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Books in Bloom (TB)

March 15-18

2023-03-15 00:00:00 2023-03-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Books in Bloom (TB) Books in Bloom is a community event to make book inspired floral arrangements. There are no wrong designs! All are welcome! This is a fun floral design to make representing the 2023 theme of "connections" through your own inspiration of any adult or children's book at Calvert county libraries.  We encourage you to check out the book to display with your floral arrangement. Twin Beaches Branch -

Wednesday, March 15
All day

Add to Calendar 2023-03-15 00:00:00 2023-03-15 23:59:00 America/New_York Books in Bloom (TB) Books in Bloom is a community event to make book inspired floral arrangements. There are no wrong designs! All are welcome! This is a fun floral design to make representing the 2023 theme of "connections" through your own inspiration of any adult or children's book at Calvert county libraries.  We encourage you to check out the book to display with your floral arrangement. Twin Beaches Branch -

Books in Bloom is a community event to make book inspired floral arrangements. There are no wrong designs! All are welcome! This is a fun floral design to make representing the 2023 theme of "connections" through your own inspiration of any adult or children's book at Calvert county libraries.  We encourage you to check out the book to display with your floral arrangement.

Please sign up at the library you would like to display your arrangement at. Please do not use very fragrant flowers in your display and it should not hang down over the display bookshelf or table. Have fun with your creativity but keep the floral aspect of the interpretation. 

We would love to have the community join us in the event.  

This event sponsored by Calvert Garden Club          

Attend a demonstration classes to learn tips and tricks to floral design. This is a great opportunity for homeschoolers, clubs, scouts, or anyone who loves flowers an opportunity to make something to share with our community.

There will be two demonstration classes:

At Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Thursday, Feb 23 6:30-7:30pm with Shahla Butler

At Calvert Library Southern Branch, Saturday, Feb. 25 1-2:30pm with Barbara Whited

Please join us for one of the classes or both!

Ask your friends, family and neighbors to join us. 

Arrangement delivery to chosen library:

  • Drop off on Wednesday morning, March 15 between 9am-12pm
  • Pick up on Saturday afternoon, March 18 between  3-5pm
  • Please contact Andrea Kroll with any questions at krofly@hotmail.com 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Exhibition |

TAGS: | All Ages |

Twin Beaches Branch

Phone: (410) 257-2411
Branch manager
Melissa Gray

Hours
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Mon, Dec 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 19 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 21 Closed

About the branch

Serving the Twin Beaches area of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach since 1981. Come discover everything Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch offers to our community.  
1. Digital materials 
2. Public computers 
3. No late fees 
4. Premium online resources 
5. Job seeker services 
6. Fun, educational programs for all ages!

Upcoming events

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Sat, Dec 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.

Sat, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.

Wed, Dec 31, 11:15am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room East & West Combined
You're invited to count down to Noon Year's Eve with us! We'll read stories, sing songs and most of all have fun! There will be a ball drop when the clock strikes 12 and dance party to follow after. Dress attire optional.

Wed, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

Fri, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Driveway
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.

Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.

Mon, Jan 05, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.

Mon, Jan 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East
Take charge of your health! Join our free, 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. Please register.
Register

Mon, Jan 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program Room
Teens and Tweens drop in for some fun and games with friends! So many board games to try!

Tue, Jan 06, 9:15am - 10:00am
Program 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.

Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 11:00am
Program 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.

Tue, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Living Room
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!

Tue, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Have fun and make friends at this electronic twist on game night! Play games using the Nintendo Switch. Registration is not required.

Wed, Jan 07, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.

Wed, Jan 07, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 7 2026 at 11:00am

Wed, Jan 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

Wed, Jan 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room East
Get tips and support from other caregivers. Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Susan Brayford and Sandra Raviv.

Wed, Jan 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!

Wed, Jan 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room West
Come join us for a fun hour of bilingual conversation! 30 minutes in English and 30 minutes in Spanish! We will get to practice our English and Spanish Conversation Skills! It will be a time for community members to help each other out with their language needs!

Fri, Jan 09, 3:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room East & West Combined
This listing is for performer registration only. Ready to rock? Sign up for Live @ the Library--Teen Band Night and showcase your music at this epic after-hours event! Gather your band, bring your sound, and perform live for an excited crowd. Spots are limited--register now and let the music take over!

Fri, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Teen area
Ready to rock? Come out and support your favorite local teen band at this epic after-hours event for teens only!

Sat, Jan 10, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.

Sat, Jan 10, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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.

Sat, Jan 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.

Mon, Jan 12, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.

Mon, Jan 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room West
Offered by Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center, this is an interactive workshop for resume and job interview help. Looking for a first job, or a better job? Don't miss this free class. Registration closes 3 days before the event.

Mon, Jan 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East
Take charge of your health! Join our free, 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. Please register.
Register

Mon, Jan 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room East
A propulsive and uncommonly wise novel about one unexpected wedding guest and the surprising people who help her start anew.

Tue, Jan 13, 9:15am - 10:00am
Program 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.

Tue, Jan 13, 10:15am - 11:00am
Program 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.

Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 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.

Tue, Jan 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program 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!

Tue, Jan 13, 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!

Wed, Jan 14, 9:15am - 9:35am
Program Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.

Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.

Wed, Jan 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 14 2026 at 11:00am

Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room West
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.

Wed, Jan 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Program Room
Kids and Tweens can come jump and play on our Active Floor--an interactive gaming system you play with your feet! You'll be floored!

Wed, Jan 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room West
Come join us for a fun hour of bilingual conversation! 30 minutes in English and 30 minutes in Spanish! We will get to practice our English and Spanish Conversation Skills! It will be a time for community members to help each other out with their language needs!

Thu, Jan 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room West
Join us at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch for a fun and creative Song Circle! Whether you're a musician, singer, or just love to hum along, this event is for you. Lead or learn folk and acoustic tunes in a casual, welcoming jam session. Bring your instrument, voice, or enthusiasm. Spectators are welcome to come enjoy the music, energy, and community spirit!

Thu, Jan 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Program 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.

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 10:40am
Program 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.

Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room East & West Combined
Want to get a head start in your garden? Here is a free program to share and get access to FREE seeds. No registration needed!
Register

Sat, Jan 17, 11:00am - 11:40am
Program 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.

Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Program Room
Take building and creativity to a whole new level at the library. We provide the space, building bricks and other building materials. You provide the imagination.