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Library Totes Now on Sale
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Purchase a sturdy, flat bottom tote to carry your books, groceries, and more books around with style.
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Zinio Digital Magazines
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Read full text, full picture magazines anytime, anywhere!
Available on PCs, Macs and Mobile Devices!
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Friends News
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The lobby book sale is sponsored by the
Friends of Queen Anne's County Library
Friends put out new books, DVDs, and talking books every week. Hardbacks and DVDs are $1 and paperbacks are 25 cents. Children's books are 5 for $1.00
Check the shelves regularly to find titles of interest to you and your family and friends. |
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Book Discussion Group at Annie's
|  What is better than reading a good book?
How about discussing that book with new friends during happy hour at the Lounge at Annie's?
Join in on the fun of this newly forming book discussion group which will meet the 4th Tuesday of the month beginning at 6:00 p.m. at Annie's Paramount Steak and Seafood House in Grasonville.
March 24 - Delancey: a Man, a Woman, a Restaurant, a Marriage by Molly Wizenberg
April 28 - The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister.
A limited number of copies are owned by the library and we can borrow more via inter-library loan as needed so don't delay! Stop in or call to reserve your spot.
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Highlighting a Community Partner
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Cooking Lesson & Lunch with Executive Chef David Clark
(Formerly of Julia's, Bridges and now at 208 Talbot in St. Michaels)
Tuesday, March 31 at 11:45 a.m.
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Centreville - Upstairs in Donaldson Hall
David will teach you how to prepare a special chicken dish - then you eat it!
Lunch includes - salad, chicken entree, rice, iced tea and choice of desserts
$25 per person - Wine at a nominal cost.
Reservations required and must be made by March 26 to Linda Carroll 410-490-6299 or btcarroll@goeaston.net
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Highting a Community Partner
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The 12th Annual Spaghetti & Muttballs Dinner
To Benefit Animal Resource Foundation
Sunday, March 22 - from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Adults - $12 in advance - $15 at the door
Children under 10 - $8 in advance - $10 at the door
Tickets available by calling ARF at 410-643-8700 or via their web site.
Kent Island American Legion Post #278 - 800 Romancoke Rd., Stevensville
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Sunday Hours at Kent Island
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Read to Rover
Tuesday, March 24 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 26 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.
 STEM Saturdays: Leprechaun Balloon Rockets Saturday, March 28 at10:00 a.m. for ages 4 to 611:00 a.m. for ages 7 to 12Participants will work in groups, using the engineering design process, to answer the question, "How can I create a leprechaun balloon rocket that travels the farthest?" After participants determine how to create the rocket, the rocket will be recreated using different types of balloons to see which one allows the rocket to travel the greatest distance. Taught by QACPS teacher Stephanie Wishart. Made possible by a grant from the Sinsky-Kresser-Racusin Memorial Foundation. Please call (410) 643-8161 to register.  Stories and Art Wednesdays, March 25 and April 22 at 1:30 p.m.For ages 2 to 5 with an adultRead stories about a different theme each month and then make art in the style of Ed Emberley. Stories led by Ms. Julie and art by Ms. Ann.
 STEM Saturdays: Project Easter Egg
Saturday, April 11 at
10:00 a.m. for ages 4-6
11:00 a.m. for ages 7-12
Participants will work in groups, using the engineering design process, to create a protective container that will prevent an Easter egg from breaking when dropped from a certain height. Taught by QACPS teacher Stephanie Wishart. Made possible by a donation from the Sinksy-Kresser-Racusin Memorial Foundation. Please register online using our new events calendar.
Cooking for Kids
Monday, April 13 from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m. For ages 6 to 16Rob Glass, a KIHS teacher, leads "Cooking for Kids: Easy No Heat Recipes for Kids and Parents. Themes vary monthly. Please register online using our new events calendar.
 Intro to Coding
Tuesday, April 14 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm
For grades 1 to 8
The library is receiving Finch Robots in May! In order to program them, we're offering introductory coding classes using Angry Birds, Frozen, and more from code.org. Use the library's iPads or bring your own laptop/tablet.
