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Free for All: The Public Library (PF)

Film Premier & Discussion
2025-02-25 18:00:00 2025-02-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Free for All: The Public Library (PF) Friends of Calvert Library partner with Calvert Library, Maryland Public Television and PBS Independent Lens to give you a chance to see this film before it debuts! Hear about how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.Film to be followed with input from you about Calvert Library's future plans. Plus learn how to be a library advocate. Calvert Library Prince Frederick - Combined Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3

Tuesday, February 25
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-25 18:00:00 2025-02-25 19:30:00 America/New_York Free for All: The Public Library (PF) Friends of Calvert Library partner with Calvert Library, Maryland Public Television and PBS Independent Lens to give you a chance to see this film before it debuts! Hear about how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.Film to be followed with input from you about Calvert Library's future plans. Plus learn how to be a library advocate. Calvert Library Prince Frederick - Combined Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3

Calvert Library Prince Frederick

Combined Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3

Friends of Calvert Library partner with Calvert Library, Maryland Public Television and PBS Independent Lens to give you a chance to see this film before it debuts! Hear about how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere.Film to be followed with input from you about Calvert Library's future plans. Plus learn how to be a library advocate.

Free for All: The Public Library tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite working in a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

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

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures, Panels & Conversations | Films |

TAGS: | Adults |

Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Phone: (410) 535-0291
Branch manager
Sarah Avant
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 Closed
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Storytime - Babies (PF)
Thu, May 14, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF)
Thu, May 14, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Storytime 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
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (PF & Zoom)
Thu, May 14, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3,Zoom Room
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker.
On Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, May 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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.
Brain Games - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More (PF)
Sat, May 16, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
MakePlayLearn (PF)
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime 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.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 - Boats (PF)
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime 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.
Silent Book Club (PF)
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 3
Need a break to relax and focus on your next read? Join us for an hour of complete silence and focus!
Bilingual Conversation Hour: Spanish-English (PF) - Bring a friend and practice with us!
Mon, May 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Come join us for a fun hour of bilingual conversation! 30 minutes in English and 30 minutes in Spanish! We will get to practice our English and Spanish conversation skills! It will be a time for community members to help each other out with their language needs!
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Tue, May 19, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF)
Tue, May 19, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Storytime 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.
Teen Night - Spring Reset (PF)
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone
Teens are invited to unwind and recharge at this casual, screen-free evening at the library. Enjoy a variety of creative stations including vision board collages, clay sculpture and journaling, designed to help you reflect on the school year and look ahead to summer. Lemonade and snacks are included. Come out and connect with friends in a welcoming, low-pressure space.
Social on the Spectrum (PF) - Neurodivergent Peer Support Group
Tue, May 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3
Join us for a neurodivergent peer support conversation. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with peers about the joys and struggles of being a neurodivergent or autistic adult, or those exploring their identities on the spectrum. We welcome everyone 18+ regardless of ability or diagnostic status. This is a peer-led group, not therapy, and is not intended to diagnose or as medical advice.
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Wed, May 20, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, May 20, 11:00am - 11:40am
Storytime 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 (PF)
Thu, May 21, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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.
Changing Careers - MD Dept of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Offered by Maryland Department of Labor and American Job Center, this free interactive workshop helps you explore a new career direction. Learn to identify strengths, transferable skills, and navigate the career-change process effectively. Create an account at mwejobs.maryland.gov and register with Calvert Library today!
Storytime - Adaptive (PF)
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Storytime 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
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (PF)
Thu, May 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone
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 third Thursday! You can receive 1 Service Learning hour for each meeting attended.
On Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, May 22, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
All Calvert Library Locations Closed
Sat, May 23, All day
All Calvert Library locations closed. Downloadable and streaming materials and services available 24/7.
All Calvert Library Locations Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
All Calvert Library locations closed. Downloadable and streaming materials and services available 24/7.
Pokémon Club - Trading Card Game (PF)
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Living Room with Fireplace
Give your child a fun way to build strategy, teamwork and confidence! This club helps young players master the Pokémon Trading Card Game while exploring creativity through exciting Pokémon-themed activities. Perfect for learning new skills and leveling up in a friendly environment!
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting (PF)
Tue, May 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Job Seeker Resources - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders presents
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3
MD Labor Workforce--Veterans Services will be available in person at Calvert Library Prince Frederick to meet with those seeking employment-related support and community service information.
Brain Games - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More (PF)
