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Witnesses of Wallville: Documenting a Rural SoMD Community

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2023-01-30 11:00:00 2023-01-30 12:30:00 America/New_York Witnesses of Wallville: Documenting a Rural SoMD Community Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum's (JPPM) "Witnesses of Wallville: Documenting a Rural Southern Maryland Community" project is seeking anyone with family ties or knowledge of the Wallville community of Calvert County to participate in this project. Join this community meeting to learn more. Calvert Library Prince Frederick - Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Monday, January 30
11:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2023-01-30 11:00:00 2023-01-30 12:30:00 America/New_York Witnesses of Wallville: Documenting a Rural SoMD Community Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum's (JPPM) "Witnesses of Wallville: Documenting a Rural Southern Maryland Community" project is seeking anyone with family ties or knowledge of the Wallville community of Calvert County to participate in this project. Join this community meeting to learn more. Calvert Library Prince Frederick - Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Calvert Library Prince Frederick

Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2

Jefferson Patterson Park and Museum's (JPPM) "Witnesses of Wallville: Documenting a Rural Southern Maryland Community" project is seeking anyone with family ties or knowledge of the Wallville community of Calvert County to participate in this project. Join this community meeting to learn more.

Jefferson Patterson Park Museum Logo

Family names common within the community include, but are not limited to: Bannister, Bowen, Brown, Cassimore, Chase, Coates, Dare, Fowler, Fricke, Gott, Gross, Hardesty, Hooper, Jefferson, King, Rawlings, Straiten, Wall, and Washington. For more information, please contact Patricia Samford.

JPPM staff are asking for citizens to participate in sharing their knowledge of Wallville, a small and once predominantly Black rural community in southern Calvert County near St. Leonard, to better understand its history and connections to our shared past. Wallville has undergone many changes throughout the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. Today, Wallville remains rural, containing numerous small residential properties and some larger farms. The former Peterson estate, developed as Point Farm by Jefferson Patterson in the early 1930s, is now JPPM. Historic maps, census records, and oral history accounts of former residents and their family members have already aided JPPM in locating potential archaeological sites related to Wallville in and around the former Point Farm.

The "Witnesses of Wallville" project is being supported in part by a $49,000 African American Civil Rights grant from the Historic Preservation Fund administered by the National Park Service, Department of Interior. The National Park Service's African American Civil Rights Grant Program funding helps preserve sites and history related to the African American struggle for equality.

AGE GROUP: | Senior | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lectures, Panels & Conversations | Community Event |

TAGS: | EDI | Adults |

Calvert Library Prince Frederick
Phone: (410) 535-0291
Branch manager
Sarah Avant
Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 Closed
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Upcoming events

