Calvert Library is once again participating in One Maryland One Book (OMOB) program, an annual initiative of Maryland Humanities. The goal is to bring together people with a broad range of perspectives in communities across the state using the shared experience of reading the same book. The 2019 titles is What the Eyes Don’t See: […]
Planning to Travel Abroad?
Get Your Passport at Calvert Library Prince Frederick Prepare for upcoming travel and apply for your U.S. Passport today at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. As a convenience to the community, Calvert Library is now a State Department-approved passport acceptance facility. While there, you can pick up books and other materials about your destination. You can […]
Calvert Library Conducting Strategic Plan Process
Calvert Library is planning their next five years and is asking for community-wide participation. The Ivy Group, a strategic planning consultant, is conducting a community survey that can be accessed at http://bit.ly/2019LibraryPlan. Participants will be asked to evaluate the services offered such as meeting space, wifi, classes, downloadable books/movies, workforce development, small business support, research […]
MDOT MVA & PG County Memorial Library Partner
On Free Short Story Dispenser Kiosk at the Beltsville MVA Branch Offers Customers Choice of More Than 8,500 Short Stories MDOT MVA is rolling out a novel free service for its customers. Well, more like a short story, really. The Maryland Department of Transportation Motor Vehicle Administration has partnered with Prince George’s County Memorial Library […]
Library Teams with Partners for Success
Calvert Library Teams Up with Calvert County Partners for Success/Family Support Parenting is challenging, and we have all heard (and maybe thought) the lament, “Why didn’t they come with an instruction manual?” Parenting a child with special needs can be even more complicated. Calvert Library has long been committed to supporting parents on their journey […]
Mulatto, the Black History of Calvert County
Based on his book, Michael Kent will discuss a portion of the slave era and the formation of churches and schools after slavery on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 2 to 3 pm at Town Hall. Bayside History Museum and Calvert Library will host “Mulatto, the Black History of Calvert County” from 2 to 3 […]
No Late Fees for Four Months at Calvert Libraries
Calvert Library’s Board of Library Trustees (BOLT) has voted to begin a four-month pilot of “no late fees” for Calvert Library checkouts beginning in March. According to Board President Carolyn McHugh, “The American Library Association passed a resolution in January encouraging libraries to move toward eliminating fines. Our Board has been in discussion about this […]
Optimist Club of Calvert Looking for New Members
New Optimists Welcome! The Optimist Club of Calvert – Prince Frederick has been supporting local youth since 1968. Our members are homemakers, retirees, business owners, educators, lawyers, policemen, firemen, government employees, and realtors: all coming together to help bring out the best in kids. Ever thought about becoming an Optimist? Giving back to your community? […]
National Issues Forum Conversation on Opioids
“For the first time in U.S. history, a person is more likely to die from an accidental opioid overdose than from a motor vehicle crash,” according to National Safety Council analysis. What should we do about this opioid epidemic? That is the question the community will be discussing on Saturday, February 23, 2-4pm at Calvert […]
Donation of Inspiring African American Men Book
On Wednesday, January 30, 2019, Martha Grahame, President of Friends of Calvert Library presented Calvert County Public School librarians with copies of the book Inspiring African American Men of Calvert County for each of their school libraries. This book is sponsored by Friends of Calvert Library; compiled by Darlene Harrod; edited by Shirley Knight. It […]
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