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Chess Club (SO)
2025-02-12 17:00:00 2025-02-12 18:00:00 America/New_York Chess Club (SO) Enjoy playing chess? Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels, and ages 6-18. Please bring a chess board along if you own one. Southern Branch - Living Room

Wednesday, February 12
5:00pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-12 17:00:00 2025-02-12 18:00:00 America/New_York Chess Club (SO) Enjoy playing chess? Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels, and ages 6-18. Please bring a chess board along if you own one. Southern Branch - Living Room

Southern Branch

Living Room

Enjoy playing chess? Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels, and ages 6-18. Please bring a chess board along if you own one.

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

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM | Intergenerational | Games/Gaming |

TAGS: | Children |

Southern Branch
Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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, Jan 15, 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 Book Club (SO)--Silverwing (Graphic) by Kenneth Oppel
Wed, Jan 15, 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!
Chess Club (SO)
Wed, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Living Room
Enjoy playing chess? Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels, and ages 6-18. Please bring a chess board along if you own one.
Tween Book Club (SO)--Silverwing (Graphic) by Kenneth Oppel
Wed, Jan 15, 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!
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Jan 18, 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, Jan 18, 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, Jan 18, 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!)
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 22, 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.
JobSource Mobile Career Center (SO)
Thu, Jan 23, 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Jan 25, 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, Jan 25, 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, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 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)
Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 29, 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.
Chess Club (SO)
Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Living Room
Enjoy playing chess? Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels, and ages 6-18. Please bring a chess board along if you own one.
Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (SO) - Teen Buddy
Thu, Jan 30, 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!
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (SO) - Young Reader
Thu, Jan 30, 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!
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Feb 01, 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, Feb 01, 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.
Art in the Stacks by Nicole Hurley (SO)
Sun, Feb 02, All day
Nicole Hurley is a librarian and artist based in Calvert County, Maryland. She has been exploring art since the age of four. Ideas that bloom in her mind often serve as inspiration for her artwork. In this show, her creative sparks are represented in mixed media and watercolor.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 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)
Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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, Feb 05, 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.
Library Art League (SO)
Wed, Feb 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Love making art? Join us for an event exploring different art forms! For Ages 9-12. Registration Required.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Feb 08, 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, Feb 08, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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.
STEAMLab Jr (SO)
Mon, Feb 10, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting 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. Grown-ups are encouraged to stay in the room for the duration of the program.
STEAMLab (SO)
Mon, Feb 10, 2:45pm - 3:30pm
Meeting 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.
STEAMLab Jr (SO)
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting 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. Grown-ups are encouraged to stay in the room for the duration of the program.
STEAMLab (SO)
Mon, Feb 10, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Meeting 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Feb 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
Tue, Feb 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.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (SO)
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
Chess Club (SO)
Wed, Feb 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Living Room
Enjoy playing chess? Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels, and ages 6-18. Please bring a chess board along if you own one.
Tarot Study Group: Drop-In Program (SO)
Wed, Feb 12, 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.
TACOS (SO) - TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students
Thu, Feb 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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. Join us every second Thursday of the month, before Teen Night! You can receive 1 Service Learning hour for each meeting attended.
Drop-in Craft Night (SO) - Teen night
Thu, Feb 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
We provide the supplies for painting, collage, button making, jewelry and more. Feel free to bring a project you're working on, or create something new. Pizza! For ages 13-18. No registration required.
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