Queen Anne's County Free Library
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121 S.Commerce St
Centreville, MD 21617
TEL 410-758-0980
FAX 410-758-0614
MD Relay 7-1-1
200 Library Circle
Stevensville, MD 21666
TEL 410-643-8161
FAX 410-643-7098
2012 “I Love My Library” Entries
A big thank you to everyone who participated, the library appreciates your support
Below, you will find a few of the reasons why we love our patrons.
Winners:
"I get to play on the computer and get books to read." –Jordon
"Well, well, if it isn't National Library Week! I love the library because they have a large selection of books I love to read!" –Mackenzie
"I like the library because of all the books and because I can write and draw there." –Julia
• Because you can get as many books as you want instead of going to school and getting one book. – Josef
• Every time we go to the library, then I always pick a lot of books because I like to read. Reading is so fun that's cool. –Justin
• I love Queen Anne's County library because it has great books, movies and CD's. Everybody is extremely nice and helpful too! It is the best! – Maya (also drew a picture)
• Queen Anne's County Library is a quiet, peaceful sanctuary where I can read, get movies and go on the internet for free. –Nubia
• I love to read books, I love to watch movies and I love to play games on computers. The library offers all of these things. –Kayleigh
• I love the library because I get to read my favorite series (warriors). Plus I always ask my dad every five seconds to go to the library because it feels like this library has every book I always wanted. – Julia
• I love to play on the computer and Miss Jenny helps me find books – Zachary
• I love my library because they have a huge selection. They also have the nicest and hardest workers. –Kyle
• A click of the mouse can make a book search elementary/ while the convenience of the drop box is at the point of entry. –Avery
• I love Queen Anne Library because I am always excited to read their books; they are fascinating. –Jamie
• I love Queen Anne's County Free Library because they have lots of Matt Christopher books and movies. –JJ
Winner:
"Cherry blossoms bloom
new knowledge unearthed, urging
grey cells toward green" –Erik
• Friendly helpful assistance, excellent collection of DVD's and foreign DVDs, and willingness to order books from other libraries. –Virginia
• Because it's a friendly place where the staff works hard to make sure the needs of the community are met. – Patricia
• Every time we go through the doors all you see is smiling faces, there to help you with whatever you need. We love the library. – Pam
• A place where captivating stories come alive in LARGE PRINT books, to be found on expansive shelves and the fathoms of nooks. – Melinda
• DVDs. You have a great selection and get the movie on DVD as soon as it is available. –Rose Anne
• Hours of entertainment, encouraging staff, warm atmosphere. My son and I have been visiting QACFL every Saturday since he could walk. Like his parents, he loves to read! – Ann
• I Love bringing my children to check out current (and classic) books (fiction and nonfiction) on subjects of their interest as well as myself. The library has helped me raise readers! (29 words: sorry.) – Nancy
• Love everything about the library- the help that everyone who works there give to all- thanks to all from some great people. –Shirley
• I love the library because: teaches me technology, the staff is knowledgeable, keeps young people engaged. Keeps me abreast of my current authors publication. Easily assessable. –Jolly
• It has two of my favorite things, nice people and books. –Jack
• Great selection of books and DVDs. –Michael
• I've been coming to QA library for 3 years. The books are great, but what makes this library special is the ladies that really care for the patrons. – Ginger
• I love my library for its bright and cheerful atmosphere, the lovely and helpful librarians, and the materials which feed my mind and spirit -Patricia
• I love QAC Library. Staff go out of their way to obtain hard to find books. Reading for free's so helpful. Borrowing books is ecofriendly! – Anne H.
• Very friendly and helpful staff. Long commute equals lots of audio books. At $30 per book per week, the library saves me over $1,500/year. – Leland
• I love to read! I never tire of reading a good story or listening to a book on tape. Our librarians are the best! – Anne C.
• My teenage daughter loves to read so much and we cannot afford to keep buying books. It keeps her much more healthfully entertained than TV! – Wendy
• The library houses some of my best friends: books. Books enlighten us all! – Adrienne
• I love the library because I truly enjoy books. With the digital age upon us and so many different types of mediums to read- I relish in the familiarity and humbleness of books. The library serves as a gateway to stories and information that can transport you to a different era or continent. And I am a firm believer that the book is better than the movie! Thank you to the library for your wonderful books and customer service – Heather, an avid book reader and frequent customer at the KI library.
• I'm so glad that QA library is located here in Stevensville. I am in the habit of using their DVD movies and they are always so helpful with assisting me. It is also a pleasure to have very helpful and cheerful people to assist me in getting books that aren't in the library form other libraries. They are always willing and able to assist me with all my other needs when I come to the library. I for one am very happy that they are here! –Jim
• I travel a long commute so I listen to audio books on cd. The KI Free Library has a good selection to choose from. The library has saved me so much money this way. The facility is always clean and welcoming. But above all else, the staff is ALWAYS helpful, pleasant, and just make it a nice place to stop in. –Peggy
• Dear Library, I love your atmosphere, created by filled, well stocked shelves and by a warm, welcoming staff always ready to help me find my way to a new world. –Joan
• I love the QAC Library because of the wonderful library staff. All are pleasant, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly. It is like CHEERS, a welcoming place! –Veronica
• I love the library because the people are awesome and the selection is great. –Kathryn
• I love the QACFL. It is a literary haven, a reading refuge, a knowledge gateway; the friendly and helpful staff create a welcoming, erudite atmosphere. – Kim
• We spend every other Saturday at the Centreville Library and it is one of our favorite things to do! – Michelle
• Hi! I would first like to express my gratitude for the genuinely helpful staff at the library. They are the reason everyone loves this organization! Efficient, interested, qualified and intelligent people always feel like a luxury of accommodation. Thank you! –Melissa
• I love the QAC free library because I can almost always get every book I want. If QAC doesn't have it they get it from another county. –Susan
• The QACFL has the most welcoming staff! Their book recommendations and direction toward items of interest are always right on. –Anne C.
• My library's more than rooms filled with resources. It's bursting with worlds of endless treasure to discover and explore! I've staked my corner. Have you? –Shayne
Why We Love Our Patrons
• Answering the enormous depth and variety of topics of patron's questions for over 20 years has made me great at trivia. I learn with them!
• Our patrons treat us like stars. We are often greeted outside the library with instant recognition and a friendly hailing of “Hi! Library Lady!”.
• Our patrons are one of the reasons that I enjoy coming to work everyday. They are the best. They have enriched my life.
• Patrons make us feel like part of their community. We know they care for us when they stop to chat or bring us homemade goodies.
• It's never a dull day at the library. Every question asked equals a learning experience for us as we assist our patrons discover the answer.
• I love the enthusiasm the children show for the books and the way they love to decorate the children's room with their wonderful artwork!
• We love to see the excitement the children express when they race into the library heading towards the children's room.
• Reader's advisory goes both ways. Our patrons are great about helping us discover a new book or author by sharing their great reads with us.
• Our patrons' love for books and learning is positively infectious. Whether anticipating the release of an old favorite or discovering a new one, I get excited right along with them!