STEAMakers: Straw Structure Kit & Live FutureMakers Event

Wed, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Listen to the first chapters of popular, new and recommended books for adults. New chapters are posted every week. Search "Calvert Library's Book Bites for Adults" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Wed, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Listen to the first chapters of popular, new and recommended books. New chapters are posted every week. Search "Calvert Library's Book Bites" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Tween/Teen Jackbox Party (Zoom)

Wed, Feb 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Listen to the first chapters of popular, new and recommended books for teens. New chapters are posted every week. Search "Calvert Library's Book Bites for Teens" on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Wed, Feb 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

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Tween and Teens, come play some Jackbox games with us! These games are easy to play and offer a ton of unique experiences such as writing rhymes for giant rapping robots and designing absurd t-shirts. You will need a device to attend an online meeting (like a tablet or laptop) as well as another device (like a phone) to answer questions for the best experience.

Dungeons & Dragons - ADULT (ZOOM/ROLL20)

Wed, Feb 24, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Our experienced Dungeon Masters will take you on an exciting D&D adventure via Zoom and Roll20. This role-playing game is for adults of all experience levels. Registration required.

This event is full

Celebrating Calvert County Business Success (Zoom) - Join the Conversation with African-American Entrepreneurs

Thu, Feb 25, 9:00am - 10:30am

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Interested in starting your own business and looking for tips and inspiration? Hear from five successful Calvert County entrepreneurs. Panel followed by Q&A.

Literary Bites - Brought to you by No Thyme to Cook

Thu, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Do you love great books and fabulous food? Then you'll want to join us each month as we read, discuss, and digest one of our favorite culinary novels. This month with love in the air, we're reading Angelina's Bachelors, where sometimes the shortest distance between two people is the length of a kitchen table....

Tween Improv Night on ZOOM

Thu, Feb 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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Join us for a rollicking night of Improv games. No experience necessary--we'll go over the basic 'rules' of Improv and then play with our skills! Come make the laughs! ZOOM link will be sent 1-hr prior to event (it may go to your junk folder, eek!)

Viewing of "Black Men in White Coats" - Documentary

Fri, Feb 26, All day

Join us as we watch and then discuss Black Men in White Coats, a new documentary from Dr. Dale Okorodudu.

Garden Smarter: Gardening Conversation - Starting a garden from scratch!

Sat, Feb 27, 10:00am - 11:30am

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Join us on Zoom! Are you new to the area or just moved into a new home with little to no landscape? Come take part in the conversation and learn from other gardeners on how they manage to develop their landscape or start a kitchen garden on a tight budget. All gardening levels are welcome. We can all learn from one another.

Dungeons & Dragons - TWEENS (ZOOM/ROLL20)

Sat, Feb 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Join our Dungeon Master (DM) to learn about D&D and start playing the magical mystical role playing game , Dungeons and Dragons! All levels of experience are welcome. Registration is required.

This event is full

Dining with Diabetes - 4 Part Series

Mon, Mar 01, 9:00am - 9:15am

Science, technology, engineering, art, math? What will we talk about this week? Kindergarten through fifth graders are invited to join Calvert Library each week for It's Elementary! Enjoy a story followed by a fun at-home STEAM based activity using common household items!

Mon, Mar 01, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Join University of Maryland Extension (UME) Family & Consumer Sciences Educators Mona Habibi and Erin Jewell for a Free 4 Part series. Dining with Diabetes is a national program designed for adults with type 2 diabetes.

Tue, Mar 02, 9:00am - 10:00am

Storytime is back in session online! Join your favorite librarian as we continue to develop early literacy skills through movement, music and stories. We will introduce early literacy and demonstrate ways to nurture pre-reading skills while you are at home. You can find all our Storytime Online presentations on Calvert Library's Facebook and YouTube.

Writers By the Bay

Tue, Mar 02, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Looking for a writers' group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie.

Wed, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Book Discussion (Lotus Kitchen) - "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid

Wed, Mar 03, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us this month to discuss "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid. Hosted by Calvert Library Southern Branch and Lotus Kitchen, via Zoom. Please register to receive an emailed link to the discussion. The even begins at 6:30 p.m., but you may log in as early as 6:00 p.m. to chat. Registration closes at 6p.m. the day before the event.

Pints and Private Eyes Book Discussion (Zoom) - A Study in Charlotte by Brittany Cavallaro

Thu, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Teens! Join us Thursday afternoons for gaming! We'll have a variety of games on offer like Among Us, Jackbox, and Codenames starting at 4 pm each Thursday. Register for the invitation to join our Discord server if you haven't already done so.

Thu, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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Have you always longed to drink beer and talk detective books with a librarian? Pints and Private Eyes is a book group for fans of noir, detective and crime fiction. We are currently meeting online on the first Thursday of the month from 7 - 8pm. Register for the link!

Zoom Sandbox & Training (Zoom)

Fri, Mar 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm

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Interested in beefing up your Zoom hosting confidence? Join us for a training/sandbox in Zoom Meeting! Please register to receive a Zoom link an hour before the event.

