Read Across Maryland: Students! Parents! Teachers! Take the 30 minutes for 30 Days Challenge in March for Read Across Maryland! More information at Calvert Library.
Monday, March 1: Monday Morning Movies & More. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story, 10:00-11am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 1: Kids Just Want to Have Fun - Lions - Weekly stories, discussions and projects for children K-3rd grade 6:30-7:30pm. Please register! Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. To register call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 1: Book Discussion. The Queen’s Dollmaker by Christine Trent. Learn about Queen Marie Antoinette through the eyes of her dollmaker in this story of intrigue. Author Christine Trent will be here to sell and sign books as well as join the discussion. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862.
Tuesday, March 2: Writers by the Bay @ the Library: Looking for a writers' group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie, 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, March 3: Cinema Café. Join us in watching Gregory Peck as Atticus Finch, a lawyer in the Depression-era South, defend a black man against an undeserved rape charge, and his kids against prejudice. (1962) Join us for a good movie, good discussion and okay coffee. 6:30-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 -535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 4: Kids Just Want to Have Fun - Lions Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade, 2:00-3:00 pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way. To register, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 4: Game Club for Homeschoolers. 4th – 7th graders, 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 4: Voices of the Land for a Sustainable Calvert. 7:00-8:30 pm. Join long-time and new farmers from Calvert County talking about their challenges and tribulations. We will also talk about how issues of race and diversity have affected agriculture and land preservation over the years. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-8162.
Friday, March 5: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop. The Living Well Workshop and study is for people with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, heart conditions, high blood pressure, MS, etc. The workshop meets 2.5 hours per week for 4 more weeks. Learn how to deal with symptoms, frustration, and how to design your own self-management program. 12:00-2:30pm. For more information, call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606. Calvert Library Prince Frederick , 850 Costley Way.
Friday, March 5: After Hours 4 Teens. Every first Friday, the Calvert Library Prince Frederick will open just for teens from 6:30-9:00pm. There will be a featured film on the big screen, Wii gaming, internet access, board games, food and sodas. Teens’ choice! Calvert Library Prince Frederick , 850 Costley Way, 410- 535-0291 or 301- 855-1862 .
Saturday, March 6: Brain Games. Join others wishing to challenge their brains to keep them sharp! We'll have Scrabble, Chess, Blokus and other challenging games to encourage brain health and to just plain have fun! Bring a friend! 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Saturday, March 6: Garden Smarter – Edible Landscaping. Mix your vegetables and perennials together to create an interesting front yard textured garden. You will be the talk of the neighborhood with your broccoli and carrots complimenting your hydrangeas and day lilies. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Saturday, March 6: Kids Just Want to Have Fun - Rainforests. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library, Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 & Chaneyville Road, Owings. To register, call 410-257-2101.
Saturday, March 6: Wii Play as a Family! Bring a parent or a grandparent for an afternoon of trying our Wii video games, 3:00-4:30pm. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 8: Monday Morning Movies & More. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story, 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 8: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Alaska. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. 6:30-7:30p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 8: Summer Camp Fair 2010. Come explore the variety of summer camps offered in our area. 6:30-8:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 8: Twin Beaches Book Discussion. The Seamstress by Frances de Pontes Peebles. Although two sisters are seamstresses in Brazil during the 1920’s and 1930’s, their lives are strikingly different. Adults gather for lively discussions at 7:00-8:30pm. Hosted by Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch and held at Town Center Apts., 8933 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach, MD. Call 410-257-2401 for more information.
