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Garden Smarter: Identifying & Attracting MD Butterflies (PF)
2025-05-31 10:00:00 2025-05-31 11:00:00 America/New_York Garden Smarter: Identifying & Attracting MD Butterflies (PF) Learn which butterflies you might encounter in Maryland and what to plant to attract them to your garden. Calvert Library Prince Frederick -

Saturday, May 31
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-05-31 10:00:00 2025-05-31 11:00:00 America/New_York Garden Smarter: Identifying & Attracting MD Butterflies (PF) Learn which butterflies you might encounter in Maryland and what to plant to attract them to your garden. Calvert Library Prince Frederick -

Learn which butterflies you might encounter in Maryland and what to plant to attract them to your 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, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 23 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 Closed
(Holiday)
Sun, May 25 Closed
(Holiday)
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Upcoming events

Storytime - Babies (PF)
Thu, May 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, May 23, 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 24, All day
All Calvert Library locations closed. Downloadable and streaming materials and services available 24/7.
Cancelled
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 10:40am
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.
Cancelled
MakePlayLearn (PF)
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
All Calvert Library Locations Closed
Mon, May 26, All day
All Calvert Library locations closed. Downloadable and streaming materials and services available 24/7.
Kindergarten Gear Up
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Join us for an 8 week program designed to help prepare kids and their caregivers to start school in the upcoming year. Through instruction and play, kids will learn social and academic skills while caregivers will learn how to better support their children. This program is intended for children not receiving formal childcare. Registration is required, and it is asked that you attend all sessions.
Job Seeker Resources - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders
Wed, May 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3
MD Labor Workforce Development Specialists, Veterans Services, Senior Community Service Employment, and Justice Involved program representatives, along with Health Department staff will be available (in person) at Calvert Library Prince Frederick to meet with those seeking employment-related support and community service information.
Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Wed, May 28, 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.
Changing Careers Workshop - MWE Workshop (PF) - Skillbuilders
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thinking about a new direction? Learn how to navigate the process of changing your career path. Identify your strengths and transferable skills. Learn how to begin the career-change process efficiently and effectively.
Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (PF)
Wed, May 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!
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (PF)
Wed, May 28, 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!
Basics of Investments (PF + Zoom)
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2,Zoom Room
An educational session discussing the basics of investments. It will be made available in person and on Zoom.
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, May 30, 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.
Garden Smarter: Identifying & Attracting MD Butterflies (PF)
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn which butterflies you might encounter in Maryland and what to plant to attract them to your garden.
Financial Empowerment Program
Sat, May 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 3
Learn how the Calvert Concept is working to provide opportunities for home & business ownership.
Visit Calvert Library at the SoMD Veterans Resource Fair!
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Come visit us at the Southern MD Veterans Resources Fair hosted by the Annapolis Vet Center! All local veterans and family members are invited to attend. This event will include info and assistance booths from Veterans Affairs, Veterans Service Organizations, state and local government offices, non profits, community partners and more. Food will be available!
Kindergarten Gear Up
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Join us for an 8 week program designed to help prepare kids and their caregivers to start school in the upcoming year. Through instruction and play, kids will learn social and academic skills while caregivers will learn how to better support their children. This program is intended for children not receiving formal childcare. Registration is required, and it is asked that you attend all sessions.
WOW (Work on Whatever) Wednesday (PF)
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Bring your project and supplies. Whether it's paper craft, 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.
Awful Artworks (PF) - All Natural
Thu, Jun 05, 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!
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (PF)
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
A representative from the Health Department will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, Jun 06, 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.
Dungeons & Dragons - TWEENS (PF)
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 3
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 (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Dungeons & Dragons - TEENS (PF)
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Meet up and have fun with D&D. Players ages 13 - 19 of all levels and interest are welcome. Registration is required.
Kindergarten Gear Up
Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Join us for an 8 week program designed to help prepare kids and their caregivers to start school in the upcoming year. Through instruction and play, kids will learn social and academic skills while caregivers will learn how to better support their children. This program is intended for children not receiving formal childcare. Registration is required, and it is asked that you attend all sessions.
Job Seeker Resources - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders
Wed, Jun 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3
MD Labor Workforce Development Specialists, Veterans Services, Senior Community Service Employment, and Justice Involved program representatives, along with Health Department staff will be available (in person) at Calvert Library Prince Frederick to meet with those seeking employment-related support and community service information.
Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Resumes and Job Interviews - MWE Workshop (PF) - Skillbuilders
Wed, Jun 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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 the Monday before the event.
JobSource Mobile Career Center (PF)
Wed, Jun 11, 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.
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (PF) - Harm Reduction Team
Wed, Jun 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
A representative from the Health Department's Harm Reduction Team will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Tween Summer Book Fest (PF) - "Alebrijes" by Donna Higuera
Wed, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 3
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 410-535-0291 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event .
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (PF & Zoom)
Thu, Jun 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room 3,Zoom Room
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by JC Hooker & Rita Ilg.
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, Jun 13, 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.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap: Reduce, Reuse, Reassemble (PF)
Sat, Jun 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Love puzzles? Join us at the library for a Jigsaw Puzzle Swap! Bring your gently used puzzles and exchange them for new-to-you challenges. It's a fun, eco-friendly way to refresh your collection and connect with fellow puzzle enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or just starting, you'll leave inspired and ready to piece together something new! In partnership with Calvert Co. Puzzle Swap.
Visit Calvert Library at the NAACP Juneteenth Celebration!
Sat, Jun 14, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Come visit us at the NAACP Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the NAACP of Calvert County! Community exhibits, food trucks, merchandise vendors, great music, family fun, and more!
Teen Book Box Pickup June 16 - 30 (PF) - Color Our World
Mon, Jun 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 June 16 to June 30. The theme for June is "Color Our World."
Silent Book Club (PF)
Mon, Jun 16, 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!
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Tue, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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, Jun 17, 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.
Kindergarten Gear Up
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Join us for an 8 week program designed to help prepare kids and their caregivers to start school in the upcoming year. Through instruction and play, kids will learn social and academic skills while caregivers will learn how to better support their children. This program is intended for children not receiving formal childcare. Registration is required, and it is asked that you attend all sessions.
Cancelled
English Conversation Hour (PF) - Come practice your English with us!
Tue, Jun 17, 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!
Social on the Spectrum (PF) - Neurodivergent Peer Support Group
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3
Join us for an hour of neurodivergent peer support conversation.
Rescheduled
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, June 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Wed, Jun 18, 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, Jun 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.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
All Calvert Library Locations Closed
Thu, Jun 19, All day
All Calvert Library locations closed. Downloadable and streaming materials and services available 24/7.
Cancelled
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (PF)
Thu, Jun 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens! Calvert Library needs you! We want the library to be a safe space where teens can hang out and freely access books and information. 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.
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, Jun 20, 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, Jun 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.
Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Sat, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
MakePlayLearn (PF)
Sat, Jun 21, 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.
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