February 7,  2014

   
Marty was a visitor from the ZOOmobile.
What kind of animal is he?
(The answer is lower in the newsletter)


Let's Talk Food
Menu for the Future

What:  A 6-week discussion course inviting you to learn more about today's food systems and the choices we make as food consumers. Designed by the Northwest Earth Institute

When:  Sundays 3 - 4:30 p.m.
Beginning February 23 and continuing through March 30

Where:  Meeting room of the Queen Anne's County Library - Centreville Branch - 121 S. Commerce St., Centreville, MD

Registration is required and is limited to 15 participants.
To reserve your space, please call 410-758-0980.

Supported by the Eastern Shore Regional Library.
Staff are Reading...
Jenny is reading...
 
Deja Dead by Kathy Reichs
Temperance Brennan, a forensic anthropologist, living in Montreal is called in to identify bones found in the woods and notices the similarities with other cases she has worked on. As more bodies appear Brennan has to try to convince the police that the deaths are the work of a single killer. The more she investigates and the closer she gets to the killer the more her own life becomes in danger.

Also Known As by Robin Benway
Maggie isn't your ordinary teenager; in fact, she and her parents are spies. Never having attended high school Maggie is thrown into the prep school world as she is given her first solo mission. Maggie needs to befriend, not seduce according to her parents, Jesse Oliver so that she and her parents can gain access to his father who is most likely involved in illegal activities. Unknown is whether Maggie will be able to resist Jesse Oliver and his bad boy and remain focused on the mission. 


   
Other staff are reading...
  
Truck: a love story by Michael Perry
 
I Am Legend by Richard Matheson
 
Jane Eyre  by Charlotte Bronte
 
The Gods of Guilt  by Michael Connelly 

Dancer Daughter Traitor Spy by Elizabeth Kiem
 
The Omnivore's Dilemma by Michael Pollan
 
  
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 Kent Island Branch Children's Events
 
Read to Rover
Tuesdays, Feb. 11 & 25 and Mar. 11 & 25 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, 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, February 7,14 & 21 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.
 
Story Time
Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver
Read, sing, play, talk and write about a different theme each week. Stories, songs and rhymes followed by a craft or early learning activity.
     February 13 - Valentines Day
     February 20 - Favorite Authors:  Kevin Henkes/A Good Winter Day
     February 27 - Favorite Authors:  Doreen Cronin/Silly Farm Fun
 

LED Paper Lanterns
Wednesday, February 12 at 2 p.m. AND at 3 p.m.
For 1st - 5th grade and their families
Make beautiful LED-powered lanterns to set in a window, on the table or hang!  We'll create intricate patterns as we learn how to control a real sewing machine! Then, build a circuit with an LED and an on/off witch to light your lantern!  No prior sewing experience necessary.  Children should be tall enough to sit in our meeting room chairs with feet touching the floor. Presented in conjunction with FutureMakers.  Registration opens on Friday, January 10.  Please call 410-643-8161 to register. Space is limited to 15 children per session.

 
National Tooth Fairy Day Story Time 
Friday, February 28 at 11:00 a.m.
For ages 3 - 5 with a parent or caregiver
The staff of Billings and Murphy, DDS visits and read a book in celebration of National Tooth Fairy Day.  Dental goodie bags will be available.  (Wings, tutus and wands are optional!)



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.

ZOOmobile Animal Tails
Tuesday, March 11 at 10:30 AND 11:15 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver
What's so great about a tail? Find out as we meet a few live animals from the Maryland ZOO!  Singing and storytelling bring bright, colorful illustrations - as well as new vocabulary - to life in this fun program all about tails!  This program is presented for pre-schoolers by the Maryland Zoo and made possible by a grant from PNC Grow Up Great.  Please call 410-643-8161 to register.  Please snack before you visit; food is not permitted during zoo events.

Life Science - Bricks 4 Kidz
Friday, March 28 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 5 - 13
Explore the fascinating science of living things and build engaging models of creatures from caterpillars to dragonflies. During this unit, students will explore topics including the amazing life cycle of a butterfly, and investigate the Venus Fly Trap -- a plant that eats bugs! If you love creatures, this is the class for you.  Builds are dragonfly & caterpillar. Registration required. To register, please visit www.bricks4kidz.com/qac and click "View Classes" at the top.  All library programs are free of charge. 

Transportation - Bricks 4 Kidz
Friday, April 4 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 5 - 13
If you like planes, trains and automobiles, then this unit is for you! Students will build motorized models of a train & airplane.  Explore the history of transportation from the development of the automobile and flight. Each lesson introduces terminology related to each mode of transportation, like "lift and propulsion" for the airplane, as well as describes how each "vehicle" works. And the best part is -- the models are so much fun to play with! Lots of building fun ahead with motorized models of a train, and airplane. These models rock, roll and spin! Your child can follow our step-by-step model plans to create their vehicle, then customize it to their own specifications and take their mini-figure for a ride! Builds are train and plane. Registration required. To register, please visit www.bricks4kidz.com/qac and click "View Classes" at the top.  All library programs are free of charge.

Sports Spectacular - Bricks 4 Kidz
Wednesday, May 14 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.
For ages 5 - 13
Explore sports in this unit. It is a great way to get "sporty" kids building and get LEGO� fans interested in sports. Some lessons focus on the importance of physical fitness and different aspects of fitness, such as stamina and strength. Other lessons describe the mechanics of the sport. But the best part for the students is the way the models move and the fun they have playing with them after they're built.   Maybe they'll be inspired to try a new sport, or build a model of their favorite sport!  Builds are basketball & soccer. Registration required. To register, please visit www.bricks4kidz.com/qac and click "View Classes" at the top.  All library programs are free of charge. 
Kent Island Branch Everyone Events

     

 Art at Noon

 

Every Saturday - noon to 2 p.m.

