Thursday, April 1: Spring Break Drop-In Craft Day. Drop by the children’s department of the Calvert Library Prince Frederick for a “crafty” project. 2:00-4:00pm. 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, April 1: Voices of Water for a Sustainable Calvert. 7:00-8:30pm. We all know water is critical to our survival. Join with charter boat captains, watermen and conservationists who will discuss how things have changed on and for the water of Calvert. We will also talk about the importance of considering environmental, social and economic justice together rather than one at a time. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-8162.
Friday, April 2: All Calvert Library locations closed.
Saturday, April 3: Brain Games. Join others wanting to challenge their brains to keep them sharp! We’ll have Scrabble, Chess, Blokus and other exciting games to encourage brain health and to have just plain fun! Bring a friend. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 3: Mahjongg. Interested in learning this hot brain game? Join experienced players at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick from 12:00to 2:00pm. Bring a friend. 850 Costley Way, 410- 535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 3: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Poetry Fun. 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, April 3: Wii Play as a Family! Bring a parent or a grandparent for an afternoon of trying our Wii video games. 3:00-4:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 5: 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, April 5: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Birds. Weekly stories, discussions and projects for children in 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, April 5: Book Discussion. 19 Minutes by Jody Picoult. Picoult takes on another hot button issue in this story of a high school shooting. Insightful examination of her character’s deep-seated emotions makes this a true-to-life story about bullying and its consequences. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862.
Tuesday, April 6: Writers by the Bay @ the Library. Looking for a writers’ group? Led by Peter Abresch, this group is attended by well-known authors. 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, April 7: Cinema Café. Join us in watching a 2008 Israeli animated documentary film written and directed by Ari Folman. It depicts Folman in search of his lost memories from the 1982 Lebanon War. 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, April 8: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Birds. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K - 3rd grade. 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. To register, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, April 8: 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.
Friday, April 9: Job Counseling. Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be hosting free visits from a job counselor. Register online for a 30-minute appointment in the group study room. 1:00-3:00pm (30- minute increments). Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, April 9: Teens/Tweens Movie Night. Come see the movie about a meteorite from outer space that hits a young woman and turns her into a giant monster. The woman is taken to a secret government compound where she meets a ragtag group of monsters rounded up over the years. On the big screen! Bring a friend or make new ones. Free popcorn and drinks while watching the movie. 6:30-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 10: Brain Games. Join others wanting to challenge their brains to keep them sharp! We’ll have Scrabble, Chess, Blokus and other exciting games to encourage brain health and to have just plain fun! Bring a friend. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 10: Garden Smarter – Create a Habitat in Your Yard with Native Plants. Master Gardeners will discuss which native plants (from sun to shade) will attract birds and butterflies and other beneficial creatures to your yard. You can beautify your yard and make it more interesting while benefitting the environment and our native wildlife. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 10: TACOS Art Day. Take a break from your studies and join the Calvert Library TACOS for a relaxing art day! Engage in finger painting, marble painting, or creating a mural with us! All ages are welcome, teens encouraged. 1:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 12: 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, April 12: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Waffles. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K – 3rd grade. 6:30-7:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 12: Twin Beaches Book Discussion. Time Traveler’s Wife by Audrey Niffenegger. Realistic character study, touching love story, and fascinating science fiction make this book a memorable experience. Adults gather for a lively discussion at 7:00-8:30pm. Hosted by Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch and held at Town Center Apts., 8933 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach. Call 410-257-2401 for more information.
Tuesday, April 13: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Ice Cream. 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, April 14: 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 also discover now to search using different web sites. 2:00-3:00pm. Call to register or register online. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Thursday, April 15: 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, April 15: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Waffles. Weekly stories, discussions and projects for children in 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, April 15: Mid-Day Matinee. Come join us to watch a 1952 musical comedy film starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, and Jean Hagen, directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, with Kelly also providing the choreography. The movie offers a comic depiction of Hollywood and its transition from silent films to “talkies.” 2:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, April 15: Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Library Resources. Learn how to use COSMOS, databases and other online resources that the library offers. 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings. 410-257-2101.
