June 12,  2015

   


 
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Friends of the Library

QAC Library Friends Volunteers Needed
to Read to Arc Participants


The Library Friends are starting a reading club with Arc (an organization which works to create a path of opportunity for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities). Friends members will be paired with an Arc participant to have one-on-one meetings to enjoy books together. The club will run for 6 weeks.  Friends members wishing to volunteer or who would like more information should contact Mary Jackson, Friends President or by phone at 443-262-5130.
To join the QAC Library Friends please use the link below. 

Remember to stop by the Friend's sale of books, audio and DVDs.  Located in the lobbies of both branches.

For more information about the Friends of the Library click here!
Summer Reading Club at Kent Island



Get ready for an action packed, super, amazing, incredible, marvelous, wonderful summer reading adventure.
 

Summer Reading Club registration begins June 1

Programs listed below. For a complete calendar and to register for certain programs visit our events calendar.

Programs for ALL Ages  -  Programs for Birth-5  -  Programs for PreK/Primary

Programs for SchoolAgePrograms for Tweens  -  Programs for Teens 

 Kent Island Branch Children's Events
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, June 12 through July 24
For ages 3 - 36 months
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and stories followed by playtime.

Cooking for Kids
Monday, July 13 at 4:30 p.m.
For grades 1 to 11
Be part of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution as we prepare (and eat!) easy, no-heat, healthy food and snack options. Led by KIHS teacher Rob Glass. Registration required by using the events calendar.


Be a Garden Hero
Wednesday, July 8 at 4:00 p.m.
Bees & Butterflies: Plants and Gardening for Pollinators!
Wednesday, July 15 at 4:00 p.m.
Gardening for the Ecosystem: Natives in My Backyard!
For grades 1 - 5
Hands-on activities led by QAC Master Gardeners. Registration required for each day by using the events calendar.



Sing-Alongs with Mr. Sam
Wednesday, June 17 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 to 7
Join our librarian/musician friend Mr. Sam for sing-along songs that will have the whole family dancing, singing, and laughing!

Story Time
Thursdays, June 18 through July 23 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5
Stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by a craft. Sing, write, play, talk and read about a different theme every week.

Mike Rose
Thursday, June 18 at 2:00 p.m.
For grades K to 5
Join us for impossible magic tricks, weird mind reading stunts and off the wall comedy all themed around heroes (the super kind and the everyday kind). The show features lots of audience participation!


Read to Rover
Fridays, June 19 & July 10 at 11:00 a.m.
Tuesdays, June 23 & July 7 at 4:00 p.m.
Thursdays, June 25 & July 9 at 4:00 p.m.
For grades 1 - 5
Read to a dog from the Delmarva Chapter of Pets on Wheels to gain confidence and improve reading skills. Please call 410-643-8161 to register for a 10 minute time slot. 

Superhero Club 
Monday, June 29 at 1:30 p.m.
Superhero Costume - Create superhero accessories, capes, wrist guards and you own original superhero signature sign.
Monday, July 6 at 1:30 p.m.
Real Life Superheros - Bring in a picture of a superhero in your life and create a name, story and picture frame for them!
For grades 1 - 5
Led by Colleen Sedora. Registration required for each day by using the events calendar.

Hero Party
Tuesday, June 23 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
For grades  1 - 3
Fun party stations featuring hero masks, bingo, storytelling and more with cupcakes and popcorn at the end. Registration required by using the events calendar.

Milkshake
Wednesday, June 24 at 11:00 a.m.
For ages 4 to 10
Join the duo Milkshake and be part of the band for this musical experience! Children can interact with each song and learn about rhythm, tempo and beat!

Kent Island Heroes: Senator Kirwan
Friday, June 26 at 1:30 p.m.
For ages 3 - 6
Learn about Senator Kirwan's contributions to the establishment of Kent Island as a permanent community. We'll also be racing wind-up turtles. (Come find out why!) Presented by the Kent Island Heritage Society.

Baseball Heroes
Tuesday, June 30 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
For ages 10 - 12
Do the math! Who's the greatest of all time? Debate and compute as we look at some of baseball's greatest players. Presented by STMS teacher Mr. Jeff Harbour. Registration is required by using the events calendar.

