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Reading Buddies - Young Reader ( FV)

Young Reader

2024-10-16 18:00:00 2024-10-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies - Young Reader ( FV) At this event, elementary-aged children will do fun activities and read out loud to teen volunteers. Teen volunteers can earn one (1) service learning hour for participating. It's a great way to socialize and build reading confidence! Fairview Branch - Children's Area

Wednesday, October 16
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-10-16 18:00:00 2024-10-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies - Young Reader ( FV) At this event, elementary-aged children will do fun activities and read out loud to teen volunteers. Teen volunteers can earn one (1) service learning hour for participating. It's a great way to socialize and build reading confidence! Fairview Branch - Children's Area

Fairview Branch

Children's Area

At this event, elementary-aged children will do fun activities and read out loud to teen volunteers. Teen volunteers can earn one (1) service learning hour for participating. It's a great way to socialize and build reading confidence!

Does your K-5th grade child love to read out loud, or needs help building reading confidence? Here's the chance for everyone to practice in a safe and welcoming space! 

How it works for young readers:

  • Register for the event.
  • Bring your favorite books or pick one of ours when you get here--we have plenty!
  • Stuffed animals are welcome!
  • Read and engage in fun activities with teen volunteers.
  • Have fun!

How it works for Teen Reading Buddies:

  • Register for the event.
  • Read and engage in fun activities with young readers to build their confidence. 
  • Earn one (1) service learning hour for school!

Reading Buddies is a space for K-5 graders to practice reading in a relaxed and welcoming group! Reading Buddies inspires a love of reading, offers great social activities for children and teens, and promotes positive interactions between children of all ages. Teens earn a service learning hour by participating in a meaningful experience by encouraging children and helping them with their reading skills.

For accessibility accommodations, please contact us at least 2 weeks before the event. 410-535-0291.

AGE GROUP: | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Intergenerational | Edu-tainment | Book Events/Discussion |

TAGS: | Children |

Fairview Branch

Phone: (410) 257-2101
Branch manager
Lisa Tassa

Hours
Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 Closed

About the branch

Imagine, explore and discover everything Calvert Library Fairview Branch offers to our community.  
1. Digital materials 
2. Public computers 
3. No late fees 
4. Premium online resources
5. Job seeker services 
6. Meeting rooms 
7. Fun, educational programs for all ages! (link to new calendar) 

Upcoming events

Sat, Oct 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun with guided playtime! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Oct 15, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun with guided playtime! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Room,Zoom Rm 1
Join us for a lively discussion about about When Women Were Dragons by Kelly Barnhill!

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Area
At this event, elementary-aged children will do fun activities and read out loud to teen volunteers. Teen volunteers can earn one (1) service learning hour for participating. It's a great way to socialize and build reading confidence!

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
At this event, elementary-aged children will do fun activities and read out loud to teen volunteers. Teen volunteers can earn one (1) service learning hour for participating. It's a great way to socialize and build reading confidence!

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.

Tue, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Tue, Oct 22, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun with guided playtime! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Oct 22, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun with guided playtime! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Thu, Oct 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
A representative from the Health Department will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.

Sat, Oct 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.

Sat, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TeenZone
Meet up and have fun with D&D. Players ages 13 - 19 of all levels and interest are welcome. Registration is required.

Tue, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Tue, Oct 29, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun with guided playtime! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Oct 29, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun with guided playtime! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Thu, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Room
A fun night of anime! Tweens/Teens in grades 6-12 invited.  

Sat, Nov 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.

Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Room
Bring a touch of nature into your home this holiday season! Join Chesapeake Garden Club & Calvert Library for this demo to learn how to design a holiday centerpiece that works for Thanksgiving and Christmas, create your own terrarium, holiday crafts to do with your family and how to use nature for holiday décor.

Tue, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Tue, Nov 05, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun with guided playtime! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Nov 05, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun with guided playtime! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Nov 05, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Field Behind Library
Come see what the night sky has to offer in the field behind Fairview. Learn about the equipment used to view the sky from the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland. All ages welcome. Outdoor only event, weather permitting.

Wed, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Room
Enjoy playing chess? Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Please bring a chess board along if you own one.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Large Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM on the first Thursday each month! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required. Intended for scientists in grades K-2.

Thu, Nov 07, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Large Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM on the first Thursday of each month! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required, intended for scientists in grades 3-5.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children ages birth-5.