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Tea and True Tales (SO): The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls

Afternoon Book Club
2026-08-04 14:00:00 2026-08-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Tea and True Tales (SO): The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Each month we will enjoy tea, have treats and discuss non-fiction titles, memoirs, biographies or fiction based on real people/real events. This month's book selection is The Glass Castle: a memoir by Jeannette Walls. Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Tuesday, August 04
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-04 14:00:00 2026-08-04 15:00:00 America/New_York Tea and True Tales (SO): The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls Each month we will enjoy tea, have treats and discuss non-fiction titles, memoirs, biographies or fiction based on real people/real events. This month's book selection is The Glass Castle: a memoir by Jeannette Walls. Southern Branch - Meeting Room

Southern Branch

Meeting Room

Each month we will enjoy tea, have treats and discuss non-fiction titles, memoirs, biographies or fiction based on real people/real events. This month's book selection is The Glass Castle: a memoir by Jeannette Walls.

Journalist Walls grew up with parents whose ideals and stubborn nonconformity were their curse and their salvation. Rex and Rose Mary and their four children lived like nomads, moving among Southwest desert towns, camping in the mountains.

When the money ran out, the Walls retreated to the dismal West Virginia mining town Rex had tried to escape. As the dysfunction escalated, the children had to fend for themselves, supporting one another as they found the resources and will to leave home. Yet Walls describes her parents with deep affection in this tale of unconditional love in a family that, despite its profound flaws, gave her the fiery determination to carve out a successful life.

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AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Book Events/Discussion |

TAGS: | Adults |

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Art in the Stacks by Linda Stanier (SO)
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Linda Stanier is a resident of Southern Maryland and she has a BFA in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in Painting from George Washington University. Linda works with oils, litho pencil and watercolor when creating her art pieces.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Jul 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
Mon, Jul 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.
Summer STEAM Jr. - Shrink-Wrapped Skeletons (SO)
Mon, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM program as we Unearth a Story through paleontology- and geology-themed activities. Intended for children in K-2nd grade. Registration required.
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Summer STEAM - Shrink-Wrapped Skeletons (SO)
Mon, Jul 06, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
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Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Jul 07, 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, Jul 07, 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): Book Chat--What Are You Reading? - Afternoon Book Club
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Adults and Seniors, each month we will enjoy tea, have treats and discuss nonfiction titles, memoirs, biographies or fiction based on real people/real events. This month, bring a book to share with the group.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Jul 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.
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Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (SO)
Wed, Jul 08, 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) - Self-Care Uses
Wed, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Come learn and practice tarot as a creative tool, for self-reflection, introspection, meditation, thoughtfulness or as a fun hobby.
Pictionary Competition Teen Night (SO) - Pictionary Competition
Thu, Jul 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come for some fun, fierce, but friendly competition. Join our teen Pictionary tournament or play board games with friends. Pizza! Free event!
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Jul 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, Jul 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.
On Pins and Needles (SO)
Sat, Jul 11, 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, Jul 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
Mon, Jul 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.
Summer STEAM Jr. - Jurassic DNA (SO)
Mon, Jul 13, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM program as we Unearth a Story through paleontology and geology-themed activities. Intended for children in K-2nd grade. Registration required.
Summer STEAM - Jurassic DNA (SO)
Mon, Jul 13, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM program as we Unearth a Story through paleontology and geology-themed activities. Intended for tweens in 3rd-5th grade. Registration required.
SEEDCO--Maryland Health Connection (SO)
Tue, Jul 14, 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, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Teen Book Bag Pickup (SO)
Wed, Jul 15, All day
Looking for your next read without the stress of choosing? We've got you. Sign up for a free Teen Book Bag and you'll get a surprise teen read, a sticker, a bookmark, a snack...and a few extras just for fun! Important: Each library location is participating, so be sure to register for the branch where you want to pick up your bag.
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Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Jul 15, 10:00am - 10:45am
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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.
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Calvert County Health Department Information Table (SO)
Fri, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
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Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Jul 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
Sat, Jul 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 (SO)
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Meeting Room
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Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Summer STEAM Jr. - Nature Fossils (SO)
Mon, Jul 20, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM program as we Unearth a Story through paleontology and geology-themed activities. Intended for children in K-2nd grade. Registration required.
Summer STEAM - Nature Fossils (SO)
Mon, Jul 20, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM program as we Unearth a Story through paleontology and geology-themed activities. Intended for tweens in 3rd-5th grade. Registration required.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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, Jul 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.
On Pins and Needles (SO)
Sat, Jul 25, 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, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Summer STEAM Jr. - Lava Launch (SO)
Mon, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM program as we Unearth a Story through paleontology and geology-themed activities. Intended for children in K-2nd grade. Registration required.
Summer STEAM - Lava Launch (SO)
Mon, Jul 27, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room
Combat the heat and join our interactive Summer STEAM program as we Unearth a Story through paleontology and geology-themed activities. Intended for tweens in 3rd-5th grade. Registration Required.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 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.
Sifting for Shark Teeth: Adult Discovery Program (SO) - Lifelong Learning with Calvert Marine Museum
Tue, Jul 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Adults learn to hunt responsibly for shark teeth with Calvert Marine Museum experts! Learn ethical collecting tips, shark tooth identification skills and how to build simple sifting tools to search safely and respectfully. Registration recommended.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Jul 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, Jul 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 - Young Reader (SO)
Thu, Jul 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!
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Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (SO)
Thu, Jul 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!
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Aug 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, Aug 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.
On Pins and Needles (SO)
Sat, Aug 01, 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!)
Art in the Stacks by Linda Stanier (SO)
Sun, Aug 02, All day
Linda Stanier is a resident of Southern Maryland and she has a BFA in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design and an MFA in Painting from George Washington University. Linda works with oils, litho pencil and watercolor when creating her art pieces.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Aug 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, Aug 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, Aug 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, Aug 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.
Tea and True Tales (SO): The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls - Afternoon Book Club
Tue, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Each month we will enjoy tea, have treats and discuss non-fiction titles, memoirs, biographies or fiction based on real people/real events. This month's book selection is The Glass Castle: a memoir by Jeannette Walls.
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