Dining with Diabetes - 4 Part Series

Mon, Mar 08, 9:00am - 9:15am

Mon, Mar 08, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

STEAMakers: Straw Structure Kit & Live FutureMakers Event

Tue, Mar 09, 9:00am - 10:00am

Tue, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Clarifying the Confusion about Different Cooking Oils - (Teleconference)

Tue, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Coconut, olive, vegetable, sunflower oil--oh my! Confused about which type of oil to buy? Join Lisa McCoy to learn about the different types of cooking oils and how to select one that is healthy.

MD DOL Veterans Program Outreach (Online)

Wed, Mar 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Friends of Calvert Library

Wed, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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Monthly Friends of Calvert Library

Sharing the Burden: Women Coders During World War II - brought to you by Anne Arundel County Public Library

Wed, Mar 10, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Women played a large, but rarely told, role in WWII cryptology. College women were recruited from math departments at colleges around the country to learn cryptanalysis. Thousands of other women joining the Army and Navy were assigned to code work operating machines that broke enemy codes or transmitting coded messages to Washington. This is their story.

Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (Zoom)

Thu, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Mar 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker. The link to participate in this Zoom meeting will be emailed to all registrants an hour before the event.

Poets' Circle (Online)

Sat, Mar 13, 9:00am - 10:00am

Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Register to receive a link to participate an hour before the event.

Advocating for Our Loved Ones and Ourselves (Zoom) - Presentation plus Q&A/Discussion

Sat, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Join Loretta Woodward Veney, healthcare advocate expert, as she speaks about the following topics: what it means to be an advocate, best practices for advocating for others and ourselves, seeking and finding the help you need, preparing for medical appointments, planning for emergencies, what to do when things go wrong, and defining the role of an Ombudsman. Panel discussion to follow.

Dining with Diabetes - 4 Part Series

Mon, Mar 15, 9:00am - 9:15am

Mon, Mar 15, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Online Book Discussion (ZOOM) - The Truths We Hold: An American Journey by Kamala Harris

Tue, Mar 16, 9:00am - 10:00am

Tue, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Join us this month on Zoom for an online discussion of "The Truths We Hold" by Kamala Harris. Please register so we can email you the link to join the discussion. The link will come an hour before the event.

Maryland Workforce Exchange Workshop (Online) - Resumes and Cover Letters

Wed, Mar 17, 9:00am - 11:00am

Offered by Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center, this is an interactive workshop for resume and cover letter writing help. Looking for a job, or a better job? Don't miss this free class. Registration closes one day before the event.

Wed, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Maryland Workforce Exchange Workshop (Online) - Professional Interview Skills

Wed, Mar 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Hone your interview skills with Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center! Interactive workshop with mock interviews and advice for in-person as well as virtual meetings. Registration ends one day prior to the event.

Book Discussion (Zoom) - The Dutch House by Ann Patchett

Wed, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Join us for a lively discussion about The Dutch House by Ann Patchett!

Wild Women of Maryland: Grit and Gumption in the Free State - brought to you by Anne Arundel County Public Library

Thu, Mar 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Daring women of Maryland made their mark on history as spies, would-be queens, and fiery suffragettes. From famous figures like Harriet Tubman to unsung heroines like "Lady Law" Violet Hill Whyte, author Lauren R. Silberman introduces Maryland's most tenacious and adventurous women in this virtual program presented through Zoom webinar.

TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (DISCORD)

Thu, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Thu, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Teens! Calvert Library needs you! We want the library to be a safe space where teens can hang out and freely access books and information. We can't do this in our buildings right now, but we still want to assist teens virtually. TACOS meets monthly to help us with our events and services. You can receive 1 Service Learning hour for each meeting. Register for the invite to our Discord server.

Writers By the Bay

Fri, Mar 19, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Looking for a writers' group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie.

Garden Smarter: Saving Pollinators in Your Yard

Sat, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:30am

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Join us on Zoom! Discover the plants, and what you can do to help bees, butterflies, and other pollinators in your yard.

Monday Night Movie Musings (Zoom) - I Am Not Your Negro

Mon, Mar 22, 9:00am - 9:15am

Mon, Mar 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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This month's movie is: "I Am Not Your Negro". It is available on HOOPLA through Calvert Library. Watch the movie prior to the Zoom event and join us for a lively discussion on Monday night. Please register to receive an emailed link to the Zoom event an hour before it begins.

Harriet Tubman and Harriet Beecher Stowe

Tue, Mar 23, 9:00am - 10:00am

Tue, Mar 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Join us for a talk about both of these American icons with University of Maryland historian Dr. Richard Bell.

MD DOL Veterans Program Outreach (Online)

Wed, Mar 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Wed, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Tween/Teen Board Game Night (Zoom)

Wed, Mar 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Wed, Mar 24, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

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Come join us for some games! We'll have a variety to choose from such as Scategories, chess, and Codenames. All skill levels are welcome. After you register, you will receive an email with a Zoom meeting link. If you do not receive this email, be sure to check your spam folder.