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Kids Read FREE this Summer!
From Memorial Day
to Labor Day...
no overdue fines will be charged on Children and Young Adult books!
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PB&J
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The Peanut Butter & Jelly Project
Wanted...Jars of Peanut Butter & Jelly
as well as other kid friendly foods!
During the school year the free and reduced lunch program offers meals each school day to students of low income families, but where do they eat in the summertime? During the summer months these kids lose this much needed subsidy. Food pantries never have enough food or items like peanut butter & jelly to give to less fortunate families with kids.
Drop your donation off at either library branch by June 24!
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Head to Toe Health Fair
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Centreville Head To Toe Health Fair
Saturday, June 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Centreville Farmers' Market & Queen Anne's County Courthouse Square
Lawyers Row & Commerce Streets
Explore local health, medical and wellness resources plus enjoy cooking demonstrations, free health
screenings, instructor-led exercise/movement demonstrations, "get up and move" kid activities, and
interactive medical and wellness presentations. AAMC Bloodmobile will also be taking blood donations.
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Mystery Talks
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Mystery Talks Author Event
Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 pm.
Mystery Talks presents an evening of crime fiction. David Magayna, with Mystery Writers of America, moderates a conversation between Allison Leotta, author of The Last Good Girl and Lisa Unger, author of Ink and Bone. Books will be available for sale by Mystery Loves Company of Oxford, MD.
Kent Island Library meeting room
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Summer Reading for Kids of All Ages
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CRAFTERNOON
Come to the library for an afternoon of crafting and art fun! CEN: Thursday, June 30 at 2:30 pm Wednesday, July 13 at 2:30 pm  SATURDAY STEM MOVIE: Zootopia (PG)
Take a break from the heat to join us in watching a film, with a science experiment at the intermission. Snacks and blankets will be provided. Feel free to bring favorite blankets, pillows, stuffed animals, and snacks. (PG, 108 minutes) KI: Saturday, July 16 at 2:30 pm SUMMER READING WRAP UP PARTY
Drop in for snacks, crafts, LEGOŽ bricks, sidewalk chalk, and prize books to celebrate your summer reading success! CEN: Friday, July 29 from 10:30-12 noon KI: Friday, July 29 from 10:30-12 noon
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Summer Reading Birth to 5
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 STORY TIME
Ages: 2-5Read, sing and play at the library during story time while developing early literacy skills. Story time is followed by a craft and playtime. CEN: Wed. at 10:30 am June 15-July 27 KI: Fri. at 9:45 and 11:00 am June 17, 24, and July 1, 8, and 22  STORIES ON THE LAWN: Saturday Story Time Ages: 2-5 and siblingsRead, sing, and play at the library during story time while developing early literacy skills. If weather permits, story time will be held on the lawn. Bring a blanket. KI: Saturday, July 16 from 10:00-10:45 am  BOUNCING BABIES Ages: Birth-24 monthsJoin us biweekly for rhymes, songs, bounces, and a story. Followed by a social playtime. A great opportunity for parents to meet people in the community! KI: Tues, June 21 at 9:45 & 11:00 am  Tues, July 5 and 19 at 9:45 & 11:00 am MOTHER GOOSE ON THE LOOSE
Ages: 3-36 monthsNursery rhymes, songs, movement, puppets and a story. CEN: Tuesdays at 10:30 am June 14-July 26 KI: Thursday at 10:00 am June 16  PAJAMA STORY TIME Ages: 2-5Wear your pajamas and bring your favorite stuffed animal or blanket and enjoy some stories, songs, and a craft! CEN: Thursday, July 7 at 6:30 pm  PARACHUTE PLAY
Ages:2-6Play lots of fun games with our parachute! CEN: Friday, June 17 at 10:30 am PRESCHOOL SCIENCE
Ages: 2-5Come to the library for hands on learning about a science topic! Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org.CEN: Monday, July 11 at 10:30 am
 MOVE IT! Ages: 2-5A high-energy story time that ends with a "pop!" KI: Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 am  FINGER PAINT FRIDAY
Ages: 2-6Join us at the library for finger painting fun! CEN: Friday, July 22 at 10:30 am |
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Summer Reading PreK/Primary
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 STUFFED ANIMAL SLEEPOVER
Ages: 2-8
Drop your stuffed animal off at the library for a 
sleepover. Pick your stuffed animal up the next day and see all the fun they had!
