Friends’ Support Helps Make 2019 Summer Reading Program a Success
Both the Kent Island and Centreville branches of the Queen Anne’s County Library were filled throughout the summer this year, with almost 2500 county residents participating in the Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program. The program’s theme—A Universe of Stories—celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing, and library
Bigger-Than-Ever Friends of the Library book sale to be held Aug. 23-24
From Bay Times: https://www.myeasternshoremd.com/qa/community/news/bigger-than-ever-friends-of-the-library-book-sale-to/article_e72974b5-db63-58ae-89ae-a9fbec0ad1a9.html The Friends of Queen Anne’s County Library will have thousands of books, DVDs, and CDs for sale at hard-to-beat prices at its sixth snnual Used Book Sale. The event has grown each year and, for the first time ever this year, the Book Sale will be a
Founding Friends Board Member Lins Featured
What’s Up? Media selected Friends Board of Directors member Penny Lins for its January 2019 “Towne Salute.” As noted in the feature, Penny has been a devoted advocate for the Library, consistent with her love of books and belief the libraries are essential to any community. The Friends are certainly
Friends Mid-Year Progress Report 2018
As of September, here’s what the Friends of Queen Anne’s County Library have funded already in 2018: 118 Library-based programs and events in June, July, and August for almost 1600 county children (aged 0 to 18 years) through the “Libraries Rock” Summer Reading Program a Home Video/VHS Conversion Center at which
Friends Help “Libraries Rock” This Summer
Summer in Queen Anne’s County is full of lots of wonderful traditions—crabs, beaches, boats… and the Library’s Summer Reading Program! This year, nearly 2000 children participated in this program at both Kent Island and Centreville Libraries, with an additional almost 800 adults joining in. The Friends of Queen Anne’s County
Spirit Day = A Sweet Success
The Friends of Queen Anne’s County Library were thrilled to welcome so many neighbors and community members to Sweet Frog Frozen Yogurt on July 19 for a Friends Spirit Day. Families beat the heat by filling up on Sweet Frog, while all kids were able to select a free book–donated
Shore Update’s Spelling-Bee Re-cap
Thanks to Shore Update for providing a detailed summary of the Friend’s Adult Spelling Bee, held on October 20 at Wye River Upper School. As noted in the article, the teams dazzled the “bee-watcher” audience with their spelling knowledge and with their good-natured competitive drive! And the event raised more
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