 

FREE and for all ages!

 

Bring the whole family to practice creative expression using recycled materials.

 

Led by Artist Glenn Shiring

Kent Island Teen Events
 
Teen Writers

Monday, February 24 at 6:00 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Creative writing workshop featuring your choice of poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction.  We'll try free writing and specific prompts with a goal of submitting to the library's creative arts journal, Voices and Visions.
  
Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events
Truck: A Love Story by Michael Perry
Tuesday, February 11 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday Nighters Book Club
Looking for a different type of love story for Valentine's Day?  Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club at the Kent Island Library as we discuss Truck: A Love Story by Michael Perry. 
Light refreshments will be provided. Call 410-643-8161 with any questions.

Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver 
Tuesday, March 11 at 7 p.m.
Tuesday Nighters Book Club 
With characteristic poetry and pluck, Barbara Kingsolver and her family sweep readers along on their journey away from the industrial-food pipeline to a rural life in which they vow to buy only food raised in their own neighborhood, grow it themselves, or learn to live without it. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 410-643-8161 with any questions.

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.
Snowflake Splendor Fun at Kent Island
Theresa Connelly of Queen Anne's County Child Care Association led us in making paper, fancy, and edible snowflakes.
She also brought free books to give away!

 

Centreville Branch Children's Events 


Mother Goose on the Loose 2.0
Tuesdays, February 11, 18 & 25
For ages 3 - 36 months with parent or caregiver
A program of rhymes, music and movement.  We'll use the new Mother Goose on the Loose iPad app by Software Smoothie, substituting the interactive Felt board app for 1 or 2 of our 30 minutes of rhymes and songs.

Pajama Story Time
Thursday, February 13 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages birth - 5 with parent or caregiver
Wear your pjs and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy stories, songs and a craft!

Superhero Training Academy 
Wednesday, February 26 at 6:60 p.m.
For grades Kdg - 5
It's a bird...It's a plane... It's Superhero Training Academy! That's right, Superhero Training Academy has been rescheduled. Come and train to become a superhero. Create your own identity and complete a set of tasks to graduate!

ZOOmobile Animal Tails
Tuesday, March 11 at 1:15 AND 2:00 p.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with a parent or caregiver
What's so great about a tail? Find out as we meet a few live animals from the Maryland ZOO!  Singing and storytelling bring bright, colorful illustrations - as well as new vocabulary - to life in this fun program all about tails!  This program is presented for pre-schoolers by the Maryland Zoo and made possible by a grant from PNC Grow Up Great.  Please snack before you visit; food is not permitted during zoo events. 
 

Life Science - Bricks 4 Kid
Friday, April 4 at 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. AND 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
For ages 5 - 13
Explore the fascinating science of living things and build engaging models of creatures from caterpillars to dinosaurs. During this program, kids will explore topics such as how the human body stays cool, the amazing life cycled of a butterfly and investigate the Venus fly trap - a plant that eats bugs!
Registration required. Registration opens on Saturday, February 8.
To register go to bricks4kidz
.com
. Registrat
on is online only.
Centreville Branch Everyone Events

Make and Take Valentines

Wednesday, February 12 from 1:00 - 5:00 p.m. 

For ALL ages 
Drop into the library anytime this afternoon to make a couple of Valentine's cards and crafts to celebrate Valentine's Day!

The Bubble Lady 

Saturday, February 15 at 2:30 p.m.

For ALL ages

See, touch, and blow giant bubbles, long, bubbles and smoke bubble. You might even be able to go inside of a bubble.

First Saturday Art at the Library
Saturday, March 1 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 Advisory Board
Tuesday, February 11 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

 

The Thirteenth Tale by Diane Setterfield
Thursday, February 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
Reclusive author Vida Winter, famous for her collection of twelve enchanting stories, is ready to reveal the truth about her extraordinary existence and the violent and tragic past she has kept secret for so long.  Calling on Margaret Lea, a young biographer troubled by her own painful history, Vida disinters the life she meant to bury for good.  Margaret is mesmerized by the author's tale and together, Margaret and Vida confront the ghosts that have haunted them while becoming, finally, transformed by the truth themselves.
 
 
The Omnivore's Dilemma: a natural history of four meals by Michael Pollan
Thursday, March 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group

In The Omnivore's Dilemma, Michael Pollan writes about how our food is grown -- what it is, in fact, that we are eating. The book is really three in one: The first section discusses industrial farming; the second, organic food, both as big business and on a relatively small farm; and the third, what it is like to hunt and gather food for oneself. And each section culminates in a meal -- a cheeseburger and fries from McDonald's; roast chicken, vegetables and a salad from Whole Foods; and grilled chicken, corn and a chocolate souffl� (made with fresh eggs) from a sustainable farm; and, finally, mushrooms and pork, foraged from the wild. 

 
 
Computer & e-Reader/Tablet Assistance
Do you have questions about a Microsoft Office product?  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 Centreville Branch. One-on-one tutorial sessions are available. Just call 410-758-0980 to set up an appointment today.
 
 
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(Answer to the headline question:  Marty is an 18 year old South American porcupine.)
  
 
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