Independence Day Signs
Thursday, July 2 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 8
Celebrate America with songs, stories and signs! Join signing storyteller Kathy MacMillan for some flag-waving fun! 

Upcycled Totes and Aprons 
Wednesday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m. 
For grades 5 to 9 
What can you do with animal feed bags, grommets and binder twine? Upcycle them into our own apron or tote bag! Presented by Queen Anne's County 4-H. Registration required using the online calendar at events calendar.


Superheroes and Sidekicks
Friday, July 10 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 7 - 10
Physical, speed and trivia challenges for you and your sidekick. Led by Linda Kohler. Registration is required by using the events calendar.

LEGO Mania
Saturday, July 11 at 10:00 a.m.
For grades preK - 8
Drop in to use the library's LEGO collection to build your own creations! 

Community Heroes Club
Mondays, July 13 & 20 at 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, July 30 at 1:30 p.m.
For grades 1 - 5
We will meet to discuss people who support our community through their work and dedication, such as first responders, volunteers and our veterans and/or current serving military members (July 13). We will create showcase pieces (July 20) and invite our heroes in for a presentation and thank you tea (July 30) with light snack served for our heroes and club members. Led by Colleen Sedora. Registration required for each day using the events calendar.

Rock'n Roll Hero: Elvis Presley
Tuesday, July 14 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 - 12
Color a velvet art poster with markers while listening to music by Elvis Presley, the king of rock'n roll.

Junie B. Jones Party Animals
Tuesday, July 14 at 1:30 p.m.
For grades 1 - 5
Celebrate Junie B. with themed games, a snack and a craft. Led by Colleen Sedora. Registration required by using the events calendar.

Animal Heroes: Kitten Rescue
Wednesday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 4 - 8
Listen to a story of a real life kitten rescue, then rescue "kittens" around the library. Don a firefighter's hat and rescue a plush kitten from a "tree" and keep the kitten as our thanks for being an animal hero.

You "Can" Make Salsa 
Thursday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 5 - 9
 
Do you know what's in your canned food? There's more corn in food and non-food items than you might think. We'll learn more about nutritional labels (sodium content, sugar, protein, etc.) as we make salsa using four different canned goods, plus cheese. Corn chips provided.

Superhero Photo Booth
Friday, July 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For ALL AGES
Drop in to take your picture in our superhero photo booth and make a superhero craft. 

Heroes of Our National Parks
Monday, July 20 at 6:30 p.m.
For ages 4 - 8
Celebrate the creation of our National Park system with a story about Theodore Roosevelt and John Muir around our "campfire", craft your own toy binoculars, make a bird feeder and mix up s'mores to go.

GlaxoSmithKline Science in the Summer
Tuesday, July 21 and Wednesday, July 22
Grades 2 - 3 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades 4 - 6 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
GSK Science in the Summer will introduce students to physical science and electricity through interesting investigations that help them to understand how magnets work and what makes electricity. Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science and taught by QACPS teacher Stephanie Wishart. Parent or guardian must complete a form to register children for this 2-day mini camp.

Sciencetellers: Superheroes
Thursday, July 23 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades K - 5
Throw on your lab coat and get ready to experience forces and reactions through several exciting, hands-on experiments that will have you laughing, learning and having fun! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Summer Reading Wrap Up Party
Thursday, July 30 from 10:30 to noon
For ALL AGES
Drop in for cake, crafts, LEGOs, sidewalk chalk art, prize books and award certificates to celebrate your summer reading success! 
Kent Island Branch Teen Events
Cooking for Kids
Monday, July 13 at 4:30 p.m. 
For grades 1 - 11 
Be part of Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution as we prepare (and eat!) easy, no-heat, healthy food and snack options. Led by KIHS teacher Rob Glass. Registration required by using the events calendar. 
 
Brownies and Books 
Monday, July 13 at 5:15 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Talk about a different book each month while enjoying some brownies. Check our online calendar for titles. Led by KIHS teacher Rob Glass.


Teen Writers 
Mondays, June 15 & 29 and July 13 & 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12

Love to write? Practice your craft and be inspired by others who enjoy creative writing. We'll try free writing and themed prompts in your choice of poetry or prose.

