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Garden Smarter-How to Create a Community Garden (PF)
2025-09-13 10:00:00 2025-09-13 11:00:00 America/New_York Garden Smarter-How to Create a Community Garden (PF) How to Start a Community Garden: Starting a community garden offers numerous benefits for individuals, families, and the broader community. Calvert Library Prince Frederick - Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Saturday, September 13
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-09-13 10:00:00 2025-09-13 11:00:00 America/New_York Garden Smarter-How to Create a Community Garden (PF) How to Start a Community Garden: Starting a community garden offers numerous benefits for individuals, families, and the broader community. Calvert Library Prince Frederick - Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Calvert Library Prince Frederick

Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

How to Start a Community Garden: Starting a community garden offers numerous benefits for individuals, families, and the broader community.

These include increased access to fresh, healthy food, improved physical and mental health, enhanced social connections, and environmental benefits like reduced transportation costs and beautified spaces. Community gardens can also foster a sense of ownership and pride in the neighborhood, potentially leading to increased property values and reduced crime rates. This class will provide instructions on how you can start a community garden as well as the benefits and pitfalls you need to be aware of when considering an endeavor like a community garden.

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

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures, Panels & Conversations | Class/Workshop |

TAGS: | Garden Smarter |

Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Phone: (410) 535-0291
Branch manager
Sarah Avant
Hours
Mon, Aug 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Aug 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 15 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 17 Closed
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Sat, Aug 16, 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 3
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Sat, Aug 16, 10:00am - 10:40am
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Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
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Sat, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mon, Aug 18, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 3
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Social on the Spectrum (PF) - Neurodivergent Peer Support Group
Tue, Aug 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Tue, Aug 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, August 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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Wed, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (PF)
Thu, Aug 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone
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Garden Smarter-Gardening Mistakes to Avoid - What Not to Do as a Calvert County Gardener (PF)
Sat, Aug 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
In gardens large and small there is no end to the ways you can express yourself, cultivate a beautiful landscape and, unfortunately, mess up. Every mistake in the garden is an opportunity to learn. This will be a discussion forum on mistakes gardeners have made, and an opportunity for Calvert County Master Gardeners to answer questions.
Monday Night Movie Musings - Double Feature (Zoom) - "The Third Man" (1949) and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986)
Mon, Aug 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Room
This month's movies are: "The Third Man" (1949), available on Kanopy and "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" (1986) available on DVD and Blu-Ray through Calvert Library. Watch the movie before the event and join us for a lively discussion on Monday night. Please register to receive an emailed link to the Zoom event an hour before it begins.
Social Security Update for Beneficiaries (PF)
Tue, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
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Social Security Disability Benefits (PF)
Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
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Planning for Retirement (PF) - with Social Security Representative
Tue, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
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Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Wed, Aug 27, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2
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Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (PF)
Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Reading Buddies - Young Reader (PF)
Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
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Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Wed, Aug 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
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Sat, Aug 30, All day
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Mon, Sep 01, All day
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Tue, Sep 02, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
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Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Sep 02, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime Room
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Storytime - Adaptive (PF)
Tue, Sep 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
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Storytime Room
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Meeting Room 3
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Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Thu, Sep 04, 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, Sep 04, 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.
Oral History Project Meeting
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Meeting Room 1
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Fri, Sep 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Sep 06, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime Room
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Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
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Living Room with Fireplace
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.
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Mon, Sep 08, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime Room
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Hora de soporte técnico de convivencia (PF) - Se presenta Skillbuilders
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
¡Aprender como solucionar y resolver problemas de technología con Calvert Library!
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (PF) - Skillbuilders presents
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room 3
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Storytime - Babies (PF)
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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.
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Wed, Sep 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2
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, Sep 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Focus on Veteran's Services!
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.
JobSource Mobile Career Center (PF)
Wed, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Front of building
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.
STEAMLab - Creating Tools (PF)
Wed, Sep 10, 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 3 - 5.
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Thu, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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, Sep 11, 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.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (PF & Zoom)
Thu, Sep 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3,Zoom Room
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Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Garden Smarter-How to Create a Community Garden (PF)
Sat, Sep 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
How to Start a Community Garden: Starting a community garden offers numerous benefits for individuals, families, and the broader community.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Sep 13, 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.
David Hildebrand Concert (PF) - Music from the Revolutionary War Era
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3
Get in the spirit of celebrating America's 250th with a live performance and historical commentary on music of the American Revolution. Specializing in Early American Music, David Hildebrand performs nationwide, appearing at historic sites and museums and on public radio and TV. In costume, and with period instruments, this will be family friendly! Sponsored by the SoMD 250th Committee.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Sep 15, 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.
Silent Book Club (PF)
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 3
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STEAMLab Jr - Creating Tools (PF)
Mon, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
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.
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 9:00am
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