OCTOBER 2018 Events

Locations:FV - Fairview Branch PF - Calvert Library Prince Frederick SO -Southern Branch TB - Twin Beaches BranchCRB - Community Resources Building, 30 Duke Street, Prince Frederick

SPECIAL EVENTS

One Maryland One Book Author Visit (Leonardtown High School) Tim Junkin is coming as part of his OMOB author tour. Hear Tim talk about Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence. This event is FREE; seating is first-come, first-served. Also in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library, Calvert Library, Charles County Public Library, Southern Maryland Regional Library. Wed, Oct 3 | 7pm-8:30pm Library closed Mon, Oct 8 Calvert Conversations Meet-up at Mount Calvert Mansion (TB) “Meet-Up” at Mount Calvert Historical & Archaeological Park (Mt. Calvert Mansion), one of the stops of the Chesapeake Beach Railway. Address: 16801 Mt Calvert Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772. Feel free to bring a packed lunch, weather permitting. Free! Registration appreciated. Thu, Oct 11 | 10am-11am OMOB Truth & Justice Film Discussion (PF) Are you a documentary buff? Check out the library’s new service, Kanopy and watch up to six justice-themed documentaries. We’ll review and discuss what you saw and learned live and on Facebook Live. Thu, Oct 11 | 7pm-8:30pm Great American Read Bingo Game (PF) Discuss the books you think should win the PBS Great American Read contest while we play bingo with the titles. Sat, Oct 13 | 2pm-4pm

White Privilege: Let’s Talk (Middleham & St. Peter’s Episcopial Church) The Big Conversation Committee is offering a 4-session workshop on White Privilege. The small group workshop will examine what white privilege is, its origins, how privilege is made manifest in ourselves and systemically and its consequences. Both leaders and participants will be on the same learning journey to build understanding. Sign-up by emailing bigconmsp@gmail.com or calling 410-326-4948. Space limited. Middleham & St. Peter’s Episcoplal Church 10210 H G Trueman Rd, Lusby, MD. Please register. Sun, Oct 14, 21, 28 & Nov 11 2:30pm-4:30pm Develop a Marketing Plan for Small Business - Brown Bag Lunch (PF)

Creating a strategic marketing plan that identifies your ideal market, outlines actionable steps to reach that market and researches your competition requires a step-by-step plan. Learn how to identify and implement these critical steps with a plan that moves your business toward sustained success. Sponsored by Calvert Library and Calvert

County Department of Economic Development.Speaker: Angie Duncanson, WBC Senior Business Counselor/Trainer for Prince George’s County Mon, Oct 22 | 12pm-2pm

Reading Festival (PF) Join us to learn how to turn your child on to reading despite challenges. There will be fun for the whole family plus cool door prizes! Sponsored by CCPS Parent Connections and Calvert Library. Please register. Thu, Oct 25 | 7pm-8:30pm OMOB Screening & Discussion of In the Executioner’s Shadow (PF) This documentary looks at the death penalty through 3 stories: Boston Marathon bombing victim, parents of a murder victim and a former state executioner. We will watch it and talk about what justice is and what role the death penalty plays. Please register. Tue, Oct 30 | 7pm-8:30pm

ADULT EVENTS

Knitting, Crocheting & Portable Crafting Groups Open to anyone wanting to join in and share talents, crafting time or learn a new skill. Tuesdays | 6pm-9pm (SO) Fridays | 1pm-4pm (PF) Astronomy Night (FV) Come see what the night sky has to offer in the field behind Fairview. Learn about the equipment used to view the sky from the Astronomy Club of Southern Maryland. All ages welcome. This will be an outdoor and inside event. Tue, Oct 2 | 7pm-8pm Writers by the Bay (PF) Looking for a writers’ group? All writers and would-be writers are welcome to come for critique & camaraderie. Tue, Oct 2 | 7pm-8:30pm Résumé and Cover Letter Workshop (PF) Need help with your résumé? Join job counselor Sandra Holler in a small group to learn what makes a strong résumé and cover letter. If you have one started, bring it with you so editing can happen on the spot. One printed copy helps. Please register. Thu, Oct 4 | 1pm-3pm

