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Library Friends Events
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Join the Friends of the Queen Anne's County Library!
The Friends is a non-profit organization that advocates for the Library. The Friends spend their time and talents building valuable bridges between the Library and the community, with the goal to generate financial support for the Library and its programs and services. The Friends will help support the Library's 2014 Summer Reading Program.
All residents and organization are invited to join us on...
Thursday, May 8 at the Centreville Branch from 5 to 7 p.m.
Saturday, May 10 at the Kent Island Branch from 2 to 4 p.m.
This is an opportunity to learn more about the Friends and its planned activities, sample sweet treats, enter a raffle to win a Barnes and Noble gift card and meet the Friends Board of Directors and other Friends of the Library.
If you can't make the dates you can still join the Friends by picking up a brochure at the circulation desk at either branch and read about the benefits of becoming a Friend of the Queen Anne's County Library. |
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Highlighting a Community Partner
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Animal Resource Foundation, Inc. (ARF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation dedicated to saving and improving the lives of animals throughout the mid-Atlantic region by rescuing from animal shelters.
We believe no animal deserves to be abandoned, neglected, abused or arbitrarily killed.
Through the creation of public awareness opportunities, outreach programs, providing a nurturing environment for rehabilitation and a spay/neuter program ARF is able to make adoption the practical alternative.
Strut Your Pup - Saturday, May 10 - 5 p.m. - Queenstown Harbor Golf Course
Dress your dog in a complimentary bandana and join us for a scenic waterfront walk. Dogs and cats will be available for adoption at the event. If you are interested in participating you can pre-register at www.arfusa.org.
$25 per pup pre-registration or $30 per pup on the day of the event
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Tuesdays, May 6 and 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 8 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 or if you have questions.
Wiggle Giggle Story Time
Wednesday, May 7 at 10:30 a.m.
For babies - age 5 with a parent or caregiver
High energy story time filled with movement and music for children of varying developmental abilities. Play time follows the stories. Staff from QAC Infants & Toddlers program will be in attendance and are available to answer questions about early childhood development and intervention services.
Bricks 4 Kidz: Sports  Wednesday, May 14 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m. For ages 5 to 13 Get "sporty" kids building and get LEGO fans interested in sports! Create models that move and have fun playing with them after they're built. To add your name to the waiting list, please visit www.bricks4kidz.com/qac and click "View Classes" at the top. Fingerpainting Friday Friday, May 16 at 10:00 a.m. For ages 18 month - 5 years with a parent or caregiver Finger plays, rhymes, music, puppets and movement activities followed by finger painting with washable finger paints. Dress for a fun mess!
 Meet the Author: Quentin Cupp
Monday, May 19 at 6:30 p.m.For Kdg - 5th grade and their familiesLocal children's book author, Quentin Cupp, will delight story lovers and aspiring writers with tales form his book The Kidlings of Tiger Island. Books will be available for purchase and signing. |
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Kent Island Teen Events
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Teen Writers Monday, May 12 at 6:00 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Creative writing workshop featuring your choice of poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction. New writers always welcome!
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Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen Events
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Tuesday Nighters Book Club
Tuesday, May 13 at 7:00 p.m.
This month the Tuesday Nighters Book Club will be discussing The Sisters Weiss by Naomi Ragen. Light refreshments will be provided. Call 410-643-8161 with any questions.
Getting Fiscally Fit Workshop
Wednesday, May 21 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Join special guest speaker Scott Butler of SOFA (the Society for Financial Awareness) as he presents the "Getting Fiscally Fit" workshop. This workshop will teach participants the basic principles of cash management, roadblocks to financial success, accumulating wealth, the importance of having a financial blueprint, and locating and maximizing discretionary income. Please RSVP to Peggy at 410-643-8161 or by email at peggy@qaclibrary.org.
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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Guess and Win: Star Wars Edition
Monday, May 5 through Saturday, May 17
For grades preK - 6
In celebration of May the 4th "Be with You and All Things Star Wars" guess how many LEGO bricks are in the container for a chance to win a Star Wars LEGO Minifigure! The closest guess will win and a tie will be decided by a random drawing. Drop by the Children'sRoom anytime to guess
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Centreville Branch Teen Events
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Tuesday, May 13 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!
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 Farm to Food BankThursday, May 8 from 12:10 to 12:50 p.m.
Something About Maryland Lunchtime Program
Bring your lunch and learn why the MD Food Bank needs you to volunteer to help bring local food to local people. This summer's project is to glean sweet corn from Mason's organic corn fields outside of Centreville. No age restriction! No experience required! All that is needed is a heart and a few hours of your time!
Their Eyes Were Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Thursday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
To call Zora Neale Hurston's Their Eyes Were Watching God an "African American feminist classic" may be an accurate statement - it is certainly a frequent statement - but it is a misleadingly narrow and rather dull way to introduce a vibrant and achingly human novel. The 1937 novel narrates Janie Crawford's ripening from a vibrant, but voiceless, teenage girl into a woman with her finger on the trigger of her own destiny. Although Hurston wrote the novel in only seven weeks, Their Eyes Were Watching God breathes and bleeds a whole life's worth of urgent experience.
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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Centreville Branch Computer Classes
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What Staff are Reading
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A.J. Fikry's life is not what he expected it to be. His wife has died, his bookstore is failing and his prized possession, a rare collection of Poe poems, has been stolen. And then a mysterious package appears at the bookstore that gives A.J. the ability to see everything anew. I found this to be a wonderful heartfelt love story between unlikely characters. Just like real life things don't work out as you expect, but by being open to new experiences and people you can find happiness.
Other staff are reading... 
For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians across the country love check out Library Reads |
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Did you know?
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Did you know... you can apply for a library card at any county in Maryland and most items can be returned between libraries? Call us for details. |
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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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