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Spooky Campfire Tales (SO)
2025-10-14 18:30:00 2025-10-14 19:30:00 America/New_York Spooky Campfire Tales (SO) Join us for a scary good time around the campfire telling each other spooky stories and enjoying s'mores! Hear stories from local author Carol McCabe Booker & Spooky Solomons historical ghost tour founder, Adam Tremper, and bring your own. All adults are welcome for a night of shivers, laughter and community around the campfire. Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 14
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-10-14 18:30:00 2025-10-14 19:30:00 America/New_York Spooky Campfire Tales (SO) Join us for a scary good time around the campfire telling each other spooky stories and enjoying s'mores! Hear stories from local author Carol McCabe Booker & Spooky Solomons historical ghost tour founder, Adam Tremper, and bring your own. All adults are welcome for a night of shivers, laughter and community around the campfire. Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Southern Branch

Meeting Room

Join us for a scary good time around the campfire telling each other spooky stories and enjoying s'mores! Hear stories from local author Carol McCabe Booker & Spooky Solomons historical ghost tour founder, Adam Tremper, and bring your own. All adults are welcome for a night of shivers, laughter and community around the campfire.

Calvert Library strives to make our events accessible to all. For access questions or requests, call 410-535-0291.

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Southern Branch
Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller
Hours
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Mon, Oct 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 10 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 12 Closed
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About the branch

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

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Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Registration is now closed
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (SO )
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Entrance Counter
A representative from the Health Department will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (SO)
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Registration is now closed
Tarot Study Group: Drop-In Program (SO) - Creative Uses
Wed, Oct 08, 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.
Registration is now closed
OMOB Book Discussion - "Kin: Rooted in Hope" (Asbury) - by Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford
Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 12:00pm
The whole state is being asked to read and discuss this book as the One Maryland One Book initiative.
Teen Night (SO) - Creepy Cupcake Party
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Cupcakes, frosting, and candy provided. Create the coolest or creepiest cupcake and enter it into our contest! For ages 12-18. Free event. Please register.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Oct 11, 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, Oct 11, 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, Oct 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
Tue, Oct 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.
Spooky Campfire Tales (SO)
Tue, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Join us for a scary good time around the campfire telling each other spooky stories and enjoying s'mores! Hear stories from local author Carol McCabe Booker & Spooky Solomons historical ghost tour founder, Adam Tremper, and bring your own. All adults are welcome for a night of shivers, laughter and community around the campfire.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Oct 15, 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Oct 18, 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.
Visit Calvert Library at Halloween in the Garden!
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Come visit us at Halloween in the Garden hosted by Annmarie Sculpture Garden & Art Center! Join us for this family-friendly Trick-or-Treating festival. The garden will be decorated for the season with lots of great Halloween and fall decor, with fun photo ops around every corner!
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 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, Oct 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
Mon, Oct 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Oct 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
Tue, Oct 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.
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (SO) - Skillbuilders Presents
Tue, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Group Study 106
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix your tech problems! Need help with your devices? Drop-in to Calvert Library?s open tech hours! We are pleased to offer personalized assistance with basic tech requests, computer and internet basics, e-Readers, Libby, Microsoft Office or Google apps, personal devices and more!
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 23, 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Oct 25, 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, Oct 25, 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, Oct 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
Mon, Oct 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)
Tue, Oct 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
Tue, Oct 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 - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (SO) - TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students
Thu, Oct 30, 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)
Thu, Oct 30, 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, Oct 30, 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!
This event is full
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Nov 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
Sat, Nov 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.
Art in the Stacks by St. Mary's Camera Club (SO)
Sun, Nov 02, All day
The St. Mary's County Camera Club is displaying the work of 6 local photographers October-December at the Southern Branch. You may view the work of Joanna Macaulay, Leon E. Smith, Beth Fabey, Samuel Lane Sr., Wayne K Thomas and Ken Barlow.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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 - How to Winter by Kari Leibowitz
Wed, Nov 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
A blend of mindset science, original research and cultural insights into cultivating a positive "wintertime mindset," to cure winter blues and learn to find joy and comfort in dark times year-round.
Library Art League (SO) - Drawing Animals
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
For artists ages 9-12. Registration required.
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (SO) - Skillbuilders Presents
Thu, Nov 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Group Study 106
Learn how to troubleshoot and fix your tech problems! Need help with your devices? Drop-in to Calvert Library?s open tech hours! We are pleased to offer personalized assistance with basic tech requests, computer and internet basics, e-Readers, Libby, Microsoft Office or Google apps, personal devices and more!
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