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The Library will CLOSE at 5:00 p.m.
on Tuesday, November 11
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Centreville Day
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Saturday, October 25 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
to enjoy a variety of activities including a talent showcase, interactive Kids Zone, puppet shows, moon bounce, karate demonstration, face painting, corn hole free play, mini-greenhouse project, historical scavenger hunt, final judging for the "Great Centreville Cookie" contest and announcement of the winners of the scarecrow decorating contest.
Join us for story times at the Library's table at 11:30, 12:30, 1:30 and 2:30
To learn more about Centreville Day or to have a participation form emailed to you, contact Carol D'Agostino, Main Street Manager, at 410-758-1180, ext. 17 or mainstreet@townofcentreville.org or visit the Centreville Day web page. |
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Library Friends
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Please visit the Friends Group's on-going book sales in the lobby of both branches.
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 the circulation desks.
For more information on the Friends and how to join the fun, visit our web page. Like us on Facebook here!
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Highlighting a Community Partner
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It's time to get rid of your unused and expired medicine. Save the environment and protect our children by disposing of medications properly!
Sudlersville Fire Department - Tues., Oct. 28 - 4 to 7 p.m.
Kent Island Fire Department - Thurs., Oct. 30 - 4 to 7 p.m.
QAC Sheriff's Office - ALL YEAR LONG - 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Drug-Free Queen Anne's Coalition: QAC Dept. of Health Prevention Office: QAC Sheriff's Office: MD State Police, Centreville Barracks: Anne Arundel Medical Center: Johns Hopkins
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Cooking for Kids: Easy No-Heat Recipes for Kids and Parents
Monday, Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 16
Join Rob Glass, A KIHS teacher to learn to cook easy no-heat recipes for kids and parents. October's theme is apple cider. Please register by calling 410-643-8161.
Read to Rover
Tuesday, Oct. 21 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.
For Kdg through 5th grade
Read to a dog from Pets-on-Wheels to develop reading skills and confidence. You can work towards earning a stuffed dog or a Read-to-Rover blanket.
Please call 410-643-8161 to register for an individual time slot.
 Halloween Story Time Friday, Oct. 31 at 9:45 and 11 a.m.
For babies through age 5
Not-so-spooky stories, songs, rhymes and puppets. Color a treat bag, then wear your costume into the library to trick or treat!
Library Treat Bags Friday, Oct. 31 from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 4 to 10
wear your costume to the library to decorate a treat bag and collect some Halloween goodies. Drop-in anytime from 1 to 4 p.m.
Bricks 4 Kidz: Transportation  Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 1:00 p.m.
For ages 5 to 13
Use LEGO bricks and B4K design plans to create a variety of transportation: car, dragster, airplane, train & railroad crossing, horse and buggy. Please visit www.bricks4kidz.com/qac and click "View Classes" at the top to register. This program is made possible by a donation from the Sinsky-Kresser-Racusin Memorial Foundation.
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Kent Island Teen Events
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 Cooking for Kids: Easy No-Heat Recipes for Kids and Parents
Monday, Oct. 20 at 4:30 p.m.
For ages 6 to 16
Join Rob Glass, A KIHS teacher to learn to cook easy no-heat recipes for kids and parents.
October's theme is apple cider.
Please register by calling 410-643-8161.
 Teen Writers Mondays, Nov. 10 and Dec. 1 at 6:00 p.m.For grades 6 to 12Creative writing workshop featuring your choice of poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction. We'll do free writing and specific prompts. Our September theme is "mood and suspense".
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Kent Island Adult Events
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 Preparing for the Long Term Care
Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m.
Society for Financial Awareness (SOFA) guest speaker, Scott Butler, presents a free workshop about preparing for long term care. Learn exactly what is "Extended Care" and who needs it and who pays for it. Please RSVP to Peggy at 410-643-8161. For more information visit www.sofausa.org
"Brickvember" LEGO Challenge 
Saturday, Nov. 1 from 10:00 a.m. to noonAre you an adult fan of LEGO? We're hoping that this year's "Bricktober" didn't wear you out and you are ready to do a free build session at the Kent Island Library. Just bring your creativity and we will provide the LEGOs!  NaNoWriMo Kick-Off
Saturday, Nov. 1 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.Did you start writing your novel at 12:01 a.m. today? Come to the Kent Island Library this afternoon to join fellow writers as you start your journey to a 50,000 word novel! Snacks and support will be supplied! Don't forget to check our online calendar for other NaNoWriMo dates throughout November at the library.  The Tuesday, Nov. 11 Book Club cancelled and rescheduled to Tuesday, Dec. 9.
Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss Food in History by Reay Tannahill. We will also be selecting what books we will be discussing next year! 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.
