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    Library links

    By Mike Reid,

    2024-02-26

    Free showers will be available 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Waldorf West branch. No registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info.

    Abe Ovadia will perform jazzified pop 7 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the P.D. Brown Memorial branch. Listen to popular, rock, and contemporary tunes with a jazz twist. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9099802.

    Vita Tax Prep is offering free preparation 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 2, and 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, at the Waldorf West Branch. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9968986.

    Saturday Morning Book Discussion will be held virtually 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Jan. 6. This month’s title is “First Ladies” by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9345882.

    Empowered, Brilliant & Brave: Great Women Of Black History with Bright Star Touring Theatre will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the P.D. Brown Memorial branch. Meet some of Black History’s most inspiring female figures in this special show that highlights some of the world’s most amazing women. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9418325.

    A teen board game social will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Potomac branch. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9888101.

    Happy Hour crochet and knitting will be held online and in person 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the Potomac branch. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/8857247.

    The Mobile Library — Women’s History Month: Inventors will be at Waldorf Senior Center 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at 90 Post Office Road in Waldorf. Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, 500 by 5 starter kits, and materials for check out. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info.

    A balloon racquet game night will be held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the P.D. Brown Memorial branch. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9878436.

    Barbie: The History of America’s Most Famous Doll will be held virtually 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 5. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9460119.

    Veterans resource visits will be held 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 6, at the Waldorf West branch. Disabled Veterans Outreach Specialist & Local Veterans Employment Representative from the Department of Labor Division of Workforce Development and Adult Learning will discuss shares. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9842458.

    ”Behind The Story: Nina Totenberg” will be held virtually 4 to 5 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. Totenberg will discuss her 2022 memoir Dinners With Ruth: A Memoir on the Power of Friendships and her friendship with Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9931798.

    A Digital Literacy Workshop: Computer basics will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, at the Potomac branch. Learn features and functions of an Android tablet or mobile device. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9876771.

    Stroller Squad Fitness Storytime will be held 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Leonardtown branch. SPICE Studio will teach a stroller fitness class, followed by a storytime and craft. For all fitness levels. Registration required. Go to www.stmailb.org.

    Make a custom bag with a Cricut Maker 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Leonardtown branch. Learn about the Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish a tote bag. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create customizable designs. No experience necessary and all materials provided. Registration required. Go to www.stmailb.org.

    English Conversation Hour will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, at the Lexington Park branch. Practice English speaking skills in a group. The group will meet the first Thursday of each month. There will be a new topic for every meeting and activities will be provided for children. All levels welcome.

    A resume builder’s workshop will be held 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, March 13, at the Charlotte Hall Library. Develop skills to create resumes and improve existing ones. Registration required. Go to www.stmailb.org.

    A discussion on renting versus owning a home will be held virtually and noon to 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Lexington Park branch. Financial Wellness Expert Troy Anthony Anderson will break down the decision to rent or buy. Part of the Lunch & Learn series. Registration required. Go to www.stmailb.org..

    Art in the Stacks will feature the works of Larry Sanderoff Kennie Mauche all day Friday, March 1, at the Fairview branch; Kennie Mauche all day at the Southern branch; and Iris Hall-Willey all day Sunday, March 3, at the Prince Frederick branch. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

    A community resource fair will be held 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the College of Southern Maryland’s Prince Frederick campus. Free services and resources to Calvert citizens, especially those with limited income/resources.

    On Pins & Needles will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 1, at the Prince Frederick branch. Bring a quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

    The Bookmobile will be at North Beach boardwalk 10 a.m. to noon; and Burnt Oaks neighborhood 12:30 to 1:30 p.m.; and Breezy Point Beach 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 2. Services include Wi-Fi access, public computer access, printing, library card services and materials for check out. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

    Dungeons & Dragons for tweens will be held 10 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, March 2, at the Prince Frederick branch. For ages 9 to 12 and all experience levels. Registration required. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

    Chromebook giveaways to eligible households will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 2, at Southern Community Center, 20 Appeal Lane is Lusby. Free Chromebooks will be given to qualified households thanks to a grant from the Maryland State Department of Housing and Community Development. For qualification requirements before making a pick-up appointment, go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/10066597.

    Learn how to download apps to tablets, phones or other electronics 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 4, at Calvert Pines Senior Center.

    STEAM Lab Jr. will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 4, at the Prince Frederick branch. Explore related topics and build, code, count and create. For grades K to 2. Registration required. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

    Tuesday Tarot study group will meet 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, at the Southern branch. Learn and practice Tarot as a tool, for self-reflection, introspection, meditation, thoughtfulness or as a hobby. Registration required. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info.

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