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Gift Book Ideas
|  Books make great gifts! Here are some suggestions from our Children's Librarians of titles that will delight a youngster on your gift list!
This fun board book is great for any youngster, as are all of Sandra Boynton's books. This is a board book and will hold up better for younger children.
Dig It by Kate Riggs (ages 2 - 5) For the young child who loves all things construction this is a great choice. It is a board book so it will hold up better for younger children.
Delightful bedtime fun in this follow-up to the best selling "Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site".
In this beautifully illustrated wordless picture book, Flora and her flamingo try and do synchronized dancing. Fun flaps make the pictures even more enjoyable.
Crayons have feelings, too, and Duncan's crayons have had enough!
Follow directions in this fun interactive book and see children enjoy the magic of it!
Join the popular picture book character, Pete the Cat, as he plays baseball! This would be a great choice for children who are just learning to read.
In the latest in the Elephant & Piggie series, Piggie introduces his reluctant friend to the wonderful world of pretend.
Join the spunky Lottie Paris as she visits her favorite place, the library! There she explores new worlds between the pages of books and makes new friends.
From Rapunzel's Frying Pan Eggs to Ariels' Sea Turtle Cupcakes, this step-by-step cookbook is filled with recipes inspired by the Princesses' many adventures. 
Featuring more than 200 different builds, this book encourages kids to think, build and play creatively.
The Kidd siblings know about pirates, shipwrecks and adventure from their famous parents, but when mom and dad disappear on the job, the kids are suddenly thrust into the biggest treasure hunt of their lives. |
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Meet the Authors!
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Sweet Recipes
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On November 13th patrons at the Kent Island Branch enjoyed a cookie decorating and
sweet treats exchange program. Here are some recipes you may enjoy making at home.
Brownie Bites
1 box brownie mix, 1/3 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup water and 2 eggs.
Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place paper baking cup in each of 18 mini muffin cups. Spray paper cups with non-stick cooking spray. Combine brownie mix, oil, water and eggs until well blended. Divide batter evenly among
muffin cups. Bake for 17-19 minutes or until toothpick inserted into edge of brownie comes out clean. Cool ten minutes before removing from pan. Cool completely, before serving.
Chocolate Meringue Cookies  3 egg whites, 1/8 tsp. cream of tartar, 1/2 tsp. vanilla, 2/3 cup sugar, 1 Tbsp. cocoa power and 3 Tbsp. grated chocolate Heat oven to 300 degrees . Combine egg whites, cream of tartar and vanilla. Beat until soft peaks form. Add sugar one tablespoon at a time. Beat until stiff peaks form. Fold in cocoa and grated chocolate. Drop by teaspoons full on greased cookie sheet. Bake for 25-30 minutes. Do not open oven while baking.
The next sweet event will be "Shortcuts to Cup Cake Decorating" on Wed., Dec. 11. See below for more details |
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Read to Rover
Tuesdays, 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.
Pictured are the first two readers to earn plush dogs for their participation.
Please call 410-643-8161 to reserve your time slot or if you have questions.
 Story Time Explorers For ages 3 - 5 Thursday, December 5 at 10:30 a.m.
Marshmallow Science - Enjoy stories and science activities with marshmallows!
Story Time Explorers
For ages 3 - 5
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.
Gingerbread Houses Monday, December 23 at 2:30 p.m. For ages 7 - 12 Following a gingerbread story, each participant will glue and decorate a 3-D foam gingerbread house. LEGO New Year's Eve Challenge  Monday, December 30 at 2:30 p.m. For Kdg - 5th grade Different cities around the world drop different objects for their New Year's Eve countdown (like the ball in Times Square). Choose any place around the globe and design a 3-D LEGO object to drop for their New Year Eve's. We'll finish our time together with a sparkling juice toast and best wishes for a creative 2014! |
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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!
An old library book can become your canvas as you practice creative expression using recycled materials. Work on group projects and make an individual piece of mixed media art to take home. Gain experience with scissors, glue, paint, oil pastels and more. Materials vary weekly. Bring the whole family! Free!
Led by artist Glenn Shiring.
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Kent Island Branch Teen Events
|   Teen Writers Monday, December 2 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. Free. No reservation required. |
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Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events
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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, please call 410-643-8161 or view the authors and their books by Clicking Here!
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Kent Island Branch Adult Events
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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.
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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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 For ages birth to 5 with a parent or caregiverThursday, December 12 at 7 p.m. Wear you PJs and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy songs, stories and a craft!
 Guess and Win: LEGO MinifiguresDecember 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. |
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Centreville Branch Everyone Events
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First Saturday Art at the Library Saturday, 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
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Centreville Branch Teen Events
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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!
Cookie Creations Friday, December 20 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m. For grades 6 - 12 Celebrate the start of winter break with a cookie decorating competition! Come with your friends and see who can create the best sugar cookie design. Cookies and supplies will be provided. FREE, but registration is required. To register call 410-758-0980. |
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Centreville Branch Adult & Teen Events
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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, Susan Jones, Kenton Kilgore, Brent Lewis, Mark Lidinsky, Susan Reiss, Jerry Sweeney and Wilson Wyatt. For additional information about this event, please call 410-758-0980 or view the authors and their books by Clicking Here!  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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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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