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
Hora de soporte técnico de convivencia (PF) - Se presenta Skillbuilders
Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
¡Aprender como solucionar y resolver problemas de technología con Calvert Library!
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (PF) - Skillbuilders presents
Wed, May 27, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix your tech problems with Calvert Library!
Homemaker to Changemaker - Returning to Work after Major Life Events (PF + Zoom)
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2,Zoom Room
An informal presentation and discussion about returning to work after caring for a family member. More details to come. Please register to receive the Zoom link to participate.
Reading Buddies (PF) - Young Reader
Wed, May 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone
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 (PF) - Teen Buddy - Occurs in the Teen Zone
Wed, May 27, 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!
On Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, May 29, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Tabletop Titans - ADULT (PF) - Good Society: A Jane Austen RPG
Sat, May 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Living Room with Fireplace
Live out your very own regency drama! For adults of all experience levels. Please register for this event.
Bilingual Conversation Hour: Spanish-English (PF) - Bring a friend and practice with us!
Mon, Jun 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Come join us for a fun hour of bilingual conversation! 30 minutes in English and 30 minutes in Spanish! We will get to practice our English and Spanish conversation skills! It will be a time for community members to help each other out with their language needs!
WOW (Work on Whatever) Wednesday (PF)
Wed, Jun 03, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Bring your project and supplies, whether it's papercraft, scrapbook, quilting, origami or whatever you're working on. Come for the whole time or just a couple of hours. Get your projects done and make new friends! Registration is not required but you'll get a reminder if you do.
Resumes & Interviewing Skills - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders
Thu, Jun 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Offered by Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center, this is an interactive workshop for resume and job interview help. Looking for a first job or a better job? Don't miss this free class. Registration closes 3 days before the event.
Awful Artworks (PF) - All Natural
Thu, Jun 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Have you ever looked at an art project and thought "I could do that," but you in fact could not do that? Let your creativity flow without worrying about an end product!
On Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Parkers Creek Heritage Trail Launch Party (ACLT-North)
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 3:00pm
676 Double Oak Trail
Celebrate local history and heritage as documented through the Parkers Creek Heritage Trail. Join us for local history talks and a living history perofmance by Shemika-Renee, and optional guided hikes focused on Black History, Indigenous People and Colonial times. Visit Calvert Library's table to learn about how to document your own history!
Dungeons & Dragons - TWEENS (PF)
Sat, Jun 06, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Join our Dungeon Master (DM) to learn about D&D and start playing the magical, mystical role-playing game (RPG)! The DM will bring prepared characters so all you need to do is bring yourself! Please register for this event.
This event is full
Brain Games - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More (PF)
Sat, Jun 06, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
Dungeons & Dragons - TEENS (PF )
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Meet up and have fun with D&D. Players ages 13 - 19 of all levels and interest are welcome. Registration is required.
This event is full
Art in the Stacks by Eryka Kahunanui (PF)
Sun, Jun 07, All day
Eryka Kahunanui is a California-born Kanakaiwi (Native Hawaiian) artist and the creative force behind Sharp Tongue Studio. Her work confronts the layered realities of Hawaiian diaspora, sovereignty and belonging, weaving personal history with broader cultural memory.
Hora de soporte técnico de convivencia (PF) - Se presenta Skillbuilders
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
¡Aprender como solucionar y resolver problemas de technología con Calvert Library!
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (PF) - Skillbuilders presents
Mon, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix your tech problems with Calvert Library!
Bilingual Conversation Hour: Spanish-English (PF) - Bring a friend and practice with us!
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Come join us for a fun hour of bilingual conversation! 30 minutes in English and 30 minutes in Spanish! We will get to practice our English and Spanish conversation skills! It will be a time for community members to help each other out with their language needs!
Tween Summer Book Fest (PF) - "Odder" by Katherine Applegate
Mon, Jun 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
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 seven (7) registrants get a copy of the book to keep! Contact your library branch at 410-535-0291 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event.
Calvert Local Behavioral Health Information Table (PF)
Tue, Jun 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby
A representative from the Health Department's Hub and Spoke and LEAD programs will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Brain Games - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More (PF)
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
Job Seeker Resources - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders presents
Wed, Jun 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3
MD Labor Workforce--Veterans Services will be available in person at Calvert Library Prince Frederick to meet with those seeking employment-related support and community service information.
Cancelled
JobSource Mobile Career Center (PF)
Wed, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (PF & Zoom)
Thu, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3,Zoom Room
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker.
On Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Saturday Sign-Up: Unearth A Story with #calvertREADS (PF)
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby
Join us on Saturday, June 13th from 10am-2pm at your local Calvert Library branch to register yourself, your family and your friends for a dino-mite summer! Sign up for this year's #calvertREADS program, "Unearth a Story," to get your first badge and your first chance at exciting raffle prizes! Get this year's #calvertREADS t-shirt just for signing up! (T-shirts available while supplies last!)
NAhe Country Live! (PF) - Shaun Gomban in Concert
Sat, Jun 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3
Do you love classic country music? If you answered "Yes" then you need to hear "NAhe Country."  Hawaiian Island native Shaun Gomban brings his unique classic country tone to cover some of your favorite Country Classics.  To make it even more interesting, he does it all on the Hawaiian instrument known as the Ukulele.  Shaun welcomes your song requests. 
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