Library links

Free showers will be available 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Waldorf West branch. No registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info.

Vita Tax Prep is offering free preparation 9:15 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and 9:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, at the Waldorf West Branch. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9968987.

Dungeons and Dragons — Homebrew will be held virtually 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Become a grand adventurer with a story tailored specifically for you. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9839409.

Happy Hour crochet and knitting will be held online and in person 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, at the Potomac branch. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/8857248.

Spanish Conversation Club will meet virtually 6 to 7 p.m. Monday, March 11. Make new amigos while learning and speaking new vocabulary. Basic Spanish vocabulary required. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9390456.

The Mobile Library — Women’s History Month: Inventors will be at the Nanjemoy Community Center 9 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 12, at 4375 Port Tobacco Road in Najemoy. 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.

STEM Club: Math and Music — Fractions will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Potomac branch. Experiment and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/8980558.

Tween Craft Club: Face painting will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the P.D. Brown Memorial branch. Try the diamond painting trend. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9785723.

Video Game Trivia will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Waldorf West branch. Test knowledge of video game music, history and more. Winners will receive a small prize. For ages 12 to 18. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9812592.

Behind The Story: Christopher Paolini will be held virtually 4 to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 14. Paolini will discussion his 2023 release “Murtagh”, the latest installment in his series “The Inheritance Cycle”, including the hit “Eragon!” Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9931798.

Introduction to 3D Printing will be held 2 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, at the Leonardtown branch. The introductory course will cover the basics of how a 3D printer works, how to use PrusaSlicer software, how to find ready-to-print files online and submit them to the library for printing. No experience needed. Registration required. Go to www.stmalib.org.

Introduction to Google Docs will be held 2 to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at the Lexington Park branch. Get started with Docs and learn the basics of creating documents. Registration required. Go to www.stmalib.org.

How to Buy Your First Home will be held 6 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at the Lexington Park branch. Learn about the buying process, what to expect, how to prepare, and first-time buyer loan options that can stretch your dollar. Registration required. Go to www.stmalib.org.

On Pins & Needles will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, March 8, at the Prince Frederick branch. Bring a quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

The Bookmobile will be at Dunkirk District Park 10 to 11 a.m.; Long Beach Community Center noon to 1 p.m.; and Mill Creek Community 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9. Services include Wi-Fi access, public computer access, printing, library card services and materials for check out. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

Garden Smarter: Native ground covers will be held 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Prince Frederick branch. Learn about the benefits, beauty and which plants to use as native ground covers. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

Poetry Share will be held 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Prince Frederick branch. Share poetry in a casual open mic-type setting, and workshop poetry afterward. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

Brain Games will be held noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, and 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 28, at the Southern branch. Play Scrabble, Mahjongg and more. Registration required. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

MakePlayLearn will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday, March 9, at the Prince Frederick branch. Take building and creativity to a whole new level. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

Historic homes of Prince George’s County will be held 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 10, at North Beach town hall, 8916 Chesapeake Ave. in North Beach. Talk with Mary Haley-Amen. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

Unsung Achievements of African American Women of Calvert County will be held 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, March 11, at the Fairview Branch. Presenter Michael Kent will discuss speaks the unsung achievements of African American Women of Calvert County from the early 1800s through the 1940s. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.