Chalk the Walk (All Locations)
Sat, May 10, All day
Front of building
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.
Jigsaw Puzzle Swap: Reduce, Reuse, Reassemble (PF)
Sat, May 10, 9:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 3
Love puzzles? Join us at the library for a Jigsaw Puzzle Swap! Bring your gently used puzzles and exchange them for new-to-you challenges. It's a fun, eco-friendly way to refresh your collection and connect with fellow puzzle enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned puzzler or just starting, you'll leave inspired and ready to piece together something new! In partnership with Calvert Co. Puzzle Swap.
Registration is now closed
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 is now closed
MakePlayLearn (PF)
Sat, May 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime 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.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF)
Tue, May 13, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 11:40am
Storytime 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.
Kindergarten Gear Up
Tue, May 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Storytime Room
Join us for an 8 week program designed to help prepare kids and their caregivers to start school in the upcoming year. Through instruction and play, kids will learn social and academic skills while caregivers will learn how to better support their children. This program is intended for children not receiving formal childcare. Registration is required, and it is asked that you attend all sessions.
Calvert Writes (PF) - Middle School Showcase
Tue, May 13, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3
Students, parents and community members, please join Calvert County Public Schools and Calvert Library to celebrate student authors, novelists, playwrights, journalists, essayists, poets, song writers and comic illustrators at this showcase.
Cancelled
Job Seeker Resources - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders
Wed, May 14, 9:00am - 3:00pm
MD Labor Workforce Development Specialists, Veterans Services, Senior Community Service Employment, and Justice Involved program representatives, along with Health Department staff will be available (in person) at Calvert Library Prince Frederick to meet with those seeking employment-related support and community service information.
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Wed, May 14, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Living Room with Fireplace
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, May 14, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, May 14, 11:00am - 11:40am
Storytime 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.
Cancelled
JobSource Mobile Career Center (PF)
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Calvert Writes (PF) - High School Showcase
Wed, May 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3
Students, parents and community members, please join Calvert County Public Schools and Calvert Library to celebrate student authors, novelists, playwrights, journalists, essayists, poets, song writers and comic illustrators at this showcase.
STEAMLab (PF)
Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Storytime 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.
This event is full
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Thu, May 15, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF)
Thu, May 15, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Storytime 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
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (PF)
Thu, May 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone
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. TACOS meets monthly to help us with our events and services planning. Join us every third Thursday! You can receive 1 Service Learning hour for each meeting attended.
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, May 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
HIPPY Calvert Community Baby Shower (PF)
Sat, May 17, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1, 2, and 3
Community Baby Shower sponsored by HIPPY/Healthy Healthy/PAT and Calvert County Health Department
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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.
Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Sat, May 17, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Living Room with Fireplace
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
MakePlayLearn (PF)
Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Storytime 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.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Mon, May 19, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF)
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
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. Grown-ups are encouraged to stay in the room for the duration of the program.
Silent Book Club (PF)
Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room 3
Need a break to relax and focus on your next read? Join us for an hour of complete silence and focus!
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Tue, May 20, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:40am
Storytime 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.
Kindergarten Gear Up
Tue, May 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Join us for an 8 week program designed to help prepare kids and their caregivers to start school in the upcoming year. Through instruction and play, kids will learn social and academic skills while caregivers will learn how to better support their children. This program is intended for children not receiving formal childcare. Registration is required, and it is asked that you attend all sessions.
Cancelled
English Conversation Hour (PF) - Come practice your English with us!
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you trying to learn or be more confident in conversational English? Do you enjoy talking to others? Would you like to get to know your community better at the same time? Then the English Conversation Hour is for you!
Social on the Spectrum (PF) - Neurodivergent Peer Support Group
Tue, May 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 3
Join us for an hour of neurodivergent peer support conversation.
Rescheduled
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
New date Wednesday, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Wed, May 21, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Wed, May 21, 11:00am - 11:40am
Storytime 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.
Dine Out Book Discussion: "The House on Mango Street" - (At City Sliders at the Westlawn Inn, NB)
Wed, May 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us to discuss "The House on Mango Street" by Sandra Cisneros at City Sliders at the Westlawn Inn in North Beach. Dinner at 6pm with a book discussion at 7pm. Come for the dinner, discussion, or both!
Storytime - Babies (PF)
Thu, May 22, 9:15am - 9:35am
Storytime Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:40am
Storytime 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 (PF)
Thu, May 22, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Storytime 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
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, May 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
All Calvert Library Locations Closed
Sat, May 24, All day
All Calvert Library locations closed. Downloadable and streaming materials and services available 24/7.
Cancelled
Story Explorers (PF) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 10:40am
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.
Cancelled
MakePlayLearn (PF)
Sat, May 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
All Calvert Library Locations Closed
Mon, May 26, All day
All Calvert Library locations closed. Downloadable and streaming materials and services available 24/7.
Kindergarten Gear Up
Tue, May 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Join us for an 8 week program designed to help prepare kids and their caregivers to start school in the upcoming year. Through instruction and play, kids will learn social and academic skills while caregivers will learn how to better support their children. This program is intended for children not receiving formal childcare. Registration is required, and it is asked that you attend all sessions.
Job Seeker Resources - MD Dept. of Labor (PF) - Skillbuilders
Wed, May 28, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 3
MD Labor Workforce Development Specialists, Veterans Services, Senior Community Service Employment, and Justice Involved program representatives, along with Health Department staff will be available (in person) at Calvert Library Prince Frederick to meet with those seeking employment-related support and community service information.
Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
Changing Careers Workshop - MWE Workshop (PF) - Skillbuilders
Wed, May 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Thinking about a new direction? Learn how to navigate the process of changing your career path. Identify your strengths and transferable skills. Learn how to begin the career-change process efficiently and effectively.
Basics of Investments (PF + Zoom)
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2,Zoom Room
An educational session discussing the basics of investments. It will be made available in person and on Zoom.
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (PF)
Wed, May 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen Zone
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 - Teen Buddy (PF)
Wed, May 28, 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!
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Wed, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Storytime Room
Calvert Library Foundation Meeting
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, May 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Garden Smarter: Identifying & Attracting MD Butterflies (PF)
Sat, May 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
Learn which butterflies you might encounter in Maryland and what to plant to attract them to your garden.
Kindergarten Gear Up
Tue, Jun 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 1 and 2
Join us for an 8 week program designed to help prepare kids and their caregivers to start school in the upcoming year. Through instruction and play, kids will learn social and academic skills while caregivers will learn how to better support their children. This program is intended for children not receiving formal childcare. Registration is required, and it is asked that you attend all sessions.
WOW (Work on Whatever) Wednesday (PF)
Wed, Jun 04, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Bring your project and supplies. Whether it's paper craft, scrapbook, quilting, origami or whatever you're working on. Come for the whole time or just a couple of hours. Get your projects done and make new friends! Registration is not required but you'll get a reminder if you do.
Awful Artworks (PF) - All Natural
Thu, Jun 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Have you ever looked at an art project and thought "I could do that," but you in fact could not do that? Let your creativity flow without worrying about an end product!
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (PF)
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
A representative from the Health Department will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Pins and Needles (PF)
Fri, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Rooms 2 and 3
Bring your quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity.
Dungeons & Dragons - TWEENS (PF)
Sat, Jun 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Join our Dungeon Master (DM) to learn about D&D and start playing the magical, mystical role-playing game (RPG)! The DM will bring prepared characters so all you need to do is bring yourself! Please register for this event.
Brain Games (PF) - Mahjongg, Scrabble & More
Sat, Jun 07, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register.
Dungeons & Dragons - TEENS (PF)
Sat, Jun 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 3
Meet up and have fun with D&D. Players ages 13 - 19 of all levels and interest are welcome. Registration is required.
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