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Tea and True Tales Book (SO): Afternoon Book Club

Memorial Days: A Memoir by Geraldine Brooks
2025-10-01 14:00:00 2025-10-01 15:00:00 America/New_York Tea and True Tales Book (SO): Afternoon Book Club Pulitzer Prize winning author, Geraldine Brooks, shares her journey of grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Geraldine eloquently tells us the story of their life together and how she comes to process her deep loss and find peace. Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, October 01
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-01 14:00:00 2025-10-01 15:00:00 America/New_York Tea and True Tales Book (SO): Afternoon Book Club Pulitzer Prize winning author, Geraldine Brooks, shares her journey of grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Geraldine eloquently tells us the story of their life together and how she comes to process her deep loss and find peace. Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Southern Branch

Meeting Room

Pulitzer Prize winning author, Geraldine Brooks, shares her journey of grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Geraldine eloquently tells us the story of their life together and how she comes to process her deep loss and find peace.

Each month we will enjoy tea and discuss non-fiction titles, memoirs, biographies, or fiction that is based on real people. Come to the checkout desk at Calvert Library Southern Branch to get your copy! Also available in Libby. 

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 |

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Southern Branch
Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller
Hours
Mon, Sep 01 Closed
(Holiday)
Tue, Sep 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 05 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 07 Closed
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Imagine, explore and discover everything Calvert Library Southern 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!

Upcoming events

Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Sep 02, 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, Sep 02, 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, Sep 03, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Tea and True Tales (SO): Afternoon Book Club - By Her Own Design by Piper Huguley
Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Adults and seniors, join us for this in-person book club focusing on non-fiction, memoirs, biographies, or biographical historical fiction. This month we will discuss "By Her Own Design," the untold, sometimes harrowing story of Ann Lowe, granddaughter of slaves, who created Jackie Kennedy's wedding dress.
Library Art League (SO) - Chibi Portraits
Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Learn to draw manga and chibi portraits! For artists ages 9-12. Registration required.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Sep 06, 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, Sep 06, 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, Sep 07, 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, Sep 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
Mon, Sep 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.
STEAMLab Jr - Spies, Codes and Ciphers (SO)
Mon, Sep 08, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required. Intended for scientists in grades K-2.
STEAMLab - Spies, Codes and Ciphers (SO)
Mon, Sep 08, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required, intended for scientists in grades 3-5.
STEAMLab Jr - Spies, Codes and Ciphers (SO)
Mon, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required. Intended for scientists in grades K-2.
STEAMLab - Spies, Codes and Ciphers (SO)
Mon, Sep 08, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required, intended for scientists in grades 3-5.
SEEDCO - Maryland Health Connection (SO)
Tue, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 09, 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, Sep 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
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, Sep 10, 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) - Personal Growth & Acceptance
Wed, Sep 10, 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.
Switch Gaming Night (SO) - Teen night
Thu, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
It's game night! Join in on a friendly Mario Kart competition or watch your friends play! We'll have a few Nintendo Switches to share or bring your own. Plus, tons of board games & pizza! Free event. For ages 12 - 18. Please register.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 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, Sep 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
Mon, Sep 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Sep 16, 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, Sep 16, 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, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (SO)
Wed, Sep 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
A representative from the Health Department will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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, Sep 20, 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!)
Big Conversation: Our SoMD History-A Tapestry of Many Voices - (in person at Middleham & St. Peter's Parish)
Sun, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Parish Hall
Join us in person for a panel featuring voices of teens to local leaders, sharing different perspectives on Southern Maryland history. Discover how personal perspectives are developed that shape how you see the past, why those views matter, and how understanding different perspectives can improve your relationships, make you a better leader and help our communities work together more effectively.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Sep 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
Mon, Sep 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 - Babies (SO)
Tue, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
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, Sep 25, 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.
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (SO) - TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 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!
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (SO) - Young Reader
Thu, Sep 25, 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, Sep 27, 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, Sep 27, 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, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 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)
Tue, Sep 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
Tue, Sep 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.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Oct 01, 10:00am - 10:45am
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.
Tea and True Tales Book (SO): Afternoon Book Club - Memorial Days: A Memoir by Geraldine Brooks
Wed, Oct 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Pulitzer Prize winning author, Geraldine Brooks, shares her journey of grief after the sudden loss of her husband. Geraldine eloquently tells us the story of their life together and how she comes to process her deep loss and find peace.
Library Art League (SO) - Origami
Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
For artists ages 9-12. Registration required.
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