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Library Friends
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As a Friend of the Queen Anne's County Library, you and your family members are invited to the second Annual Meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. at the Kent Island Library, 200 Library Circle in Stevensville. After a brief business meeting and review of our mission statement, we will be treated to the talents of Chef David Clark of the top-rated 208 Talbot restaurant in St. Michaels.
A native of Centreville, Chef Clark graduated from the Baltimore International Culinary College, worked in a number of local restaurants, and owned and operated Julia's restaurant in Centreville before becoming the Opening Executive Chef of Bridges restaurant. He returned to 208 Talbot in 2013, where he had gained valuable experience earlier in his culinary career. Chef Clark has been voted Best Chef of the Eastern Shore by readers of What's Up magazine.
After Chef Clark demonstrates how he creates a hearty winter soup, you will have the opportunity to sample his creation. Wine and other beverages to complement the soup will also be available.
Space is limited. Please RSVP with the number of individuals attending by January 15th to maryejackson@atlanticbb.net or phone the library (410-758-0980). 
Individuals who are not members of the Friends may attend the annual meeting and demonstration for $10 per person. The registration fee will be applied to the Friends membership fee if they join the Friends that evening.
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
|  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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Biography and Literary Reference Centers
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 - Biography Reference Center (EBSCO)
- Search or browse through more than 450,000 full-text biographies in over thirty categories, including actors, authors, explorers, historical figures, inventors, musicians, presidents of the United States, scientists and many others.
- Literary Reference Center (EBSCO)
- Access a comprehensive collection of author biographies, plot summaries, and book reviews, plus short stories, author interviews, and much more.
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Read to Rover
Tuesdays, Jan. 6 & 20 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays, Jan. 8 & 22 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.
Story Time
Thursdays, Jan. 15 to Feb. 12 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5 with an adult
Sing, play, read, write, and talk about a different theme each week. Stories followed by a craft or experiment.
Finger Painting Friday
Friday, Jan. 9 at 9:45 a.m.
For ages 1 to 5 with an adult
Songs, rhymes, puppets, and a story followed by finger painting. Dress for a fun mess! (Paints are washable.)
Let's Sew: Beginner's Class Monday, Jan. 26 at 2:30 p.m.
For ages 8 to 18
Learn the parts of a sewing machine, how to read a pattern, and the basics about fabrics and threads. Then use our material (or bring a yard of cotton/cotton blend) to make a standard-sized pillowcase. Please reserve your space by calling (410) 643-8161. We will have 4 machines available. Please tell us if you are able to bring your own. Led by QAC 4-H.
Let's Sew: Project Q&A Tuesday, Jan. 27 at 2:30 p.m.
For ages 8 to 18
Bring your pattern, supplies, and questions for a project you've started or would like to try. Let us help you reach your sewing goals! (Not sure what to make after a pillowcase? Sally from QAC 4-H will have supplies available for a pillow, apron, or simple skirt.) Please reserve your space by calling (410) 643-8161. We will have 4 machines available. Please tell us if you are able to bring your own.
Saturday Art  Series
Hanna Kingsley: Winter Glitter Snowman Scene Saturday, Jan. 3 from 2:30 to 4:00 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.
Wye River Designs: Mosaic Picture Frame Saturday, Jan. 17 from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.
For grades K to 5
Paint a wooden picture frame and then cover the frame with many different colors of mosaic tiles.
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.
STEM Saturdays: Snowball Catapults
Saturday, Jan. 10
Ages 4 to 7 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Ages 8 to 12 from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Using the engineering design process, participants will work in teams to answer the question, "How can we design a catapult that launches a snowball the farthest?" Science skills will be incorporated through the discussion and use of simple machines and participants will use math skills to measure distance when they participate in a snowball launching competition to find out which team can launch the snowball the farthest. Please call (410) 643-8161 to register.
STEM Saturdays are scheduled once a month from January through May. Classes are taught by QACPS teacher Stephanie Wishart. Future topics are Gum Drop Tower, Leprechaun Balloon Rockets, Project Easter Egg, and Bubble Science. Registration will open 4 weeks prior to each event. This series is funded by a donation from the Sinsky-Kresser-Racusin Memorial Foundation.
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Kent Island Teen Events
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Mondays, Jan. 12, Feb. 9, Mar. 9, Apr. 13 & May 11 from 6:00 to 7:00 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. New writers always welcome!
Also check out the "Let's Sew" Classes for ages 8 to 18. Details listed in the section above!
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Kent Island Adult Events
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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, 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, 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
Thursdays, Jan. 8 & Feb. 12 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!  LEGO Mania Monday, Jan. 26 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.For grades preK to 8Come to the library and play with the library's LEGO kits! Crafternoon
Tuesday, Jan. 27 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.For ALL AGESCome 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.  Valentine's Make and Take Friday, Feb. 13 from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.For grades preK to 8Drop by the library to make valentines! Supplies will be provided.
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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 Book Discussions 
Thursday, Jan. 22 at 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we discuss The Walk by Richard Paul EvansWhat would you do if you lost everything -- your job, your home, and the love of your life -- all at the same time? When it happens to Seattle ad executive Alan Christoffersen, he's tempted by his darkest thoughts. Instead, he decides to take a walk. But not any ordinary walk. Taking with him only the barest of essentials, Alan leaves behind all that he's known and heads for the farthest point on his map: Key West, Florida. Thursday, Feb. 19 at 7:00 p.m.Join us as we discuss The Collector of Dying Breaths by M.J. RoseThis mesmerizing Gothic tale of passion and obsession crisscrosses time, zigzagging from the violent days of Catherine de Medici's court to twenty-first century France. Fiery and lush, set against deep, wild forests and dimly lit chateaus, The Collector of Dying Breaths illuminates the true path to immortality: the legacies we leave behind.
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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 Erin is Reading...
The Blind Side by Michael Lewis
This book was turned into an award-winning film, but here the story is stripped of its Hollywood varnish. It is the story of how Michael Oher went from a homeless teenager to a first round draft pick for the Baltimore Ravens. The chapters alternate between the evolution of football, showing why coaches value a player like Oher, and Oher's experiences in high school and college. The history chapters are informative and easy to understand and Oher's story is engrossing.
For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians
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Did you know?
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A 2012 poll conducted for the American Library Association found that 94% of the respondents agreed that public libraries play an important role in giving everyone a chance to succeed because they provide free access to materials and resources.
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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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