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Paws to Read Reading Buddies - Young Reader (SO)

Young Reader
2025-08-28 18:30:00 2025-08-28 19:30:00 America/New_York Paws to Read Reading Buddies - Young Reader (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, August 28
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-08-28 18:30:00 2025-08-28 19:30:00 America/New_York Paws to Read Reading Buddies - Young Reader (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 this 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 Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy 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 |

Southern Branch
Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller
Hours
We're closed Monday August 04 due to Calvert Library Southern Branch will be closed for the rest of today, Monday, August 4.
Mon, Aug 04 Closed
(Calvert Library Southern Branch will be closed for the rest of today, Monday, August 4. )
Tue, Aug 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 08 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 Closed
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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

Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Aug 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting 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.
Tween Summer Book Fest (SO) - "Wildfire" by W. R. Philbrick
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting 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 410-326-5289 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event .
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Aug 09, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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 - Babies (SO)
Mon, Aug 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Aug 11, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
SEEDCO - Maryland Health Connection (SO)
Tue, Aug 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Living Room
Got health coverage? SEEDCO can help you get it! Maryland Health Connection offers no-cost and low-cost health insurance. Second Tuesdays of the month. Drop in anytime from 9am-12pm.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Aug 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Aug 12, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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 (SO)
Wed, Aug 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting 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.
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (SO)
Wed, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A representative from the Health Department will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (SO)
Wed, Aug 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.
Tarot Study Group: Drop-In Program (SO)
Wed, Aug 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.
The Uncle Devin Show: Summer Fun (Southern Comm Ctr)
Thu, Aug 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
The Uncle Devin Show® is an interactive, musical experience for children by renowned drummer and percussionist Devin Walker. The show cultivates the minds of children through percussion instruments and is a dynamic cross between DC's Trouble Funk and Schoolhouse Rock! NOTE: Bring a blanket/towel to sit on.
Tween / Teen Karaoke Party (SO) - Teen night
Thu, Aug 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
We provide the space, the karaoke machine and the glow sticks. You bring your singing voice and friends! Don't want to sing? Come to support those who do. It's always more fun with an audience! Pizza & snacks. Free event! For ages 11-18. Please register.
Teen Book Box Pickup August 16 - 30 (SO) - Here There Be Dragons
Sat, Aug 16, 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 16 to August 30. The theme for August is "Here There Be Dragons."
Visit Calvert Library at the Solomons Dragon Boat Festival!
Sat, Aug 16, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Come visit us at the Solomons Dragon Boat Festival hosted by Southern Maryland Community Resources! The annual Solomons Dragon Boat Festival is a fun, family-oriented event featuring up to 30 teams of paddlers competing for glory on the Patuxent River!
Register
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Aug 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Aug 16, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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 And Needles - South (SO) - Knitting and Crocheting
Sat, Aug 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!)
JobSource Mobile Career Center (SO)
Thu, Aug 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Parking Lot
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.
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (SO) - TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students
Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
Teens! Calvert Library needs you! We want the library to be a safe space where teens can hang out and freely access books, information, and form community. TACOS meets monthly to help us with our events and services planning. You can receive 1 Service Learning hour for each meeting attended.
Paws to Read Reading Buddies - Young Reader (SO) - Young Reader
Thu, Aug 28, 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 (SO)
Tue, Sep 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Sep 02, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
Tea and True Tales (SO): Afternoon Book Club - By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley
Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Adults and seniors, join us for this in-person non-fiction or biographical fiction focused book club. This month we will discuss "By Her Own Design," the untold, sometimes harrowing story of Ann Lowe, granddaughter of slaves, who created Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress.
Library Art League (SO) - Chibi Portraits
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn to draw manga and chibi portraits! For artists ages 9-12. Registration required.
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