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Blizzard Closings
The Library will close at 2:00 p.m. today and we expect to be closed through Monday morning.
Items due this weekend will not be charged fines.
Please stay safe. Watch out for neighbors especially seniors and bring all pets indoors.
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The Library will be
CLOSED
Monday
February 15, 2016
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Welcome Elaine!
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The Kent Island Branch welcomes
Elaine Conway
as youth services librarian. Elaine comes to us from Anne Arundel County Public Library, where she specialized in early literacy and elementary programming and young adult collection development. Elaine is a native of Calvert County, MD and graduated from the University of Pittsburgh with her MLIS and from Towson University with a bachelor's degree in English. In her free time, Elaine enjoys dancing, reading, and art. Elaine begins her programs this February with baby story time, elementary book club, and Saturday STEM movies.
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Reference USA - National Telephone and Business Directory
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Friends of the Queen Anne's County Library Annual Meeting
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Everyone is invited to dine with Friends and listen to cocktail music and jazz standards by the Van Williamson and Tom Murphy duo. After the brief business meeting, we will enjoy a dinner featuring chicken Florentine. Registration fee for Members and non-members is $15.00. New members are encouraged to attend and become Friends!
March 10 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
@ Commerce Street Creamery in Centreville
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Book Club at the Yacht Club
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The Book Club at the Kent Island Yacht Club will now meet at 7 p.m. for discussion and after dinner drinks.
Tuesday, January 26
Smoke Gets in Your Eyes and Other Lessons from the Crematory by Caitlin Doughty Tuesday, February 23
Books by Sandra Dallas - The Persian Pickle Club - Prayers for Sale - New Mercies - Buster Midnight's Cafe - The Chili Queen - Fallen Women - etc. Read one or read them all for this author-centric discussion. If our copies are checked out, request via the Marina inter-library loan system.
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Highlighting a Community Partner
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Help Plan Centreville Happenings!
A new event planning group is forming to create new community events in Centreville. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, January 26 at 6:30 p.m. at the Centreville Library. If you are a resident, business, civic group, school or non-profit who would like to get involved, contact Carol D'Agostino at 410-758-1180 ext. 17 or mainstreet@townofcentreville.org.
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Highlighting a Community Partner
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Cub Scout Pack 496
Collecting Hats and Mittens for Children in Need
Drop donation to the Kent Island Branch by February 12!
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Kent Island Branch Saturday Art
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Clay Pinch Pots with Jen Fisher
Saturday, March 5 at 10:00 a.m.For grades 2 - 5Create a clay pinch pot and learn the history of this ancient craft with artist Jen Fisher. Registration required calendar.qaclibrary.orgBook Making with Bobbledy Books  Saturday, April 2 at 10:00 a.m.For grades 2 - 5Illustrate, bind and even write your own stories during this exciting class with Matthew and Robbie Swanson from Bobbledy Books. Registration required calendar.qaclibrary.org Mosaic Birdhouses with Candace Liccione
Saturday, April 30 at 3:00 p.m.For grades 2 - 5Create painted mosaic birdhouses with artist Candace Liccione from Wye River Design. Registration required calendar.qaclibrayr.org.
The Saturday Art Series has been 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.
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Kent Island Branch Children & Teen Events
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 Mother Goose on the LooseNursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets, and story followed by playtime.  After-School Snack Club Monday, January 25 at 4:30 p.m.For ages 6 - 16Make and eat a healthy after-school snack with KIHS teacher Rob Glass. Theme: Warm Winter Snacks. Please register at calendar.qaclibrary.orgRead to Rover Thursday, January 28 and February 11 & 25 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 9 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For kdg. - 5th gradeRead 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.  Tots and Trucks Story Time
Saturday, January 30 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 3 - 5Bring a toy truck and follow the indoor road to the sharing of truck stories and songs. Bouncing Babies
Mondays, February 1, 8, 22 & 29 at 10:00 a.m.For ages birth - 24 months with an adultRhymes, songs, bounces and a story, followed by social playtime. A great opportunity for parents to meet people in the community!  Brush, Book and Bed Story Time Thursday, February 4 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 - 5 with an adultWear your pajamas and bring a favorite blanket to snuggle up for stories about exercise, brushing your teeth, and snoozing. Minnie Mouse fans will especially enjoy the book shared by Judith Gaston from the Office of Oral Health. Tooth care kits will be available for children.
