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
“A Universe of Stories” to Make for a Great Summer 2019
While schools are finishing up and thoughts are turning to beaches, boats, pools, and vacations, Queen Anne’s County Library is getting ready for its busiest time of the year at–the Summer Reading Program!! Sign ups start on Monday, June 3rd at KI and Centreville Libraries and will continue throughout the
Help Needed! Let the County Commissioners Know that You Value an Expanded KI Library!
As Queen Anne’s County commissioners make final decisions on the budget for the coming year, let them know that you continue to support the needed expansion of Kent Island Library, and encourage them to take action now to secure a $1 million grant from the State to help fund this
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
Wanted! Nominees for the 2019 FOL Board of Directors!
Looking ahead to 2019, the Friends of the Library will have openings on its Board of Directors, and is currently accepting applications from potential Board members. The Friends of the Library is committed to ensuring that the Libraries in our county remain first-rate institutions and to enabling the Libraries to
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 of the Library Announces Quilt Raffle Winner
The Friends of Queen Anne’s County Library is happy to announce that Linda Agne of Stevensville is the winner of a hand-crafted quilt raffled off by the Friends. Pieced and quilted by a local Queen Anne’s County quilt group, the 57 inch x 66 inch quilt includes a blend of
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