Tuesday, March 9: Books Badge Workshop. A program for Girl Scouts (Juniors and Fly-ups) and interested Tweens. Learn about book construction and care, book-related careers, and the many types of books available in this age of ever-changing technology. Workshop includes a tour of the library and overview of library services and programs. Participants are asked to bring a copy (or the title) of their favorite book for one of the activities. 6:30-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, March 9: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Pizza. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade, 7:00-8:00pm. Please register. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Wednesday, March 10: Reinventing a Life: Workshop in Creative Memoir. Join author and editor, Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 8-10 copies of the piece you would like to work on to share with the group, 2:00-4:00 pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, March 10: Yes You CAN Use a Computer. Library Resources. Learn how to use COSMOS, databases and other on line resources the library offers. 2:00-3:00pm. Call to register or register on line. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Wednesday, March 10: Ramp up your Research. Have you ever had a research project and just didn't know where to start? Come by Calvert Library Prince Frederick for a friendly demonstration of how to use our most popular research resources for searching everything from genetic abnormalities to General MacArthur. This is designed for high school upper classmen and college students. Join us for this free training on designing and executing the best research paper. Come with your questions! 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 11: Game Club for Homeschoolers. 4th – 7th graders, 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 11: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Alaska. Weekly stories, discussions and projects for children K-3rd Grade, 2:00-3:00pm. Please register! Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way. To register call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 11: Teen Video Contest winner announced in celebration of Teen Tech Week. 7-8pm. Join us to see the entries and congratulate the winners. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way. To register call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, March 12: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop. The Living Well Workshop and study is for people with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, heart conditions, high blood pressure, MS, etc. The workshop meets 2.5 hours per week for 3 more weeks. Learn how to deal with symptoms, frustration, and how to design your own self-management program. 12:00-2:30pm. For more information, call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606. Calvert Library Prince Frederick , 850 Costley Way.
Friday, March 12: Tween Game Night: Special Bulletin: Your library has Wii! Enjoy the addicting motion-sensing action of the hottest of the new generation game systems. In addition to the Wiis, there will be tons of board games and food for everyone. Free pizza! 6:30-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Saturday, March 13: Brain Games. Join others wishing to challenge their brains to keep them sharp! We'll have Scrabble, Chess, Blokus and other challenging games to encourage brain health and to just plain have fun! Bring a friend! 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Saturday, March 13: Garden Smarter: Salad Boxes, Tables and Containers. Home grown salad greens can be yours April to November. We’ll show you how to build a salad box to enable you to produce fresh greens even if you live in a condo or apartment.10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Monday, March 15: Monday Morning Movies & More. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story, 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 15: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Popcorn. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. 6:30-7:30p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 15: Calvert Eats Local – Meet the author Bill Lambrecht, author of Dinner at the New Gene Café: How Genetic Engineering Is Changing What We Eat, How We Live, and the Global Politics of Food. Discuss ways to encourage local agriculture, to discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, and good ideas. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, March 16: Yes, You CAN use a Computer! Build a Resume and Search for a Job. Participants will learn the basics of formatting a resume using Microsoft Word and will learn about job searching web sites. 2:30-3:30pm. Call to register or register online. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, March 17: Morning Cinema. Come join us in the enchanted Emerald Isle, as Darby O'Gill spins tall tales of leprechauns and banshees. Unfortunately, when he actually captures the leprechaun king and discovers their hidden gold, no one will believe him! 10:00am -12:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, March 17: Fairview Branch Book Group. Villette by Charlotte Bronte. Classic. A somewhat autobiographical novel written by the author of Jane Eyre. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, MD, 410-257-2101.
Wednesday, March 17: Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Library Resources. Learn how to use COSMOS, databases and other on line resources the library offers. 2:00-3:00pm. Call to register or register online. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Wednesday, March 17: Open Wii Play. Open to all ages! Come play our great Nintendo games on the big screen, 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 18: Game Club for Homeschoolers. 4th – 7th graders, 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 18: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Popcorn. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade, 2:00-3:00 pm. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 18: Southern Book Group: The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency, by Alexander McCall Smith. Fiction. Precious Romatswe has opened Botswana’s first detective agency staffed by women. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Thursday, March 18: Yes, you CAN use a computer! Build a Resume and Search for a Job. Participants will learn the basics of formatting a resume using Microsoft Word and will learn about job searching web sites. 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, MD, 410-257-2101.
Thursday, March 18: Mid-Day Matinee. Come join us in the enchanted Emerald Isle, as Darby O'Gill spins tall tales of leprechauns and banshees. Unfortunately, when he actually captures the leprechaun king and discovers their hidden gold, no one will believe him! 2:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 18: All Music Open Mic. Register for a 10 minute spot to show off your musical talent and entertain the crowd! 7:00-8:00 p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 -535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, March 19: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop: This workshop and study, provided by Calvert Office on Aging and Calvert Library, is for people with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, heart conditions, high blood pressure, MS, etc. The workshop meets 2.5 hours, 12-2:30pm, for the next 2 weeks. Learn how to deal with symptoms, frustrations, and how to design your own self-management program. Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. For more information, call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606.
