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English Conversation Hour
Cancelled

English Conversation Hour (FV)

Come practice your English with us!

Are you trying to learn or be more confident in conversational English? Do you enjoy talking to others? Would you like to get to know your community better at the same time? Then the English Conversation Hour is for you!

welcome in many languages

Welcome to English Conversation Hour at Calvert Library! 

¿Estás tratando de aprender inglés o tener más confidencia en ingles de conversación? ¿Disfrutas hablar con otras personas? ¿Quieres conocer a tu comunidad al mismo tiempo? ¡Parece como English Conversation Hour es para ti! 

Haz click el enlace para acceder al sitio web de la Universidad de Maryland del sur: http://www.csmd.edu/ce

Con este, se puede inscribirse en gratises clases de inglés sin crédito. 

If you're looking for a more formal class rather than a conversation group, click this link to access the College of Southern Maryland's website. Through them, you can enroll in free, non-credit English classes. 

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

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Edu-tainment | Class/Workshop |

TAGS: | |

Fairview Branch

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

Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 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

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 01, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.

Tue, Apr 01, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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.

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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, Apr 03, 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.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 05, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large 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 0 - 5. Registration recommended.

Sun, Apr 06, All day
Children's Area
Come experience the creativity and talent of our local art students from the Drawing & Painting program at Northern High School. This vibrant showcase will feature an array of artwork through a variety of mediums. Join us and support the arts in our community!

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 08, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.

Tue, Apr 08, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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.

Rescheduled
Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New date Wednesday, April 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
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.

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large 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 0 - 5. Registration recommended.

Sat, Apr 12, 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.

Mon, Apr 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Field Behind Library
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.

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 15, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.

Tue, Apr 15, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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.

Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Room,Zoom Room
Join us online or in person at the Fairview Branch to discuss "Go as a River" by Shelley Read. Inspired by true events surrounding the destruction of the town of Iola in the 1960s, "Go as a River" is a story of deeply held love in the face of hardship and loss, but also of finding courage, resilience, friendship, and, finally, home--where least expected.

Wed, Apr 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!

Wed, Apr 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!

Sat, Apr 19, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large 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 0 - 5. Registration recommended.

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 22, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.

Tue, Apr 22, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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.

Tue, Apr 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Computer Area
A representative from the Health Department will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.

Cancelled
Tue, Apr 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you trying to learn or be more confident in conversational English? Do you enjoy talking to others? Would you like to get to know your community better at the same time? Then the English Conversation Hour is for you!

Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Large 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 0 - 5. Registration recommended.

Tue, Apr 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, Apr 29, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.

Tue, Apr 29, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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.

Tue, Apr 29, 7:45pm - 8:45pm
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.