November 15, 2013 
   
 
       


What We're Reading

Debbie is Reading. . . The Light in the Ruins by Chris Bohjalian

As I enjoy reading historical fiction, Bohjalian's writing and the setting - Italy, it was almost a given that I would like this book as well.  It did not disappoint.  The interweaving of the two story lines between the events of the 1940s and the serial killings of 1955 keep the reader interested to the last page.

Other library staff members are reading...

Laughing Corpse by Laurell K. Hamilton

The Bookman's Tale by Charlie Lovett

The Faerie Path by Frewin Jones

How the Light Gets In by Louise Penny

The Quest by Nelson DeMille
 
Rot and Ruin by Jonathan Mayberry
 
No More Dead Dogs by Gordon Korman
 
Time to Kill by John Grisham
 
Double Bind by Chris Bohjalian
  

by Mariah Stewart

Rush by Maya Banks

Beautiful Day by Elin Hilderbrand

Picture Me Gone by Meg Rosof

Sycamore Row by John Grisham


The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

Rose Under Fire by Elizabeth Wein

Diary of a Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney

Still Star-Crossed by Melinda Taub

by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

by Bill Bryson

The Year of Billy Miller by Kevin Henkes

The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain

The House at the End of Hope Street by Menna van Praag

Balls! Round the World Fare for All Occasions by Angela Murrills

Gifts from the Kitchen for Dummies by Andrea B. Swenson
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Beginning
 Thursday, November 21 

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We had Tablet Magic Fun on November 4th!
The Story of the "Little Red Hen"
 
Children at the Kent Island Branch learned how to use the free iPad app 30 Hands to creatively and collaboratively tell the story of  "The Little Red Hen".  Rachael Stein from the Eastern Shore Regional Library first told the story "Gunny Wolf" and showed everyone a 30 Hands example of "The Three Little Pigs." Then we all worked together with props to create scenes and add narration.  
 
 
To view the YouTube link to the finished digital story of 
"The Little Red Hen". Click Here!
 Kent Island Branch Children's Events
 
Read to Rover
Tuesdays, November 26 and December 3 & 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 5 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.

 
Pajama Program Story Time
Friday, November 15 at 9:45 a.m.
For babies - age 5 with an adult
Roll right out of bed and wear your PJs to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes.
Bring a new pair of pajamas (toddler sizes through pre-teen) to donate to the
Pajama Program. Face painting and goodie bags provided by the Pajama Program.
 

Turkey Time
Thursday, November 21 at 10:30 a.m.
Friday, November 22 at 9:45 a.m.
For babies - age 5 with an adult
Sing, read, play, talk and write about Thanksgiving followed by a turkey craft and playtime.
 
Story Time Explorers
For ages 3 - 5
Thursday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Marshmallow Science - Enjoy stories and science activities with marshmallows!
Thursday, December 12 at 10:30 a.m.
Gingerbread Math - Enjoy stories and math activities with gingerbread friends!
 
Mother Goose on the Loose 2.0
Fridays, December 6 & 13 at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.
For ages 3 - 36 months with a parent or caregiver
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and story followed by playtime.  This month we will debut the new Mother Goose on the Loose app to complement 1 or 2 of our 30+ rhymes/songs.


Shortcuts to Cupcake Decorating
Wednesday, December 11 at 1:30, 2:15 and 3:00 p.m.
For grade 1 through adults
Heather Howe, owner of Fields of Heather Bakery in Chester, will demonstrate cupcake decorating techniques and shortcuts.  Participants will try their hands at decorating a cupcake using a pastry bag.  Space is limited to 12 decorators per session.  Please call 410-643-8161 by December 9 to register.
All materials are provided.

Welcome Winter Story Time
Thursday, December 19 at 10:30 a.m.
For babies - age 5 with a parent or caregiver
Sing, read, play, talk and write about the arrival of winter, followed by a DIY snowman mug craft and playtime.
 
 
Kent Island Branch Everyone Events

     

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.

Kent Island Branch Teen Events
Teen Writers
Monday, November 18 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Creative writing workshop featuring your choice of poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction.  We'll do free writing and specific prompts with a goal of submitting to the library's creative arts journal, Voices & Visions.  Dessert will be served.
 

Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events 

 

Shortcuts to Cupcake Decorating
Wednesday, December 11 at 1:30, 2:15 and 3:00 p.m.
For grade 1 through adults
Heather Howe, owner of Fields of Heather Bakery in Chester, will demonstrate cupcake decorating techniques and shortcuts.  Participants will try their hands at decorating a cupcake using a pastry bag.  Space is limited to 12 decorators per session.  Please call 410-643-8161 by December 9 to register.  All materials are provided.

Author's Night: Meet Local Authors and Have a Book Signed
Wednesday, December 18 from 6 to 8 p.m.
Looking for that perfect holiday gift?  How about a book written by a local author?  We will be hosting a holiday season Authors' Night.  Local authors selling and signing their books include: Robert Bidinotto, Nick Hoxter, Susan Jones, Kenton Kilgore, Brent Lewis, Mark Lidinsky, Susan Reiss, Joseph B. Ross Jr., Jerry Sweeney and Wilson Wyatt.  For additional information about this event and the authors, please call 410-643-8161.
Kent Island Branch Adult Events
Tuesday Nighters Book Club
Tuesday, December 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss Stardust by Neil Gaiman. Light refreshments will be provided.
We will also be finalizing our book selection for 2014.
 
 
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.
 
Centreville Branch Children's Events 

Turkey Story Time
Wednesday, November 20 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with caregiver
Come to the library for a story time filled with all things Turkeys and Thanksgiving!

Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, December 3, 10 & 17 and January 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 - 36 months with parent or caregiver
Join us for a program of rhymes, music and movement.

Story Time
Wednesdays, December 4, 11 & 18 and January 8, 15, 22 & 29 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with parent or caregiver
Join us for stories, rhymes, songs and a craft!

Pajama Story Time
Thursday, December 12 at 7 p.m.
For ages birth to 5 with a parent or caregiver
Wear you PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy songs, stories and a craft!

Guess and Win: LEGO Minifigures
December 9 to 20 - Drop by anytime during these two weeks to enter.
For grades Kdg. through 8th
Take a look at our container filled with LEGO bricks and enter your guess of how many bricks it contains.  The closest guesser wins the prize of two LEGO minifigures.
Centreville Branch Everyone Events


First Saturday Art at the Library
Saturdays, November 2 & December 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

 

Centreville Branch Teen Events
 

Teen Movie Night - Iron Man 3
Friday, November 22 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
For teens 13 - 18 - the movie is rated PG-13
Come to the library to watch a movie with your friends!
Snacks provided.




Teen Advisory Board
Tuesday, December 10 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!

Centreville Branch Adult & Teen Events


Author's Night: Meet Local Authors and Have a Book Signed
Wednesday, December 11 from 7 to 9 p.m.
Looking for that perfect holiday gift?  How about a book written by a local author?  We will be hosting a holiday season Authors' Night.  Local authors selling and signing their books include: Robert Bidinotto, Nick Hoxter, Susan Jones, Kenton Kilgore, Brent Lewis, Mark Lidinsky, Susan Reiss, Joseph B. Ross Jr., Jerry Sweeney and Wilson Wyatt.  For additional information about this event and the authors, please call 410-758-0980. 
 
 
A Downton Abby Tea Party
Saturday, December 14 at 2:00 p.m.
Join us for tea and refreshments while we speculate on what is to come in Season 4. Downton Abbey returns to U.S. televisions on January 5th. To celebrate its imminent arrival, we are holding our second Downton Abbey tea party. Expect goodies, tea, gossip and maybe even a little scandal. Costumes are encouraged, but not required.
 
 
Lord of the Flies by William Goldman
Thursday, December 19 at 7 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
Join us to discuss William Golding's classic tale about a group of English school boys who are plane wrecked on a deserted island.  It is just as chilling and relevant today as when it was first published in 1954. At first, the stranded boys cooperate, attempting to gather food, make shelters and maintain signal fires.  The situation deteriorates as the trappings of civilization continue to fall away. 
 
 
 
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