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Centreville Farmer's Market
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The Centreville Farmers' Market, Lawyers Row and Commerce Streets,
will open its season on Wednesday, April 20, at 2:00 p.m.
The market will operate though October 22.
Hours are Wednesdays 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The market will officially open with a ribbon cutting ceremony on the
Court House Square on Wednesday, April 20 at 3:15 p.m.
The first 175 shoppers will receive an insulated draw-string cinch bag sponsored by: BB&T; CNB; Callahan's Gas & Appliance; The Creamery Cafe; Edwards Pharmacy; Fellows, Helfenbein & Newman Funeral Home; Freestate & Son; QAC YMCA; Queenstown Bank; QAC Library; Rosendale Reality; and Whitehill Consulting LLC. For info call Carol at 410-758-1180 ext. 17.
Queen Anne's Family YMCA Healthy Kids Day
Saturday, April 23 - 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
This free event is a national YMCA initiative to improve the health and well-being of kids. The event will feature games, face painting, a moon bounce and more! For information call 443-262-9994.
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Book Club at the Yacht Club
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 The Book Club at the Kent Island Yacht Club 
Thursday, April 28 - Little Paris Bookshop by Nina George
Thursday, May 26 - Kitchens of the Great Midwest by J. Ryan Stradal Discussion begins at 6 p.m.
Limited dinner menu and drinks will be available to purchase.
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Kent Island Branch Saturday Art
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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, April 26 from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, April 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
Fridays, April 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.  Mondays, April 18 & 25 and May 2 at 9:45 AND 11:00 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! Note the change in May to biweekly story times.
 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 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with siblings
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 food 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
A bilingual story, "Book Fiesta" and a maraca making activity! We'll read a bilingual story, play games with the parachute, and make a craft. Led by KIHS Spanish Club. Un cuento bilingue, Book Fiesta y una actvidad de hacer una maraca! Vamos a leer un libro, y hacer una actividad artistica. Dirigida por el club de espanol de KIHS.
Afternoon Snack Club: 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.
Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org or by calling 410-643-8161.  Sean's Craft and Quiz Saturday, April 30 at 10:00 a.m.For grades 2 - 6Join us for a "Weird But True" quiz followed by watercolor painting and a snack. No registration required. YA B ook Club: "Saint Anything" by Sarah Dessen Tuesday, May 3 at 5:00 p.m.For young adult readersRead Sarah Dessen's "Saint Anything" and then come on out to the Kent Island meeting room at the library. We'll have pizza, time to meet each other, and talk about the characters and ideas in the book.  Star Wars STEM Challenge Series  May the 4th Be with You! Episode IV "A New Hope" Wednesday, May 4 at 4:30 p.m.Rescue Your Heroes: "Episode V "The Empire Strikes Back" Wednesday, May 11 at 4:30 p.m.Trap Building: Episode VI "Return of the Jedi" Wednesday, May 18 at 4:30 p.m. For grades Kdg. - 2 In each program, participants will try to solve two problems encountered in Star Wars. Taught by Matthew Ward of QACPS and Forward Learning Institute. Registration required at calendar.qaclibray.org.
Ra inbow Story Time
Saturday, May 7 from 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.For ages 2 - 5 and siblingsWhat's your favorite color? Wear you favorite color and join us for stories and rhymes about colors.
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Kent Island Branch Adult Events
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Save the Date for Flower Power - Flower Arranging with Elise Murdoch
Tuesday, April 26 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Join us for an evening of flower arranging. Elise will provide step-by-step directions with florist's tips for creating an arrangement. Each participant will create a floral arrangement to take home. Space is limited. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
Genealogy Club Tuesday, May 3 at 7:00 p.m.
Are you interested in learning about your family genealogy, but have no idea how to go about researching it? Have you been researching for years and are excited to share your discoveries with others? The Kent Island Library is glad to welcome back our Genealogy Club. We will be holding meetings every first Tuesday of the month. Each session will offer researchers a chance to learn about different websites and databases that can provide useful information as well as time for discussion and research using library materials. Call 410-634-8161 with any questions.
 Crafter's Social Saturday, May 7 from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m.
Do you love to craft? Come 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. Crafters of all skill levels are welcome!
 Book Lovers Social Tuesday, May 10 at 7:00 p.m.
Open to All Ages
Have you just read a book that you would love to talk about, but have no one with which to share your enthusiasm? Are you looking to discover new books, authors, and genres, but just don't know where to look? Then come to the Book Lovers Social! Everyone will get a chance to discuss a book with the group - whether it is an old favorite or one you just read that you couldn't stand. Or you can just come to listen! Light refreshments will be provided. Please call 410-643-8161 with any questions.
Gentle Yoga Workshop - Presented by Susan Spellane  Tuesday, May 24 from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Susan has been studying and teaching Yoga for 12 years in Florida and Virginia. Please join her for a gentle Yoga session incorporating useful techniques and information for developing a practice. Learn how to nurture your nervous system along with breathing practices that affect all the body systems in a positive way. Space is limited. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
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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 Centreville Branch. Just call 410-758-0980 to set up an appointment today.
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Centreville Branch Children & Teen Events
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 Mother Goose on the LooseTuesdays, April 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, April 20 & 27 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with an adult
Stories, songs, rhymes, and movement followed by a craft.
 Sewing with QAC 4-H Monday, April 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.
Parachute Play Tuesday, May 10 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with an adult
Come to the library for parachute fun and games!
 Finger Paint Friday Friday, May 20 at 10:30 a.m.
For ages 2 - 5 with an adult
Have fun finger painting at the library. Make sure that your child wears something that can get messy.
LEGO Guess and Win! Monday, May 16 through Saturday, May 28
Drop by the library and guess how many LEGO bricks are in the container. The guess that is closest will win a prize!
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Centreville Branch Adult Events
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 Coloring and Coffee
Wednesdays, April 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
Wednesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m. and
Sunday, April 24 at 2:00 p.m. (date change!)
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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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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 Julie just finished...
Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert
In a conversational, second-person style, the author of Eat, Pray, Love encourages readers to follow curiosity and create whatever brings joy. Even if a creative work is never published/displayed/well-known, the act of creating sustains the soul. Gilbert guides the creative reader toward putting aside fear and insecurities to make way for the often-mysterious inspiration that leads to a creative life. (She tells some humorous stories along the way... my favorite was the costume party! And how about that Ann Patchett book?)
For a list of the Top 10 Books published this month that librarians
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Did you know?
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Apple iPads will be available for check out beginning Monday, April 18!
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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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