Southern Maryland Community Events Jan. 8-15, 2009

Thursday, January 8, 2009

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.

ADULT COMPUTER CLASS, "Yes, You Can Use a Computer." Learn the basics, including the operation of the mouse. 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Southern Branch, 20 Appeal Lane, Lusby. Free. 410-326-5289.

FINANCIAL AID DISCUSSION, Tim Wolfe, director of financial aid at St. Mary's College, will discuss the FAFSA form and help parents of high school seniors explore options for paying for college. 5-8 p.m., Leonardtown Library, 23250 Hollywood Rd. Free. 301-475-2846.

Thursday 15

ADULT COMPUTER CLASS, "Yes, You Can Use a Computer." Learn how to use Google and other ways to search for information on the Web. 2-3 p.m., Calvert Library Fairview Branch, Route 4 and Chaneyville Road, Owings. 410-257-2101.

POETS' CORNER, take eight copies of your poetry to share and discuss with other poets. 2 p.m., Calvert Library Prince Frederick Branch, 850 Costley Way. Free. 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

-- Compiled by BONNIE SMITH

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