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Library Closings
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The Library will be CLOSED
Friday, March 25
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Sunday, March 27
 The Centreville Branch will be CLOSED Saturday, March 26
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Highlighting a Community Partner
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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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Kent Island Branch Saturday Art
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Book 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.org  Bead 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
Bollywood Macrame Bracelets with Melissa Kay-Steves
Saturday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m.
For grades 2 - 5
 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.qaclibrary.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 
Tuesday, March 22 and April 12 & 26 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 24 and April 14 & 28 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.  Preschool Story Time
Friday, March 18 and April 1, 15 & 29 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. Bouncing Babies  Mondays, March 21 & 28 at 10:00 a.m.
Mondays, April 4, 11, 18 & 25 at 9:45 AND 11:00 a.m. (note time change)
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! Afternoon Snack Club: Pot 'o Gold 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.
Young Gardeners: Lettuce and Spring Crops Wednesday, March 23 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
For grades 1 - 3
Stories and activities to get your garden green! Sponsored by the Master Gardeners and Kent Island Garden Club. Register at calendar.qaclibrary.org or by calling 410-643-8161. 
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.
 Jelly Bean County Contest Saturday, April 2 from noon to 3:00 p.m.
For ALL AGES
Guess how many jelly beans are in our jar. Closest guess wins a Lego prize! This event is part of Historic Stevensville Art & Entertainment District's Spring Kick-Off. Count the jellybeans in other Historic Stevensville shops! More info at stevensvilleartsandentertainment.org.Hopscotch: Spring Kick-Off Saturday, April 2 from noon to 2:00 p.m.
For ALL AGES
Play hopscotch on the library sidewalk as part of Historic Stevensville Arts & Entertainment District's Spring Kick-Off. In case of bad weather, we will hop in the meeting room. More info at stevensvilleartsandentertainment.org Reading with Friends Thursday, April 14 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 6
Join us for a read aloud by children's author Cindy Freland. Cindy's books include Jordan the Jellyfish, Curtis the Crab, Heather the Honey Bee, and Oakley the Oyster. Children in attendance will receive a free book from the Friends of Queen Anne's County Library in celebration of National Library Week. Registration is required at calendar.qaclibrary.org or by calling 410-643-8161.
Teen Writers
Monday, April 18 at 6:00 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.
Book Buddies: How to Train Your Dragon by Cressida Cowell Wednesday, April 20 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
For grades 2 - 6
Special book club for school students to talk about the monthly selection. At 5:00 p.m. all ages are welcome to join for the game, snack and a craft.
 April Showers Bring Story Time Fun Saturday, April 23 from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m.
For preschool - elementary age
Put on your rain boots and join us for stories and rhymes related to rain, puddles and mud!
Design a Birdhouse Saturday, April 23 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
For Kdg. - grade 2
Design and create a birdhouse out of everyday materials such as milk jugs and 2 liter soda bottles. Children will learn how changing the type of fork and size of the birdhouse will attract different types of birds. Taught by Matthew Ward of QACPS and Forward Learning Institute. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org or by calling 410-643-8161.
 Bilingual Story Time/Bilingue Story Time
Monday, April 25 at 5:15 p.m. For ages 3 - 10 / Para las jovenes 3 - 10
We'll read a bilingual story, play games with the parachute and make a craft. Led by KIHS Spanish Club. Vamos a leer un libro, y hacer una actividad artistica. Dirigida por el club de espanol de KIHS.
Cooking for Kids: Healthy "Banana Split" Breakfast Monday, April 25 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
For ages 6 - 16
Learn how to make a healthy breakfast treat. Each month we make and eat a healthy after school snack with KIHS teacher Rob Glass, a Jamie Oliver food ambassador. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org or by calling 410-643-8161.
 Young Gardeners: Marigolds and Flowers Wednesday, April 27 from 4:30 to 5:15 p.m.
For grades 1 - 3
Stories and activities to get your garden blooming! Sponsored by the Master Gardeners and Kent Island Garden Club.
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Kent Island Branch Adult Events
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Crafter's Social
Saturday, April 9 at 2:00 p.m.
Do you love to craft? Join the Crafter's Social. We meet one Saturday a month in the afternoon. Join like-minded crafters as we work on projects, share our latest creations and discuss our creative goals. 
 Tuesday Nighters Book Club
Tuesday, April 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Join the Tuesday Nighters Club for a discussion on Sue Monk Kidd's book The Secret Life of Bees. New members are always welcome! Please call 410-643-8161 with any questions.
Save the Date for Flower Power 
Tuesday, April 26 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.Flower arranging with Elise Murdoch. More details and registration info coming soon.
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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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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 MillerFriday, March 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
Friday, March 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 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 23 & 30 and April 13, 20 & 27 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!
Parachute Science Monday, March 28 at 2:30 p.m.
For grades 3 - 5
Learn all about parachutes and then create your own! Using basic materials experiment with different designs to see what works best.
 Sewing with QAC 4-H Mondays, April 4, 11 & 18 at 4:00 p.m.
For grades 3 - 5
Register for individual classes to learn about the sewing machine and to practice your skills with simple projects.
Please sign up at calendar.qaclibrary.org.
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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 Coloring and Coffee
Mondays, March 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.
 Attracting and Feeding Monarch Butterflies
Sunday, April 17 at 2:00 p.m. and
Wednesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Back by popular demand - Jim Wilson will expound on the life cycle and habitat of the Monarch butterfly. The food supply for these butterflies and their eggs is dwindling and their numbers are in decline. Learn why this is happening and what you can do to help. Milkweed seeds to plant will be handed out to participants.
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Centreville Branch Technology Events
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Tuesday, March 29 from 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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By Anne Sibley O'Brien
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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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President Obama has nominated Dr. Carla Hayden, current Director of the Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, to be the 14th Librarian of Congress. If confirmed, Dr. Hayden will be the first woman and first African American to hold that position.
For more information read the official White House Press Release.
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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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