Summer Fun Tuesdays and Wednesdays - all ages
Ocean Commotion on Wednesdays and Thursdays - Grades 1-5.

Thursday, July 1: Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings.  410-257-2101.

Thursday, July 1: Ocean Commotion.  Join us for crafts, music, hands-on activities, and more as part of our summer reading theme "Ocean Commotion"! Registration not required. For kids in 1st through 5th grades. 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday, July 2:  Video Gaming at Twin.  Teens and Tweens are invited to hang out at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch with their friends while enjoying games on Nintendo Wii & PS2. Free pizza and sodas! 6:00-8:00pm. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach.  For more information call 410-257-2411.

Saturday, July 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.

Monday, July 5:  All Libraries CLOSED.  Holiday.

Tuesday, July 6:  Summer Fun Event. Barry Louis Polisar.  Author, songwriter, story-teller and poet.  Barry has been a regular musical performer on The Learning Channel and is the star of an Emmy Award-winning television show for children. For kids five and up. 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach) 410-257-2411.

Tuesday, July 6:  Summer Fun Event. Barry Louis Polisar.  Author, songwriter, story-teller and poet.  Barry has been a regular musical performer on The Learning Channel and is the star of an Emmy Award-winning television show for children. For kids five and up. 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department (3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk) 410-257-2101. 

Tuesday, July 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, July 7:  Summer Fun Event. Barry Louis Polisar.  Author, songwriter, story-teller and poet.  He has been a regular musical performer on The Learning Channel and the star of an Emmy Award-winning television show for children. For kids 5 and up. 10:00-11:00a.m. Calvert Library Southern Branch held at Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 410-326-5289.

Wednesday, July 7:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach.  For more information call 410-257-2411.

Wednesday, July 7:  Summer Fun Event. Barry Louis Polisar.  Author, songwriter, story-teller and poet.  Barry has been a regular musical performer on The Learning Channel and is the star of an Emmy Award-winning television show for children. For kids five and up. Two Show Times:  2:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm.  Free tickets required and are available 1 hour before each show.  Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Wednesday, July 7:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 410-326-5289.

 Thursday, July 8:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings.  410-257-2101.

 Thursday, July 8:  Ocean Commotion.  Join us for crafts, music, hands-on activities, and more as part of our summer reading theme "Ocean Commotion"! Registration not required. For kids in 1st through 5th grades. 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Thursday, July 8:  Wizard Rock. Do you love Harry Potter? How about music? If you said "YES!" here is your perfect event!  The bands playing are The Butterbeer Experience, Fred Lives, and I Speak Tree. The performers will be touring the east coast and Midwest, including a stop at the Infinitus Potter convention this summer. See them in Calvert County! 6:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday, July 9:  Summer Wii Gaming:  Join us to play Nintendo Wii!!  All ages welcome. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way.  410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Saturday, July 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, July 10:  Garden Smarter Series.  Propagation.  Multiply your favorite plants through plant propagation.  The emphasis will be on stem cutting techniques.  10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Monday, July 12:  Monday Morning Movies & More:  Bring the little ones for a movie and a story.  Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. 10:00-11:00a.m. For more information and to register, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Monday, July 12:  Book Discussion.  “What have you read lately that is good?”  7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch held at Town Center Apartments, 8933 Chesapeake Avenue, North Beach. Call 410-257-2411 for more information.

 Monday, July 12:  Book Discussion.  Time Traveler’s Wife, by Audrey Niffenegger.  Realistic character study, a touching love story, and fascinating science fiction concepts make this a book that everyone should experience.  7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301- 855-1862.

 Tuesday, July 13:  Summer Fun Event. Flumpa the Frog.   Science rocks with Flumpa and Friends LIVE!  Starring Wendy Whitten ‘The Singing Scientist’ and Flumpa the tree frog!  Presenting a polished and professional one-of-a-kind, high energy, musical science stage show complete with upbeat music, non-stop audience action and unbelievable energy.  This show is rich in science content and fun. For kids 5 and up. 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach) 410-257-2411.

 Tuesday, July 13:  Summer Fun Event. Flumpa the Frog.   Science rocks with Flumpa and Friends LIVE!  Starring Wendy Whitten ‘The Singing Scientist’ and Flumpa the tree frog!  Presenting a polished and professional one-of-a-kind, high energy, musical science stage show complete with upbeat music, non-stop audience action and unbelievable energy.  This show is rich in science content and fun. For kids 5 and up.  2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department (3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk) 410-257-2101.