Saturday, March 20: Brain Games. Join others wishing to challenge their brains to keep them sharp! We'll have Scrabble, Chess, Blokus and other challenging games to encourage brain health and to just plain have fun! Bring a friend! 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Saturday, March 20: Financing College Series: This seminar will wrap up the series by providing information about resources and funds available for the expense of higher education. We will discuss Student Loan Consolidation – how the student can handle the debt after college. This two-hour presentation will be interactive with audience questions welcomed. Sonia K. Wagner, SoMD CAN Executive Director will be the presenter. 10:00am – 12:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. Call 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862 for further information.
Saturday, March 20: Yes You CAN Use a Computer. Build a Resume and Search for a Job. Participants will learn the basics of formatting a resume using Microsoft Word and will learn about job searching web sites. Call to register or register online. 10:00-11:00 a.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, (410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862).
Saturday, March 20: Fossil Hunter. Did you know that shark teeth are not the only fossils found locally? In Calvert County you can find stingray, whale, dolphin, sea turtle, and even crocodile fossils from 8 to 20 million years ago. Learn the clues paleontologists use to identify one kind of fossil from another. If you’re in grades 2nd through 5th, join us at Calvert Library, Prince Frederick and find out how to identify fossils like the experts. 11:00am-12:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 22: Monday Morning Movies & More. Bring the little ones for a movie and a story. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 10:00-11:00am, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 22: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Kites. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. 6:30-7:30p.m. Calvert Library Prince Frederick 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, March 22: Women’s History Month Program: Meet Marie Antoinette at 7:00pm at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Christine Trent, author of The Queen’s Dollmaker will present as Marie Antoinette and dispel the bad reputation under which the queen has always suffered.
Tuesday, March 23: Tacos Meeting. Teen Advisory Council of Students meets with Calvert Library staff to help plan and market programming for teens, as well as, suggest materials that would interest teens, 3:30-4:40pm. This is volunteer work that counts towards community service hours. If you are a teen interested in making a difference for other teens in your community, please contact Rachel Hummel. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, March 23: Next Steps for a Sustainable Calvert. The Good Life without the Commute: Are you interested in changing your lifestyle to support a sustainable community? Join us to talk about the possibilities, pitfalls and promises. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, March 24: Poetry Café. Join other poets and lyric-writers in a convivial session of discussion, editing and support, 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 25: Book Club for Homeschoolers. Hoot, by Carl Hiaasen. 4th – 7th graders, 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 25: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Kites. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade, 2:00-3:00 pm. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, March 25: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Leonardo da Vinci. Stories, discussions and projects for children K - 3rd grades, 6:30-7:30pm. Please register! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Friday, March 26: Living Well with Chronic Conditions Workshop: This workshop and study, provided by Calvert Office on Aging and Calvert Library, is for people with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, emphysema, heart conditions, high blood pressure, MS, etc. The workshop meets 2.5 hours, 12-2:30pm. This is the last week of the 6 part series. Learn how to deal with symptoms, frustrations, and how to design your own self-management program. Calvert Library, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick. For more information, call Keri Lipperini at 410-535-4606.
Saturday, March 27: Brain Games. Join others wishing to challenge their brains to keep them sharp! We'll have Scrabble, Chess, Blokus and other challenging games to encourage brain health and to just plain have fun! Bring a friend! 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Tuesday, March 30: Spring Break Movie Event. The most delicious event since macaroni met cheese. Inspired by the beloved children's book, the film focuses on a town where food falls from the sky like rain. Released in September, 2009, rated PG. Come enjoy a full length movie with popcorn and sodas at the library while on Spring Break. 1:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Tuesday, March 30: Manga/Anime Night. Winners of the Artwork and Storyboard Contest will be announced and prizes awarded. We will also have a Cosplay Contest with prizes! Anime will be watched! Pocky will be consumed. Awesome times will be had! 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, March 31: Calvert Library Wellness Team Presents “Fit Fun 4u” for middle and high school students. Meet a professional woman football player and a professional trainer from World Gym. Receive door prizes from professional sports teams in the Maryland and D.C. area. Dress comfortably! 10am-12pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
