Saturday, May 1: 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, May 1: Garden Smarter –Add Charm and Beauty to Your Home with Container Gardening. Step-by-step directions for making simple or ornate planters for your home. Create sun or shade containers that provide season long beauty. 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 1: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Madagascar. 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
Saturday, May 1: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Madagascar. 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, May 1: 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, May 3: 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, May 3: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Cake. 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, May 3: Book Discussion. Maus: A Survivor’s Tale Part I by Art Spiegelman. The true story of the author’s father’s survival of the Holocaust told in comic-book format. Complex and intense. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862.
Tuesday, May 4: Tuesday Tunes. Kappa Danielson and Silver Creek. Fabulous sound that’s country with crossover to awesome! Kick-off for the free concert series offered by the Calvert Library every May. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862.
Tuesday, May 4: 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 and camaraderie. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, May 5: Cinema Café. This month’s film is a retelling of Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice, with the conflict between middle and upper classes replaced with a clash between Indian and western cultures. The light-hearted comedy also features several musical numbers in the Bollywood style. 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, May 6: Book Club for Homeschoolers. Because of Winn Dixie by Kate DiCamillo. 4th – 7th graders, 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, May 6: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Cake. 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.
Friday, May 7: 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, May 7: After Hours 4 Teens. Looking for something to do on a Friday Night? Want to watch a movie? Hang out with friends and play board games? Need to use a computer? The first Friday of the month is your night! Come to the library for a teens-only night. We’ve got Wii gaming, a featured movie (with a great new sound system!), Internet, board games, snacks, and sodas! Check it out. Try out our Nintendo Wiis with games like DDR, Guitar Hero and Beatles Rock Band! All teens are invited free of charge. Bring a friend and make some new ones! 6:30-9:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 8: 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, May 8: Garden Smarter – Grow It, Eat It, at the Master Gardener’s Plant Sale. Join us at the plant sale. Learn simple steps for starting a vegetable garden and get your gardening questions answered. Learn how to register your garden to be counted as one of Maryland’s one million gardens. Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick, Md. 8:00am-12:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 8: Mahjongg. 12:-2:00pm Interested in learning this hot brain game? Join experienced players at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. Bring a friend. 410- 535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 8: Dr. Omar H. Ali. Black History month program REVISIT: Dr. Omar H. Ali presents "Dr. King's Civic Practice: Building Inclusive Communities in a Divisive World." Join us for this interesting conversation made possible with funding from the Maryland Humanities Council. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Monday, May 10: Twin Beaches Book Discussion. Life of the Skies: Birding at the End of Nature by Jonathan Rosen. This book could easily turn you into a birdwatcher. 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, May 11: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Gardens. 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.
Tuesday, May 11: Tuesday Tunes. Stephen Wallace, Cecilia Sanders and Maximilian Robinson. "Stephen Wallace Goes Acoustic" featuring Wallace on guitar and vocals accompanied by violist Cecilia Sanders. To be followed up by "Justabit" with Max Robinson, house/drum & bass. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862.
Wednesday, May 12: Reinventing a Life: Workshop in Creative Memoir. Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring your memoir, word count 500-800, 12 copies double-spaced to work on and share with the group. 2:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, May 12: Yes, You CAN use a Computer! Word. Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save, and print documents. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. 2:00-3:00pm. Call to register or register online. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Friday, May 14: 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, May 14: 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 and drinks! 6:30-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 15: 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, May 15: Garden Smarter – Gardening 101. New to gardening or to our area? Topics will include helpful suggestions on plants that do well in this area, basic tools you need to garden, soil improvement, resources for gardening materials and supplies...and more! 10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 15: Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Email. Beginners learn how to create and use an email account. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 15: TACOS Cookie Taste-Off. Compare store bought and homemade cookies created by Calvert Library's own TACOS! Try three different kinds of cookies to see if store brands can hold their own against our teen bakers. 12:00-2:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 15: Children’s Book Week Special Event: Meet the Author of Oscar and Olive Osprey: A Family Takes Flight, Janie Suss. 11am-12pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862.
Monday, May 17: Calvert Eats Local Potluck. Bring a dish made with local ingredients. The higher the percentage of local ingredients, the more bragging rights! Also bring your plate, utensils, cup and cloth napkin to be sensitive to the environment. Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy, good ideas, and great food! 7:00-8:30pm, Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, May 18: Yes, You Can Use a Computer! Email. Beginners learn how to create and use an email account. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, May 18: Tuesday Tunes: Adrien and the Fine Print. Adrien and the Fine Print are a five-piece band out of the Back Bay of Boston with a rich sound and a sharp, intelligent focus on the craft of songwriting. The Fine Print's songs come from the broad spectrum of youth, incorporating tales of wanderlust, dance halls and debutantes, lost love, unrequited love, and a desire for something you just can't quite put your finger on. You remember those days, don’t you? 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, May 19: Morning Cinema. Join us in watching the fourth of the highly successful Frankie and Annette beach party movies. A motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper kidnaps singing star Sugar Kane, managed by Bullets, who hires sky-diving surfers Steve and Bonnie from Big Drop for a publicity stunt. With the usual gang of kids and a mermaid named Lorelei (1965). 10:00am-12:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, May 19: Fairview Branch Book Group. The Glass Castle by Jeannette Walls. Biography. This is the astonishing true story of a dysfunctional family and their nomadic life. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 & Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Wednesday, May 19: Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Word. Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save, and print documents. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. 2:00-3:00pm. Call to register or register on-line. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Wednesday, May 19: 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, May 20: Yes, You CAN Use a Computer! Email. Beginners can learn how to create and use an email account. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group. 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 & Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.
Thursday, May 20: Southern Book Group. Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet by Jamie Ford. Historical fiction. The heartwarming story of fathers and sons and first loves, set during the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.
Thursday, May 20: Ice Cream Fund Raiser at Rita’s in Prince Frederick. Get the scoop at Rita's tonight from 6-9pm! Ices and custards! Part of the profits goes to the Friends of Calvert Library, so buy big! Scooper-of-the-night will be local celebrity, owner of Keep It Simple Computer Training and member of Friends Executive Board, Laura Allison. 6:00-9:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Friday, May 21: Job Counseling. Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be hosting free visits from a job counselor. Register on-line 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, May 22: All Day Quilt Show. Come view excellent examples of traditionally pieced and as well as art quilts made by Calvert Countians. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Saturday, May 22: 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, May 22: Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale. Thousands of gently used books for sale at great prices! 9:00am-3:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Tuesday, May 25: TACOS Meeting. Teen Advisory Council of Students meets with Calvert Library staff to help plan and market programming for teens as well as to 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, May 25: Tuesday Tunes. Jimmy Payne. Dance with the Legends. Bring your dancing shoes and be ready for an evening of dancing tunes from the great Rock and Roll legends such as Elvis, Roy Orbison, Neil Diamond, Gene Pitney, Roger Miller, Johnny Cash, Carole King, Billy Joel and The Beatles. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Wednesday, May 26: 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, May 27: Mid-Day Matinee. Join us in watching the fourth of the highly successful Frankie and Annette beach party movies. A motorcycle gang led by Eric Von Zipper kidnaps singing star Sugar Kane, managed by Bullets, who hires sky-diving surfers Steve and Bonnie from Big Drop for a publicity stunt. With the usual gang of kids and a mermaid named Lorelei (1965). 2:00-4:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.
Thursday, May 27: Kids Just Want to Have Fun – Baseball. Stories, discussions and projects for children K-3rd grade, 6:30-7:30pm. Please register! Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411.
Saturday & Monday, May 29 and May 31: Library closed all day both days.
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