Green Crafting (PF) Make crafts out of materials that would typically be thrown out. Crocheting, needlework, sewing and simple tying techniques will be used. Thu, Oct 4 | 6pm-8:30pm (PF) Mondays | 2pm-4pm (SO) Library closed Oct 8 Garden Smarter: Herb Spiral: Art in the Garden (PF) Learn how to design it, build it, plant it and enjoy it! Get lots of delicious cooking herbs from a beautiful garden sculpture. Sat, Oct 6 | 10am-11:30am Brain Games: Mahjongg, Scrabble & More (PF) Want to learn Mahjongg? Hope to make your Scrabble skills killer? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Please register. Sat, Oct 6 & 20 | 12pm-3pm Wed, Oct 10 & 24 | 10am-1pm MD Workforce Exchange Interview Workshop (PF) Sharpen your interview skills with Maryland Workforce Exchange. Please register. Wed, Oct 10 | 10am-12pm JobSource Mobile Career Center Stop by to visit the JobSource Mobile Career Center for your job search needs! Get job counseling and résumé help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. Fri, Oct 5 | 1pm-4pm (TB) Wed, Oct 10 | 1pm-4pm (PF) Thu, Oct 25 | 1pm-3pm (SO)

MD Workforce Exchange Resume Workshop (PF) Basic resume writing and tips class. If you are looking for a job or thinking of looking for a better job, don’t miss this free class. There will be an opportunity for one-on-one help so bring your current resume if you have one. Please register. Wed, Oct 10 | 1pm-3pm OMOB Memoirs & Creative Writing Workshop (PF) Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring 6 double-spaced copies of your work, 500-800 words, to discuss and share with the group. Writing should be inspired by the justice theme in the One Maryland, One Book title Bloodsworth by Tim Junkin. Wed, Oct 10 | 2pm-3:30pm Alzheimer’s Caregivers Support (PF) Get tips and support from other caregivers. Facilitated by Jeannette Findley & JC Hooker. Please register. Thu, Oct 11 | 7pm-8:30pm Poets’ Circle (PF) Beginner or big-time, confident or compulsive, stuck or star-lit! All are welcome. Expect a friendly session of discussion, editing and support. Bring 5 copies of what you want to work on or just yourself. Please register. Sat, Oct 13 | 9am-11am Garden Smarter: More Designing with Bulbs (CRB) Learn about bulbs - which to plant, when to plant, how to plant and maintain. Leave with a living bulb arrangement that will bloom in spring. Please register. Sat, Oct 13 | 10am-11:30am Learn Mahjongg (SO) Want to learn Mahjongg? Games are a great way to keep your brain sharp while having fun! Join us! Sat, Oct 13 | 1pm-3pm

Calvert Eats at Candidates Forum (Fairgrounds) Join Calvert Eats Local encourages members to attend the Sustainable Calvert Candidates Forum at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. Please register. Mon, Oct 15 | 6pm-9pm Meet the Artists reception (FV) Fridays’ Creek Fine Art and Crafts artists reception. Meet the talented artists whose work is currently on display at Fairview. Tue, Oct 16 | 7pm-8pm Calvert Conversations at North Beach Senior Center How do we learn about local history? Lots of ways! Let’s talk about them. Thu, Oct 18 | 11am-12pm Garden Smarter: Double Oak Farm Garden Tour (ACLT) Take a guided tour of American Chestnut Land Trust’s Communal Food Pantry Garden and Food Forest. Discover natural based gardening techniques. 676 Double Oak Rd, Prince Frederick, MD Sat, Oct 20 | 10am-11:30am Garden Smarter: Decorating from Nature’s Bounty (CRB) Look around you for fun weeds, bushes, trees and garden plants which will inspire a wonderful arrangement. Sat, Oct 27 | 10am-11:30am Song Circle / Jam Session (SO) Wed, Oct 31 | 6:30pm-8:30pm BOOK DISCUSSIONS

The Heart is a Lonely Hunter (Lotus Cafe) Wed, Oct 3 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

Books & Toys Crazy Rich Asians (SO) Book club for parents and caregivers, playtime for your tots! Mon, Oct 15 | 10am-11am

Bloodsworth by Tim Junkin - OMOB This year’s gripping read is Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA Evidence by Tim Junkin. The book

encapsulates an historical criminal justice milestone that took place in the State of Maryland, that would eventually lead to the exoneration of hundreds of others wrongfully accused of heinous, violent crimes. Mon, Oct 15 | 7pm-8:30pm (TB) Wed, Oct 17 | 2pm-3:30pm (FV) Thu, Oct 18 | 10:30am-12pm (Asbury)

A Man Called Ove (Mamma Lucia’s PF) by Fredrik Backman. Dinner at 6pm at Mamma Lucia’s Prince Frederick. Discussion at 7pm. Tue, Oct 16 | 7pm-8:30pm ART IN THE STACKSFaye Kepner, Photography (SO)Fridays’ Creek Fine Art and Crafts (FV)Julia Musengo, Oil and Assemblage Art (PF)Manga Art (TB)

CHILDREN’S EVENTS

Monday Morning Fun (PF) Join us for dancing, stories, movies and fun. Mondays | 10am-11am (Library closed Oct 8.) Evening Storytime: Stars & Outerspace (FV) A special evening Storytime all about stars, space, and the magic of nighttime. Pjs welcome! Stay for some real stargazing at Astronomy Night afterwards. Tue, Oct 2 | 6:30pm-7pm Happy Crafternoon! (PF) Children enjoy books and language through short stories and create fun art projects. For ages 3-5. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Please register. Wednesdays | 1pm-1:45pm

Shake it Out (SO) Creates a rich environment that promotes social, emotional and physical skills for preschoolers. An adult must accompany child. Thursdays | 10:30am-11am Thursdays | 11:15am-11:45am Code Name 3.6 (TB) 3rd-6th grade students are invited to this series of events which use plenty of hands-on activities to have fun with reading! No advanced preparation is needed. Snack provided. Please register. Thu, Oct 4 | 6:30pm-7:30pm MakePlayLearn (PF) We provide the space, Legos® and other building materials. You provide the imagination. Saturdays | 2pm-4pm (PF) Thu, Oct 11 | 6:30pm-7:30pm (TB) S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS: Film Making Frenzy (SO) Question, Discover and Explore! Discover your movie magic as we try out different types of film and animation techniques! For film makers in grades K - 7. Please register. Thu, Oct 11 | 6:30pm-7:30pm Science Saturdays! (FV) Join us for a STEM-based program series designed to get kids in K-3rd grade thinking like scientists. This month we’ll dig into the science and beauty of Flowers. Please register. Sat, Oct 13 | 2:30pm-3:30pm Kids Just Want to Have Fun (TB) Kids in K-3rd grade are invited to explore topics from art to history to science. Each month will include fun activities, crafts and a snack! Please register. Thu, Oct 18 | 6:30pm-7:30pm Family Night (FV) LEGO Education WeDo 2.0 Core Set® Please register. Thu, Oct 18 | 7pm-8pm Full Steam Ahead (PF) Adult and child will interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-8. Please register. Mon, Oct 22 | 6:30pm-7:30pm

Building Bridges (FV) Meet and greet for parents and their children with differing abilities. Get together and interact with toys and books. Please register. Tue, Oct 23 | 2:30pm-3:30pm TEEN & TWEEN EVENTS

Teen Movie Club - Gremlins Watch a cool movie and hang out with your friends! Thu, Oct 4 | 6pm-8pm Tweens, Are You Smarter than a Librarian? Trivia Night (PF) Brain power night! Test your trivia smarts against some of our Calvert librarians for bragging rights (and prizes!) Please register. Tue, Oct 16 | 6:30pm-8pm

T.A.C.O.S. Meeting (PF) T.A.C.O.S. (Teen Advisory Council of Students) meeting for teens; Free food (and service learning hours) at every meeting! Thu, Oct 18 | 5pm-6pm Campfire Tales of Terror III - TEENS (PF) Come swap scary stories, play Werewolf, and eat s’mores around our “campfire!” Bring your own original story to share, read from one that is provided or make something up on the spot. Thu, Oct 18 | 6pm-8pm Dungeons & Dragons - TEENS (PF) 3rd Saturday of each month. All levels and interest welcome. Please register. Sat, Oct 20 | 2pm-5pm

Manga Art Show and Cosplay Party - TEENS & TWEENS (TB) Enjoy the art and camaraderie of our Manga group during this cosplay artist party! Costumes optional. Please register. Mon, Oct 22 | 7pm-8:30pm Teen Book Club: The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl Vol. 1: Squirrel Power (PF) Drop-in book club that meets on the last Wednesday of the month - highlight your favorite parts, think of some discussion questions or just come listen to what others think. Wed, Oct 24 | 4pm-5pm Teen Drop In, Hang Out Anime Night! (SO) Need a place to meet up with your friends (or meet new ones)? Come hang out, watch anime on the big screen, eat pizza and enjoy some Japanese snacks and mochi ice cream! Thu, Oct 25 | 6:30pm-8pm Step 1 to Creating a Documentary ( PF) Calvert Library will be hosting the Water/Ways Smithsonian Exhibit in early 2020 and we want our local water stories told in the form of student-created documentaries. Learn how and meet some great resources from Jefferson Patterson Park, Calvert Marine Museum, American Chestnut Land Trust, Chesapeake Biological Lab and Bayside History Museum. Please register. Sat, Oct 27 | 2:30-4:30pm