CEN: Drop off: Thursday, July 7 all day
Pick Up: Friday, July 8 all day
FANCY NANCY TEA PARTY
Ages: 4-8
Come and have a tea party in celebration of Fancy
Nancy. Dress in your best outfit, and enjoy a book, craft, and tea party! Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
CEN: Wednesday, June 22 at 2:30 pm
Friday, July 15 at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm
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Summer Reading School Age
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 SUMMER SNACK CLUB Ages: 6-16
Make and eat a healthy snack with KIHS teacher Rob Glass, a Jamie Oliver food ambassador.
Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
Cucumber, Mint, and Berry Salad
KI: Mon. June 13 at 4:30 pm
Red, White and Blueberry Parfait
KI: Mon. July 18 at 4:30 pm
READ TO ROVER  Grades: K-5
Read to a dog from the Delmarva Chapter of Pets on Wheels to gain confidence and improve reading skills. Please stop by the Kent Island desk or call (410) 643-8161 to register for a 10-minute time slot.
KI: Tuesday, June 14 at 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 16 at 4:00 pm
Tuesday, June 28 at 4:00 pm
Thursday, June 30 at 4:00 pm
Tuesday, July 12 at 4:00 pm
Friday, July 15 at 11:00 am
BOOK  BUDDIES Grades: 2-6
Special book club for school students to talk about the monthly selection. Registration for book discussion required at calendar.qaclibrary.org. At 4:30 pm, other ages (including siblings) are welcomed to participate in the craft, activity and snack.
"The Hoboken Chicken Emergency" by Daniel Pinkwater
KI: Wednesday, June 15 at 4:00 pm
"Timmy Failure: Mistakes Were Made" by Stephen Pastis
KI: Wednesday, July 20 at 4:00 pm 
WATCH AND TRY MARTIAL ARTS Ages: 7-12
Watch local martial artists demonstrate their skills, and try a beginner level class with Kent Island Martial Arts. Participants will enjoy an hour of combined demo and trial class. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org.
KI: Tuesday, June 21 from 2:30-3:30 pm
READ AND RIDE
Ages: 5-8 with adult
Meet in the library parking lot to ride the Cross Island Trail to Love Point Park playground. We'll read a book as we gather and enjoy a snack when we return. Hosted by Kent Island Youth Cycling Club.
KI: Wed. June 22 and July 20 at 10:30 am
 MIKE ROSE: SPORT-acular Magic Grades: K-5
Impossible magic tricks, weird mind reading stunts, and off the wall comedy all themed around sports and fitness with lots of audience participation!
CEN: Thursday, June 23 at 10:30 am
KI: Thursday, June 16 at 2:00 pm
GARDENING SUMMER SERIES  Grades: PreK-3 and 4-7
Join Master Gardener, Molly Garrett to explore our out-door world through gardening. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
Pollinators
KI: Grades PreK-3: Thurs. June 30 at 10:30 am
Grades 4-7:Thurs. July 7 at 2:30 pm
Natural Art
KI: Grades PreK-3: Mon. July 11 at 10:30 am
Grades 4-7: Mon. July 18 at 2:30 pm
GSK SCIENCE IN THE SUMMER
Grades: 2-4 and 4-6
In partnership with the American Association for the Advancement of Science and GSK the library will offer the following sessions that help elementary school children "grow into science." The camp will focus on Biosciences. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
CEN: Mon. July 18 and Thurs. July 21
Grades 2-3: from 9:30-11:30 am
Grades 4-6: from 12:30-2:30 pm
 YOUNG GARDENERS Grades: 1-3
Stories and activities to get your garden blooming!
Sponsored by the Master Gardeners and Kent Island Garden Club.
