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Maryland Libraries Together Discussion (online)

"Free For All: The Public Library"

2025-05-13 19:00:00 2025-05-13 20:15:00 America/New_York Maryland Libraries Together Discussion (online) Learn how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Watch Free for All: The Public Library at a local screening, or online via MPT at your convenience, and then participate in a community-driven discussion about the documentary. This discussion takes place on Zoom. Register with an email address to receive the link to join the discussion. Virtual Branch -

Tuesday, May 13
7:00pm - 8:15pm

Learn how public libraries shaped the country and continue to be a sanctuary for Americans everywhere. Watch Free for All: The Public Library at a local screening, or online via MPT at your convenience, and then participate in a community-driven discussion about the documentary. This discussion takes place on Zoom. Register with an email address to receive the link to join the discussion.

Free for All: The Public Library

tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who service the public despite workingin a contentious age of closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.

Free for All: The Public Library premieres on Independent Lens on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025. Watch online, or attend a local screening...options listed on the registration page.

The program is made possible through a partnership with Maryland Libraries Together and Howard County Library System.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Films | Book Events/Discussion |

TAGS: | Adults |

Virtual Branch

carrie.raines@calvertlibrary.info
Phone: (410) 535-0291

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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed

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Upcoming events

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Tue, Nov 03, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Looking for a writers' group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie.

Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Zoom Room
Come have fun with D&D, a role-playing game for adults of all experience levels. Please register for this event.

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias. El programa provee ingreso mensual a las personas mayores de edad, los trabajadores que sufren de una incapacidad, niños con incapacidades y las familias en las que fallece un cónyuge o padre.
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Tue, Nov 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families. Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died. We invite you to this virtual presentation to learn more about retirement eligibility requirements, family benefits, options, and the application process.
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Wed, Nov 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Join us online for SAFE: Consumer Education @ Your Library. Learn how to get the most out of your Maryland taxes. These webinars are offered in partnership with the MD Dept. of Labor and public libraries statewide.
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Thu, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us, either online (free) or in person (ticketed) at No Thyme to Cook, to discuss and digest a culinary book. This month, we're reading "Like Wafers in Honey" by Leah Eskin. Register to attend virtually at no cost. In-person attendance at No Thyme to Cook in Solomons requires a paid ticket and includes dinner that is based on the book!

Fri, Nov 20, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Looking for a writers' group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie.

Mon, Nov 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Join our monthly movie discussion! This month's featured films are "The Majestic" (2001) and "Planes, Trains and Automobiles" (1987). Both are available to stream on Kanopy through Calvert Library. Watch one or both movies before the event, then join us for a lively discussion on Monday night! Register now to receive the Zoom link by email an hour before the event begins.

Tue, Dec 01, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Looking for a writers' group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique and camaraderie.