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Photo Contest
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The Queen Anne's County Library is running a Father's Day Photo Contest. Submit a digital picture of fathers with their children doing library related activities. This includes, but is not limited to: reading, crafting and computers. The more creative the better. Subjects can be young children, adult children, even grandchildren with their grandfathers.
Old pictures can be scanned and submitted electronically. Need some help? The library's copier can be used as a scanner at no charge and staff members are always on hand to assist. File size cannot exceed 2MB. Multiple entries are allowed, but entrants can only win once.
Three photos will be selected and winners will receive a $15 gift card to a local hardware store. The photos will be featured on our website and Facebook page for one week. Entrants must sign a photo release.
Submit photographs from now until June 13th. Our first photo winner will be selected on May 30th.
Send your photos to info@qaclibrary.org.
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Library Friends
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The Friends library cards and book totes have arrived!
Join the Friends at the Member level and receive a Friends library card. Join the Friends at the Supporter level and receive the Friends library card and Friends book bag. Friends flyers are available at both circulation desks
For more information on the Friends and how to join the fun, visit their web page. Like us on Facebook here! |
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Highlighting a Community Partner
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Queen Anne's County Historical Society
Founded in 1960, the Queen Anne's County Historical Society is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to collecting, preserving, and interpreting the history of Queen Anne's County and fostering within the county, and beyond, greater appreciation of that history.
Horses, History and Heritage of Horse Racing
at Windswept Farm, Church Hill, MD
Saturday, June 7 - 4:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Visit and meet race horses; view the National & Queen Anne's County horse racing history exhibit; pony rides for children; barrel racing demonstration; special program with horse racing men and women of Queen Anne's County; demonstration of harness racing details; door prizes; and race track food and drink will be available to purchase.
$20 per person - children under 13 free - For more information, questions and/or tickets call 410-725-6782 or 302-562-2612
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Special Thanks to Kent Island Volunteers and Their Dogs of the Read-to-Rover Project!
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 Thank you to our volunteers and their Pets on Wheels dogs who have made the Read to Rover program so successful over the past two years:
Sue and Chance, Denise, Anna, Erica, Mia and Lindsey, Anne and Carly, Jean and Yoda, and Helen and Dux. Each month these dogs read with children for almost 200 minutes. They give children a chance to practice reading skills and gain confidence in the presence of a friendly canine listener. Thanks to all who participate in Read to Rover!
Please check our calendar of children's events for upcoming dates when your child can schedule a visit with our Read to Rover volunteers. Check calendar!
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Get ready for a Fizz Boom Read Summer!
Please see our Fizz Boom Read Summer Reading Program Guide for a complete listing of children's events from June 16-July 31 at both branches of Queen Anne's County Library!
Registration starts today! To check out the Children's Calendar of Events for a listing of fun science focused programs. Click here!
H"appy" Kids  Thursday, June 5 at 10:30 a.m.
For caregivers of preschoolers (children welcome too!)
Using apps with your young children? Looking for new ideas? Not sure about apps with children at all? Join Ms. Julie for a short Prezi about using apps to read, sing, write, talk, and play with toddlers and preschoolers. We'll try 15 new apps on our 10 library iPads.
Please RSVP by calling (410) 643-8161.
Programs for Children Birth to 6
Wiggle Giggle Story Time
Wednesday, June 11 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. Parachute Play
Thursday, June 19 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 - 6Have fun with weather, wind, motion and colors as we play with a parachute outdoors. In case of bad weather, we will be in the main library! Story Time
Thursdays, June 26 - July 3 - 17 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiverStories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by a craft. Sing, write, play, talk and read about a different theme every week. Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, June 20 & 27 - July 11, 18 & 25 at 10:00 a.m.  For ages 3 to 36 months with a parent or caregiverNursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and story followed by playtime. Programs for School Aged Children
Read to Rover Tuesday, June 3 and July 8, 22 & 29 at 4:30 p.m. Fridays, June 27 and July 11 & 25 at 11:00 a.m. For Kdg - 5th grade Read to a dog from Pets on Wheels to develop reading skills and confidence. See that smiling girl? She practiced her reading skills and earned a plush dog through our Read to Rover program. That's a good reason to smile! Please call 410-643-8161 to reserve your time slot or if you have questions.Lunch on the Library Lawn
Fridays at noon, June 20 & 27For ages 7 - 11Pack your lunch and bring something to sit on and enjoy book talks and chapter books read aloud. In case of bad weather, we will read in the meeting room. Bricks 4 Kidz - Gadgets and Gizmos
Saturday, June 21 from 10:00 to 11:30 a.m.For ages 5 - 13Join us for fun building events with Bricks 4 Kidz. Registration is required. To register go to www.bricks4kidz.com Registration opens May 30!Sun Safety with UV Beads
Monday, June 23 at 2:00 p.m.Ages 5 - 10Get ready for a safe summer by learning about UV light and sunburns. Make a UV detecting bracelet and test the effectiveness of sunblock. Presented by QAC 4-H. Science Unscripted: Maryland Science Center
Wednesday, June 25 at 10:30 a.m.Grades Kdg to 5Be part of demonstrations from life science, physical science and chemistry as we explore a range of topics including air, liquid nitrogen, the human body and chemical reactions! Gardening Club
Wednesday, June 25 at 4:30 p.m. - PlantingFor grades Kdg - 5Help us plan and grow Kent Island's second annual children's garden. New uses for our garden beds may include a floral cheer garden, climbing vines and shaped melons. Please register your family by calling 410-643-8161.LEGO Mania: Catapults
Saturday, June 28 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.For ages 4 - 14Drop in to use the library's LEGO collection to design a catapult and launch pom-poms around the library. A brief catapult tutorial will be provided or make your own design. A Program for Tweens
Milk in Motion
Monday, June 30 at 2:30 p.m.For ages 10 - 14Conduct science experiments with cream and milk, including tie-dyed milk and ice cream in a bag. Learn about chemical bonds and fat percentages while observing reactions. Presented by QAC 4-H.
