EntertainmentWednesday, July 25 — Summer Fun: See “Women of Color,” an inspiring play about Mae Jemison, an African-American physician and NASA astronaut who became the first black woman to travel in space. All ages are welcome from 10 to 11 a.m. at Patuxent Elementary School, and from 2 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. For more information, call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday, July 27 — On Pins & Needles: Bring quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other projects for an afternoon of conversation and shared creativity from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Monday, July 30 — Monday Morning Movies: Bring the little ones for a movie and a story from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Tuesday, July 31 — Summer Fun: Crowd pleaser Michael Shwedick returns with his collection of exciting and exotic creatures, giving the audience the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful and gentle reptiles from all over the world, for kids age 5 and up, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches and 2 to 3 p.m. at the Calvert Library Fairview Branch.

Wednesday, Aug. 1 — Summer Fun: Crowd pleaser Michael Shwedick returns with his collection of exciting and exotic creatures, giving the audience the opportunity to meet an interesting selection of live, large, colorful and gentle reptiles from all over the world, for kids age 5 and up, from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Calvert Library Southern Branch, and 2 to 3 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick.

Educational workshops

Wednesday, July 25 — Dream Big: Learn about the careers of people who have changed the world by dreaming big, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches and Calvert Library Southern Branch. Dream Big focuses on designers, musicians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs and visionaries. The program features a related story, craft and snack each week and is for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration is not required.

Thursday, July 26 — Dream Big: Learn about the careers of people who have changed the world by dreaming big, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick and Calvert Library Fairview Branch. Dream Big focuses on designers, musicians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs and visionaries. The program features a related story, craft and snack each week and is for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration is not required.

Tuesday, July 31 — Kids Learn about Lincoln: Children in kindergarten through fifth grade are invited to 45 minutes of reading and crafts that celebrate the life of Abraham Lincoln during the weeks of traveling exhibit “Lincoln: the Constitution and the Civil War.” The topic this week is Lincoln and slavery. The event will be from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Register in advance. Call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, Aug. 1 — Dream Big: Learn about the careers of people who have changed the world by dreaming big, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches and Calvert Library Southern Branch. Dream Big focuses on designers, musicians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs and visionaries. The program features a related story, craft and snack each week and is for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration is not required.

Thursday, Aug. 2 — Dream Big: Learn about the careers of people who have changed the world by dreaming big, from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Fairview Branch and Calvert Library Prince Frederick. Dream Big focuses on designers, musicians, astronauts, inventors, athletes, chefs and visionaries. The program features a related story, craft and snack each week and is for children from kindergarten through fifth grade. Registration is not required.

Book discussionThursday, July 26 — Teen Summer Book Blitz: 7:00-8:30pm. Clockwork Angel by Cassandra Clare. When 16-year-old Tessa crosses the ocean to find her missing brother in Cassandra Clare’s “Clockwork Angel,” she has no idea that she will soon become immersed in Victorian London’s supernatural underworld. Upon arrival in England, Tessa is kidnapped by the Pandemonium Club, a secret organization of vampires, demons, warlocks and humans who are very interested in her ability to transform into other people. She seeks refuge with the Shadowhunters, and together they must fight the Pandemonium Club and their magical army of clockwork demons. Join others for refreshments, activities and discussion from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. The first 10 participants to register will receive a free copy of the book. Call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Other eventsSaturday, July 28 — Meet Frederick Douglass: Meet the brilliant mind and passionate heart of Frederick Douglass when master storyteller Bill Grimmette brings the famous abolitionist to life on stage, from 11 a.m. to noon at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick. In this interactive performance, meet a man born into slavery who escaped to become a defender of a remade America built on equality and acceptance. Experience how this remarkable man turned the schemes of slavery into strategies for freedom.

Thursday, Aug. 2 — Discussion/Debate on Oath of Office: Join others for a discussion/debate and comparison of President Lincoln’s and President Obama’s Oaths of Office, inaugurations and cabinets, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick.