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Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
2026-05-06 10:00:00 2026-05-06 10:45:00 America/New_York Storytime - Adaptive (SO) 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. Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Wednesday, May 06
10:00am - 10:45am

Add to Calendar 2026-05-06 10:00:00 2026-05-06 10:45:00 America/New_York Storytime - Adaptive (SO) 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. Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Southern Branch

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

 

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AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime |

TAGS: | Preschool |

Southern Branch
Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller
Hours
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Mon, Apr 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 28 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 29 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 01 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 03 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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Art in the Stacks by Patuxent High School Art Students (SO)
Sun, May 03, All day
Come see the talent of our young local artists representing the future of the Calvert County art scene. This is a collection of the art projects the Patuxent High School art students have worked so hard to complete this year.
Chalk the Walk (All Locations)
Mon, May 04, All day
Parking Lot
Come use chalk to draw pictures and write positive messages and words of encouragement on the library sidewalks to raise awareness, reduce stigma and help encourage conversations about children's mental health and well-being.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, May 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
Mon, May 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.
Chalk the Walk (All Locations)
Tue, May 05, All day
Parking Lot
Come use chalk to draw pictures and write positive messages and words of encouragement on the library sidewalks to raise awareness, reduce stigma and help encourage conversations about children's mental health and well-being.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, May 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
Tue, May 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.
Tea and True Tales (SO): "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon - Afternoon Book Club
Tue, May 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Each month we will enjoy tea, have treats and discuss nonfiction titles, memoirs, biographies or fiction based on real people. This month's book club pick is "The Frozen River," a gripping historical mystery based on the real-life diary entries of Martha Ballard, an 18th-century midwife who defied the legal system and wrote herself into American history.
Chalk the Walk (All Locations)
Wed, May 06, All day
Parking Lot
Come use chalk to draw pictures and write positive messages and words of encouragement on the library sidewalks to raise awareness, reduce stigma and help encourage conversations about children's mental health and well-being.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, May 06, 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.
Tween Night - Nintendo Switch Game Night (SO)
Wed, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Race, compete and have fun at Mario Kart Gaming Night! Meet fellow Tween gamers, play on the big screen and enjoy friendly competition. Play multiplayer MarioKart 8 with others using the library's Switch, or bring your own Switch and game!
Chalk the Walk (All Locations)
Thu, May 07, All day
Parking Lot
Come use chalk to draw pictures and write positive messages and words of encouragement on the library sidewalks to raise awareness, reduce stigma and help encourage conversations about children's mental health and well-being.
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (SO) - Skillbuilders Presents
Thu, May 07, 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!
Chalk the Walk (All Locations)
Fri, May 08, All day
Parking Lot
Come use chalk to draw pictures and write positive messages and words of encouragement on the library sidewalks to raise awareness, reduce stigma and help encourage conversations about children's mental health and well-being.
Chalk the Walk (All Locations)
Sat, May 09, All day
Parking Lot
Come use chalk to draw pictures and write positive messages and words of encouragement on the library sidewalks to raise awareness, reduce stigma and help encourage conversations about children's mental health and well-being.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, May 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
Sat, May 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.
On Pins and Needles (SO)
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
If you knit, embroider or crochet, or would like to learn, join us for On Pins and Needles at the Southern Branch. Get together with other fiber crafters to learn or develop your skills. Work on projects in progress or start something new! BYOY! (Bring Your Own Yarn!)
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, May 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
Mon, May 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.
STEAMLab Jr - Bookbinding (SO)
Mon, May 11, 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 - Bookbinding (SO)
Mon, May 11, 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 - Bookbinding (SO)
Mon, May 11, 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 - Bookbinding (SO)
Mon, May 11, 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, May 12, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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, May 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
Tue, May 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.
Rescheduled
Calvert Local Behavioral Health Information Table (SO)
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 2:00pm
New date Tuesday, May 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
A representative from the Health Department's Hub and Spoke and LEAD programs will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Calvert Local Behavioral Health Information Table (SO)
Tue, May 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Living Room
A representative from the Health Department's Hub and Spoke and LEAD programs will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, May 13, 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, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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) - Suits of Cups & Pentacles
Wed, May 13, 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.
Karaoke Teen Night (SO) - Karaoke Night
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Express yourself! Looking for a fun, low-pressure, supportive place to perform? Sing solo or duet, or get the whole room singing along! Not into singing? Come and cheer on your friends. Free pizza, snacks and glow bracelets! For ages 13-18. Please register.
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (SO)
Fri, May 15, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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, May 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
Sat, May 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 Outside @ Cove Point Park
Sat, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Join Calvert Library as we take Storytime on the road! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun. Just look for the Bookmobile and Storytime will be nearby.
On Pins and Needles (SO)
Sat, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
If you knit, embroider or crochet, or would like to learn, join us for On Pins and Needles at the Southern Branch. 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, May 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.
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, May 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, May 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
Tue, May 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.
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (SO) - Skillbuilders Presents
Tue, May 19, 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, May 20, 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.
Cancelled
On Pins and Needles (SO)
Sat, May 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
If you knit, embroider or crochet, or would like to learn, join us for On Pins and Needles at the Southern Branch. 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!)
JobSource Mobile Career Center (SO)
Thu, May 28, 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, May 28, 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 (SO) - Teen Buddy
Thu, May 28, 6:15pm - 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!
Reading Buddies (SO) - Young Reader
Thu, May 28, 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
On Pins and Needles (SO)
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
If you knit, embroider or crochet, or would like to learn, join us for On Pins and Needles at the Southern Branch. 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!)
Judy Center Early Learning Hub - Saint Leonard (SO)
Mon, Jun 01, 9:15am - 11:15am
Community Venue SO
Representatives from Judy Center SLES are on site to answer questions about their services.
Tea and True Tales (SO): Everything is Tuberculosis - by John Green - Afternoon Book Club
Tue, Jun 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Adults and seniors, each month we will enjoy tea, have treats and discuss non-fiction titles, memoirs, biographies, or fiction that is based on real people. This month's book club pick is Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green. 
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