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Queen Anne's County's
Anti-Bullying Unity Day
Visit your library branch from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. to add your orange hand print and signature to a "Bullying Stops with Me" mural. After completion, the mural will hang on the circulation desk.
Show your support by wearing orange on Wednesday the 9th!
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One Maryland One Book
|  King Peggy
by Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American secretary who suddenly finds herself king to a town of 7,000 souls on Ghana's central coast, half a world away. Upon arriving for her crowning ceremony in beautiful Otuam, she discovers the dire reality: there's no running water, no doctors, no high school, and many of the village elders are stealing the town's funds. Peggy's first two years as king of Otuam unfold in a way that is stranger than fiction.
Book Discussions
Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00 p.m. - Kent Island Branch - Tuesday Nighter's Book Club
Thursday October 24 at 2:00 p.m. - Kent Island Branch - Afternoon Book Club
Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. - Centreville Branch - Book Discussion Group
For more information about other One MD One Book programs around the state Click here!
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Read to Rover
Tuesdays, Oct. 8 & 22 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. & Thursday, Oct. 10 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For Kdg - 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.
Story Time Due to growth in attendance, we will now be offering two story times on Thursday mornings, at 10:15 a.m. AND then repeated at 11:00 a.m. This is a change from the previously advertised 10:30 a.m. time!
Thursdays, Oct. 10, 17, 24 & 31 at 10:15 AND 11:00 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with an adult
Books, rhymes, songs and movement activities followed by a craft. Read, sing, play, write and talk about a different theme each week. October 31 includes our annual Halloween costume parade.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
For ages 3 months - 36 months with an adult
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and story followed by playtime.
LEGO Fall Challenge Wednesday, October 16 at 2:30 p.m. For ages 4 - 10 Show us what you love about fall -- build it with our LEGO collection!
FutureMakers: Rubberband Racers Thursday, October 17 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. For Kdg - 5th grade Design, build and race a custom car using familiar and unusual materials, powered by rubber bands or gravity! Discover how the right combination of weight, surface area, friction and gravity interact. All projects go home. Parents are encouraged to participate. Please pre-register by calling 410-643-8161. Trick or Treat Bags Friday, October 25 at 2:00 p.m. For PreK - 5th grade Read a story about a happy witch, a cast of animal friends, and a hungry dragon. Then color a canvas Halloween tote bag using permanent markers. Halloween Party Thursday, October 31 at 2:30 p.m. For Kdg - 5th grade Come to the library in your Halloween costume for crafts and some snacks! |
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Kent Island Branch Everyone Events
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Art at Noon
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. Bring the whole family! Free!
Led by artist Glenn Shiring
LEGO Art
Friday, October 18 from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
For ALL ages! Use repurposed LEGO bricks to create a work of art.
Hosted by artist Glenn Shiring.
Art at Noon: Masks
Saturday, October 26 from noon to 2:00 p.m.
For ALL ages!
Drop by our weekly art class for a special event: mixed media masks using recycled materials. Hosted by artist Glenn Shiring.
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Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events
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 King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels & Eleanor Herman
Tuesday, October 8 at 7 p.m. & Thursday, October 24 at 2:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Groups
Join the Tuesday Nighter's Book Club or the Afternoon Book Club as we read King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels and Eleanor Herman. The book is this year's selection for the "One Maryland, One Book" program, so join in reading with all of Maryland! Light refreshments will be provided.
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Kent Island Branch Adult Events
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Meet the Queen Anne's County Affordable Care Act Navigator 
Friday, October 4 at 4:00 p.m.
Do you have questions or need help signing up for health care under the new Affordable Care Act? Queen Anne's County Navigator, Hope Clark, and her assister, Regina Carpenter, will be at the Kent Island Branch to answer any questions you may have about the Affordable Care Act and how it may affect you. At this event, you will also have the chance to register for an appointment to meet with either Hope or Regina at the library for assistance with applying to the program.
Computer & e-Reader/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 e-Reader. We can help answer your computer and e-Reader questions at the Kent Island Branch. Just call 410-643-8161 to set up an appointment today.
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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 Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, Oct. 8 & 15 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 months - 36 months with an adult
Join us for a program of rhymes, music and movement!
Story Time
Wednesdays, Oct. 9 & 16 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with an adult
Join us for stories, songs and a craft.
Pajama Story Time
Thursday, October 10 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages birth - 5 with an adult
Wear your pjs and bring you favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy songs, stories and a craft!
FutureMakers: Rubberband Racers
Thursday, October 17 from 10:00 a.m. to noon
For Kdg - 5th grade
Design, build and race a custom car using familiar and unusual materials, powered by rubber bands or gravity! Discover how the right combination of weight, surface area, friction and gravity interact. All projects go home. Parents are encouraged to participate. Please pre-register by calling 410-758-0980.
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Centreville Branch Everyone Events
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First Saturday Art at the Library Saturdays, Oct. 5, Nov. 2 & Dec. 7 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m. For ALL ages
Practice creative expression while making your own piece of mixed media art using recycled materials.
Themes and materials vary monthly. Bring the whole family! Free!
Led by artist Glenn Shiring
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Centreville Branch Teen Events
|  Teen Advisory Board Tuesday, Oct. 8 from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m. For teens 13 - 18 The library wants your input! Come to the TAB meeting and help plan future programs, pick out books and work on special projects for the library! Make sure you bring your current read or a favorite book to recommend to the group.
Teen Read Week At the Library - Seek the Unknown in the Catalog
Monday, October 14 through Saturday, October 19 For grades 6 - 12 Create reviews in the catalog of books you have read recently. For every review you write in the catalog you can choose a book that is yours to keep from our prize stash! To receive your book show a library staff member your review.
Edible Book Project Friday, October 18 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. For grades 6 - 12 Pick up a take-out project kit containing everything you need to make your own edible books. Using fruit leather and white chocolate you can make your books delectable. Pick up your supplies in the children's room or at the circulation desk.
Teen Movie Night - Warm Bodies Friday, October 25 from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. For teens 13 - 18 - the movie is rated PG-13 Come to the library to watch the movie Warm Bodies based on the book by Isaac Marion and loosely based on the play Romeo & Juliet by William Shakespeare. Bring a friend and enjoy a good movie and snacks!
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Centreville Branch Adult & Teen Events
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King Peggy by Peggielene Bartels & Eleanor Herman
 Thursday, October 24 at 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion Group King Peggy chronicles the astonishing journey of an American secretary who suddenly finds herself king to a town of 7,000 souls on Ghana's central coast, half a world away. Upon arriving for her crowning ceremony in beautiful Otuam, she discovers the dire reality: there's no running water, no doctors, no high school, and many of the village elders are stealing the town's funds. Peggy's first two years as king of Otuam unfold in a way that is stranger than fiction. 
Master Gardener's Q & A:
Experts to Help You Solve Your Gardening Problems
Wednesday, October 30 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Something About Maryland Lunchtime Series
Bring your most challenging gardening questions and problems to get answers from a panel of Master Gardeners. Both beginner and experienced gardeners welcome. There are NO "stupid questions" so don't be shy to ask about your most perplexing gardening dilemma. You are welcome to bring a lunch or snack to enjoy while learning. Dessert provided by the Library.
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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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