Thursday, April 15: Southern Book Group. Bad Mother by Ayelet Waldman. Nonfiction/essays. A chronicle of maternal crimes, minor calamities and occasional moments of grace. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Friday, April 16: Proposal Writing and Budgeting Basics for Non-Profit Organizations. Caroline Herbert of the Foundation Center, Washington, D.C. will present a two-hour workshop on writing a grant proposal and essentials of preparing a budget for a non-profit organization. 1:00-3:00pm at Calvert Library, Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. Registration required-- contact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie McGaughran at 410-535-0291.
Friday, April 16: Job Counseling. Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be hosting free visits from a job counselor. Register online for a 30-minute appointment in the group study room. 1:00-3:00pm (30- minute increments). Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 17: Brain Games. Join others wanting to challenge their brains to keep them sharp! We’ll have Scrabble, Chess, Blokus and other exciting games to encourage brain health and to have just plain fun! Bring a friend. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 17: Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Library Resources. Learn how to use COSMOS, databases and other online resources that the library offers. 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 19: 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, April 19: School’s Out! Wii Gamin’! Join us to play Nintendo Wii! All ages are welcome! 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 19: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Trash to Treasure. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K – 3rd grade. 6:30-7:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 19: Calvert Eats Local. Discuss ways to encourage local agriculture, 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, April 20: Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Library Resources. Learn how to use COSMOS, databases and other online resources that the library offers. 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, April 21: Morning Cinema. Come join us to watch a 1952 musical comedy film starring Gene Kelly, Debbie Reynolds, Donald O’Connor, and Jean Hagen, directed by Gene Kelly and Stanley Donen, with Kelly also providing the choreography. The movie offers a comic depiction of Hollywood and its transition from silent films to “talkies.” 10:00am -12:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, April 21: 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. 2:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, April 21: Fairview Branch Book Group. The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows. Fiction. Under Nazi occupation, the women of Guernsey turn to great literature in their time of hardship. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings. 410-257-2101.
Wednesday, April 21: 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 also discover job searching web sites. 2:00-3:00pm. Call to register or register online. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Wednesday, April 21: 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, April 22: 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, April 22: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Trash to Treasure. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K – 3rd grade. 2:00-3:00pm. Please register. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, April 22: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Earth Day. Stories, discussions and projects for children in K - 3rd grades. 6:30-7:30pm. Please register! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Thursday, April 22: Meet the Author – Jon Franklin. Meet the author of Wolf in the Parlor: The Eternal Connection Between Humans and Dogs and Pulitzer Prize winner Jon Franklin. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410 535-0291 or 301 855-1862.
Friday, April 23: Job Counseling. Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be hosting free visits from a job counselor. Register online for a 30-minute appointment in the group study room. 1:00-3:00pm. (30- minute increments). Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 24: Brain Games. Join others wanting to challenge their brains to keep them sharp! We’ll have Scrabble, Chess, Blokus and other exciting games to encourage brain health and to have just plain fun! Bring a friend. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 24: Garden Smarter – Herb Gardening. What is an herb? You’ll find out how the Herb Society of America defines an herb. You’ll learn about propagation of herbs, some layouts for herb gardening – and you may even plant some herbs and get some new recipes for using them. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, April 24: American Girl Tea Party. Ages 7-11 learn about the life and times of Felecity, Addy and Molly through an activity, a craft and a tea party. American Dolls welcome. Dress as your favorite doll and bring other generations from your family. Registration required. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, April 26: 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, April 26: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – How Boats Float. Reading, discussion and projects for children in K – 3rd grade. 6:30-7:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, April 27: 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, April 27: 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, April 28: 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, April 29: 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, April 29: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – How Boats Float. 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, April 29: Celebrate Poetry Month. Meet Poet Grace Cavalieri as she presents her new book of poems, Sounds Like Something I Would Say. Founder of public radio’s “The Poet and the Poem,” Cavalieri is the perfect poet to celebrate poetry in the mainstream. Come prepared to write as she inspires! 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862.
Friday, April 30: Job Counseling. Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be hosting free visits from a job counselor. Register online for a 30-minute appointment in the group study room. 1:00-3:00pm. (30-minute increments). Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Robyn Truslow
Public Relations Coordinator
Calvert Library
850 Costley Way
Prince Frederick, MD 20678
phone: 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862
fax: 410-535-3022
rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us
