2019 Annual Meeting
Kent Island Library 200 Library Circle, Stevensville, MD, United StatesAll members of the Friends of the Library are invited to attend our organization’s Annual Meeting. The Annual Meeting is a wonderful chance to meet fellow Library supporters, get an update about the Friends’s work over the past year, hear about the latest plans for Queen Anne’s County Library, and to learn how you can get involved in supporting the work of the Library.
Members-Only Book Sale Preview
Kent Island Library 200 Library Circle, Stevensville, MD, United StatesAll current members of the Friends of the Library are invited to start their shopping the night before our Book Sale opens to the public! To thank you for your support of the Friends of QAC Library this year, you are invited to the Kent Island Branch on Thursday, August 22, from 5:30pm-7:30pm to start shopping the amazing inventory we have for this year's Annual Book Sale (which will be open to the public on Friday, August 23, and Saturday, August 24, at both branches of the library).
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
Centreville Library 121 S Commerce St., Centreville, MD, United StatesJoin us to hear from Library leaders about the Friends’ impact and future plans as we showcase programs that the Friends have made possible and we explore future possibilities. All current members of the Friends of QAC Library are encouraged to attend the Annual Meeting, and new members can join at the meeting for $25+. Wine, soft drinks, and sweets will be available for attendees.
Members-Only Centreville Book Sale Preview
Centreville Library 121 S Commerce St., Centreville, MD, United StatesAll current members of the Friends of the Library are invited to start their shopping the night before our Centreville Book Sale opens to the public! To thank you for your support of the Friends of QAC Library this year, you are invited to the Centreville Branch on Thursday, March 12, from 5:30pm-7:00pm to start shopping the amazing inventory we have for this year’s Annual Book Sale (which will be open to the public on Friday, March 13, at the Centreville Branch).
Friends of the Library Book Club
A Little Lovely Coffee House 430 Outlet Center Drive, Queenstown, MD, United StatesJoin your fellow members of the Friends to talk about The Lost Girls of Paris, by Pam Jenoff. Copies are available to Friends members at the circulation desk of both the Kent Island and Centreville branches of the Library.
A Zoom Presentation for Friends Members: The Kent Island Library Renovation
Online via ZoomQueen Anne's County Library Director Janet Salazar and Kent Island Library Branch Manager Julie Ranelli will present the plans and design for the the exciting renovations of the Kent Island Library that will begin in the coming months.
Literary Evening Book Club: Virtual Edition
Online via ZoomAll current Friends of Queen Anne’s County Library members are invited to join in for a virtual book club, focused on Paulo Coelho’s The Alchemist. Whether you’re reading this classic for the first time or enjoying a welcomed re-read, there’s so much to explore as you join in Santiago’s journey in this beloved book.
Literary Lunch Book Club: Virtual Edition
Online via ZoomAll current Friends of Queen Anne’s County Library members are invited to join in for a virtual book club, focused on Heather Morris's The Tattooist of Auschwitz--a memorable novel based on a real life love story that emerged in one of the most bleak places in the world. Given the limited access to our library buildings right now, we’ve selected a book that you can access using Queen Anne County Library online services: The Tattooist of Auschwitz is accessible as an e-book as well as an audiobook via Libby. (If you haven’t used Libby before, you’ll just need your library card number to sign up for this great service provided by the Library.)
Literary Lunch for May, 2021
Online via ZoomAll current Friends of Queen Anne’s County Library members are invited to join in for a virtual book club, focused on Jeanine Cummins' American Dirt, an urgent, blistering, unforgettable book. In her portrayal of Lydia and Luca, a mother and son forced to leave their Mexican home, Jeanine Cummins has given face to migrants everywhere who flee violence and near-certain death in search of only one thing: a chance at life.
2023 Annual Meeting
Kent Island Library 200 Library Circle, Stevensville, MD, United StatesJoin fellow Friends of the Library for a chance to celebrate the Friends' contributions to Queen Anne's County Library during the past year. The Friends Board of Directors will review highlights of 2022 accomplishments and provide a preview of what's planned for 2023, as well as offering details on how members can be involved in the work that the Friends does to support the Library it meeting its goals. And, take advantage of this time to explore the renovated and expanded Kent Island branch!