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Fairview Book Discussion: "The Caretaker" (FV & Zoom)

by Ron Rash
2025-06-18 14:00:00 2025-06-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Fairview Book Discussion: "The Caretaker" (FV & Zoom) Join us online or in person at the Fairview Branch to discuss "The Caretaker" by Ron Rash. A tender examination of male friendship and rivalry as well as a riveting, compelling novel of familial devotion, "The Caretaker" brilliantly depicts the human capacity for delusion and destruction all too often justified as acts of love. Fairview Branch - Small Room, Zoom Room

Wednesday, June 18
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 14:00:00 2025-06-18 15:00:00 America/New_York Fairview Book Discussion: "The Caretaker" (FV & Zoom) Join us online or in person at the Fairview Branch to discuss "The Caretaker" by Ron Rash. A tender examination of male friendship and rivalry as well as a riveting, compelling novel of familial devotion, "The Caretaker" brilliantly depicts the human capacity for delusion and destruction all too often justified as acts of love. Fairview Branch - Small Room, Zoom Room

Fairview Branch

Small Room, Zoom Room

Join us online or in person at the Fairview Branch to discuss "The Caretaker" by Ron Rash. A tender examination of male friendship and rivalry as well as a riveting, compelling novel of familial devotion, "The Caretaker" brilliantly depicts the human capacity for delusion and destruction all too often justified as acts of love.

Place The Caretaker on hold today!

Register in advance to receive the Zoom link via email if you wish to attend virtually.

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

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Events/Discussion |

TAGS: | book discussion | book club | Adults |

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

Storytime - Babies (FV)
Tue, May 20, 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time!
Tue, May 20, 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time!
Tue, May 20, 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.
Fairview Book Discussion: "The Ministry of Time" (FV & Zoom) - by Kaliane Bradley
Wed, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Large Room,Study Room,Zoom Room
Join us online or in person at the Fairview Branch to discuss "The Ministry of Time" by Kaliane Bradley. An exquisitely original and feverishly fun fusion of genres and ideas, "The Ministry of Time" asks: What does it mean to defy history, when history is living in your house? Kaliane Bradley's answer is a blazing, unforgettable testament to what we owe each other in a changing world.
Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (FV) - Teen Reading Buddy
Wed, May 21, 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!
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (FV) - Young Reader
Wed, May 21, 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!
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (FV)
Tue, May 27, 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
English Conversation Hour (FV) - Come practice your English with us!
Tue, May 27, 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!
Dungeons & Dragons - TEENS (FV)
Sat, May 31, 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.
Art in the Stacks Exhibit by Kathleen Addario (FV) - In Partnership with Calvert Library
Sun, Jun 01, All day
Children's Area
Calvert Library Fairview invites you to enjoy the work of local artist Kathleen Addario. The exhibition will run through July 2025.
Chess Club (FV)
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Room
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.
JobSource Mobile Career Center (FV)
Mon, Jun 09, 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.
Teen Book Box Pickup June 16 - 30 (FV) - 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."
Storytime - Babies (FV)
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jun 17, 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.
Fairview Book Discussion: "The Caretaker" (FV & Zoom) - by Ron Rash
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Small Room,Zoom Room
Join us online or in person at the Fairview Branch to discuss "The Caretaker" by Ron Rash. A tender examination of male friendship and rivalry as well as a riveting, compelling novel of familial devotion, "The Caretaker" brilliantly depicts the human capacity for delusion and destruction all too often justified as acts of love.
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