Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On - A Black History Month Experience (All Ages)

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the ......More

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the way toward hope and progress.

Mobile Library

Social Services at the Library

Come in anytime between 10 am - 2 pm to meet with a member of the Queen Anne's County Department of Social Services Family Investment Services team. Learn how to access resources such as temporary cash assistance, SNAP benefits, and more. No appointment is necessary.

Centreville Conference Room, Centreville Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

Block Printing Valentine's Day Cards (5-12 yrs)

Ages 5-12Create a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day card using block printing techniques! You’ll carve your own design into a piece of styrofoam, roll on vibrant paint, and press your print onto paper to make something totally unique. It’s simple, hands-on, and a fun way to......More

Ages 5-12Create a one-of-a-kind Valentine’s Day card using block printing techniques! You’ll carve your own design into a piece of styrofoam, roll on vibrant paint, and press your print onto paper to make something totally unique. It’s simple, hands-on, and a fun way to share a little love and creativity.

Centreville Meeting Room, Centreville Branch

Hanging Cat Scratching Pads

From cardboard, glue, and cat-adored sisal rope, come create your very own hanging cat scratching pad to hang on your doorknob or cat tower!

Centreville Meeting Room, Centreville Branch

LEGO® Guess and Win (5-12 yrs)

Ages: 5-12 yearsGuess how many LEGO® bricks are in the container. The guess closest to the actual number of bricks wins a LEGO® kit! Drop by the Children's room of the Centreville Branch to enter a guess. Each day you visit you can guess again!

Centreville Children's Room, Centreville Branch

AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation

The Kent Island Branch will be hosting IRS-certified volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Program to provide free one-on-one tax preparation services. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 9:15am-7pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-2:30pm, February 5 - April 11.Appointments are req......More

The Kent Island Branch will be hosting IRS-certified volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Program to provide free one-on-one tax preparation services. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 9:15am-7pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-2:30pm, February 5 - April 11.Appointments are required; please call the branch at 410-643-8161 to book a time.

Kent Island Meeting Room 133 Existing Space, Kent Island Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

Family Law Clinic

No appointment necessary.A lawyer will be available in the Library to the public for a free limited legal advice consultation on how to represent yourself and complete forms for child support, custody, divorce, guardianship, name change, and visitation.

Centreville Conference Room, Centreville Branch

LEGO® Guess and Win (5-12 yrs)

Ages: 5-12 yearsGuess how many LEGO® bricks are in the container. The guess closest to the actual number of bricks wins a LEGO® kit! Drop by the Children's room of the Centreville Branch to enter a guess. Each day you visit you can guess again!

Centreville Children's Room, Centreville Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

LEGO® Guess and Win (5-12 yrs)

Ages: 5-12 yearsGuess how many LEGO® bricks are in the container. The guess closest to the actual number of bricks wins a LEGO® kit! Drop by the Children's room of the Centreville Branch to enter a guess. Each day you visit you can guess again!

Centreville Children's Room, Centreville Branch

AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation

The Kent Island Branch will be hosting IRS-certified volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Program to provide free one-on-one tax preparation services. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 9:15am-7pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-2:30pm, February 5 - April 11.Appointments are req......More

The Kent Island Branch will be hosting IRS-certified volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Program to provide free one-on-one tax preparation services. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 9:15am-7pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-2:30pm, February 5 - April 11.Appointments are required; please call the branch at 410-643-8161 to book a time.

Kent Island Meeting Room 133 Existing Space, Kent Island Branch

Valentine's Day Story Time (2-5 yrs)

Ages: 2-5 with caregiverEnjoy a special Valentine's themed story time followed by a craft!

Kent Island Meeting Room 128, Kent Island Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On - A Black History Month Experience (All Ages)

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the ......More

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the way toward hope and progress.

Mobile Library

LEGO® Guess and Win (5-12 yrs)

Ages: 5-12 yearsGuess how many LEGO® bricks are in the container. The guess closest to the actual number of bricks wins a LEGO® kit! Drop by the Children's room of the Centreville Branch to enter a guess. Each day you visit you can guess again!

Centreville Children's Room, Centreville Branch

LEGO® Open Build (5-10 yrs)

Ages 5-10, siblings welcome. Ignite your creativity with our extensive LEGO® collection! In these sessions you take the lead, whether solo or teamed up with fellow builders, to craft towering fortresses, intricate mazes, and whimsical worlds limited only by your imagin......More

Ages 5-10, siblings welcome. Ignite your creativity with our extensive LEGO® collection! In these sessions you take the lead, whether solo or teamed up with fellow builders, to craft towering fortresses, intricate mazes, and whimsical worlds limited only by your imagination. This program is great for homeschool families or others whose schedule allows for daytime availability.

