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Morning Book Discussion (TB)

The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
2025-07-02 11:00:00 2025-07-02 12:00:00 America/New_York Morning Book Discussion (TB) Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman Twin Beaches Branch - Meeting Room East

Wednesday, July 02
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-02 11:00:00 2025-07-02 12:00:00 America/New_York Morning Book Discussion (TB) Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman Twin Beaches Branch - Meeting Room East

Twin Beaches Branch

Meeting Room East

Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman

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From the New York Times best-selling author of The Dovekeepers and The Museum of Extraordinary Things: a forbidden love story set on the tropical island of St. Thomas about the extraordinary woman who gave birth to painter Camille Pissarro - the father of impressionism.

Growing up on idyllic St. Thomas in the early 1800s, Rachel dreams of life in faraway Paris. Rachel's mother, a pillar of their small refugee community of Jews who escaped the Inquisition, has never forgiven her daughter for being a difficult girl who refuses to live by the rules. Growing up, Rachel's salvation is their maid Adelle's belief in her strengths and her deep, lifelong friendship with Jestine, Adelle's daughter. But Rachel's life is not her own. She is married off to a widower with three children to save her father's business. When her husband dies suddenly and his handsome, much younger nephew, Frédérick, arrives from France to settle the estate, Rachel seizes her own life story, beginning a defiant, passionate love affair that sparks a scandal that affects all of her family, including her favorite son, who will become one of the greatest artists of France.

(Synopsis from Amazon)

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Events/Discussion |

TAGS: | Adults |

Twin Beaches Branch
Phone: (410) 257-2411
Branch manager
Melissa Gray
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
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Serving the Twin Beaches area of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach since 1981. Come discover everything Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch offers to our community.  
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3. No late fees 
4. Premium online resources 
5. Job seeker services 
6. Fun, educational programs for all ages!

Upcoming events

Morning Book Discussion (TB) - "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn
Wed, Jun 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East
Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn.
On Pins and Needles (TB)
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (TB)
Wed, Jun 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Susan Brayford and Sandra Raviv.
Active Play -- Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Jun 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
Song Circle (TB)
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room West
Join us at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch for a fun and creative Song Circle! Whether you're a musician, singer, or just love to hum along, this event is for you. Lead or learn folk and acoustic tunes in a casual, welcoming jam session. Bring your instrument, voice, or enthusiasm. Spectators are welcome to come enjoy the music, energy, and community spirit!
Teen Night (TB) - Summer Kick-off Carnival!
Thu, Jun 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Activities, community, fun! Hang out with friends at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch for this teen-focused event!
JobSource Mobile Career Center (TB)
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Driveway
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.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Jun 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program 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.
Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (TB)
Tue, Jun 10, 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 (TB)
Tue, Jun 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program 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!
On Pins and Needles (TB)
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Bilingual Conversation Hour - Spanish-English (TB)
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room East
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!
Active Play -- Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Jun 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
Intro to Laser Etching--Bay Inspired Decor (TB)
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Become part of the Twin Beaches Maker Community! Come and learn how to design and etch on the Makerspace Laser Etcher. Each participant will be certified to use the laser etcher at the completion of the program and will take home a Bay inspired design as a keepsake. All registrants must complete the online training for the laser etcher on the library's webpage before the program.
This event is full
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program 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.
Art in the Stacks by Vidheha Ranjan (TB)
Sun, Jun 15, All day
Calvert Library Twin Beaches invites you to enjoy photography by local artist Vidheha Ranjan. The exhibition will run through September 2025.
Teen Book Box Pickup June 16-30 (TB) - Color Our World
Mon, Jun 16, All day
Teen area
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 (TB)
Mon, Jun 16, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.
Game On! (TB)
Mon, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Teens and Tweens drop in for some fun and games with friends! So many board games to try!
Storytime - Adaptive (TB)
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program 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.??
Tween Night - Crafting With Pride (TB)
Tue, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Hey Tweens, celebrate Pride Month and kick off this year's Summer Reading Challenge with us! Get creative by designing your own colorful bracelet, crafting a pride flag, and making a custom button. While you're here, register for the summer reading program and get a special prize! Ages 8-12.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Jun 18, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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 (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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 (TB)
Wed, Jun 18, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Active Play -- Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
Tween Summer Book Fest (TB) - "Alebrijes" by Donna Higuera
Wed, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room West
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 410-257-2411 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event .
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jun 21, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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 (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program 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.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Mon, Jun 23, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Jun 23, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.
Game On! (TB)
Mon, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Teens and Tweens drop in for some fun and games with friends! So many board games to try!
Introduction to Sewing--Wallet Style Organizer (TB)
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Join us for a brief introduction to sewing. At this event, you will learn the basics of the Bernina sewing machine in our Makerspace and create your own wallet-style organizer! Participants must complete the Bernina sewing machine online certification piece before this event. Click through to the full event description for the certification link.
Storytime - Adaptive (TB)
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Tue, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program 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.??
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Jun 25, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Jun 25, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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 (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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 (TB)
Wed, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Active Play -- Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:10pm
Program 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.
Yoga on the Terrace - All Levels (TB)
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Terrace
Join us for our summer yoga series with a gentle flow class for all levels on the beautiful Twin Beaches Branch terrace overlooking the Bay. In the case of inclement weather, the class will be canceled.
This event is full
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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 (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jun 28, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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.
MakePlayLearn (TB)
Sat, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program 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.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Mon, Jun 30, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Jun 30, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.
Game On! (TB)
Mon, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Teens and Tweens drop in for some fun and games with friends! So many board games to try!
Storytime - Adaptive (TB)
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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
Summer STEAM Jr. (TB)
Tue, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Program Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM Jr. program as we Color Your World through art themed activities. Intended for kids in grades K-2. Registration required.
Summer STEAM (TB)
Tue, Jul 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Program Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM program as we Color Your World through art themed activities. Intended for kids in grades 3-5. Registration required.
Storytime - Babies (TB)
Wed, Jul 02, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Jul 02, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.
Morning Book Discussion (TB) - The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East
Join us this month at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch to discuss our current book selection, The Marriage of Opposites by Alice Hoffman
Story Explorers (TB) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, Jul 02, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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 (TB)
Wed, Jul 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Active Play -- Active Fun! (TB)
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (TB)
Wed, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Susan Brayford and Sandra Raviv.
Twin Beaches Branch Closing Early (TB) - for NB Fireworks!
Thu, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch will close at 5pm because of traffic from the Fireworks.
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