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Reading Buddies (SO)

Teen Reading Buddy
2024-09-26 18:30:00 2024-09-26 19:30:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies (SO) 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! Southern Branch -

Thursday, September 26
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-09-26 18:30:00 2024-09-26 19:30:00 America/New_York Reading Buddies (SO) 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! Southern Branch -

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!

Want to work with elementary aged kids and help build their confidence while they read aloud? Become a Teen Reading Buddy! 

How it works for Teen Reading Buddies:

  • Please register for the event.
  • Help a young reader by being a kind and patient listener!
  • Read and engage in fun activities with young readers to build their confidence. 
  • Earn one (1) service learning hour for school!

Reading Buddies is a space for K-5 graders to practice reading in a relaxed and welcoming group! Reading Buddies inspires a love of reading, offers great social activities for children and teens, and promotes positive interactions between children of all ages. Teens earn a service learning hour by participating in a meaningful experience by encouraging children and helping them with their reading skills.

For accessibility accommodations, please contact us at least 2 weeks before the event. 410-535-0291. 

AGE GROUP: | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Intergenerational | Edu-tainment | Book Events/Discussion |

TAGS: | Teens |

Southern Branch
Phone: (410) 326-5289
Branch manager
Meg Faller
Hours
Mon, Oct 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 11 12:00PM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 12 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 13 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

Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Oct 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Registration is now closed
Storytime (SO)
Sat, Oct 12, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Registration is now closed
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime (SO)
Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime (SO)
Wed, Oct 16, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Tween Book Club (SO) - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Wed, Oct 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room
Tweens ages 9-12, join us for a fun book club! We will play a game, discuss the book, do an activity and choose a prize!
Tween Book Club (SO) - The Graveyard Book by Neil Gaiman
Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Tweens ages 9-12, join us for a fun book club! We will play a game, discuss the book, do an activity and choose a prize!
STEAMLab Jr (SO)
Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM on the third Thursday each month! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required. Intended for scientists in grades K-2.
STEAMLab (SO)
Thu, Oct 17, 6:45pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room
Become a scientist and explore topics related to STEAM on the third Thursday of each month! Build, code, count and create with different activities each session. Registration required, intended for scientists in grades 3 - 5.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Sat, Oct 19, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Fiber Fiends (SO) - Knitting and Crocheting
Sat, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room
If you knit, embroider or crochet, or would like to learn, join us at the Southern Branch on the 3rd Saturday of the month. 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, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Mon, Oct 21, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Tue, Oct 22, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime (SO)
Tue, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Cancelled
Mindful Teen: From Surviving to Thriving (SO)
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
**
Storytime (SO)
Wed, Oct 23, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
JobSource Mobile Career Center (SO)
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (SO) - Young Reader
Thu, Oct 24, 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!
Reading Buddies - Teen Buddy (SO) - Teen Buddy
Thu, Oct 24, 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!
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Oct 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Sat, Oct 26, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Mon, Oct 28, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Monday Night Movie Musings (SOCC and Zoom) - The Wicker Man (1973) and A Ghost Story (2017)
Mon, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Group Study 106,Zoom Rm 1
This month's movies are: "A Ghost Story" (2017) and "The Wicker Man" (1973). The former is available on DVD through Calvert Library, and the latter through Kanopy. Watch either movie before the Hybrid 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.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Tue, Oct 29, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime (SO)
Tue, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Cancelled
Mindful Teen: From Surviving to Thriving (SO)
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
**
Storytime (SO)
Wed, Oct 30, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Nov 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Sat, Nov 02, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Mon, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Mon, Nov 04, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Tue, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Tue, Nov 05, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime (SO)
Tue, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:40am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Storytime (SO)
Wed, Nov 06, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
Library Art League: Linear Perspective (SO)
Wed, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room
Draw and learn! Join us for an event exploring perspective. For artists ages 9-12. Registration required.
Reading Buddies - Young Reader (SO) - Young Reader
Thu, Nov 07, 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!
Registration opens Thursday, October 24 2024 at 9:00am
Storytime - Babies (SO)
Sat, Nov 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children under 2.
Storytime (SO)
Sat, Nov 09, 10:15am - 10:55am
Meeting Room
Join us for Storytime! We'll share stories, sing songs and have fun, ending with guided play! Registration recommended. Suggested for children 2-5.
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