Centreville Meeting Room, Centreville Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On - A Black History Month Experience (All Ages)

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the ......More

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the way toward hope and progress.

Mobile Library

LEGO® Guess and Win (5-12 yrs)

Ages: 5-12 yearsGuess how many LEGO® bricks are in the container. The guess closest to the actual number of bricks wins a LEGO® kit! Drop by the Children's room of the Centreville Branch to enter a guess. Each day you visit you can guess again!

Centreville Children's Room, Centreville Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

Celebrating Black History Month: Soul Line Dancing For Beginners

Soul Line Dance is a choreographed, repeated sequence of steps to music. Often called "exercise in disguise," this joyful movement practice lets you groove to R&B, Smooth Jazz, Motown, Gospel, Reggae, Zydeco, and more! No dance experience or partner is needed—we'll lear......More

Soul Line Dance is a choreographed, repeated sequence of steps to music. Often called "exercise in disguise," this joyful movement practice lets you groove to R&B, Smooth Jazz, Motown, Gospel, Reggae, Zydeco, and more! No dance experience or partner is needed—we'll learn at a comfortable pace. Wear supportive athletic footwear and comfortable clothing, and bring water to stay hydrated. Come for the movement, stay for the music, friends, and fun!Dances will be led by instructor Diane Moorman-White. This event has been funded in part by the Queen Anne's County Arts Council, the Maryland State Arts Council, and the Friends of the Queen Anne's County Library.

Kent Island Meeting Room 128, Kent Island Branch

Chess Club (8-13 yrs)

Ages 8-13Join our library's Chess Club! Sharpen your strategic skills and make new friends with local player, Gavin Taylor. Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned player, come discover the fun with us!This event is made possible by a donation from the Murray Fou......More

Ages 8-13Join our library's Chess Club! Sharpen your strategic skills and make new friends with local player, Gavin Taylor. Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned player, come discover the fun with us!This event is made possible by a donation from the Murray Foundation.

Kent Island Meeting Room 133 Existing Space, Kent Island Branch

Chess Club (8-13 yrs)

Ages 8-13Join our library's Chess Club! Sharpen your strategic skills and make new friends. Whether you're a complete beginner or seasoned player, come discover the fun with us!Hosted by Dan Meeks of Central Gaming Corps.

Centreville Branch

Veterans Book Group

Led by Fred McNeil, Army Veteran, this group aims to bring veterans of all eras together to talk about military experiences and returning to civilian life while providing an informal, supportive environment for discussion through works of literature. Readings range from......More

Led by Fred McNeil, Army Veteran, this group aims to bring veterans of all eras together to talk about military experiences and returning to civilian life while providing an informal, supportive environment for discussion through works of literature. Readings range from classics to contemporaries! Copies of the book are provided by VAMSA

Centreville Meeting Room, Centreville Branch

Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On - A Black History Month Experience (All Ages)

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the ......More

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the way toward hope and progress.

Mobile Library

LEGO® Guess and Win (5-12 yrs)

Ages: 5-12 yearsGuess how many LEGO® bricks are in the container. The guess closest to the actual number of bricks wins a LEGO® kit! Drop by the Children's room of the Centreville Branch to enter a guess. Each day you visit you can guess again!

Centreville Children's Room, Centreville Branch

Valentine's Day Story Time (2-5 yrs)

Ages: 2-5 with caregiverEnjoy a special Valentine's themed story time followed by a craft!

Centreville Meeting Room, Centreville Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

Read to Rover (5-10 yrs)

Ages 5-10.Come into the Kent Island Library and read to a dog from Delmarva Pets on Wheels! Research shows that reading to an animal helps children gain confidence and improve reading skills.

Kent Island Children's Room, Kent Island Branch

Mobile Library: The Dream Lives On - A Black History Month Experience (All Ages)

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the ......More

All Ages.Celebrate Black History Month aboard the Mobile Library with an inspiring VR experience "The Time Is Now" and create your own dream candle to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s "I Have a Dream" speech. Reflect on your own dreams for the future as you light the way toward hope and progress.

