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Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (FV)

Teen Reading Buddy

2024-10-16 18:00:00 2024-10-16 19:00:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (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 -

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 - Teen Buddy (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 -

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 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 on this page. 
  • 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: | Teen |

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

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Fairview Branch

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

Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 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, Sep 21, 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, Sep 21, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Large Room
A fun night of anime! Tweens/Teens in grades 6-12 invited. 

Sat, Sep 28, 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 01, 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 01, 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 01, 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, Oct 01, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
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, Oct 02, 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, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
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 K-2.

Thu, Oct 03, 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, Oct 05, 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.

Sun, Oct 06, All day
Children's Area
Calvert Library invites you to enjoy exhibits of local art in each of our locations all month.

Tue, Oct 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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.

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.

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
Book Discussion 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!