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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 three course dinner including hot appetizer, chicken Florentine and dessert.
Wine and beer will be available to purchase.
Registration fee for Members and non-members is $15.00
(this includes the cost of dinner!)
HURRY - the deadline to register is TODAY! New members are encouraged to attend and become Friends!
March 10 - 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.
The Creamery in Centreville
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Library Closings
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The Library will be CLOSED
Friday, March 25
and
Sunday, March 27
 The Centreville Branch will be CLOSED Saturday, March 26
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Book Club at the Yacht Club
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The Book Club at the Kent Island Yacht Club 
Thursday, March 24 - 6:00 p.m.
Saint Mazie by Jami Attenberg
Meet Mazie Phillips: big-hearted and bawdy, she's the truth-telling proprietress of The Venice, the famed New York City movie theater. It's the Jazz Age, with romance and booze aplenty--even when Prohibition kicks in--and Mazie never turns down a night on the town. But her high spirits mask a childhood rooted in poverty, and her diary, always close at hand, holds her dearest secrets. Who was Mazie Phillips, really? A chorus of voices from the past and present fill in some of the mysterious blanks on her adventurous life. Inspired by the life of a woman who was profiled in Joseph Mitchell's classic Up in the Old Hotel.
Limited dinner menu and drinks will be available to purchase.
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Highlighting a Community Partner
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Queen Anne's County High School Spring Musical - Annie
March 4, 5 & 12 at 7:30 p.m. and March 13 at 3:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased the night of the show.
Little Orphan Annie is taken from her orphanage, and the clutches of evil Miss Hannigan, to stay at billionaire Oliver Warbuck's mansion for the holidays. When Annie wins the hearts of Warbucks and his staff, they set out on an epic mission to find Annie's parents. Meanwhile, Miss Hannigan, in partnership with her brother Rooster and his girlfriend Lily, attempt to make some money out of this unique situation. The stories become intertwined as the lovable Annie's story hits the national spotlight. Support our high school students while enjoying some of the most popular songs ever sung on Broadway. Kent Island High School Spring Musical - The Phantom of the Opera March 4, 5, 11 & 12 at 7:00 p.m. and March 13 at 2:00 p.m.
Tickets can be purchased the night of the show.
It is 1881, and the backdrop in the notoriously haunted Opéra Populaire has just mysteriously fallen during rehearsal, frightening the star performer from continuing with the show and forcing young Christine to be recast in the role. After opening the production, the Phantom abducts Christine and brings her to his lair and reveals his love for her. When the Phantom discovers that Christine is already in love with Raoul, he vows to destroy him - a promise that leads both him and Christine to a dramatic discovery of the true power of music and love. Support our high school students while enjoying one of Andrew Lloyd Webber's best works. |
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, March 19 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.orgBead Wrapping Jewelry with Melissa Kay-Steves
Saturday, March 26 at 10:00 a.m.For grades 2 - 5Use wire frames and beads to create beautiful hand-made beaded jewelry. 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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Read to Rover 
Tuesdays, March 8 & 22 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursdays, March 10 & 24 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
For kdg. - 5th gradeRead to a dog from the Delmarva Chapter of Pets-on-Wheels to develop reading skills and confidence. Please call 410-643-8161 to register for an individual time slot.  Bouncing Babies Mondays, March 7, 14, 21 & 28 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!  Little Monster Story Time
Saturday, March 12 from 2:30 to 3:15 p.m.For ages 3 - 6Monster stories about feelings, colors and numbers will be shared. A "Monster Craft" will follow. Book Buddies: "Star Wars Jedi Academy" by Jeffery Brown
Wednesday, March 16 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!  Toddler Story Time
Friday, March 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 story time while developing early literacy skills. Story time is followed by a craft and playtime. Afternoon Snack Club  Monday, March 21 from 4:30 to 5:00 p.m.For ages 6 - 16Make a Pot O' Gold Chex Mix! Each month we make and eat a healthy snack with KIHS teacher, Rob Glass, a Jamie Oliver food ambassador. Please sign up at calendar.qaclibrary.org  Bilingual Story Time Monday, March 21 at 5:15 p.m. For ages 3 - 10For English or Spanish speakers! We'll read The Five Little Monkeys/Cinco mon itos brincando en la cama, play games with the parachute, and make a craft.
Led by KIHS Spanish Club.
Teen Writers & Teen Advisory Board Monday, March 21 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. Bring your writing tools or use our paper and pens. We'll try free writing and themed prompts in your choice of poetry or prose. A few minutes this month we'll also talk about possible upcoming programs.
 Teen Advisory Board & Pizza Party Wednesday, March 23 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m.
For grades 6 - 12
Join us for pizza and fun on your half day to discover and vote on future programs. Bring you own ideas, and play with some of ours, including board and video games, D&D, art, music, Scratch and more. 
LEGO Family Build and Mini-Figure Exchange Thursday, March 24 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.
