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Calvert Library Hosting ‘Thinking Money for Kids’ Exhibition

2019-11-07

Calvert Library Prince Frederick was selected to host Thinking Money for Kids, a traveling exhibition created by the American Library Association (ALA) in partnership with the FINRA Investor Education Foundation. Thinking Money for Kids is a new multimedia experience for children ages 7 to 11, as well as their parents, caregivers and educators. The interactive exhibit […]

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Calvert Library Art Tour—“Warm Up to Art”

2019-10-25

Did you know that all four Calvert Library locations display local artists’ works year round? In a special celebration of the exhibitions and artists, Calvert Library is hosting a “Warm Up to Art” passport activity. The community is encouraged to visit each Calvert Library location from November 30 to December 21 to pick up and […]

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One Maryland One Book ” What The Eyes Don’t See”

2019-10-15

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: […]

Filed Under: Top News Tagged With: library, One Book, One Maryland

Planning to Travel Abroad?

2019-09-25

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 […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: library, passports

Calvert Library Conducting Strategic Plan Process

2019-05-22

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 […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: 5 year plan, Carolyn McHugh, Carrie Willson, library

MDOT MVA & PG County Memorial Library Partner

2019-03-29

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 […]

Filed Under: First Responder Tagged With: library, MDOT MVA, PG County, short stories

Library Teams with Partners for Success

2019-03-23

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 […]

Filed Under: Community Tagged With: library, parenting, special needs

Mulatto, the Black History of Calvert County

2019-03-19

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 […]

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: library, Michael Kent, Mulatto, NAACP, town hall

No Late Fees for Four Months at Calvert Libraries

2019-03-01

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 […]

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Optimist Club of Calvert Looking for New Members

2019-02-20

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? […]

Filed Under: Entertainment Tagged With: library, new members, Optimists

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