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Meet Newbery & Coretta Scott King Winner Amina Luqman-Dawson
2024-06-18 18:30:00 2024-06-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Meet Newbery & Coretta Scott King Winner Amina Luqman-Dawson Amina Luqman-Dawson, Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winning author of Freewater, will visit the new Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch! Space is limited and registration is required! Twin Beaches Branch - Meeting Room East & West Combined

Tuesday, June 18
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-06-18 18:30:00 2024-06-18 19:30:00 America/New_York Meet Newbery & Coretta Scott King Winner Amina Luqman-Dawson Amina Luqman-Dawson, Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winning author of Freewater, will visit the new Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch! Space is limited and registration is required! Twin Beaches Branch - Meeting Room East & West Combined

Twin Beaches Branch

Meeting Room East & West Combined

Amina Luqman-Dawson, Newbery and Coretta Scott King Award winning author of Freewater, will visit the new Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch! Space is limited and registration is required!

"Two children, Homer and Ada escape enslavement on a southern plantation. Sadly, they have to leave their mother and friends behind. They soon find themselves deep in a swamp where they discover the clandestine runaway community of Freewater.  Homer has spent a lifetime trying to be invisible and unseen but he meets other children in Freewater and  he learns from them how to have fun and make a little trouble, but more importantly, he learns that he matters, that he can make a difference. Armed with that crucial information he hatches the riskiest of plans to rescue others from enslavement. He takes the reader along for quite a thrilling adventure!"

Books will be available for purchase beginning at 5:30pm. 

6:30pm Antoine White, President of Calvert County Board of Education interviews Amina Luqman-Dawson

7pm Q&A

7:20pm Book signing

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Children | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Book Events/Discussion |

TAGS: | EDI | Children | author |

Twin Beaches Branch
Phone: (410) 257-2411
Branch manager
Melissa Gray
Hours
Mon, Jul 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 26 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jul 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jul 28 Closed
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About the branch

Serving the Twin Beaches area of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach since 1981. Come discover everything Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch offers to our community.  
1. Digital materials 
2. Public computers 
3. No late fees 
4. Premium online resources 
5. Job seeker services 
6. Fun, educational programs for all ages!

Upcoming events

Storytime - Saturday (TB)
Sat, Jul 27, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
Active Play--Active Fun! (TB)
Mon, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Tue, Jul 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Info Table (TB) - Glow Vigil and Light Calvert Purple Outreach event
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Living Room
A representative from Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), in partnership with the Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Council, will set up a table to give away purple lightbulbs to residents to display on August 31st for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
SummerSTEAM (TB)
Tue, Jul 30, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Program Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM hour as we have an adventure and explore biomes through books, activities and a snack. For kids K-5th grade.
This event is full
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Jul 31, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime - Middles (TB)
Wed, Jul 31, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-3.
Storytime - Preschoolers (TB)
Wed, Jul 31, 11:00am - 11:45am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 3-5.
Game On! (TB)
Wed, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Teens and Tweens drop in for some fun and games with friends! So many board games to try!
Active Play--Active Fun! (TB)
Thu, Aug 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
Wet and Wild Water Play - CCPR Collaboration
Fri, Aug 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Calling all Pre-Schoolers for a Wet and Wild collaboration program with CCPR and Calvert Library Twin Beaches. Dress to get wet and plan to beat the heat and have some water play fun. Don't forget your towel and sunscreen. We will share stories, rhymes, songs, and other early literacy fun!
Register
JobSource Mobile Career Center (TB)
Fri, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource.
On Pins & Needles (TB)
Fri, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Storytime - Saturday (TB)
Sat, Aug 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
Art in the Stacks by Gary Jameson (TB)
Sun, Aug 04, All day
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, invites you to enjoy "Seascapes and Skylines- Views From North Beach" by Gary Jameson through October 31.
Brain Games (TB) - Chess, Scrabble and more
Mon, Aug 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room West
Want to practice your chess strategies? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
Active Play--Active Fun! (TB)
Mon, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Tue, Aug 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Aug 07, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime - Middles (TB)
Wed, Aug 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-3.
Senior Book Discussion: The First Ladies (TB) - The First Ladies by Marie Benedict
Wed, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East
Join us this month to discuss The First Ladies by Marie Benedict.
Storytime - Preschoolers (TB)
Wed, Aug 07, 11:00am - 11:45am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 3-5.
Game On! (TB)
Wed, Aug 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Teens and Tweens drop in for some fun and games with friends! So many board games to try!
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (TB)
Wed, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Susan Brayford and Sandra Raviv.
Tween Summer Book Fest (TB) - Saving Sunshine - by Saadia Faruqi
Wed, Aug 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Join other book lovers during this fun summer book club! Each month we will read a new book and come together to discuss, play games and do activities. Did we mention there will be snacks?! The first ten (10) registrants get a copy of the book to keep! Contact your library branch at 410-257-2411 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event.
Active Play--Active Fun! (TB)
Thu, Aug 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
On Pins & Needles (TB)
Fri, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Storytime - Saturday (TB)
Sat, Aug 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.
Reptile Wonders: Summer Fun (TB)
Sat, Aug 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East & West Combined
Join Reptile Wonders for a hands-on, interactive show with ten different exotic species of reptiles. Everything from baby turtles to giant tortoises, monitor lizards to large pythons. There will be a discussion about where these animals can be found, what they eat and what eats them. All ages.
Reptile Wonders: Summer Fun (TB)
Sat, Aug 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room East & West Combined
Join Reptile Wonders for a hands-on, interactive show with ten different exotic species of reptiles. Everything from baby turtles to giant tortoises, monitor lizards to large pythons. There will be a discussion about where these animals can be found, what they eat and what eats them. All ages.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Aug 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
Active Play--Active Fun! (TB)
Mon, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Tue, Aug 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse Info Table (TB) - Glow Vigil and Light Calvert Purple Outreach event
Tue, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Living Room
A representative from Calvert Alliance Against Substance Abuse (CAASA), in partnership with the Twin Beach Opioid Abuse Awareness Council, will set up a table to give away purple lightbulbs to residents to display on August 31st for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD).
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Aug 14, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime - Middles (TB)
Wed, Aug 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-3.
Storytime - Preschoolers (TB)
Wed, Aug 14, 11:00am - 11:45am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 3-5.
Game On! (TB)
Wed, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Teens and Tweens drop in for some fun and games with friends! So many board games to try!
Teen Book Box Pickup August 15 - 31 (TB)
Thu, Aug 15, All day
It's the triumphant return of the Teen Book Box! During the summer, we will be checking out free boxes each month to teens who register. Inspired by subscription boxes like Loot Crate, each box will have a theme and contain a library book to borrow, a free book to keep, a fun activity, and a snack. Boxes can be picked up from August 15 to August 31. The theme for August is "Sci-Fi."
Registration opens Thursday, August 1 2024 at 9:00am
Active Play--Active Fun! (TB)
Thu, Aug 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
On Pins & Needles (TB)
Fri, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Storytime - Saturday (TB)
Sat, Aug 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
Brain Games (TB) - Chess, Scrabble and more
Mon, Aug 19, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room West
Want to practice your chess strategies? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Tue, Aug 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
Yoga on the Terrace - all levels (TB)
Thu, Aug 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Terrace
Join us for our summer yoga series with a gentle flow class for all levels on the beautiful Twin Beaches Branch terrace overlooking the Bay. In the case of inclement weather, the class will be canceled.
On Pins & Needles (TB)
Fri, Aug 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Aug 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.
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