KI: Wednesday, June 22 at 4:30 pm
Wednesday, July 27 at 4:30 pm
LINDA KOHLER: OBSTACLE COURSE
Grades: 3-5
Join us for trivia, physical challenges, an obstacle course and a slip n' slide! Wear something that can get wet and bring a towel for the ride home. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
CEN: Thursday, June 23 from 2:30-4:00 pm
KI: Monday, June 20 from 2:30-4:00 pm
 THE JUGGLING HOFFMANS Grades: K-5
You'll be amazed by the tricks and amused by the antics in a smile-a-long, laugh-a-long interactive good time!
CEN: Monday, June 27 at 2:30 pm
KI: Monday, June 27 at 10:30 am
MANCALA
Grades: K-5
Bring an empty egg carton and learn to play mancala, a count-and-capture game from an Arabic word meaning "to move." (Extra cartons available.)
KI: Tuesday, June 28 at 2:30 pm
 LIVE ACTION ANGRY BIRDS Grades: 1-6
Join us for this STEM program based off the popular game Angry Birds. We'll build up a series of obstacles to knock down via throwing, slingshots, and catapults.
KI: Wednesday, July 6 at 2:30 pm
FABULOUS FIFTIES
Grades: K-5
Party 1950s style with checkers, hula hoops, jump rope, hopscotch, roller skates, and pin the hair on Elvis.
KI: Thursday, July 7 at 10:30 am
 SUN SAFETY Grades: 1-5
Learn different ways to stay safe in the sun with a hands on experiment and a cool gift to take home. Program will be presented by Sally Rosenberry and sponsored by QAC 4-H Program. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
KI: Wednesday, July 13 at 2:30 pm
SCIENCETELLERS: Power & Energy
Grades: PreK-5
Make things fly, spin, move and soar while listening to a series of stories that will energize your summer!
CEN: Thursday, July 14 at 10:30 am
KI: Thursday, July 14 at 1:30 pm
LEGOŽ MANIA
Grades: K-8
Come to the library to play with the library's LEGOŽ bricks!
CEN: Tuesday, June 28 at 2:30 pm
Monday, July 11 art 2:30 pm
 SCALY SKINS: Baltimore Zoo ZooMobile Grades: K-7
Spend time with cold-blooded Zoo animals and compare reptiles and amphibians.
CEN: Tuesday, July 19 at 2:30 pm
KI: Tuesday, July 26 at 3:30 pm
TANGLE DOODLES Grades: K-5
Fill tangle starters with patterns, color, geometric designs, and other doodles. Supplies provided.
KI: Thursday, July 21 at 10:30 am
 FOCUSING ON FITNESS Grades: K-2
Practice some brain-gym exercises by playing concentration games to keep your brain fit. Try concentrating long enough to blow a ball across the table into a cup, and other fun activities. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org.
KI: Thursday, July 21 from 2:00-3:00 pm
WACKY OLYMPICS Grades: K-5
Come to the library to take part in our own wacky version of the Olympics!
There will be fun events like hula hooping and jump roping!
CEN: Monday, July 25 at 2:30 pm
SPORTS SCIENCE
Grades: 3-5
What's your dominant side? Do you kick with your left or right foot? Experiments that will teach you more about how your body and brain work together. Plus other sports related experiments such as energy transfer through balls. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
KI: Wed. July 27 from 10:30 am- 12 noon
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Summer Reading Teens
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Teen Writers 
Grades: 9-12
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.
KI: Mon. June 20, July 11, and July 25 from 6:00-7:00 pm
Teen Art Program: Drawing without Boundaries
Grades: 6-12
Join local professional artist Hanna Kingsley to challenge the boundaries of your art! Explore mixing contrasting subject matter, combining styles and learn to break all the rules you've been taught or made for yourself. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org.
KI: Saturday, June 18 from 1:30-4:30 pm
Throwbacks
Grades: 6-12
Miss coloring, LEGOŽ, and cartoons? Join us for a relaxing time enjoying all three with friends.
KI: Wednesday, June 22 at 6:00 pm
Teen Art Program: Collage Art Grades: 6-12
Join local professional artist, Hanna Kingsley to create textures with paint, then use pieces to create complete art pieces on Bristol Board. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org.
KI: Wednesday, June 29 at 6:00 pm
Pizza Box Circuits Grades: 6-12
Using clean pizza boxes and cardboard learn about circuits and make your own circuit board using paperclips and other everyday items!
