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Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (SO)

Teen Reading Buddy

2024-11-07 18:30:00 2024-11-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (SO) 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! Southern Branch -

Thursday, November 07
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-07 18:30:00 2024-11-07 19:30:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (SO) 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! Southern 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 Reading Buddies - Young Readers 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 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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Southern Branch

Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller

Hours
Mon, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 08 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 10 Closed

About the branch

Imagine, explore and discover everything Calvert Library Southern 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!

Upcoming events

Thu, Nov 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting 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!

Thu, Nov 07, 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!

Sat, Nov 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Sat, Nov 09, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Tue, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
**

Wed, Nov 13, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Wed, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Charles Harrell and Dennis Poremski of the Alzheimer's Association.

Wed, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come learn and practice tarot as a creative tool, for self-reflection, introspection, meditation, thoughtfulness, or as a fun hobby. This month we will focus on using tarot as part of a gratitude practice.

Thu, Nov 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Hang out with friends at Calvert Library Southern Branch for this teen-focused event! Watch an anime series on Crunchyroll while making candy "sushi." Pizza! Free event. For ages 13-18. Please register, limited space.

Sat, Nov 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Sat, Nov 16, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Sat, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
If you knit, embroider or crochet, or would like to learn, join us at the Southern Branch on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Get together with other fiber crafters to learn or develop your skills. Work on projects in progress or start something new! Registration requested. BYOY! (Bring Your Own Yarn!)

Mon, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Mon, Nov 18, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Tue, Nov 19, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
**

Wed, Nov 20, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Wed, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Tweens ages 9-12, join us for a fun book club! We will play a game, discuss the book, do an activity and choose a prize!

Wed, Nov 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Tweens ages 9-12, join us for a fun book club! We will play a game, discuss the book, do an activity and choose a prize!

Thu, Nov 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM on the third Thursday each month! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required. Intended for scientists in grades K-2.

Thu, Nov 21, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM on the third 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 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Sat, Nov 23, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Mon, Nov 25, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Mon, Nov 25, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Nov 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Tue, Nov 26, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Nov 26, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Cancelled
Tue, Nov 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
**

Wed, Nov 27, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Sat, Nov 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Sat, Nov 30, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Sun, Dec 01, All day
Larry Sanderoff has been a resident of Calvert County for 15 years. He is a veteran of the US Navy and served during the Vietnam War. In September 2021 he picked up a paint brush for the very first time. After two years of painting, acrylics are Mr. Sanderoff's medium of choice. He specializes in photorealistic landscapes, flowers, plant life, and both human and animal portraits.

Mon, Dec 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Mon, Dec 02, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Dec 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Tue, Dec 03, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Tue, Dec 03, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Cancelled
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
**

Wed, Dec 04, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.

Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Draw and learn! Join us for an event exploring relief printing. For artists ages 9-12. Registration required.

Sat, Dec 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Sat, Dec 07, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.