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Book Discussion (TB)

"Playground" by Richard Powers
2025-03-10 18:30:00 2025-03-10 19:30:00 America/New_York Book Discussion (TB) Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, "Playground" by Richard Powers. Twin Beaches Branch - Meeting Room West

Monday, March 10
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-10 18:30:00 2025-03-10 19:30:00 America/New_York Book Discussion (TB) Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, "Playground" by Richard Powers. Twin Beaches Branch - Meeting Room West

Twin Beaches Branch

Meeting Room West

Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, "Playground" by Richard Powers.

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About the book:

Four lives are drawn together in a sweeping, panoramic new novel from Richard Powers, showcasing the Pulitzer Prize–winning author of The Overstory at the height of his skills. Twelve-year-old Evie Beaulieu sinks to the bottom of a swimming pool in Montreal strapped to one of the world’s first aqualungs. Ina Aroita grows up on naval bases across the Pacific with art as her only home. Two polar opposites at an elite Chicago high school bond over a three-thousand-year-old board game; Rafi Young will get lost in literature, while Todd Keane’s work will lead to a startling AI breakthrough.

They meet on the history-scarred island of Makatea in French Polynesia, whose deposits of phosphorus once helped to feed the world. Now the tiny atoll has been chosen for humanity’s next adventure: a plan to send floating, autonomous cities out onto the open sea. But first, the island’s residents must vote to greenlight the project or turn the seasteaders away.

Set in the world’s largest ocean, this awe-filled book explores that last wild place we have yet to colonize in a still-unfolding oceanic game, and interweaves beautiful writing, rich characterization, profound themes of technology and the environment, and a deep exploration of our shared humanity in a way only Richard Powers can.

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

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures, Panels & Conversations | Book Events/Discussion |

TAGS: | Adults |

Twin Beaches Branch
Phone: (410) 257-2411
Branch manager
Melissa Gray
Hours
We're closed Monday February 17
Mon, Feb 17 Closed
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 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

Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Feb 22, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Feb 22, 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.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Mon, Feb 24, 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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Feb 24, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
STEAMLab Jr (TB)
Mon, Feb 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required. Intended for scientists in grades K-2.
This event is full
Storytime - Adaptive (TB)
Tue, Feb 25, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Adaptive storytime is designed to be inclusive & welcoming to neurodivergent children. This class uses movement, music, stories and sensory activities to develop early literacy skills in a slower-paced & smaller group setting. Join us for playtime immediately after! All abilities are welcome, & activities generally fall within a preschool interest level. Registration required for children only.
This event is full
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Feb 26, 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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Feb 26, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Feb 26, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends.Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
On Pins & Needles (TB)
Wed, Feb 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Active Play?Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Library Art League: (TB) - Make Prints!
Wed, Feb 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Draw and Learn! Join us for an event exploring relief printmaking. For artists ages 10-18. Registration required.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Thu, Feb 27, 6:30pm - 7:10pm
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Mar 01, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Mar 01, 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 Scott Strong (TB)
Sun, Mar 02, All day
Calvert Library Twin Beaches invites you to enjoy digital art by local artist Scott Strong. The exhibition will run through May 2025.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Mon, Mar 03, 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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Mar 03, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Game On! (TB)
Mon, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Teens and Tweens, drop in for some fun and games with friends! So many board games to try!
Storytime - Adaptive (TB)
Tue, Mar 04, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Adaptive storytime is designed to be inclusive & welcoming to neurodivergent children. This class uses movement, music, stories and sensory activities to develop early literacy skills in a slower-paced & smaller group setting. Join us for playtime immediately after! All abilities are welcome, & activities generally fall within a preschool interest level. Registration required for children only.
This event is full
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Mar 05, 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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Mar 05, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Morning Book Discussion (TB) - Go As a River by Shelley Read
Wed, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East
Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our latest book selection, "Go As a River" by Shelley Read.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Mar 05, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends.Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
On Pins & Needles (TB)
Wed, Mar 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (TB)
Wed, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Susan Brayford and Sandra Raviv.
Active Play?Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Song Circle (TB)
Thu, Mar 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room West
Join us at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch for a fun and creative Song Circle! Whether you're a musician, singer or just love to hum along, this event is for you. Lead or learn folk and acoustic tunes in a casual, welcoming jam session. Bring your instrument, voice or enthusiasm. Spectators are welcome too! Come enjoy the music, energy and community spirit!
Teen Night (TB) - Karaoke Night
Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Activities, community, fun! Hang out with friends at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch for this teen-focused event! Ages 13-18
JobSource Mobile Career Center (TB)
Fri, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Driveway
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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Mar 08, 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.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Mon, Mar 10, 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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Book Discussion (TB) - "Playground" by Richard Powers
Mon, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room West
Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, "Playground" by Richard Powers.
Storytime - Adaptive (TB)
Tue, Mar 11, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Adaptive storytime is designed to be inclusive & welcoming to neurodivergent children. This class uses movement, music, stories and sensory activities to develop early literacy skills in a slower-paced & smaller group setting. Join us for playtime immediately after! All abilities are welcome, & activities generally fall within a preschool interest level. Registration required for children only.
This event is full
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (TB)
Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
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!
Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (TB)
Tue, Mar 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Mar 12, 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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Mar 12, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Mar 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends.Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
On Pins & Needles (TB)
Wed, Mar 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Active Play?Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Bilingual Conversation Hour (TB) - Spanish-English
Wed, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room East
Come join us for a fun hour of bilingual conversation: 30 minutes in English and 30 minutes in Spanish. We will practice our English and Spanish Conversation Skills. It will be a time for community members to help each other with their language needs!
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 7:10pm
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Oyster Day Children's Activities (TB)
Sat, Mar 15, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Children of all ages are invited to celebrate Oyster Day with arts and crafts. Come and paint an oyster shell and make projects that celebrate the role of the oyster in the health of the Chesapeake Bay.
Tile Making Mini Workshop (TB) - with Artist Parran Collery
Sat, Mar 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Come get your hands in clay and make a small fish or flower tile! Parran created the ceramic mural at Prince Frederick and is in the process of making one for Twin Beaches. Explore simple techniques to create a relief sculpted tile, making your own small tile to keep, adding color with bright underglazes. Tiles will be fired offsite and shown at the Tile Workshop Art Show on March 27th.
Tile Making Mini Workshop (TB) - with Artist Parran Collery
Sat, Mar 15, 12:15pm - 1:00pm
Makerspace
Come get your hands in clay and make a small fish or flower tile! Parran created the ceramic mural at Prince Frederick and is in the process of making one for Twin Beaches. Explore simple techniques to create a relief sculpted tile, making your own small tile to keep, adding color with bright underglazes. Tiles will be fired offsite and shown at the Tile Workshop Art Show on March 27th.
Oyster Day Speaker--Ryan St. Laurent (TB) - All About Oysters!
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room East & West Combined
Join local environmentalist Ryan St. Laurent as he discusses the vital importance of the oyster to the life and health of the Chesapeake Bay. Learn about the efforts to develop living shorelines using oyster reefs to protect the Bay coastline and how you can help.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Tile Making Mini Workshop (TB) - with Artist Parran Collery
Sat, Mar 15, 2:15pm - 3:00pm
Makerspace
Come get your hands in clay and make a small fish or flower tile! Parran created the ceramic mural at Prince Frederick and is in the process of making one for Twin Beaches. Explore simple techniques to create a relief sculpted tile, making your own small tile to keep, adding color with bright underglazes. Tiles will be fired offsite and shown at the Tile Workshop Art Show on March 27th.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Mon, Mar 17, 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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Mar 17, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Storytime - Adaptive (TB)
Tue, Mar 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Program Room
Adaptive storytime is designed to be inclusive & welcoming to neurodivergent children. This class uses movement, music, stories and sensory activities to develop early literacy skills in a slower-paced & smaller group setting. Join us for playtime immediately after! All abilities are welcome, & activities generally fall within a preschool interest level. Registration required for children only.
This event is full
Board of Library Trustees Meeting (TB)
Tue, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room West
Calvert Library Board of Trustees Meeting
Tween Night (TB)
Tue, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Hey Tweens, this night is designed just for you! Join us on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch for fun activities and tasty snacks. Ages 8-12.
Books in Bloom Exhibit (All Locations)
Wed, Mar 19, All day
Come enjoy the book-inspired floral arrangements created by Calvert Garden Club and members of the community that will be on display at all Calvert Library locations.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Mar 19, 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.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Mar 19, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends.Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
On Pins & Needles (TB)
Wed, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Active Play?Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!
Books in Bloom Exhibit (All Locations)
Thu, Mar 20, All day
Come enjoy the book-inspired floral arrangements created by Calvert Garden Club and members of the community that will be on display at all Calvert Library locations.
Song Circle (TB)
Thu, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room West
Join us at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch for a fun and creative Song Circle! Whether you're a musician, singer or just love to hum along, this event is for you. Lead or learn folk and acoustic tunes in a casual, welcoming jam session. Bring your instrument, voice or enthusiasm. Spectators are welcome too! Come enjoy the music, energy and community spirit!
STEAMLab (TB)
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required, intended for scientists in grades 3-5.
Books in Bloom Exhibit (All Locations)
Fri, Mar 21, All day
Come enjoy the book-inspired floral arrangements created by Calvert Garden Club and members of the community that will be on display at all Calvert Library locations.
Books in Bloom Exhibit (All Locations)
Sat, Mar 22, All day
Come enjoy the book-inspired floral arrangements created by Calvert Garden Club and members of the community that will be on display at all Calvert Library locations.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Mar 22, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program Room
Join us for Story Explorers, an exciting new Storytime class where imaginations run wild. Your little one will journey through captivating stories, merrily move to music and join in hands-on activities designed to spark creativity and early learning. This class ends with guided play, a great time to make new friends. Adult must accompany child. Suggested for ages 2 - 5. Registration recommended.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Mar 22, 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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