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Fairview Book Group (FV & Zoom)
2026-07-15 14:00:00 2026-07-15 15:30:00 America/New_York Fairview Book Group (FV & Zoom) "The Astral Library" by Kate Quinn Fairview Branch - Small Room, Zoom Room

Wednesday, July 15
2:00pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-07-15 14:00:00 2026-07-15 15:30:00 America/New_York Fairview Book Group (FV & Zoom) "The Astral Library" by Kate Quinn Fairview Branch - Small Room, Zoom Room

Fairview Branch

Small Room, Zoom Room

"The Astral Library" by Kate Quinn

Join us online or in person at the Fairview Branch to discuss The Astral Library by Kate Quinn. The Astral Library is a departure from historical fiction author Kate Quinn's usual. Here we are presented with a whimsical and suspenseful fantasy that steps inside classic literature.

Place The Astral Library on hold today!

Register in advance to receive the Zoom link via email if you wish to attend virtually. 

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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Fairview Branch
Phone: (410) 257-2101
Branch manager
Lisa Tassa
Hours
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We're closed Friday June 19 due to Closed for holiday
Mon, Jun 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 19 Closed
(Closed for holiday)
Sat, Jun 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 21 Closed
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Imagine, explore and discover everything Calvert Library Fairview 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! (link to new calendar) 

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Storytime - Adaptive (FV)
Wed, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:45am
Small Room,Study 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
Fairview Book Discussion (FV & Zoom) - "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Room,Zoom Room
Join us online or in person at the Fairview Branch to discuss the dark classic, "The Picture of Dorian Gray" by Oscar Wilde.
Registration is now closed
Tween Summer Book Fest - "Odder" by Katherine Applegate (FV)
Wed, Jun 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Room
Join other book lovers during this fun summer book club! Each month we will read a new book and come together to discuss, play games and do activities. Did we mention there will be snacks?! The first seven (7) registrants get a copy of the book to keep! Contact your library branch at 410-257-2101 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event.
Registration is now closed
Prevent T2: Proven Program to Prevent or Delay Diabetes (FV)
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Room
Take charge of your health! Join our fun and supportive year-long diabetes prevention program for those at risk of diabetes or looking to lose weight. Learn how small changes in eating, activity, and mindset can lead to big results. Connect with others, build healthy habits, and reduce your risk together. Presented in partnership with the Calvert County Health Department.
Register
Nanjemoy Creek Raptor Rescue: Summer Fun (Dunkirk Fire Dept)
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Hall
Join us for an afternoon of nature education and get a chance to encounter some incredible raptors (the birds, not the dinosaurs) first hand! Naturalists from the Nanjemoy Creek Environmental Education Center will introduce us to different types of raptors and teach us about their calls, their habitats and more! NOTE: Bring a blanket/towel to sit on. Park at the rear of building.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:40am
Large 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.
Red, White and Bloom Celebrate America's 250th
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Large Room
Chesapeake Garden Club will demonstrate how to create a variety of 4th of July celebratory decorations. Learn how to design a patriotic drum, floral centerpiece, wreath, bird house and planter for your home or as a gift.
Mindfulness Series: Meditation with Allie (FV)
Mon, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Room
Discover the power of presence with Mindfulness Meditation led by Allie of Sonder Studios in Owings. Begin with gentle guidance into mindfulness, sink into a soothing meditation, and close with space for reflection. Allie's warm, insightful approach invites you to find clarity, deepen self-awareness, and embrace moments of stillness and transformation.
Storytime - Babies (FV)
Tue, Jun 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jun 23, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jun 23, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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 (FV)
Wed, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Large Room,Small 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.
This event is full
Prevent T2: Proven Program to Prevent or Delay Diabetes (FV)
Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Room
Take charge of your health! Join our fun and supportive year-long diabetes prevention program for those at risk of diabetes or looking to lose weight. Learn how small changes in eating, activity, and mindset can lead to big results. Connect with others, build healthy habits, and reduce your risk together. Presented in partnership with the Calvert County Health Department.
Register
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jun 27, 10:00am - 10:40am
Large 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.
Dungeons & Dragons - TEENS (FV)
Sat, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
TeenZone
Meet up and have fun with D&D. Players ages 13-19 of all levels and interest are welcome. Registration is required.
Storytime - Babies (FV)
Tue, Jun 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jun 30, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jun 30, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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 (FV)
Wed, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:45am
Large Room,Small 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.
This event is full
Chess Club (FV)
Wed, Jul 01, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Large Room
Enjoy playing chess? Looking to sharpen your chess skills? Come drop in and challenge new opponents! All skill levels and ages are welcome. Please bring a chess board along if you own one.
Magician Brian Curry: Summer Fun (Dunkirk Fire Dept)
Thu, Jul 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Hall
Join us for a fun-filled magical book club! No pre-reading required! Book Club: The Magic Assembly blends interactive magic, comedy and reading-inspired surprises! This show is perfect for elementary-aged kids who love to learn and be amazed. NOTE: Bring a blanket/towel to sit on. Park at the rear of building.
Summer STEAM Jr. (FV) - Jurassic DNA
Thu, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Large 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 (FV) - Jurrasic DNA
Thu, Jul 02, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Large 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.
Art in the Stacks exhibit by Sandra Steedle (FV) - In Partnership with Calvert Library
Sun, Jul 05, All day
Children's Area
Sandra Steedle is a figurative painter, working primarily in acrylic and oil, whose work explores the intersection of personal narrative, faith and emotional resilience. Steedle has taught students, ages 9-19, fine arts drawing and painting for over ten years in Calvert County and is owner/operator of Sandra Paints. Sandra's motto is "If you can dream it, I can paint it!"
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (FV)
Mon, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Area
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 - Babies (FV)
Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jul 07, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jul 07, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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 (FV)
Wed, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:45am
Large Room,Small 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.
This event is full
Prevent T2: Proven Program to Prevent or Delay Diabetes (FV)
Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Small Room
Take charge of your health! Join our fun and supportive year-long diabetes prevention program for those at risk of diabetes or looking to lose weight. Learn how small changes in eating, activity, and mindset can lead to big results. Connect with others, build healthy habits, and reduce your risk together. Presented in partnership with the Calvert County Health Department.
Register
Summer STEAM, Jr (FV) - Nature Fossils
Thu, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Large 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 (FV) - Nature Fossils
Thu, Jul 09, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Large 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.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 10:40am
Large 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.
JobSource Mobile Career Center (FV)
Mon, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Field Behind Library
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 (FV)
Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Large Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jul 14, 10:10am - 10:50am
Large 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.
Story Explorers (FV) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, Jul 14, 11:10am - 11:50am
Large 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 (FV)
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.
Storytime - Adaptive (FV)
Wed, Jul 15, 11:00am - 11:45am
Large Room,Small 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.
This event is full
Fairview Book Group (FV & Zoom)
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Small Room,Zoom Room
"The Astral Library" by Kate Quinn
Tween Summer Book Fest - 'Wrecker" by Carl Hiaasen (FV)
Wed, Jul 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Large Room
Join other book lovers during this fun summer book club! Each month we will read a new book and come together to discuss, play games and do activities. Did we mention there will be snacks?! The first seven (7) registrants get a copy of the book to keep! Contact your library branch at 410-257-2101 to pick up your book at least one (1) week before the event .
Summer STEAM, Jr (FV) - Lava Launch
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Large 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 (FV) - Lava Launch
Thu, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Large 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.
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