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Annular Solar Eclipse (SO)

Make & Use a Pinhole Projector
2023-10-14 12:00:00 2023-10-14 14:00:00 America/New_York Annular Solar Eclipse (SO) Join us to make a pinhole projector to see the partial eclipse in shadow! We'll even have a few pairs of viewing glasses on hand to pass around to safely view the eclipse. Remember, never look at the sun without proper eye protection!! Southern Branch - Parking Lot

Saturday, October 14
12:00pm - 2:00pm

Add to Calendar 2023-10-14 12:00:00 2023-10-14 14:00:00 America/New_York Annular Solar Eclipse (SO) Join us to make a pinhole projector to see the partial eclipse in shadow! We'll even have a few pairs of viewing glasses on hand to pass around to safely view the eclipse. Remember, never look at the sun without proper eye protection!! Southern Branch - Parking Lot

Southern Branch

Parking Lot

Join us to make a pinhole projector to see the partial eclipse in shadow! We'll even have a few pairs of viewing glasses on hand to pass around to safely view the eclipse. Remember, never look at the sun without proper eye protection!!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | STEM/STEAM | Special Event |

TAGS: | All Ages |

Southern Branch
Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller
Hours
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We're closed Friday April 03 due to Closed for holiday
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 Closed
(Closed for holiday)
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
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About the branch

Imagine, explore and discover everything Calvert Library Southern 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!

Upcoming events

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Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Apr 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.
Registration is now closed
Story Explorers (SO) - Where discovery begins one story at a time
Sat, Apr 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.
Registration is now closed
On Pins and Needles (SO)
Sat, Apr 04, 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!)
Judy Center Early Learning Hub - Saint Leonard (SO)
Mon, Apr 06, 9:15am - 11:15am
Community Venue SO
Representatives from Judy Center SLES are on site to answer questions about their services.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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): The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See - Afternoon Book Club
Tue, Apr 07, 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. This month's title is a classic Lisa See story--one of women's friendships and the larger forces that shape them--The Island of Sea Women introduces readers to the fierce and unforgettable female divers of Jeju Island and the dramatic history that shaped their lives.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Apr 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.
Alzheimer's Caregivers Support (SO)
Wed, Apr 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) - Suits of Wands & Swords
Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Come learn and practice tarot as a creative tool, for self-reflection, introspection, meditation, thoughtfulness, or as a fun hobby.
Teen Game Night (SO) - Board Game Night
Thu, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
It's game night! Bring your friends and choose from a variety of board games, or bring your own. Pizza & snacks!
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.
STEAMLab Jr - Fingerprints & Forensics (SO)
Mon, Apr 13, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Meeting 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 K-2.
STEAMLab - Fingerprints & Forensics (SO)
Mon, Apr 13, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
Meeting 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.
STEAMLab Jr - Fingerprints & Forensics (SO)
Mon, Apr 13, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Meeting 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 K-2.
STEAMLab - Fingerprints & Forensics (SO)
Mon, Apr 13, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Meeting 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.
SEEDCO- Maryland Health Connection (SO)
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Apr 15, 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.
This event is full
Calvert County Health Department Information Table (SO)
Fri, Apr 17, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
A representative from the Health Department will be available to answer questions and provide information about healthy living and health services in Calvert County.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Apr 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, Apr 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)
Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Tech Help Drop-in Hour (SO) - Skillbuilders Presents
Tue, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Group Study 106
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 - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Apr 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, Apr 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.
Storytime - Adaptive (SO)
Wed, Apr 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.
This event is full
TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students (SO) - TACOS Teen Advisory Council of Students
Thu, Apr 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 (SO) - Teen Buddy
Thu, Apr 30, 6:15pm - 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!
Reading Buddies (SO) - Young Reader
Thu, Apr 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!
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 02, 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, May 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
Mon, May 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.
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