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Highlighting a Community Partner
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Join Us in the Winner's Circle
Kentucky Derby Party
Sat., May 2, 2015 - 3:00 p.m. - 6:24 post time
Delicious food & mint juleps! Derby attire contests! Auction items! Grand outdoor screen!$45 - $50 at the door - an over 21 event - 200 Piney Point Farm Lane, Centreville, MD For tickets or more information call 410-827-7178 or visit the Animal Welfare League web site
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Book Discussion Group at Annie's
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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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FREE Online Courses from the Library!
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Earth Day - Adopt a Road for a Day!
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Wednesday, April 22 - From 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Queen Anne's County is partnering with Infinity Recycling in Millington on this project. The partnership will allow those participating to collect plastic bottles, aluminum cans and glass bottles in one clear trash bag and all other non-recyclable trash in a black trash bag. Recycling will be FREE and easy if these simple instructions are followed. Free gloves, trash bags and reflective vests will be available throughout the County beginning April 13. Pick up your supplies and "Adopt-A-Road-For-Earth-Day 2015!" Locations will be announced and delivery arrangements for supplies can be arranged for large groups or businesses.
For more information go to the QAC website or call QAC Community Affairs Office at 410-758-4418 |
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Robot Invasion!
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The Robots Are Coming!
The Kent Island Branch has received a six-month loan of eight Finch Robots (finchrobot.com). The robots will arrive in May. To prepare to program them, the library will offer introductory coding classes.
Languages supported by Finch include Snap!, Scratch, Python, Javascript, and more. Children from age 4 through high school can program the robots for movement, light, and sound.
If anyone in your family is interested in being part of a new CoderDojo (coding club for ages 7-17 and parents, too!), a cooperative project among QACPS, Computer Island, and QAC Library, please express your interest via a brief survey at http://goo.gl/aY3ZZ2
Please check our calendar (calendar.qaclibrary.org) and the next issue of this e-newsletter for May coding events.
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Read to Rover 
Tuesday, April 21 and Thursday, April 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 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.
 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.  Saturday Art: Recycled Vases with Flowering Seedlings Saturday, April 25 at 10:00 a.m. For Kdg. to 5th grade Reuse a plastic container to design a vase using decoupage and other decorative techniques. We'll plant a seedling inside so you'll leave with something to decorate your porch or to cultivate as a Mother's Day gift. Supplies provided, although we'd welcome the donation of rinsed, 2-liter bottles prior to the event.
Saturday Art is funded in part by the Queen Anne's County Arts Council and the Maryland State Arts Council with support from Friends of the Queen Anne's County Library and Eastern Shore Regional Library. No registration is required.
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Kent Island Branch Teen Events
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Teen Writers
Monday, 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. (waiting list only) Saturday, June 6 from 1:30 to 5:00 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
Tuesday, May 5 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, May 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss Liar, Temptress Soldier, Spy by Karen Abbott. 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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Upcoming Computer Classes
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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 Reading with Friends 
Friday, April 17 at 1:00 p.m.Ages 2 to 5 with parent or caregiverCome to the library to celebrate National Library Week. Get a FREE book and join us for stories read by Sheriff Hofmann.Cookies and juice provided. This reading series is funded by the Friends of the Queen Anne's County Library with support from Chick-Fil-A and the Commerce Street Creamery. 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. Pajama Storytime Thursday, May 14 at 7:00 p.m.Ages 2 to 5 with parent or caregiver Wear your pjs and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy stories, songs, and a craft!
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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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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What Staff are Reading
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 Kim just started reading...
by Caitlin Doughty
A young mortician goes behind the scenes, unafraid of the gruesome (and fascinating) details of her curious profession. The author is a licensed mortician with an alternative funeral practice. She argues that our fear of dying warps our culture and society, and she calls for better ways of dealing with death (and our dead).
Other Staff are Reading...
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One More Thing by B. J. Novak
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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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Your prize is waiting!
Stop by the library today or tomorrow for a National Library Week scratch off ticket. Every one's a winner!
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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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