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Summer Reading Club at Kent Island
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There's still time to register for Summer Reading Club!
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 SchoolAge - Programs for Tweens - Programs for Teens
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Kent Island Branch Children's Events
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Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, July 10 through July 24
For ages 3 - 36 months
Nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and stories followed by playtime.
Story Time
Thursdays, July 16 through 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.
Superheroes and Sidekicks
Friday, July 10 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.For ages 7 - 10Physical, 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 - 8Drop 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 - 5We 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 - 12Color a velvet art poster with markers while listening to music by Elvis Presley, the king of rock'n roll. Animal Heroes: Kitten Rescue Wednesday, July 15 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 4 - 8Listen 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 AGESDrop 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 22Grades 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 - 5Throw 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 noonFor ALL AGESDrop in for cake, crafts, LEGOs, sidewalk chalk art, prize books and award certificates to celebrate your summer reading success!
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Kent Island Branch Teen Events
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 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, 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.
 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! |
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Kent Island Branch Adult Events
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 Crafter's SocialDo 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!
Book Discussion - The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m.
In the spirit of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society and The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry, Gabrielle Zevin's enchanting novel is a love letter to the world of books--and booksellers--that changes our lives by giving us the stories that open our hearts and enlighten our minds. On the faded Island Books sign hanging over the porch of the Victorian cottage is the motto "No Man Is an Island; Every Book Is a World." A. J. Fikry, the irascible owner, is about to discover just what that truly means Light refreshments will be provided. Please call 410-643-8161 with any questions.
Get Library E-Books for your e-Ink Kindle
Tuesday, July 28 at 6:00 p.m.
This is a hands-on workshop for people who own an e-ink Kindle such as a Paperwhite or an older version. If your screen looks like a book, not a computer screen and you can't read it in the dark, then this class is for you. Learn how to sign into Maryland's E-Library Digital Consortium, checkout a book and transfer it to your device. Please bring your kindle and your login information for your Amazon Account (including password). Space is limited so sign up now using the events calendar.
Local Author Reading and Book Signing
Thursday, July 30 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Local authors and members of the Eastern Shore Writers Association, Nick Hoxter, Kenton Kilgore, Mark Lidinsky and Brent Lewis will read from their books. The works being showcased all involve or are set on Kent Island.
Local Artists Exhibit - The Monarch Butterfly - will be displayed the month of August
Monday, August 10 from 6:30 to 8:00
Meet the artists night with instructor Maureen Bannon and her students.
Daughters of the American Revolution
Tuesday, August 4 from 1:00 to 4:30 p.m.Laurie Burke Shaw and Sue Brenchley of the General Perry Benson Chapter of the NSDAR will present a workshop at the Kent Island Library for anyone who might be a prospective member. They will follow up this workshop with discussion at the regular meeting of the Genealogy Club that evening
Genealogy Club
Tuesday, August 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Did you have an ancestor who was involved in the Revolutionary War and are interested in researching the possibility of membership in a legacy organization? This month, the Genealogy Club is hosting a special presentation by members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Eastern Shore Chapter. 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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Summer Reading Club at Centreville
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There's still time to register for Summer Reading Club!
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 SchoolAge - Programs for Tweens - Programs for Teens
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Centreville Branch Children's Events
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Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesdays, July 14 through July 28 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 3 to 36 monthsNursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and stories followed by playtime. Story Time Wednesdays, July 15 through 29 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 to 5Stories, songs, rhymes and movement followed by a craft. Sing, write, play, talk and read about a different theme every week. Fancy Nancy Tea Party
Friday, July 17 at 10:30 a.m. AND 2:30 p.m.For ages 4 to 8Come 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.GlaxoSmithKline Science in the Summer  Monday, July 13 and Thursday, July 16Grades 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 - 10Physical, 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 - 5Create 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 - 6For 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 - 6Have 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 noonFor ALL AGESDrop in for cake, crafts, LEGOs, sidewalk chalk art, prize books and award certificates to celebrate your summer reading success!
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Centreville Branch Teen Events
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 Marvel Movie Trivia
Wednesday, July 15 at 2:30 p.m. For grades 6 - 12Are 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 - 12Play 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 noonFor ALL AGESDrop in for cake, crafts, LEGOs, sidewalk chalk art, prize books and award certificates to celebrate your summer reading success! |
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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 Summertime Yoga - On the Back Lawn Wednesdays, July 15 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.  Book Discussion Group - Widow of the South by Robert Hicks Thursday, July 16 at 7 p.m. Tennessee, 1864. On a late autumn day, near a little town called Franklin, 10,000 men will soon lie dead or dying in a battle that will change many lives forever. None will be more changed than Carrie McGavock, who finds her home taken over by the Confederate army and turned into a field hospital. Taking charge, she finds the courage to face up to the horrors around her and in doing so, finds a cause.
 Afternoon Book Club - The Dressmaker by Kate Alcott
Thursday, August 6 at 1:00 p.m. Bring a snack and join us as we discuss this novel. Tess, an aspiring seamstress, thinks she's had an incredibly lucky break when she is hired by famous designer Lady Lucile Duff Gordon to be a personal maid on the Titanic's doomed voyage. Once on board, Tess catches the eye of two men, one a roughly-hewn but kind sailor and the other an enigmatic Chicago millionaire. But on the fourth night, disaster strikes. Set against a historical tragedy but told from a completely fresh angle, The Dressmaker is an atmospheric delight filled with all the period's glitz and glamor, all the raw feelings of a national tragedy and all the contradictory emotions of young love. A light refreshment will be provided.  Book Discussion Group - Started Early, Took My Dog by Kate Atkinson Thursday, August 20 at 7:00 p.m. Tracy Waterhouse, a retired police detective leading a quiet life, makes a snap decision to relieve habitual offender Kelly Cross of a young child he's been dragging around town. Tracy soon learns her parental inexperience is actually the least of her problems, as much larger ones loom for her and her young charge. Meanwhile, detective Jackson Brodie embarks on a different sort of rescue--that of an abused dog.  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. Get Library E-Books for your e-Ink Kindle Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m. This is a hands-on workshop for people who own an e-ink Kindle such as a Paperwhite or an older version. If your screen looks like a book, not a computer screen and you can't read it in the dark, then this class is for you. Learn how to sign into Maryland's E-Library Digital Consortium, checkout a book and transfer it to your device. Please bring your kindle and your login information for your Amazon Account (including password). Space is limited so sign up now using the events calendar.
 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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Book Discussion Group at the Kent Island Yacht Club
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What is better than reading a good book?
How about discussing that book with new friends while enjoying the view at the Kent Island Yacht Club?
Join in on this fun book discussion group which meets the 4th Tuesday of the month beginning at
6:00 p.m. The July meeting will be at the Kent Island Yacht Club, 117 Yacht Club Dr., Chester, MD.
Dinner and drinks will be available to purchase.
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.
For more information call Kim at 410-758-0980
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What Staff are Reading
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Did you know?
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People have been creating and eating regular yogurt for over 4,000 years! Frozen yogurt was first introduced to the world in the early 1970s in New England.Support the Library Friends by joining us
at Sweet Frog on July 13!
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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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