Design Your Own Hero 
Friday, June 19 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Artist Hanna Kingsley leads participants through the process of creating a heroic character, from initial drafts to the final inking with an exploration of color techniques. Supplies provided. Registration required by using the events calendar.

Baseball Heroes 
Tuesday, June 30 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
For grades 5 - 7
Do the math! Who's the greatest of all time? Debate and compute as we look at some of baseball's greatest players. Presented by STMS teacher Mr. Jeff Harbour. Registration required by using the events calendar.


Upcycled Totes and Aprons 
Wednesday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m. 
For grades 5 to 9 
What can you do with animal feed bags, grommets and binder twine? Upcycle them into our own apron or tote bag! Presented by Queen Anne's County 4-H. Registration required using the online calendar at events calendar.

You "Can" Make Salsa 
Thursday, July 16 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 5 - 9
Do you know what's in your canned food? There's more corn in food and non-food items than you might think. We'll learn more about nutritional labels (sodium content, sugar, protein, etc.) as we make salsa using four different canned goods, plus cheese. Corn chips provided.

Superhero Photo Booth 
Friday, July 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For ALL AGES
Drop in to take your picture in our superhero photo booth and make a superhero craft. 

Comic Book Art 
Wednesday, July 29 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Come to the library to create artwork from old comic books and manga! All supplies will be provided so you just need to bring yourself and a friend!

Summer Reading Wrap Up Party 
Thursday, July 30 from 10:30 to noon
For ALL AGES
Drop in for cake, crafts, LEGOs, sidewalk chalk art, prize books and award certificates to celebrate your summer reading success! 
Kent Island Branch Adult Events

Crafter's Social

Saturday, June 13 from 10:00 a.m. to noon
Do 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
The Genealogy Club will be taking a break this month due to the 4th of July holiday.  Look for information regarding future meetings here in the newsletter and on our website! 
 

Book Discussion
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Join the Tuesday Nighters Book Club as we discuss
The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call 410-643-8161 with any questions.
 

     

  

  

  

 

Gadgets, Gizmos and Good Health

Tuesday, June 30 at 12:15 p.m.

Ready to upgrade to a new you? Perhaps you've heard about smartwatches and Fitbits and wonder how they can help you stay on track. This is your chance to learn more. Will Sauers and Dave Hurley from The Cellular Connection will be here with their considerable knowledge and some devices for you to sample. Community nurse, Robin Reese-Poust, joins them to speak about aspects of a healthy lifestyle. Don't just learn about the latest fitness technology, now's your chance to try them out and get your questions answered. 

 

 
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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Summer Reading Club at Centreville



Get ready for an action packed, super, amazing, incredible, marvelous, wonderful summer reading adventure.
 

Summer Reading Club registration begins June 1

Programs listed below. For a complete calendar and to register for certain programs visit our events calendar.

Programs for ALL Ages  -  Programs for Birth-5  -  Programs for PreK/Primary

Programs for SchoolAgePrograms for Tweens  -  Programs for Teens 

Centreville Branch Children's Events 
Shake, Shimmy and Dance
Monday, June 15 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5
Listen to a story and then enjoy some dancing, play and scarves!

Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, June 16 through July 28 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 to 36 months
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and  stories followed by playtime.


Story Time
Wednesdays, June 17 though July 29 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 to 5
Stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by a craft. Sing, write, play, talk and read about a different theme every week.

Pajama Story Time
Thursday, July 9 at 7:00 p.m.
For ages birth to 5
Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy some stories, songs and a craft.

Jim Gill
Tuesday, June 16 at 2:00 p.m.
For ages birth to 7
Get ready to sing, clap, dance and sneeze along during this visit by musician and author Jim Gill. Gill's distinctive music play creates the spirit of a family room concert and is an invitation to sing and play together.

Mike Rose
Thursday, June 18 at 10:30 a.m.
For grades K to 5
Join us for impossible magic tricks, weird mind reading stunts and off the wall comedy all themed around heroes (the super kind and the everyday kind). The show features lots of audience participation!


Milkshake
Wednesday, June 24 at 2:30 p.m.
For ages 4 to 10
Join the duo Milkshake and be part of the band for this musical experience! Children can interact with each song and learn about rhythm, tempo and beat!

Crafternoon
Thursday, June 25 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For ALL AGES
Come to the library for an afternoon of crafting and art fun. Drop by for part of the program or stay for the whole time!


