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Friends of the Queen Anne's County Library!
Keep the evening of Monday, January 13 open to become a part of this exciting opportunity, as the Library Friends' group begins.
Plans are being made for this long awaited inaugural event. More information as to the time, location and an exciting announcement introducing the keynote speakers will be out soon! |
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Staff are Reading...
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John is reading...
If you like a good suspense novel with plenty of international intrigue then you should read Daniel Silva's latest novel, The English Girl. This novel is the 13th installment in the Gabriel Allon Series. Gabriel is a reclusive art restorer and part-time master spy and deadly assassin for Israeli Intelligence. The suspense builds early in the book as Gabriel leaves Jerusalem and travels to London, Corsica, Marseilles, Northern France and Moscow to uncover the plot behind the kidnapping of Madeline Hart, the secret mistress of the British Prime Minister. Gabriel, who prefers to work alone, realized he needs the help of someone with a specific skill set so he calls on Christopher Keller, the free-lance assassin who was once hired to kill Gabriel. The hunt for the missing girl uncovers a plot involving greed and corruption at the highest level of government as well as a secret about Madeline the kidnapped girl.
Other staff are reading...
by Fannie Flagg
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Read to Rover
Tuesdays, Jan. 14 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25 and Mar. 11 & 25 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 9, Feb. 6 and Mar. 6 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.
Mother Goose on the Loose 2.0 Fridays, December 13 and January 10 to 31 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.
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! Snowflake Fest  Wednesday, January 22 at 10:30 a.m. For Kdg - 5th grade It's a wintery fest of traditional paper and fancy snowflakes and some edible snowflakes, too! Led by Theresa Connelly of QACCCA. Pre-registration will open on Friday, December 13. Please call 410-643-8161 to register.
 Laws of Motion - Bricks 4 Kidz
Mondays, February 24 to March 31 at 5:00 to 6:00 p.m.
6 week session for ages 5 - 13
Introduce kids to physics, including the "Laws of Motion". Test out some of Sir Isaac Newton's laws of motion with models that illustrate the concepts of inertia, force, mass, acceleration and the observation that every action has an equal and opposite reaction. We doubt you'll "stay at rest" with these challenging projects designed to accelerate the learning with the force of fun! The first 20 children will be accepted. Call 410-643-8161 to register. A waiting list will also be started to determine if a second session will be needed. Funding thanks to a donation from the Sinsky-Kresser-Racusin Memorial Foundation. |
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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!
Bring the whole family to practice creative expression using recycled materials. FREE!
Led by Artist Glenn Shiring
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Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events
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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. An array of chocolate treats and hot chocolate will be served to get you in the holiday spirit! 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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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 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 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!
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. |
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Centreville Branch Everyone Events
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First Saturday Art at the Library Saturday, January 4 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 
Wednesday, December 18 from 5:00 to 5:45 p.m.
The library wants your input! Come to the TAB meeting and help plan future programs,For teens 13 - 18
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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Introduction to Apple iPads
Saturday, December 14, 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Thinking about buying one for someone this holiday, maybe even yourself? Are you just curious about what they are and how they work? Sign up for an introductory session and learn the basics of using an Apple iPad and some helpful hints and tricks. Space is limited so call 410-758-0980 to register. OR you can also schedule a 1-on-1 session at your convenience.
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 7:00 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.
 Bel Canto by Ann Patchett Thursday, January 23 at 7:00 p.m. Book Discussion Group In an unnamed South American country, a world-renowned soprano sings at a birthday party in honor of a visiting Japanese industrial titan. His hosts hope that Mr. Hosokawa can be persuaded to build a factory in their Third World backwater. Alas, in the opening sequence, just as the accompanist kisses the soprano, a ragtag band of 18 terrorists enters the vice-presidential mansion through the air conditioning ducts. Their quarry is the president, who has unfortunately stayed home to watch a favorite soap opera. And thus, from the beginning, things go awry. Refreshments will be served.
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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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