CEN: Wednesday, June 29 at 2:30 pm
 Live Action Pac Man Grades: 6-12
Bring your friends to play a life size version of Pac Man. You'll get the chance to play the role of Pac Man and the ghosts.
CEN: Tuesday, July 26 at 2:30 pm
Competitive Gaming
Grades: 6-12
Join us to play games at the library. We will provide card games, board games, and chess as well as food to fuel the competition.
KI: Wednesday, July 27 at 6:30
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Book Club at the Yacht Club
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The Book Club at the Kent Island Yacht Club 
Thursday, June 23 - books by Sharyn McCrumb
We will especially focus on the Ballad series which includes "She Walks These Hills", "The Hangman's Beautiful Daughter" and "The Rosewood Casket". Other favorites are "Missing Susan", "If I'd Killed Him When I Met Him..." and "St. Dale"
For a complete list click here.
Discussion begins at 6 p.m.
Limited dinner menu and drinks will be available to purchase
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Kent Island Branch Adult Events
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Genealogy Club
Tuesday, July 5 at 7:00 p.m.
Are you looking for help researching your local Queen Anne's County ancestors? Then come to the Genealogy Club! During this meeting, Rachel Frazier of the Maryland State Archives will be giving an introduction to the resource: MdLandRec.net which provides free online access to modern and historic land records. The presentation will include training and tips for searching this valuable resource. Join us as we explore this resource and the types of genealogical discoveries they reveal.
 Book Lovers Social
Tuesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m.
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! Open to all ages. Light refreshments will be provided. Please call 410-643-8161 with any questions.
Mystery Talks Author Event Wednesday, June 15 at 7:00 pm.
Mystery Talks presents an evening of crime fiction. David Magayna with Mystery Writers of America moderates a conversation between Allison Leotta, author of The Last Good Girl and Lisa Unger, author of Ink and Bone. Books will be available for sale by Mystery Loves Company of Oxford, MD.
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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.  One on Ones Wednesday, June 8 at 9:00 and 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Thursday, June 9 at 2:00 and 3:00 p.m.
Registration Required. 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! Register at calendar.qaclibrary.org
 Windows 10 Saturday, May 28 at 9:30 a.m.How is Windows 10 different from 7 and 8? Find out with this introductory tour. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.orgOrganizing Your Digital Photos  Wednesday, June 29 at 9:30 a.m.
What does the pictures folder on your computer look like? Can you find what you're looking for? This workshop will cover how to organize and label all those digital images so you can find them again. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
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 Adult Events
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 Coloring and Coffee Every Monday in June from 2:30 to 3:30 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! Summertime Yoga
Wednesdays, June 15, 22 & 29 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.This is your chance to have a FREE introduction to yoga. Led by Everybody Yoga this series is geared for beginners and will be held in the meeting room. Please bring you own mat or towel. Space is limited and registration is required at calendar.qaclibrary.org  Books After Hours: a BYOB Book Club Friday, June 24 at 7:00 p.m.Bring your own beverage and join us when the library is the quietest - after hours. This informal book discussion group will talk about " Born to Run" by Christopher McDougall. Snacks and non-alcoholic drinks will be served. This event is for those 21 and over. |
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One on Ones
Tuesday, June 14 at 3:00 and 4:00 and 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 15 at 9:00 and 10:00 and 11:00 a.m.
Registration Required. 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! Register at calendar.qaclibrary.org
Windows 10
Saturday, May 28 at 3:30 p.m.
How is Windows 10 different from 7 and 8? Find out with this introductory tour. Registration required at calendar.qaclibrary.org
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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Kathleen just finished...
This one volume contains the first three Phryne Fisher mysteries: Cocaine Blues; Flying Too High; and Murder on the Ballarat Train. I had never seen the PBS series based on these books, so I had no idea what a treat I was in for. Set in Australia between the World Wars, these cunning plots star my new favorite lady detective: an unflappable, unconventional, uninhibited and a little bit naughty heroine. The always stylish Honourable Phryne Fisher, leaves the tedium of English high society for Melbourne, Australia, and never looks back - and there are 20 books in the whole series for lots of future fun.
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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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The next session of 
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Free enrollment with you library card!
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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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