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Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time

Wed, May 21, 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.

Wed, May 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.

Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time

Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:40am

Storytime Room

Dine Out Book Discussion: "The House on Mango Street" - (At City Sliders at the Westlawn Inn, NB)

Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us to discuss "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros at City Sliders at the Westlawn Inn in North Beach. Dinner at 6pm with a book discussion at 7pm. Come for the dinner, discussion, or both!

Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time

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.

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:40am

Storytime Room

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

All Calvert Library Locations Closed

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.

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

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.

Job Seeker Resources - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders

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.

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!

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.

Reading Buddies - Young Reader (PF)

Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Teen Zone

Calvert Library Foundation Meeting

Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Storytime Room

Calvert Library Foundation Meeting

Garden Smarter: Identifying & Attracting MD Butterflies (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.

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.

WOW (Work on Whatever) Wednesday (PF)

Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

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.

Dungeons & Dragons - TWEENS (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.

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.

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.

Job Seeker Resources - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders

Tue, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Wed, Jun 11, 9:00am - 3:00pm

Meeting Room 3

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.

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap: Reduce, Reuse, Reassemble (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.

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!

Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time

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.

Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:40am

Storytime Room

Storytime - Adaptive (PF)

Tue, Jun 17, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Storytime Room

English Conversation Hour (PF) - Come practice your English with us!

Tue, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Cancelled

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

Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time

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.

Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:40am

Storytime Room

Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time

Wed, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:40am

Storytime Room

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.