LEGO Duplo Donations Needed
If you have any LEGO Duplo blocks leftover from when your children were young, please consider donating them to the Kent Island Branch Library. Miss Julie is planning programs featuring Duplos and she could use more of the larger sized blocks. Drop them off at the Library during regular hours.
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Kent Island Branch Adult & Teen 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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Get ready for a Fizz Boom Read Summer!
Please see our Fizz Boom Read Summer Reading Program Guide for a complete listing of children's events from June 16-July 31 at both branches
of Queen Anne's County Library!
Registration starts today! To check out the Children's Calendar of Events for a listing of fun science focused programs. Click here!
Programs for Children Birth to 5
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, June 17 - July 29 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 3 to 36 months with a parent or caregiverNursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and story followed by playtime. Story Time
Wednesdays, June 18 - July 30 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiverStories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by a craft. Sing, write, play, talk and read about a different theme every week. Pajama Story Time
Thursday, June 12 at 7:00 p.m.For ages Birth to 5 with a parent or caregiverWear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy some stories, songs and a craft! Toddler Dance Party
Friday June 27 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.For ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiverCome and get your wiggles and giggles out at the Toddler Dance Party. Listen to a dance themed story time and ten have fun dancing to music with scarves! Programs for School Aged Children
Science Unscripted: Maryland Science Center
Wednesday, June 25 at 2:30 p.m.Grades Kdg to 5Be part of demonstrations from life science, physical science and chemistry as we explore a range of topics including air, liquid nitrogen, the human body and chemical reactions! Bricks 4 Kidz - Sports Spectacular
Thursday, June 26 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.For ages 5 - 13Join us for fun building events with Bricks 4 Kidz. Registration is required. To register go to www.bricks4kidz.com Registration opens May 30!A Program for All Ages!
Crafternoon
Monday, June 30 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.All Ages!Come to the library for an afternoon of crafting and art fun. A variety of projects and supplies will be provided. Drop by for part of the program or stay the whole time!
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Centreville Branch Adult & Teen Events
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The Book Club by Mary Alice Monroe
Thursday, June 19 at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
On the surface, it is a monthly book club. But for five women, it is so much more. They are five women from different walks of life, embracing the challenge of chance. And as they share their hope and fears and triumphs, they will hold fast to the true magic of the book club - friendship.
 Stories and Remembrances of Centreville's Past with Dan Tabler
Wednesdays, June 4 & 25, July 16 and August 6 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m.
All ages welcome!
Enjoy a summer evening on the front porch of the library sipping lemonade, eating cookies and listening to Dan Tabler tell stories of life in Centreville and Queen Anne's County from days gone by. Bring your memories to share!
Thursday, July 17 at 7:00 p.m.
Book Discussion Group
Harold Fry is convinced that he must deliver a letter to an old friend in order to save her, meeting various characters along the way and reminiscing about the events of his past and people he has known, as he tries to find peace and acceptance.
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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What Staff are Reading
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On May 28 th Maya Angelou passed away at the age of 86. For years I have enjoyed and been enlightened by her poetry and memoirs so I decided to re-read her most famous book. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is the first in her series of autobiographies and a powerful account of growing up in segregated, racist America during the 1930's and 40's. Because of their parent's divorce, Maya (Marguerite) and Bailey Johnson, age 3 and 4, are sent alone by train from California to Stamps, Arkansas to live with their paternal grandmother. Their experiences are richly detailed and offer a graphic portrait of depression era life in both the rural south and the city of St. Louis. Although I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings has frequently been banned because it includes child rape, prostitution, teenage sex and pregnancy, it is beautifully written story that will reward readers with new insights and human understanding.
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For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians
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Did you know?
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Did you know...
when the library was on Water Street in Centreville the children's room was in the basement. There was often not enough funds to pay to heat the library, so the children kept their coats on while studying. |
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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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