For Families and Enthusiasts
Bring your best Lego skills to build with other kids, families and adults in the community with the library's Legos and Duplos. If you're interested, you can also bring a complete mini-figure to place in a drawing or exchange. Please leave other Legos at home.
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Kent Island Branch Adult Events
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 Yoga Workshop with Linda Ciotola  Relax the Body and Calm the Mind
Monday, March 7 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Join Linda to learn about and experience the mind-body benefits of Hatha Yoga. Improve flexibility, strength, and balance while experiencing deep relaxation during this introductory workshop. If possible, please bring you own yoga mat. Space is limited. Register at calendar.qaclibrary.org Tuesday Nighters Book Club
Tuesday, March 8 at 7:00 p.m.
Bring a favorite book you've read recently, some titles for future discussions, and yourself to this month's book club! After taking a short break, we are happy to invite you to return to our monthly book club held on the second Tuesday of the month. New members are always welcome!
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Kent Island Branch Technology Events
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 One on Ones Tuesday, March 8 at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 a.m.Get individual attention on topics that YOU want to learn. Sign up for a 45 minute one on one session that covers the subject of your choosing. Possible topics include: computers for beginners, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, job search strategies, Resume review, Internet, Email, Library services, Tablets and Smartphones. Interested in something else? Just let us know! Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
Excel Essentials  Wednesday, March 9 at 9:00 a.m. This class is for people who are new to Microsoft Excel. We will practice creating new spreadsheets as well as editing, saving and printing them.
More Excel
Wednesday, March 9 at 10:15 a.m.
Take your Excel skills a little bit further. We suggest that you have some experience with Excel, or have taken our Excel Essentials class. 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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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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 Intro to Blogging for Kids with Maggie MillerFridays, March 4 & 18 at 3:00 p.m.
For ages 10 and up
This session is designed for those new to blogging. Learn how to start a blog to express yourself in a fun and wholesome atmosphere via writing, images, video or podcasting. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library's.
More Blogging for Kids with Maggie Miller
Fridays, March 4 & 18 at 3:30 p.m.
For ages 10 and up
This sessions is for those with some blogging experience. Use a Word Press free blog platform to start a blog to express yourself in a fun and wholesome atmosphere via writing, images, video or podcasting. Bring your own laptop or use one of the library's. 
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, March 8, 15, 22 & 29 and April 12, 19 & 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 Wednesdays, March 9, 16, 23 & 30 and April 13 & 20 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with an adult
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement followed by a craft.
 Crafternoon Thursday, March 24 at 2:30 p.m.
ALL AGES
Come to the library to make art and crafts using the library's art supplies!
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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 Coloring and Coffee
Mondays, March 7, 21 & 28 from 10:00 a.m. to noon
Wednesdays, April 13, 20 & 27 from 5:30 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!
How Do I Want to Live Until I Die? - The Conversation No One Wants to Have
Tuesday, April 19 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m.Experts from Compass Regional Hospice and the Hope & Healing Center will lead a discussion about letting important people in our lives know how we want to live until the final day. Registration required.  Quarterly Classics - A Room with a View Wednesday, April 27 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.The first meeting of the Quarterly Classics Book Club. This book club will meet 4 times a year (April, July, October, January) on the fourth Wednesday of the month to discuss a traditional or modern classic novel. The April meeting will discuss A Room with a View by E. M. Forster (1908). Registration required.
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Centreville Branch Technology Events
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 Mac Hour
Tuesdays, March 15 & 29 from 9:15 to 10:15 a.m.
Have a question about an Apple product? Visit our Mac Lady for help. One on Ones Wednesday, March 16 at 9:00, 10:00 or 11:00 a.m.Get individual attention on topics that YOU want to learn.
Sign up for a 45 minute one on one session that covers the subject of your choosing. Possible topics include: computers for beginners, Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint, job search strategies, Resume review, Internet, Email, Library services, Tablets and Smartphones. Interested in something else? Just let us know! Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
Word Essentials 
Thursday, March 17 at 3:00 p.m. This class is for people who are new to Microsoft Word. We will practice creating documents,
saving them and printing them.
More Word Thursday, March 17 at 4:15 p.m.
Take your Word skills a little bit further. We suggest that you have some experience with Word,
or have taken our Word Essentials class.
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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 Jenny just finished...
A riveting sci-fi book that takes place in the outer reaches of space where help is hard to find. The planet Kerenza has just been attacked and evacuated, teens Kady and Ezra are on separate ships in the fleet that took in refugees and are fleeing from the enemy. They need to fight against the enemy ship, their ship's Artificial Intelligence, and a plague. Creatively told through reports, emails, chats, and from the main ships Artificial Intelligence. This book is hard to put down.
Other 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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90% The percentage of data "generated by devices such as smartphones, tablets, connected vehicles and appliances" that "is never analyzed or acted on" according to IBM.
205 billion The total number of emails sent worldwide per day, according to the Radicati Group's "Email Market 2015-2019" report.
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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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