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Tween Summer Book Fest (SO)

"Plain Jane and the Mermaid" by Vera Brosgol

2025-07-02 18:00:00 2025-07-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Tween Summer Book Fest (SO) 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 410-326-5289 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event . Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, July 02
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-02 18:00:00 2025-07-02 19:00:00 America/New_York Tween Summer Book Fest (SO) 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 410-326-5289 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event . Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Southern Branch

Meeting Room

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 410-326-5289 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event .

July's book is the graphic novel "Plain Jane and the Mermaid" by Vera Brosgol.

Jane is incredibly plain. Everyone says so: her parents, the villagers, and her horrible cousin who kicks her out of her own house. Determined to get some semblance of independence, Jane prepares to propose to the princely Peter, who might just say yes to get away from his father. It's a good plan! Or it would've been, if he wasn't kidnapped by a mermaid. With her last shot at happiness lost in the deep blue sea, Jane must venture to the world underwater to rescue her maybe-fiance. But the depths of the ocean hold beautiful mysteries and dangerous creatures. What good can a plain Jane do?

View the book on Calvert Library's catalog: Plain Jain and the Mermaid.


For accessibility accommodations, please contact us at least 2 weeks before the event. 410-326-5289.

AGE GROUP: | Tween |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Events/Discussion |

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Southern Branch
Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller
Hours
Mon, Jun 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 27 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 29 Closed
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Upcoming events

Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Jun 25, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting 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.
JobSource Mobile Career Center (SO)
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Parking Lot
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.
Magician Brian Curry: Summer Fun (Southern Comm Ctr)
Thu, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us for a fun-filled Magical Math Tour! Watch as numbers come to life through exciting tricks and mind-blowing puzzles. This interactive show is perfect for elementary-aged kids who love to learn and be amazed. Get ready for a magical journey where math becomes the star of the show! NOTE: Bring a blanket/towel to sit on.
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (SO) - TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students
Thu, Jun 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room
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. You can receive 1 Service Learning hour for each meeting attended.
Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (SO) - Teen Buddy
Thu, Jun 26, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting 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!
This event is full
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (SO) - Young Reader
Thu, Jun 26, 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!
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Jun 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jun 28, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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 (SO)
Mon, Jun 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Jun 30, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
Summer STEAM Jr. (SO)
Mon, Jun 30, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM Jr. program as we Color Our World through art-themed activities. Intended for kids in grades K-2. Registration required.
This event is full
Summer STEAM (SO)
Mon, Jun 30, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM program as we Color Our World through art-themed activities. Intended for kids in grades 3-5. Registration required.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jul 01, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
Cancelled
English Conversation Hour (SO) - Come practice your English with us!
Tue, Jul 01, 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!
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Jul 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting 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.
Tween Summer Book Fest (SO) - "Plain Jane and the Mermaid" by Vera Brosgol
Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
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 410-326-5289 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event .
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Jul 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jul 05, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
Art in the Stacks by Tom Kirby (SO)
Sun, Jul 06, All day
Tom Kirby is a local artist who paints mostly in an abstract style using acrylic paints. Currently, Tom exhibits at the CalvArt Gallery in Prince Frederick, MD, and with the artist residents of Asbury Solomons Retirement Community.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Jul 07, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
Summer STEAM Jr. (SO)
Mon, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM Jr. program as we Color Our World through art-themed activities. Intended for kids in grades K-2. Registration required.
Summer STEAM (SO)
Mon, Jul 07, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM program as we Color Our World through art-themed activities. Intended for kids in grades 3-5. Registration required.
SEEDCO - Maryland Health Connection (SO)
Tue, Jul 08, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Living Room
Got health coverage? SEEDCO can help you get it! Maryland Health Connection offers no-cost and low-cost health insurance. Second Tuesdays of the month. Drop in anytime from 9am-12pm.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jul 08, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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 (SO)
Wed, Jul 09, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting 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 (SO)
Wed, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Charles Harrell and Dennis Poremski of the Alzheimer's Association.
Tarot Study Group: Drop-In Program (SO) - Suit of Pentacles
Wed, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come learn and practice tarot as a creative tool, for self-reflection, introspection, meditation, thoughtfulness, or as a fun hobby.
Cancelled
Teen Karaoke Party (SO) - Teen night
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
We provide the space, the karaoke machine, and the glow sticks. You bring your singing voice and friends. Don't want to sing? Come to support those who do. It's always more fun with an audience! Prizes awarded for "Most Spirited Performance" and "Fan Favorite." Pizza & snacks. Free event! For ages 13-18. Please register.
Game On! Pictionary Tournament (SO) - Teen night
Thu, Jul 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Gather your friends for a fierce but friendly Pictionary tournament! Prizes, bragging rights, and pizza! Other board games available if drawing isn't your thing. This event is run by amazing TACOS teen volunteers! For ages 13-18. Please register.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Jul 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jul 12, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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 (SO)
Mon, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Jul 14, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
Summer STEAM Jr. (SO)
Mon, Jul 14, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM Jr. program as we Color Our World through art-themed activities. Intended for kids in grades K-2. Registration required.
Summer STEAM (SO)
Mon, Jul 14, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM program as we Color Our World through art-themed activities. Intended for kids in grades 3-5. Registration required.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Jul 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jul 15, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
Teen Book Box Pickup July 16 - 31 (SO) - Summer Chills
Wed, Jul 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 July 16 to July 31. The theme for July is "Summer Chills."
This event is full
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Jul 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting 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 (SO)
Sat, Jul 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jul 19, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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 - South (SO) - Knitting and Crocheting
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
If you knit, embroider or crochet, or would like to learn, join us at the Southern Branch on the 3rd Saturday of the month. Get together with other fiber crafters to learn or develop your skills. Work on projects in progress or start something new! Registration requested. BYOY! (Bring Your Own Yarn!)
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, Jul 21, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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.
Summer STEAM Jr. (SO)
Mon, Jul 21, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM Jr. program as we Color Our World through art-themed activities. Intended for kids in grades K-2. Registration required.
Summer STEAM (SO)
Mon, Jul 21, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive SummerSTEAM program as we Color Our World through art-themed activities. Intended for kids in grades 3-5. Registration required.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Jul 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jul 22, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting 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 (SO)
Wed, Jul 23, 10:15am - 11:00am
Meeting 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.
JobSource Mobile Career Center (SO)
Thu, Jul 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Parking Lot
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.
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