Tooth Fairy Story Time
Thursday, February 11 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 - 5 with an adult Hear the tooth fairy read a story and receive children's dental care kit form Eastern Shore Dental Care.  Book Buddies: "Big Nate in a Class by Himself" by Lincoln Pierce
Wednesday, February 17 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.For grades 2 - 6Special book club for elementary school students with discussions, snacks, games and crafts. Newcomers welcome! First Signs Story Time with Kathy MacMillan
Thursday, February 25 at 10:30 a.m.For babies to age 5 with an adult Signing storyteller Kathy MacMillan shares songs and stories while teaching American Sign Language in a high-energy event. Theme: Family Signs.  Saturday STEM Movie: Frozen Saturday, February 27 at 2:00 p.m.FamiliesJoin us to watch the adventures of Elsa, Olaf and Anna with other local families, with an ice-related experiment at the intermission. Snacks and blankets will be provided. All ages welcome. Feel free to bring favorite blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, and snacks. (PG, 102 minutes)  Toddle Storytime
Fridays, March 4 & 18 at 9:45 and 11:00 a.m.For ages 2 - 5 with an adultRead, sing, and play at the library during bi-weekly storytime while developing early literacy skills. Storytime is followed by a craft and playtime.
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Kent Island Branch Technology Events
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 Need help with Technology?
Sign up for a session with a Teen Tech Tutor! Possible topics include: tablets; smartphones; email; digital photos; and Facebook. To register - fill out a form at the circulation desk or call Erin at 410-758-0980.
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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Centreville Branch Saturday Art
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Book Making with Bobbledy Books
Saturday, February 20 at 10:00 a.m.Illustrate, bind and even write your own stories during this exciting class with Matthew and Robbie Swanson from Bobbledy Books. Registration required calendar.qaclibrary.org Mosaic Birdhouses with Candace Liccione
Saturday, March 19 at 3:00 p.m.For grades 2 - 5Create painted mosaic birdhouses with artist Candace Liccione from Wye River Design. Registration required calendar.qaclibrayr.org.
The Saturday Art Series has been 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.
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Centreville Branch Children & Teen Events
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 Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesday, January 26 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 3 - 36 months with an adult
Join us for nursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and a story!
Story Time
Wednesday, January 27 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with an adult
Stories, songs, rhymes & movement followed by a craft. Parachute Science
Thursday, January 28 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.For grades Kdg. - 5Learn all about parachutes and then create your own! Using basic materials experiment with different designs to see what works best.  LEGO Mania Friday, January 29 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.For grades Kdg. - 5Come to the library to build with our LEGO bricks. Tooth Fairy Story Time Tuesday, February 2 at 10:30 a.m. For ages 2 - 5 with an adultHear the tooth fairy read a story and receive a children's dental care kit from Eastern Shore Dental Care. Heart Art Wednesday, February 10 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 - 5 with an adultEnjoy an art project featuring hearts for Valentine's Day! Afterwards, listen to a few stories while your art dries.  Valentine Make and Take Friday, February 12 - ALL DAYFor ALL agesStop by the library to make Valentines. Parachute Play
Wednesday, February 17 at 10:30 a.m.For ages 2 - 5 with an adultCome to the library for parachute fun and games! 
Blogging for Kids with Maggie Miller Friday, February 19 at 3:30 p.m.For ages 10 and upLearn how to start a blog to express yourself in a fun and wholesome atmosphere via writing, images, video or podcasting using a Word Press free blog platform. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library's.
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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 Downton Abbey Day Saturday, January 30 from noon to 2:00 p.m.
It's the final season! Join fans of Downton Abbey to celebrate and grieve over the last season of this wildly popular show. Proper afternoon tea attire is encouraged.
 Coloring and Coffee Mondays in January from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
Wednesdays in February from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Relax, rejuvenate and create! Join the new adult coloring craze. Stop by the Library for hot coffee or tea and coloring pages. No experience necessary. Coloring outside the lines is encouraged!
Afternoon Book Club
Thursday, February 4 at 1:00 p.m.Join us in a group discussion of "Go Set a Watchman" by Harper Lee. 
Resume Help
Monday through Friday, February 8 to 12 - 10:00 and 10:30 a.m. Sing up for a half hour session to learn resume writing tips and have your resume edited. Please bring 1 - 3 jobs you are currently applying for. Register by using calendar.qaclibrary.org.
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Centreville Branch Technology Events
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 Mac Hour Every Other Tuesday - starting - February 16 - 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Have a question about an Apple product? Visit our Mac Lady for help.
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 Centreville Branch. Just call 410-758-0980 to set up an appointment today.
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What Staff are Reading
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 Elaine just finished...
I picked this book up over the holidays, looking for a little familial dysfunction. I found it in spades. Follow George Hall as he comes to the quiet realization that he is not going to live forever, his family life is not going as smoothly as it seems, and everyone (including himself) is a little mad. While written by the same author as "The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time," you'll enjoy it more if you approach it as a stand alone novel.
Staff are reading... 
For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians
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Did you know?
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Please DO NOT put materials you wish to donate in the night drop. We are happy to receive them during regular library hours. Thank you!
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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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