Fancy Nancy Tea Party
Friday, June 26 at 10:30 a.m. AND 2:30 p.m.
Friday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. AND 2:30 p.m.
For ages 4 to 8
Come and have a tea party in celebration of Fancy Nancy. Dress in your most splendiferous outfit and enjoy a book, craft and of course a tea party! Registration required using the online calendar at events calendar.

The Baltimore Zoomobile: Habitat Happenings
Monday, June 29 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades K to 5
Test you knowledge of animals and the places they live! Explore the diversity of worldwide habitats and learn how animals and humans survive in different places around the world!

Upcycled Totes and Aprons
Tuesday, June 30 at 2:30 p.m.
For ages 10 to 14
What can you do with animal feed bags, grommets and binder twine? Upcycle them into our own apron or tote bag! Presented by Queen Anne's County 4-H. Registration required using the online calendar at events calendar.

LEGO Mania
Monday, July 6 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades preK - 8
Drop in to use the library's LEGO collection to build your own creations!

Superhero Training Academy
Wednesday, July 8 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades K - 5
Train to be a superhero by coming to the library's training academy! Create your own superhero name and finish set tasks to complete your training!

You "Can" Make Salsa
Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m.
For grades 5 - 9
Do you know what's in your canned food? There's more corn in food and non-food items than you might think. We'll learn more about nutritional labels (sodium content, sugar, protein, etc.) as we make salsa using four different canned goods, plus cheese. Corn chips provided.

Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Thursday, July 9 - drop off all day
Friday, July 10 - pick up all day
For ages 2 - 8
Drop your stuffed animal off at the library for a sleepover! While you're sleeping, your stuffed animal will have a fun time at the library! Pick your stuffed animal up the next day and see all the fun they had!

GlaxoSmithKline Science in the Summer
Monday, July 13 and Thursday, July 16
Grades 2 - 3 from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Grades 4 - 6 from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.
GSK Science in the Summer will introduce students to physical science and electricity through interesting investigations that help them to understand how magnets work and what makes electricity. Sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline in partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science and taught by QACPS teacher Stephanie Wishart. Parent or guardian must complete a form to register children for this 2-day mini camp. 

Superheroes and Sidekicks
Tuesday, July 14 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
For ages 7 - 10
Physical, speed and trivia challenges for you and your sidekick. Led by Linda Kohler. Registration is required by using the events calendar.

Superhero Art
Monday, July 20 at 2:30 p.m.
Grades K - 5
Create artwork of your favorite superheroes using fuse beads and other fun supplies! Create key chains, bookmarks and buttons! 

Sciencetellers: Superheroes
Thursday, July 23 at 10:30 a.m.
For grades K - 5
Throw on your lab coat and get ready to experience forces and reactions through several exciting, hands-on experiments that will have you laughing, learning and having fun! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Finger Paint Friday
Friday, July 24 at 11:00 a.m.
For ages 1 - 6
For toddlers and kids who love to paint! Join us at the library for some finger painting fun. Dress to be messy! 

Parachute Play
Thursday, July 30 at 2:30 p.m.
For ages 2 - 6
Have fun as we play with a parachute outdoors! In case of bad weather we will be in the meeting room.

Summer Reading Wrap Up Party
Friday, July 31 from 10:30 to noon
For ALL AGES
Drop in for cake, crafts, LEGOs, sidewalk chalk art, prize books and award certificates to celebrate your summer reading success!
Centreville Branch Teen Events
Cupcake Wars: Superhero Edition
Tuesday, June 23 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 6 to 12
Test out your skills in this fun cupcake decorating contest. Everyone will get two cupcakes to decorate and will be allowed 30 minutes with the provided supplies. The winner will receive a special prize! Registration required using the online calendar at events calendar.

Crafternoon
Thursday, June 25 at 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.
For ALL AGES
Come to the library for an afternoon of crafting and art fun. Drop by for part of the program or stay for the whole time! 

Upcycled Totes and Aprons
Tuesday, June 30 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 5 to 9
What can you do with animal feed bags, grommets and binder twine? Upcycle them into our own apron or tote bag! Presented by Queen Anne's County 4-H. Registration required using the online calendar at events calendar.