Mobile Library

AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation

The Kent Island Branch will be hosting IRS-certified volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Program to provide free one-on-one tax preparation services. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 9:15am-7pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-2:30pm, February 5 - April 11.Appointments are req......More

The Kent Island Branch will be hosting IRS-certified volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Program to provide free one-on-one tax preparation services. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 9:15am-7pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-2:30pm, February 5 - April 11.Appointments are required; please call the branch at 410-643-8161 to book a time.

Kent Island Meeting Room 133 Existing Space, Kent Island Branch

Next Chapter Book Club

Join this unique book club as we read aloud from a chapter book, engage in discussion of the book, highlight vocabulary, and get creative. This book club is for adults with disabilities and their caregivers.

Centreville Meeting Room, Centreville Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch

Make an Ambient Tune (13yrs - Adult)

Ages 13 and up.Ambient music is a form of instrumental music that accentuates texture, tone, mood, and atmosphere. It does not contain the formal melodies or steady rhythms found in most popular music. So, you can focus on making soothing relaxing sounds instead of adhe......More

Ages 13 and up.Ambient music is a form of instrumental music that accentuates texture, tone, mood, and atmosphere. It does not contain the formal melodies or steady rhythms found in most popular music. So, you can focus on making soothing relaxing sounds instead of adhering to time signatures or rhythm. Using the equipment in our audio recording studio put together a tune step-by-step and export your work to listen to at home.Maschine and Software provided by Friends of the Queen Anne’s County Library

Centreville Branch

LEGO® Guess and Win (5-12 yrs)

Ages: 5-12 yearsGuess how many LEGO® bricks are in the container. The guess closest to the actual number of bricks wins a LEGO® kit! Drop by the Children's room of the Centreville Branch to enter a guess. Each day you visit you can guess again!

Centreville Children's Room, Centreville Branch

AARP Tax-Aide Tax Preparation

The Kent Island Branch will be hosting IRS-certified volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Program to provide free one-on-one tax preparation services. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 9:15am-7pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-2:30pm, February 5 - April 11.Appointments are req......More

The Kent Island Branch will be hosting IRS-certified volunteers from the AARP Tax-Aide Program to provide free one-on-one tax preparation services. Sessions will be on Thursdays from 9:15am-7pm and Saturdays from 9:15am-2:30pm, February 5 - April 11.Appointments are required; please call the branch at 410-643-8161 to book a time.

Kent Island Meeting Room 133 Existing Space, Kent Island Branch

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic: Supporting Winter Wildlife

Stop by the library with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects. Master Gardeners will be on hand to give tips and tricks to make your home garden flourish, help troubleshoot tricky growing situations and offer encouragement on cr......More

Stop by the library with all your questions about gardening, garden pests, plant problems, and insects. Master Gardeners will be on hand to give tips and tricks to make your home garden flourish, help troubleshoot tricky growing situations and offer encouragement on creating the perfect garden for your space. This month’s topic is "Supporting Winter Wildlife".Presented in partnership with the UME Master Gardeners.

Kent Island Branch

Animal Habitats with Ms. Caroline (2-6 yrs)

For ages 2 - 6 yrs.In this moving workshop with presenter Caroline Ferrante, M.Ed., Author & Storyteller, children and families will explore animal habitats as they dive into the pages of the book "Welcome Home, Bear." This literary adventure will open their eyes to the......More

For ages 2 - 6 yrs.In this moving workshop with presenter Caroline Ferrante, M.Ed., Author & Storyteller, children and families will explore animal habitats as they dive into the pages of the book "Welcome Home, Bear." This literary adventure will open their eyes to the fascinating worlds of forests, mountains, oceans, and marshes. Following Bear's adventures, they'll gain insights into animals' challenges and adaptations in their natural environments.

Kent Island Meeting Room 128, Kent Island Branch

CANCELLED: Fine Motor Fun (2 ½-6 yrs)

For ages 2 ½ -6 yrs. Join Carolyn Phoenix, OTR/L, a pediatric occupational therapist, for art activities that strengthen fine motor skills and foster community connections.

Kent Island Branch

Slugfest II: Electric Slugaloo (All Ages)

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of Februar......More

All AgesA kingdom of slugs has once again invited humans (and their 3D printed slug companions) to participate in their royal games! Complete a series of quests and challenges at home to defend against the Mad King Slugaroth & win a prize.Throughout the month of February, pick up your kit at the Makerspace to begin participating, then return your gameboard by March 7th to win a prize!

Kent Island Classroom, Kent Island Branch