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Queen Anne's County Library
News & Events
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Summer Reading Wrap-Up Party
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Wednesday, July 31 10:30 to 12:30
Drop in to your library branch for cake, crafts, LEGOs, sidewalk chalk art, prize books and award certificates to celebrate your summer reading success!
No registration required and ALL ages are welcome!
Summer reader's who can't make the party are welcome to stop by their branch the week of July 29 to claim their FREE book.
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Babies and Tots age birth to 5 can now have their very own TODDLER library card!
Parents and Guardians may sign their children up for this special card to check out children's materials, including books, music and books on CD. It has been proven, many times over, that reading to children promotes early literacy and helps children enter school ready to learn.
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Summer Reading is Here!
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It's not too late to register for the Summer Reading Program!
There are still many exciting events planned for this summer!
To view our programs for both Children's and Teens' events
Registration is only required where noted.
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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
For ages 2 through 5 with caregivers
Stories, songs, movement, craft, and play.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, July 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
Friday, July 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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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.
Teen Writers Workshop
Thursday, 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.
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Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events
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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.
The Real Story Non-Fiction Book Club
Thursday, July 25 at 2:00 p.m.
This month, the Non-Fiction Book Club will be discussing Night by Elie Wiesel. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 410-643-8161 with any Questions.
Tuesday Nighters Book Club Tuesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss The Eyre Affair by Jasper Fforde. Light refreshments will be provided. Questions? Call 410-643-8161.
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Kent Island Adult Events
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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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Anime art from Kent Island! The class will be repeated at Centreville on July 22 at 2 p.m.
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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Story Time
For ages 2 through 5 with caregivers
Stories, songs, movement, craft, and play.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, July 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.
"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 Tuesday, 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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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.
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 8th 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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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.
Oral History: How to Capture & Preserve Your Family's Memories
Tuesday, August 13 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Something About Maryland Lunchtime Series
Local historian and author, Brent Lewis, has recorded many oral history interviews with local county residents. In addition to talking about how he used the interviews in his books, Lewis will be discussing techniques on how to conduct an oral history interview. Bring a lunch or snack and join us to learn how to preserve your family's memories. Dessert will be provided by the library.
Tips for Healthy Living In Maryland
Thursday, August 22 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Something About Maryland Lunchtime Series
Bring a healthy lunch or snack to enjoy while listening to Tina Thelen-Squibb share tips about how to live a healthier lifestyle. She will also cover information about the health facts of Marylanders and how you can improve your chances of living a longer life. A healthy dessert will be provided by the library.
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Centreville Adult Events
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Questions About the New
Health Care Laws?
Lori Kern, President of Chesapeake Benefit Services, Inc. will be on hand to discuss the new changes in health care and answer your questions about how they affect individuals and families.
Saturday, July 27 at 9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, July 30 at 7:00 p.m.
Thursday, August 1 at 2:00 p.m.
Saturday, August 3 at 9:00 a.m.
Thursday, August 8 at 4 :00 p.m.
 www.peoples-law.orgFriday, August 2 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Something About Maryland Lunchtime Series
Have you ever needed to find legal help, legal terms, law libraries, court records, official court forms and other legal information? Bring a lunch or snack to enjoy while Dave Pantzer & Catherine McGuire of the Maryland State Law Library introduce you to the award winning website of self-help legal information for Marylanders. This free public website is maintained by the MD State Law Library and supported by the MD Judiciary and Maryland's non-profit legal services providers.
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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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