Southern Maryland Community Events Jan. 8-15, 2009

Southern Maryland Community Events Jan. 8-15, 2009

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Thursday, January 8, 2009; Page SM12

Thursday 8

KIDS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN, themed stories, discussions and projects for children in kindergarten through third grade at each Calvert Library Branch. For times, dates and locations, call: Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862; Fairview Branch, 410-257-2101; Southern Branch, 410-326-5289; or Twin Beaches Branch, 410-257-2411. Free.

ST. MARY'S LIBRARY STORY TIMES, walk-in story times for ages 2 months to 5 years. Call branches for times and more information. Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd., 301-884-2211; Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd., 301-475-2846; and Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd., 301-863-8188. Thursdays. Free.

ST. MARY'S AMERICAN ANTIQUE ARTS ASSOCIATION, a presentation of "First Ladies' Dresses," a Smithsonian Institution slide show of fashions since Martha Washington's time. 9:30 a.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd. Free. 301-475-9258.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP MEETING, meet with peers, play games and help plan library programs. 5:30-7 p.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd. Free. 301-475-2846.

HOUSING DISCUSSION, "Civil Discourse for a Sustainable Calvert," a presentation by David Rusk. Includes light refreshments. 7-8:30 p.m., Prince Frederick Library, 850 Costley Way. Free. 301-855-1862, 410-535-0291.

Saturday 10

DECORATIVE PAINTERS MEETING, Southern Maryland chapter of the Society of Decorative Painters. Previous painting experience necessary. 9:30 a.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd. Free initial visit. 301-884-2211.

BASKET BINGO, raffle basket and 50/50 drawing. Doors open, 6 p.m.; games start, 7 p.m., St. Mary's Star of the Sea School, 6485 Indian Head Hwy., Indian Head. One pack of regular games and four special games, $25; additional pack of regular games, $5; additional special card, $1. 301-283-6151.

Monday 12

MONDAY MORNING MOVIES, stories, songs and movies for children and their caregivers. 10-11 a.m. Mondays, except holidays, Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

TEEN ADVISORY GROUP MEETING, meet with peers, play games and plan library programs. 5-6 p.m., Charlotte Hall Library, 37600 New Market Rd. Free. 301-884-2211.

Tuesday 13

ADULT COMPUTER CLASS, "Introduction to Windows." Learn the basic operations. 2-4 p.m., Lexington Park Library, 21677 FDR Blvd. Free. 301-863-8188.

HOOKS AND BOOKS, work on your knitting, crocheting, scrapbooks, quilting or sewing; discuss the crafts and what you have been reading. 7 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday 14

CREATIVE MEMOIR WORKSHOP, participants use their lives to write nonfiction, short fiction and poetry. 2-4 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.


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