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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Halloween Make and Take Craft 
Friday, Oct. 31 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For ALL AGES
Come to the library to make a fun Halloween craft in the children's room!
Bricks 4 Kidz: Winter Fun Tuesday, Nov. 4 at 10:00 a.m.
For ages 5 to 13
Join us for a fun building event with Bricks 4 Kidz. Registration required. To register go to www.bricks4kidz.com 
Fun with Scarves
Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 1 to 3 with an adult
Bring your toddler to the library for lots of fun scarf activities! There will be books,songs, dancing and scarves!
Buttons at the Library Wednesday, Nov. 5 from noon to 5:00 p.m.
For ALL AGES
Drop by the library to make a button! We will have the button maker out and button making supplies. Bring your creativity to the children's room. 
Pajama Story Time
Thursday, Nov. 13 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages 2 to 5 with a parent or caregiver
Wear your pjs and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and a craft!
Turkey Time Story Time
Wednesday, Nov. 19 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 to 5 with a parent or caregiver
Join us for a special turkey themed story time just in time for Thanksgiving!
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Centreville Branch Teen Events
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Heads Up Party
Monday, Oct. 27 at 5:00 p.m.
For grades 6 to 12
Bring a friend and come to the library to play Heads Up on the library's iPad! We have lots of decks and we always have fun while playing. Snacks provided.
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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Creative Fiction Writers with Peggy Jaegly
Oct. 23, Nov. 6 and Dec. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Creative Fiction Writers is an independent and non-competing group for both beginner and advance writers who are serious about learning and improving their craft of creative writing. Members will learn how to provide and receive helpful critiques and explore various avenues to publish and market their work. Meetings may open with a discussion focusing on one aspect of writing, publishing or marketing to be followed by a voluntary critique session. Writers choosing to participate in the critique session may read no more than 10 pages of double-spaced in 12 point font (manuscript format) of their current writing project to receive a critique from those attending. Writers offering critique must first read and agree to the critique rules. Estate Planning
Saturday, Oct. 25 at 2:00 p.m.A free workshop offered by SOFA - The Society for Financial AwarenessLearn about...the distribution of estate, wills, and trusts...basic estate planning strategies...the purpose of estate planning...and avoiding probate. NaNoWriMo Write In
Saturdays, Nov. 1 & 29 at 4:00 p.m.National Novel Writing Month is your chance to write that book. Join fellow writers for an intense hour dedicated to getting your words down. Classics and Coffee Book Discussion - "Macbeth"
Monday, Nov. 3 at 10:00 a.m.For those who've always wanted an excuse to read (or re-read) classic literature. Join as we discuss Shakespeare's Macbeth while enjoying a hot cup of tea or coffee.
Dealing with Difficult People During the Holidays
with therapist and author Loriann Oberlin LCPC
Monday, Nov. 3 at 7 p.m
Lecture, movie clips, Q & A session and book signing
How do you endure six weeks of excess - an overtaxed schedule, strained finances, unrealistic expectations and people with whom you wouldn't ordinarily ask to lunch? Easton therapist and author Loriann Oberlin will tackle the topic and give you tips on how to survive the holiday season, ward off mistakes and manage emotions so that they don't get the better of you. She will also help you learn how to communicate boundaries and wishes effectively. Loriann Oberlin earned a master's degree in clinical counseling from Johns Hopkins University and is the co-author of Overcoming Passive-Agression and The Angry Child as well as the author of Surviving Separation and Divorce. Join us in the library meeting room to gain skills to make your holiday more enjoyable for you and your family.
Book Discussion
Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we discuss Burial Rites by Hannah Kent
Northern Iceland, 1829 - A woman condemned to death for murdering her lover. A family forced to take her in. A priest tasked with absolving her. But all is not as it seems and time is running out. Winter is coming and with it the execution date.
Reverse Mortgages
Saturday, Nov. 22 at 2:00 p.m.
A free workshop offered by SOFA - The Society for Financial Awareness
Learn about how a reverse mortgage can change your life.
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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Susan is reading...
Elizabeth is Missing by Emma Healey
Maud Horsham has dementia. Even so, she believes that her best friend, Elizabeth, has gone missing. Of course, no one believes her because she is always so confused. Maud constantly writes notes to herself, but can't remember when or why she wrote them. Healey weaves Maud's current story in with Maud's past, when her sister Sukey goes missing shortly after the end of World War II. Is it possible that the key to finding Elizabeth is connected to Sukey's disappearance? This mystery is powerful in its insight into memory loss, identity, and aging as we watch Maud's gradual mental decline and her desperate quest to find Elizabeth.
Other staff are reading...
For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians
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Did you know?
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You can choose to receive text alerts from the library for notices such as "arrived holds" and "courtesy reminders".
Ask at the circulation desk 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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