 Tuesday, July 13:  Tween Summer Book Fest.  5th to 7th grade students are invited to read The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett and join us for a great evening of fun activities! Registration required. Stop by Calvert Library to register - the first 10 registrants receive a free copy of the book. Refreshments provided. Space is limited. 7:00-8:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Wednesday, July 14:  Summer Fun Event. Flumpa the Frog.   Science rocks with Flumpa and Friends LIVE!  Starring Wendy Whitten ‘The Singing Scientist’ and Flumpa the tree frog!  Presenting a polished and professional one-of-a-kind, high energy, musical science stage show complete with upbeat music, non-stop audience action and unbelievable energy.  This show is rich in science content and fun. For kids 5 and up.  10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Southern Branch held at Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland 410-326-5289.

 Wednesday, July14:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach.  For more information call 410-257-2411.

 Wednesday, July 14:  Summer Fun Event. Flumpa the Frog.   Science rocks with Flumpa and Friends LIVE!  Starring Wendy Whitten ‘The Singing Scientist’ and Flumpa the tree frog!  Presenting a polished and professional one-of-a-kind, high energy, musical science stage show complete with upbeat music, non-stop audience action and unbelievable energy.  This show is rich in science content and fun. For kids 5 and up.  Free tickets required and are available 1 hour before each show.  Two Show Times:  2:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm.  Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Wednesday, July 14:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland, 410-326-5289.

 Wednesday, July 14:  Reinventing a Life:  Workshop in Creative Memoir.  Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing.  Bring your piece of memoir, word count of 500-800 words, 12 copies double-spaced, to work on and share with the group.  2:00-4:00pm. Call Robyn for location. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Thursday, July 15:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings.  410-257-2101.

 Thursday, July 15:  Ocean Commotion.  Join us for crafts, music, hands-on activities, and more as part of our summer reading theme "Ocean Commotion"! Registration not required. For kids in 1st through 5th grades. 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Thursday, July 15:  Tween Summer Book Fest.  5th to 7th grade students are invited to read The Wright 3 by Blue Balliett and to join us for a great evening of fun activities! Registration required. Stop by Calvert Library to register - the first 10 registrants receive a free copy of the book. Refreshments provided. Space is limited.  Time for all locations:  7:00-8:00pm.  Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach, 410-257-2411. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way, Lusby, 410-326-5289.

 Friday, July 16:  Summer Wii Gaming:  Join us to play Nintendo Wii!!  All ages welcome. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Saturday, July 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, July 17:  Garden Smarter Series.  Plant a Fall Garden.  Just think how good it would be to have fresh produce from your garden to put on the table this fall.  With some careful planning, you can keep a productive garden going right through autumn.  10:00-11:30am. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 Monday, July 19:  Monday Morning Movies & More:  Bring the little ones for a movie and a story.  Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. 10:00-11:00a.m.  For more information and to register, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Monday, July 19:  Calvert Eats Local.  Buy Local Challenge Potluck.  Join Calvert Eats Local in a giant potluck celebrating local food. Bragging rights to those who bring the dishes with the lowest # of "food miles." Bring your plate, utensils, cup and napkin for a truly green experience! 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Tuesday, July 20:  Summer Fun Event. The Story Lady. (Glenda Fields)  Yes, stories do come alive with the Story Lady through her enthusiasm and unique style of storytelling.  Children enjoy the magic of books, actively utilize their imaginations, and experience a dose of laughter.  She presents this high energy program using books, puppets, music, storytelling flannelboard stories, and magic. For kids five and up. 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach) 410-257-2411.

 Tuesday, July 20:  Summer Fun Event. The Story Lady. (Glenda Fields)  Yes, stories do come alive with the Story Lady through her enthusiasm and unique style of storytelling.  Children enjoy the magic of books, actively utilize their imaginations, and experience a dose of laughter.  She presents this high energy program using books, puppets, music, storytelling flannelboard stories, and magic. For kids five and up. 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department (3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk), 410-257-2101.

 Wednesday, July 21:  Summer Fun Event. The Story Lady. (Glenda Fields)  Yes, stories do come alive with the Story Lady through her enthusiasm and unique style of storytelling.  Children enjoy the magic of books, actively utilize their imaginations, and experience a dose of laughter.  She presents this high energy program using books, puppets, music, storytelling flannelboard stories, and magic. For kids five and up. 10:00-11:00a.m. Calvert Library Southern Branch held at Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland, 410-326-5289.

