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The Library is closed, April 3, for Good Friday!
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Special Guest Speaker
|  Genealogy Club
Tuesday, April 7 at 7:00 p.m.
Kent Island Branch Library
Featuring: Katie Barney Moose
Author and descendant of the Claggett family of Maryland |
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Genealogy & Local History Databases
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- Over 1.2 billion records in over 3,000 databases. A source for conducting genealogical and local history research. Included are digitized images of the U.S. Federal Census from 1790 on, The American Geneaological Biographical Index, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, and more.
- Genealogy Connect (Gale)
- Instead of spending hours scanning books for mentions of a family name, users can turn to Genealogy Connect for a one-stop search across multiple volumes, identifying connections and enriching family history.
- Heritage Quest (ProQuest)
- Research tools for tracing family history and American culture, for beginning and professional genealogists. Includes original page images for all documents.
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Friends News
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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 on the patio 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.
April 28 - The School of Essential Ingredients by Erica Bauermeister
May 26 - Letters of a Woman Homesteader by Elinor Pruitt Stewart
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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Storytelling Festival
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Queen Anne's County Centre for the Arts Presents
Chesapeake Storytelling Festival
Friday, April 10 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
An evening of storytelling featuring Tim Lowry and Geraldine Buckley
Chesapeake College's Todd Performing Arts Center
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Highting a Community Partner
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Chesapeake College Career
& Job Expo
Wednesday, April 8 - from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Talbot Community Center, Easton, MD
Free and Open to the Public - Come prepared with resumes & dress professionally
Job seekes of all ages & experience levels are encouraged to attend!
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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 LEGO Egg Racer
Monday, April 6 at 2:30 p.m.
For Kdg. to 5th grade
In this LEGO engineering challenge, create a safe and fast LEGO car for your egg driver. We'll race our creations to see which cars reach the finish line first without cracking the egg driver. Supplies provided.
Read to Rover  Tuesdays, April 7 & 21 and Thursdays, April 9 & 23 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 to register.
Story Time Thursdays, April 9, 16, 23 & 30 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5 with an adult
Read, sing, play, write, and talk about a different theme each week. On Arpil 23 we welcome the Office of Oral Health for dental health story time with dental care goodie bags for each child.
STEM Saturday: 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 at calendar.qaclibrary.org
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 at calendar.qaclibrary.org  Dress Your Doll Tuesday, April 14 at 10:00 AND 11:30 a.m.For ages 7 to 12Learn to sew a straight seam as we design a dress for your doll. Bring your 18" doll for fitting and photos. We'll supple sewing machines, fabric, thread, and notions. Please register at calendar.qaclibrary.org
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.
Stories and Art
Wednesday, April 22 at 1:30 p.m.For ages 2 to 5 with an adult Read some fish stories and then make an undersea picture in the style of Ed Emberley's art. Stories led by Ms. Julie and art by Ms. Ann.
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Kent Island Branch Teen Events
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Teen  Book Club
Monday, April 13 at 5:15 p.m.
For grades 6 to 12
Discuss The Maze Runner with Mr. Rob Glass from KIHS. Help choose our next book!
Teen Writers 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, April 18 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 - Featuring Katie Barney Moose - Author & Descendant of the Claggett family of Maryland
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. 
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 Paint 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.
Craft - T-shirt Tote Bag
Saturday, April 18 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
Bring in an old t-shirt for a fun, simple, no sew project and leave with a brand new tote bag.
Pass It On - Protect Yourself from Scams
Wednesday, April 22 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Come and learn how to protect yourself from Health Care Scams, Paying Too Much and "You've Won" Scams and then pass the information on.Chances are good that someone you know has been scammed. They may not talk about it, but the statistics do. The truth is that sharing what you know can help protect someone who you know from a scam. Yes. You. People listen to you because they trust you. You're a friend, a neighbor, a relative.
Pass It On - Protect Yourself from Identity Theft
Thursday, April 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Come and learn how to protect yourself from Identity Theft, Imposter Scams and Charity Fraud and then pass the information on.
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Mr. Dan Tabler
Back by Popular Demand
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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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Kathleen started reading...
Cat Out of Hell by Lynne Truss
From the bestselling author of Eat, Shoots and Leaves, comes a quirky horror story where the villian is a cat - one whose nine lives never end, but if you cross his path, yours might.
For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians
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Did you know?
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2,862
The number of items checked-out during the trial Sunday hours at the Kent Island Branch.
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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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