation desk before you begin to make sure that your reading counts.
Drawing Anime
Monday, July 22 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 10-18
Interested in creating your very own Anime character? Artist and Japanese culture enthusiast Hanna Kingsley will lead participants through the process of character creation from initial drafts to the final inking with an exploration of color techniques along the way. Registration is requested but walk-ins are welcome if space permits.
Please call 410-758-0980.
Tuesday, July 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. For 4th thru 7th grade Get prepared and excited for the movie release of Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters with all things Percy Jackson at the library. Come and enjoy trivia, games, and a craft as you talk with other fans about the books!
 Mortal Instruments: City of Bones Wednesday, July 24 beginning at 3:00 p.m. For grades 8 to 12 Excited about the August release of City of Bones? Then come and enjoy a party to celebrate the release of the movie. Enjoy snacks, discussion and crafts that all go along with the books and get ready to go see the movie!
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Centreville Branch Adult & Teen Events
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Building a Quality Learner:
10 Rules Every Parent Must Follow
Saturday, June 29 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
A Parenting Event
Dr. Louis L. Norbeck Jr., the book's author, will present research regarding the growth and development of young children as it relates to learning.
The information is reviewed and summarized in terms that parents can understand and apply. Each rule offers strategies for parents to follow that will enhance their child's journey of learning.
A Thousand Splendid Suns by Khaled Hosseini
Thursday, July 25 beginning at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
A Thousand Splendid Suns is a breathtaking story set against the volatile events of Afghanistan's last thirty years, that puts the violence, fear, hope and faith of this country in intimate, human terms. It is a tale of two generations of characters brought jarringly together by the tragic sweep of war, where personal lives, the struggle to survive, raise a family, find happiness, are inextricable from the history playing out around them.
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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Queen Anne's County 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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