Entertainment

Friday, May 18 — On Pins & Needles: Bring quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Thursday, May 24 — Kids Just Want to Have Fun: Reading, discussion and projects for children in kindergarten through third grade from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road in Chesapeake Beach. For more information, call 410-257-2411.

Friday, May 25 — On Pins & Needles: Bring quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Educational workshops

Wednesday, May 16 — Yes, You Can Use a Computer-Mouse and Keyboarding: Beginners who have never used a computer before can learn the basics of using a mouse and the keyboard. The training will last one hour from 2 to 3 p.m. and will take place in a small group at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch, 3819 Harbor Road in Chesapeake Beach. Registration is requested. For more information, call 410-257-2411.

Thursday, May 17 — Yes, You Can Use a Computer-Google: Tips and tricks for using Google to search the Internet will be presented. The training will last one hour and will take place in a small group from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Route 4 and Chaneyville Road in Owings. Registration is requested. For more information, call 410-257-2101.

Thursday, May 17 — Civil Discourse: Rights & Responsibilities: Bring views and experiences and talk about others with rights and responsibilities. The event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Registration is requested. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Saturday, May 19 — Yes, You Can Use a Computer-Mouse and Keyboarding: Beginners who have never used a computer before can learn the basics of using a mouse and the keyboard. The training will last one hour from 10 to 11 a.m. and will take place in a small group at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Registration is requested. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Monday, May 21 — Calvert Eats Local: Encourage local agriculture, discover ways to eat locally, and share resources, energy and good ideas for great food. The event will be from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, May 23 — Poets’ Corner: Join other poets and lyric-writers in a convivial session of discussion, editing and support from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Book discussions

Wednesday, May 16 — “Girl in the Blue Beret” by Bobbie Ann Mason: Intimate and haunting, this novel is a beautiful and affecting story of love and courage, war and redemption and the startling promise of second chances. The discussion will be from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Route 4 and Chaneyville Road in Owings. For more information, call 410-257-2101.

Thursday, May 17 — “My Name is Mary Sutter” by Robin Oliveira: Traveling to Civil War-era Washington, D.C., to tend wounded soldiers and pursue her dream of becoming a surgeon, headstrong midwife Mary Sutter receives guidance from two doctors and resists her mother's pleas to return home. The discussion will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way in Lusby. For more information, call 410-326-5289.

Monday, May 21 — Books & Toys: A book club for moms, parents caregivers and tots. Book club will be for adults while kids enjoy activities. “The Book Thief” by Mark Zusak will be May’s book. The event will be from 10 to 11:00 a.m. at the Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Way in Lusby. For more information, call 410-326-5289.

Other events

Saturday, May 19 — Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale: Great selection of used books at low prices. Sidewalk sale, weather permitting, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Saturday, May 19 — TACOS Cookie Showdown: The TACOS of Calvert Library are competing for votes. Stop by and sample three cookies for $1, and vote for a favorite cookie. All ages are welcome. Proceeds benefit the Teen Advisory Council of Students of Calvert Library. The event will be from noon to 1:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Sunday, May 20 — Friends of the Library Gently Used Book Sale: Great selection of used books at low prices. Sidewalk sale, weather permitting, will be held from noon to 3 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Saturday, May 26-Monday, May 28 — Library closed for Memorial Day.