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Local Author Book Sale and Signing
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Meet Local Authors  Saturday, December 6
Stop in for a cup of hot chocolate or tea and take advantage of this chance to meet local authors. Books make perfect holiday gifts and are always the right size.
All purchases will be gift wrapped.
Centreville Branch - 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Authors to meet...
Rebekah Colburn, Joan Cooper, Joyce Edelson, Alexandra Hamlet,
Jack Hennesey, Susan Jones, Charlene Marcum, Terrie McClay, Gail Priest, Susan Reiss, Judith C. Reveal, Gerald F. Sweeney, and Karen Whiting
Kent Island Branch - noon to 3 p.m.
Authors to meet...
Robert Bidinotto, Dr. Donna Day, Frank Hopkins, Nick Hoxter, Peggy Jaegly,
Brent Lewis, Theresa Moretimer, Loriann Oberlin, Michael S. Potts,
Jan Marie Ritter, Robert L. Scheina, Amy Schisler, and Harold O. Wilson
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Library Friends
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Friends of the Library Book Sale
Saturday, December 6
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at both library locations
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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Winter Wishes Coat Drive
Donate new or gently used, any size, winter coats and jackets
Benefits students in Queen Anne's and Talbot Public Schools
Drop off at either library branch by November 30!
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Explore eSequels - The Online Guide to Series Fiction
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 The online guide to series fiction. eSequels lists the most popular series so you can discover a new author or rediscover an enjoyable series of years past. The database also indexes character, location and subject as well as author and title so you can identify a series that you may recall only vaguely.
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Library Receives Arts Grant
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The Queen Anne's County Arts Council has awarded Community Arts Development grants to several local organizations to support their efforts to provide art experiences in the Mid-Shore region.
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Grants were awarded to the Mid-Shore Symphony, Queen Anne's County Free Library, Queen Anne's Chorale and the Chesapeake Community Band. The Arts Council has been making grant awards since 1984 that support art programming, performances, and operational expenses to community organizations. About half a million dollars has been awarded to date.
Executive Director Belinda Cook said, "Providing financial support to community organizations for arts related activities broadens opportunities for meaningful experiences. These organizations are a vital link in establishing a vibrant arts community. I am thrilled the Arts Council can play an important supportive role."
Community Arts Development Grants are awarded each year to local community organizations to support performances, art programs and operational expenses. Applications are reviewed and recommended by an independent grant panel that includes members of the Arts Council's Board of
Directors and members of the arts community. Programming, outreach, and artistic excellence are all considerations for determining awards. The grant program is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and the Queen Anne's County Commissioners.
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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ScratchJr - Create Interactive Stories
Thursday, Nov. 20 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 5 to 7
Drop in to work your way through a series of 4 programming modules using ScratchJr, an introductory programming app for young children available on our iPads. Drive a car across the screen, make characters dance and dribble a basketball, and design a spooky forest.
Read-to-Rover  Thursday, Nov. 20 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For grades K to 5
Read to a dog from Pets-on-Wheels to develop reading skills and confidence. Please call 410-643-8161 to register for an individual time slot.
Stories and Art: Eric Carle Wednesdays, Nov. 19 and Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m.
For ages 3 to 5 with an adult
Read an Eric Carle story and enjoy books, songs & rhymes about a theme. Then make a related project in the style of Eric Carle's art. Stories led by Ms Julie and art by Ms Ann.
 Turkey Time Thursday, Nov. 20 at 10:30 a.m.
For babies through age 5 with an adult
Sing, read, play, talk, and write about Thanksgiving followed by a turkey craft and playtime.
Cooking for Kids Mondays, Nov. 24 and Dec. 15 from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 16
Rob Glass, a KIHS teacher, leads "Cooking for Kids: Easy No Heat Recipes for Kids and Parents". November theme: Pumpkin Bread Turkeys. December theme: Mason jar hot cocoa. Please RSVP by calling 410-643-8161.
 Pajama Program Storytime Friday, Dec. 5 at 9:45 a.m.
