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Holiday Closings
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The library will be CLOSED on
Dec. 24, 25 & 31, 2014
Jan. 1, 2015
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Sunday Hours at Kent Island
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Library Friends
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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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Centreville Christmas Parade Tonight!
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Friday, December 12
Stop by the front porch of the Centreville Branch for a
FREE cup of hot chocolate before enjoying the parade.
The parade 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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Highlighting a Community Partner
|  Food Drive to Help Local Food Banks
The food drives at both branches are in full swing. Bring your non-perishables (for people or pets) in and help support your community.
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Tumble Book Library
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The TumbleBook Library is a collection of FREE
interactive animated talking storybooks for children.
Children can chose to read the text or have the stories read to them. Some books feature "Word Help" to assist children in sounding out words.
There are also book-related puzzles and games to play.
Stories are available in English, Spanish, French and Chinese.
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Read to Rover
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.
Drop in to w
 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.
Hanna Kingsley: Winter Glitter Snowman Scene Saturday, Jan. 3 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades K to 5
Draw a winter scene with a snowman! Learn basic dimensional shading skills, then add paint and glitter. Each student will take home a framed piece of art that is ready to hang. Estimated class length is 90 minutes.
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.
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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 Book Discussion
Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7:00 p.m.Join 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.  Tea and Tiaras: A Downton Abbey Social
Saturday, Dec. 27 from 10:00 a.m. to noon Have you been watching Downton Abbey since season one and are eagerly awaiting the start of season five in January? Join fellow Downton Abbey fans for a viewing of "The Secrets of Highclere Castle", a history of the Castle which is the setting of Downton Abbey, while enjoying a cup of tea followed by a bit of gossip. Don't forget your tiara! 
Book Discussion Tuesday, Jan. 13 at 7:00 p.m.Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss The Night Villa by Carol GoodmanIn a tale spanning centuries, Goodman's The Night Villa tells the parallel story of a slave girl, Iusta, who lived in Pompeii and Sophie, a classics professor researching the ancient villa where she lived. As Iusta races to escape Vesuvius's impending fury, Sophie rushes to uncover what happened to Iusta before all traces of her life disappear-or are erased. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call 410-643-8161 with any questions.
Genealogy Club
Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Are you interested in learning about your family genealogy, but have no idea how to go about researching it? Have you been researching for years and are excited to share your discoveries with others? Starting in 2015, the Kent Island Library will be hosting a Genealogy Club every third Wednesday of the month. Each session will offer researchers a chance to learn about different websites and databases that can provide useful information as well as time for discussion and research using Library materials. 
Crafter's Social Saturday, Jan. 24 from 10:00 a.m. to noon
Do you love to craft? Join the new Crafter's Social at the Kent Island Library. We meet one Saturday a month in the morning. Join like-minded crafters as we work on projects, share our latest creations and discuss our creative goals. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome!
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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Kent Island Computer Classes
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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 Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, Dec.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. 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.
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! Pajama Story Time
Thursday, Jan. 8 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages 2 to 5 with an adult
Wear your pjs and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and a craft!
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 Adult Events
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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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Centreville Computer Classes
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What Staff are Reading
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 Kim is Reading...
Mortal Heart by Robin LaFevers
In the powerful conclusion to Robin LaFever's New York Times bestselling His Fair Assassins trilogy, Annith has spent her whole life training to be an assassin. Just because the convent has changed its mind, doesn't mean she has. This is a "must read in order" series so start with book one - Grave Mercy - and then book two - Dark Triumph - to get the full impact of this imaginative trilogy. I find myself reading slower and slower not wanting it to end.
For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians
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Did you know?
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Inter-library loan materials, from other Maryland public libraries, may be renewed once.
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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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