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Centreville Christmas Parade
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Friday, December 5
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Stop by the front porch of the Centreville Branch for a free cup of hot chocolate before enjoying the parade.
It starts at 6:30 p.m. from the Queen Anne's County High School. Click Here! for a list of participants and a map of the parade route.
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Historic Stevensville's Chocolate Chip Cookie Walk
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Saturday, December 6
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Vote for Kent Island Branch's entry in the Historic Stevensville Arts and Entertainment District Chocolate Chip Cookie Walk.
Each vote is $1. Each bite? Delicious!
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Local Author Book Sale and Signing
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Books Make Great Gifts!
 Saturday, December 6
Stop in for a cup of hot chocolate or tea and cookies and 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, Elinor Hargis Gordon,Frank Hopkins, Nick Hoxter,Peggy Jaegly,Brent Lewis,Theresa Moretimer,Loriann Oberlin,Michael S. Potts,Jan Marie Ritter,Luann Sackrider,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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"Delivering the Magic of Christmas to Children"
Visit either Queen Anne's County Library branch to select a colorful tag with information about a child: first name, age, sizes, and special requests. Then have fun shopping for your "bear". Return unwrapped gifts by 12/2/2014 to your library branch.This year the Queen Anne's County Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals are working closely with local schools, family support centers, and other organizations from Queen Anne's. These organizations make sure the children are truly needy and provide us with the information you'll find on the back of the tags. This is the 24th year and 900 children will be served this holiday season.Visit the web site for more information Click Here or email Heather@adopt-a-bear.net |
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IndieFlix - Thousands of Streaming Movies
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Founded by filmmakers, IndieFlix curates the best (or possibly the weirdest, depending on your taste) from worldwide film festivals to make sure indies have an audience.
Independent filmmakers have worked hard to create these incredible films-movie lovers deserve to be able to see them!
All you need is a library card and a broadband internet-connected device. No check-outs, returns or waiting
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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 ScratchJr: Create Interactive Stories Thursday, Dec. 4 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 5 to 7Drop 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.
 Pajama Program Storytime Friday, Dec. 5 at 9:45 a.m.
For babies through 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. 
Meet the Authors: Quentin Cupp & Ronald Taylor
Monday, Dec. 8 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
For Kdg to 5th grade and families
Local children's book authors Quentin Cupp (The Kidlings of Tiger Island 2) and Ronald Taylor (The Tuna Moona Turtle) will sign their new books. Books will be available for purchase.
 The Hour of Code Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 16
Join "the largest learning event in history" as we introduce you to basic coding and computer programming with some help from Angry Birds, Plants v. Zombies, and Frozen. Use the library's iPads or bring your own tablet or laptop. Families welcome! Learn more at www.code.org
Read to Rover Wednesday, December 10 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 18 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For Kdg to 5th grade
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.
 Cooking for Kids
Monday, 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". December theme: Mason jar hot cocoa. Please RSVP by calling 410-643-8161.
Stories and Art: Eric Carle Wednesday, Dec. 17 at 1:30 p.m.
For ages 3 to 5 with an adult
Read an Eric Carle story and enjoy books, songs, and 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.
 Welcome Winter Story Time Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10:30 a.m.
For babies through age 5 with an adult
Sing, read, play, talk and write about winter followed by a wintry craft and playtime.
LEGO Winter Challenge Monday, December 22 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
For ages 4 to 14
Try your hand at building a gift, reindeer, sleigh, or snowflake using the library's LEGO collection and design sheets -- or be creative and make your own wintry object.
Marshmallow Catapults Monday, Dec. 29 at 2:00 p.m.
For ages 8 to 12
Students will be able to record thoughts, ideas and design plans for a swing arm trebuchet-type catapult. They will build their catapult in teams and experiment with launching marshmallows. Presented by QAC 4-H. Expected class length: 60+ minutes.
Saturday Art  Series Alex Sabo: Introduction to Brush and Sponge Techniques 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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Monday, Dec. 1 at 6:00 p.m. 
For grades 6 to 12
Creative writing workshop featuring your choice of poetry, short fiction and creative non-fiction. We'll do free writing and creative prompts.
The Hour of Code
Tuesday, Dec. 9 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For ages 6 to 16
Join "the largest learning event in history" as we introduce you to basic coding and computer programming with some help from Angry Birds, Plants v. Zombies, and Frozen. Use the library's iPads or bring your own tablet or laptop. Families welcome! Learn more at www.code.org
Cooking for Kids: Easy No-Heat Recipes for Kids and Parents Monday, 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". December theme: Mason jar hot cocoa. Please register by calling 410-643-8161.
 LEGO Winter Challenge
Monday, December 22 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.For ages 4 to 14Try your hand at building a gift, reindeer, sleigh, or snowflake using the library's LEGO collection and design sheets -- or be creative and make your own wintry object.
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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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 Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, Dec. 2, 9 & 16 and Jan. 6, 13, 20 & 27 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 to 36 months with an adult
Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets, and a story!
Story Time Wednesdays, Dec. 3, 10 & 17 and Jan. 7, 14, 21 & 28 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5 with an adult
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement followed by a craft. Sing, write, play, talk and read about a different theme every week.
Pajama Story Time Thursday, December 11 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages 2 to 5 with an adult 
Wear your PJs and bring your stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and a craft.
Where's Waldo Dec. 2 to 20 in the Children's Room
For PreK to 8th grade
Can you find Waldo and all of his friends? Waldo and his friends have been hidden around the Children's Room. Pick up a scavenger hunt guide and try to find them. When you've found Waldo and his friends turn in our scavenger hunt for a prize!
Saturd ay Art Series
Hanna Kingsley: Puppet Design
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
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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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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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 will be CLOSED on
December 24, 25 & 31, 2014
January 1, 2015
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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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