 Wednesday, July21:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach.  For more information call 410-257-2411.

 Wednesday, July 21:  Summer Fun Event. The Story Lady. (Glenda Fields)  Yes, stories do come alive with the Story Lady through her enthusiasm and unique style of storytelling.  Children enjoy the magic of books, actively utilize their imaginations, and experience a dose of laughter.  She presents this high energy program using books, puppets, music, storytelling flannelboard stories, and magic. For kids five and up. Free tickets required and are available 1 hour before each show.   Two Show Times:  2:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm.  Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Wednesday, July 21:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland, 410-326-5289.

 Thursday, July 22:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.

 Thursday, July 22:  Ocean Commotion.  Join us for crafts, music, hands-on activities, and more as part of our summer reading theme "Ocean Commotion"! Registration not required. For kids in 1st through 5th grades. 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Thursday, July 22:  Teen Summer Book Discussion.  Elsewhere by Gabrielle Zevin. Elsewhere is where fifteen-year-old Liz Hall ends up, after she has died. It is a place so like Earth, yet completely different. Here Liz will age backward from the day of her death until she becomes a baby again and returns to Earth. Registration required.  First 10 registrants to receive a free copy of the book. 7:00-8:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 Friday, July 23:  Summer Wii Gaming:  Join us to play Nintendo Wii!!  All ages welcome. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Saturday, July 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.

 Monday, July 26:  Monday Morning Movies & More:  Bring the little ones for a movie and a story.  Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way. 10:00-11:00a.m. For more information and to register, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Tuesday, July 27:  Summer Fun Event. Reptile World.  Crowd pleaser Michael Shwedick returns with his collection of exciting and exotic creatures, giving the audience the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful and gentle reptiles from all over the world.  For kids 5 and up. 10:00-11:00am. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch at Northeast Community Center (4075 Gordon Stinnett Ave, Chesapeake Beach), 410-257-2411.

 Tuesday, July 27:  Summer Fun Event. Reptile World.  Crowd pleaser Michael Shwedick returns with his collection of exciting and exotic creatures, giving the audience the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful and gentle reptiles from all over the world. For kids five and up.  2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch at Dunkirk Fire Department (3170 West Ward Road, Dunkirk), 410-257-2101.

 Wednesday, July 28:  Summer Fun Event. Reptile World.  Crowd pleaser Michael Shwedick returns with his collection of exciting and exotic creatures, giving the audience the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful and gentle reptiles from all over the world. For kids five and up. 10:00-11:00a.m. Calvert Library Southern Branch held at Patuxent Elementary School, 35 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland,410-326-5289.

 Wednesday, July28:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:00-3:00pm. Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach.  For more information call 410-257-2411.

 Wednesday, July 28:  Summer Fun Event. Reptile World.  Crowd pleaser Michael Shwedick returns with his collection of exciting and exotic creatures, giving the audience the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful and gentle reptiles from all over the world. For kids five and up. Free tickets required and are available 1 hour before each show.  Two Show Times:  2:00-3:00pm and 7:00-8:00pm.  Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Wednesday, July 28:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby, Maryland, 410-326-5289.

 Thursday, July 29:  Ocean Commotion.  Children between 1st and 5th grades drop by and Make a Splash @ Your Library with arts and crafts, games, science activities and scavenger hunts. No registration required! 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Rt. 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings, 410-257-2101.

 Thursday, July 29:  Ocean Commotion.  Join us for crafts, music, hands-on activities, and more as part of our summer reading theme "Ocean Commotion"! Registration not required. For kids in 1st through 5th grades. 2:30-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Thursday, July 29:  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.

 Friday, July 30:  Summer Wii Gaming:  Join us to play Nintendo Wii!!  All ages welcome. 2:00-3:30pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 Friday, July 30:  RU Calvert’s Next Idol? Auditions. Can you sing? Want to be recorded? Apply to be Calvert's Next Idol! Competition in three age groups: 7-10, 11-14, 15-17.  A set of performers from each age group will be selected to participate in the Final competition on July 31st.  Check the website calvert.lib.md.us or ask at any Calvert Library location for complete rules and guidelines. 6:00-10:00pm. Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 Saturday, July 31:  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, July 31:  RU Calvert’s Next Idol? Final Competition.  6:00-10:00pm. 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