For babies to age 5 with an adult
Roll right out of bed and wear your PJs to enjoy stories, songs and rhymes. Bring a new pair of pajamas (toddler sizes through pre-teen) to donate to the Pajama Program. Face painting and goodie bags provided by the Pajama Program.
Saturday Art Series
Alex Sabo: Introduction to Brush and Sponge Techniques Saturday, Nov. 22 from 10:00 a.m. to noon - Fall Colors
Saturday, Dec. 13 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. - Winter Colors
For grades K to 5
Use acrylic paints on canvas while learning wet and dry brush and sponge techniques. Different seasonal colors will be used, and each student will take home a finished painting. Taught by Alex Sabo of A Girl and A Brush and Kent Island Library's mural artist. 
Brandy Redding: Personalized Ceramic Tile Coasters Saturday, Dec. 20 from 10:00 a.m. to noon
For grades K to 5
Create a handmade gift for someone special. Each student will make a set of 4 coasters using decorative papers and hand tie them with a personally crafted gift tag.
This art series has been funded in part by the Queen Anne's County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council with support from the Friends of the Queen Anne's County Library and the Eastern Shore Regional Library.
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Kent Island Teen Events
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 Cooking for Kids: Easy No-Heat Recipes for Kids and Parents
Mondays, Nov. 24 and Dec. 15 from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 16
Rob Glass, a KIHS teacher, leads "Cooking for Kids: Easy No Heat Recipes for Kids and Parents". November theme: Pumpkin Bread Turkeys. December theme: Mason jar hot cocoa. Please register by calling 410-643-8161.
 Mondays, 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.
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Kent Island Adult Events
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 NaNoWriMo
Don't forget to check our online calendar for NaNoWriMo dates throughout November at the library.  Book Discussion
Tuesday, Dec. 9Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss Food in History by Reay Tannahill.Spanning over half a million years, this lively account describes the world history of food and the way in which food has influenced the whole course of human development. 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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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!
Saturday Art Series 
Melissa Kay-Stevens: Introduction to Stamping on Metals
Saturday, November 15 from 2:30 to 3:30
For Grades K to 5
Do your children enjoy working with their hands, love to create jewelry, or live for crafting? This class introduces children to various techniques and hand tools for stamping, texturing, punching, riveting, and polishing metal. Children will have fun getting creative while making a key chain or pendant.
Hanna Kingsley: Puppet Design Saturday, November 22 from 2:30 to 4:00 - Turkey
For Grades K to 5
Saturday, December 20 from 2:30 to 4:30 - Reindeer
For Grades 3 to 5
Create holiday themed puppets with movable parts.
The Saturday Art Series has been funded in part by the Queen Anne's County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council with support from the Friends of the Queen Anne's County Library and the Eastern Shore Regional Library.
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Centreville Branch Teen Events
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Teen Advisory Board
Monday, Nov. 17 and Tuesday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m.
For grades 6 to 12
Bring a friend and come to the TAB meeting. Help plan future programs, pick out books and work on projects for the library!
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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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.
NaNoWriMo Write In
Saturday, Nov. 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. 
Creative Fiction Writers with Peggy Jaegly 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.
Classics and Coffee Book Discussion - "A Christmas Carol" 
Monday, Dec. 8 at 10:00 a.m.For those who've always wanted an excuse to read (or re-read) classic literature. Join as we discuss Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol while enjoying a hot cup of tea or coffee.  Book Discussion Thursday, Dec. 18 at 7:00 p.m.Join us as we discuss To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe unforgettable novel of a childhood in a sleepy Southern Town and the Crisis of conscience that rocked it, To Kill a Mockingbird became both an instant bestseller and a critical success when it was first published in 1060. It went on the win the Pulitzer Prize in 1961 and was later made into an Academy Award winning film - also a classic. 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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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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The Library has new movie loan policies.
- All movies will be due back in 7 days
- All movies may be placed on hold
- Movies will be held for 24 hours for pick-up
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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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