   
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Kent Island Branch Teen Events
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Mondays, April 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! BLAST Babysitters Class Monday, April 27 from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m.For ages 11 to 17 - This training program is for potential teenage babysitters. The training is designed to last 3 to 3.5 hours. We will also take a brief dinner break. The library will provide pizza, drinks and a fruit/veggie side, or you may bring your own meal/snacks. Please do let Ms Julie know of any food allergies. Please register online using our new events calendar. BLAST BABYSITTERS CLASS (AAP - American Academy of Pediatrics/taught by Keep the Beat Training)
This 3-4 hour training program is for potential teenage babysitters. The BLAST! (Babysitter Lessons and Safety Training) program provides training in pediatric first aid, household safety, and the fundamentals of childcare. In addition, this course helps prepare children to interview for a babysitting job, select safe and suitable games and activities, prevent accidents, perform first aid and CPR, and begin babysitting safely and competently. Topics covered include: feeding, burping a baby, spoon-feeding, crying, and preparing for bed, behavioral problems, and discipline. This is a fun class, with baby manikins to diaper and feed! Pocket guidebooks will be included and you will be awarded a certificate of completion.
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Kent Island Branch Adult Events
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Crafter's Social
Saturday, March 21 from 10:00 a.m. to noonDo you love to craft? Join the Crafter's Social. 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!
Genealogy Club
Tuesday, April 7 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? The Genealogy Club meets the first Tuesday every 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. 
Book Discussion Tuesday, April 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss Life After Life by Kate Atkinson. Light refreshments will be provided. Please 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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Kent Island Branch Computer Classes
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, through April 14 at 10:30 a.m.
Ages 3 to 36 months with parent or caregiver.
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and a story followed by playtime.
Story Time
Wednesdays, through April 15 at 10:30 a.m. Ages 2 to 5 with parent or caregiver
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement followed by a craft. Sing, write, play, talk and read about a different theme every week. 
MineCrafts
Thursday, April 2 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Grades 3 to 8Create your favorite objects from Minecraft using fuse beads! All supplies provided. The Bubble Lady Monday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m.ALL AGESCome to the library and enjoy the wonderful bubble creations of the Bubble Lady!  Build a Brush Bot! Monday, April 13 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.Grades 3 to 8Come to the library to build your very own robot made out of the head of a toothbrush! Drop in anytime during this program to make your own robot  Parachute Play Tuesday, April 21 at 10:30 a.m.Ages 2 to 5 with parent or caregiver Come to the library for parachute fun and games! Saturday Art: Mosaic Picture Frames Saturday, April 25 from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m.Grades K to 5Learn how to make a mosaic picture frame with local artist Candace Liccione from Wye River Designs. 
Finger Pain Friday Friday, May 1 at 10:00 a.m.Ages 2 to 5 with parent or caregiverHave fun finger painting at the library. Make sure your child wears something that can get messy.
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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Book Club - Selection Night
Thursday, April 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Bring a couple of books that you'd like to nominate for upcoming book discussions. We will also be talking about what we're reading in addition to voting for upcoming selections.
Lunch  Time Lit Lovers - Euphoria by Lily King
Monday, April 27 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Join this new lunch time book club for lovers of Literature. Bring your lunch to eat in the library meeting room and talk about the book Euphoria by Lily King.
Queen Anne Remembrances with Dan Tabler
Monday, April 27 at 6:30 p.m.
Join Record-Observer columnist and all around interesting guy, Dan Tabler, to swap memories and stories of life in Queen Anne's County. Bring your vintage pictures and questions to share. Light refreshments will be provided.
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 Branch Computer Classes
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What Staff are Reading
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Kim just finished...
Delicious By Ruth Reichl Having a perfect palate is a gift or so everyone tells Billie Breslin when she moves to New York and finds her dream job with the magazine Delicious! When the magazine is abruptly shut down, she remains behind as the only employee. This leads to the discovery of a secret room and a treasure hunt left by a long departed librarian. Delicious! is filled with colorful characters and wonderful flavors to give reader's a feel for the New York food scene. Discover with Billie how learning about the past can help you overcome your own insecurities and open yourself to love.
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Everyday Easy
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For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians
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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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