Comic Book Art
Tuesday, July 7 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Come to the library to create artwork from old comic books and manga! All supplies will be provided so you just need to bring yourself and a friend!

You "Can" Make Salsa
Thursday, July 9 at 2:00 p.m.
For grades 5 - 9
Do you know what's in your canned food? There's more corn in food and non-food items than you might think. We'll learn more about nutritional labels (sodium content, sugar, protein, etc.) as we make salsa using four different canned goods, plus cheese. Corn chips provided.

Marvel Movie Trivia
Wednesday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Are you a fan of all things Marvel? Have you seen all of the movies? Then come to the library to test your knowledge against other fans!

Heads Up: Superhero Edition
Tuesday, July 28 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Play the amazingly fun game HEADS-UP on the library's iPads and act out, guess and describe superheroes!

Summer Reading Wrap Up Party
Friday, July 31 from 10:30 to noon
For ALL AGES
Drop in for cake, crafts, LEGOs, sidewalk chalk art, prize books and award certificates to celebrate your summer reading success!

Centreville Branch Adult Events

Book Discussion - Me Who Dove into the Heart of the World by Sabina Berman
Thursday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Karen Nieto grew up as a feral child, wandering the vast beach property near her family's failing cannery alone. But when her aunt comes to Mexico to take over the family business, she discovers a real girl amidst the squalor. So begins a miraculous journey for autistic savant Karen.


Caring for Your Family Treasures, with Q & A

Tuesday, June 23 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Vicki Lee, Director of Preservation and Conservation at the Maryland State Archives, will share information on how to best store and handle your various family treasures.  There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the lecture. Participants may bring one object to receive a brief consultation, Vicki specializes in books and paper.

 

Summertime Yoga - On the Back Lawn 

Wednesdays, July 1 through July 29 at 5:30

Leave your work worries behind, (but remember to bring a mat or towel and comfy clothes). Led by Every Body Yoga. Owned and operated by Phyllis Johnston, Every Body Yoga is the only registered Yoga School on Maryland's Eastern Shore. Come experience yoga and learn to improve your health and outlook  while having fun.

 

 

Disaster Preparedness and Recovery: Where I've Been and What I've Learned

Tuesday, July 28 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Vicki Lee, Director of Conservation and Preservation at the Maryland State Archives, will be sharing insights from some of her in-house, national and international archival rescue missions.  She will also touch upon some preparation measures and ways of thinking that can mitigate damage and loss in our own emergencies at home.  

 

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.
Book Discussion Group at Annie's
What is better than reading a good book?
How about discussing that book with friends during happy hour in the lounge at Annie's?


Join in on the fun of this new 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.

June 23 - Garden Spells by Sarah Addison Allen

July 28 - The Perfect Summer: England 1911, Just Before the Storm by Juliet Nicholson 

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.
 
What Staff are Reading
   Kim just finished...  

Bloody Point 1976 by Brent Lewis
 
Where were you for the Bicentennial weekend July 4th, 1976? Tooey Walter, a young waterman, did not expect to be tracking rich, spoiled, Dee Bradnox through the seedy and dangerous Baltimore Block. The author takes readers back to a time of mood rings, clackers, and AMC gremlins as Tooey navigates through a cast of mostly alarming (and one very charming) characters to reunite his former classmate with her estranged family. This book will have you smiling and leave you stunned. A wonderful coming of age story.


Other staff are reading...

I'll Give You the Sun by Jandy Nelson

Our Souls at Night by Kent Haruf

The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty

The Sin Eater's Daughter by Melinda Salisbury

One Summer: America, 1927 by Bill Bryson

The Monuments Men: Allied Heroes, Nazi Thieves, and the Greatest Treasure Hunt in History by Robert M. Edsel

The Monopolists : Obsession, Fury, and the Scandal Behind the World's Favorite Board Game by Mary Pilon

The Longest Road: Overland in Search of America from Key West to the Artic Ocean by Philip Caputo

The Man who Loved Books too Much : the True Story of a Thief, a Detective, and a World of Literary Obsession by Allison Hoover Bartlett 
 

 

 

For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians 
across the country love check out Library Reads

 

 

 

Did you know?


On your next visit, look for the "local author" new book display and you will be amazed at the variety of titles written locally and donated to the library.
 
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