Monday, February 12, 2024

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch Announces Closing for Move

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch Announces Closing for Move 

 

Perhaps you noticed that the new Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch is looking close to being finished?  It is! Calvert Library expects to host the ribbon-cutting at the new location on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at 2pm and the public is encouraged to attend! 

 

This ribbon-cutting ceremony symbolizes not only the beginning of a new chapter for the community, but also a testament to the power of the collective vision and collaboration of Calvert Library, Calvert County and the towns of Chesapeake Beach and North Beach. The land was given to Calvert County by the Town of North Beach. Capital project funds from Calvert County Government and the County Library Capital Grant Program, Maryland State Library Agency, made the building possible. A grant obtained by the Town of North Beach assisted with the design costs. Finishing touches were accomplished with funds raised by the Calvert Library Foundation through generous community donations including the Town of Chesapeake Beach as the lead donor. Mark Tuesday, April 16 on your calendar and be one of the first to see this new treasure in the Beaches! 

 

As the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch staff prepare to open the new building in North Beach, the current Chesapeake Beach location will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 18.  Soon after, movers will arrive to begin relocating all library materials to the new building.  During the weeks that the Branch is closed, storytimes will take place at the Northeast Community Center.  

 

The bookdrop will also be closed during this time. If customers have library items to be returned, they may return those items to another branch location or keep their checked-out items until the new location opens. Due dates for items checked out March 9-15 from Twin Beaches Branch will be extended to April 30.  Details and FAQs about the move can be found on the library website. 

 

Twin Beaches Branch Manager, Melissa Gray, is inviting Twin Beaches customers to visit the Captain’s Quarters location in Chesapeake Beach before the closure.  “Moving isn't just a change of address; it is a migration of memories. As we turn the page to a new chapter in North Beach, we want to embrace our time in Chesapeake Beach by sharing stories and pictures displayed in our current location. Stop by to add yours to our Memory Board; we can make copies of your treasured photos so in the future, customers can look back and remember when… Materials displayed on the memory board will be included in a time capsule that is representative of our wonderful time here.” 

 

Once the building closes, customers are asked to visit other library locations or the Bookmobile which has stops throughout the county and will be at the Chesapeake Beach location periodically until the new building opens. 

 

What will be happening while Twin Beaches Branch is closed? Calvert Library Twin Beaches staff will continue to work during the closure. They will coordinate the move of materials, organize the building, train on equipment and learn workflows and procedures for the opening of the new building. Gray said, “We will be the first Calvert Library location to have a Makerspace. There is a lot of new technology for us to learn and master before opening!” 

 

Library Executive Director Carrie Willson said, “We’re so excited to soon be opening such a beautiful building that offers so much to the Twin Beaches community. Just to name a few elements, we’re pleased to have an ADA-accessible building, study rooms, a programming room, space designed just for teens and new technology throughout.”  

 

For more information, visit https://calvertlibrary.info/about-us/locations/new-twin-beaches-branch/ and follow Calvert Library on Facebook for sneak peaks of the new space!  

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Robyn Truslow

She/Her/Hers

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

CalvertLibrary.info

 

Monday, December 4, 2023

Calvert Board of Library Trustees Opening

 

Calvert Library Board Applications Being Accepted

December 4, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291

 

Calvert Library announces a pending vacancy on the Calvert Board of Library Trustees (BOLT). All qualified applicants are welcome and all candidates will be assessed using the same criteria.  Applications are accepted through December 19, 2023.

 

The responsibilities of the Board of Library Trustees are established by State Code. The Board is responsible for governance and fiscal oversight; approving library policies and budget and overseeing the work of the Executive Director. The Board is comprised of 7 community members who volunteer their time and support to the library. Officers include President, Vice President and Secretary. Responsibilities include monthly meetings; the board currently meets at 4:00pm on third Tuesdays. Once a quarter, meetings are held in person at one of the four library locations and the remainder of the meetings are held virtually on Zoom. In addition to regular meetings, there is an annual meeting of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association Corporation that Board members are invited to attend and an annual Citizens for Maryland Libraries meeting generally held on a Saturday in October.

 

Service on the BOLT is a volunteer public office with a normal appointment term of five years.  The open terms begin in January 2024 and lasts through December of 2025. While State law provides that individuals may serve more than one term (but not more than two full terms in succession), each term is separate and requires application, nomination by the Board and appointment by the Board of County Commissioners.  Appointment to one term does not create an entitlement to serve more than one term.  The Board appreciates that experience on the Board is a significant factor to be considered, but recognizes that other factors may also be significant including, but not limited to: the quality of past performance; current Board composition; specific current needs of the Board; and, the comparative qualifications of all applicants.  Additionally, since Board membership is a privilege, all eligible County citizen should have equal access to consideration for this privilege.

 

Details and a link to the online application can be found at https://calvertlibrary.info/about-us/board-of-trustees/meet-the-board/

 

For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.

 

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Robyn Truslow

She/Her/Hers

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

CalvertLibrary.info

 

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Calvert Library Prince Frederick Announces Closing for New Carpet & the Celebration of a New Mural

 

Calvert Library Prince Frederick Celebrates New Mural 

 

September 5, 2023 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Contact: Robyn Truslow 
410-535-0291
 

 

Calvert Library Prince Frederick is adding a colorful and educational enhancement to the brick wall facing Costley Way in the form of a tile mural that includes plants and animals of the local region.  The five-day installation process will begin on Wednesday, September 6 and at times, may cause some sidewalk obstruction for those entering from the south side parking lot. 

 

The mural was designed and crafted by local ceramic artist Parran Collery using a relief sculpting process so there is dimension to the pieces. Seeing and low-vision visitors alike can enjoy the art with their hands.  The art was funded in part by the Friends of Calvert Library and a grant from Maryland State Arts Council. Friends of Calvert Library President Laura Allison said, "This mural is a wonderful enrichment to a library visitor's experience and the Friends are pleased to support it." 

 

The mural celebrates the bountiful local natural environment that was present when the site of the library was still a rural farm and woodland.  Some represented species are common, and some are on the conservation watchlist. An interactive educational activity booklet will accompany the mural which will encourage visitors to engage with the artwork on multiple levels. Calvert Library Executive Director Carrie Willson said, "Isn't it wonderful when learning is beautiful and interactive! I suspect our new mural will inspire future scientists, conservationists, and artists." 

 

Calvert County Public Schools, Bowie State University, Dramatic Results and Calvert Library collaborated on a federal Department of Education grant to develop Calvert's capacity to create and sustain high-quality, engaging and equitable STEAM programs. The STEAM Ecosystem Expansion Demonstration (SEED) Project has a long-term goal to build arts-integrated educational pathways for a more creative and diverse workforce.  A pilot cohort of students enrolled in Calvert County Public School's Gifted and Talented program, selected the issue of climate change as the topic of study for the five-year program. Including research into native flora and fauna was a perfect fit. Programs included a hands-in-clay workshop, as well as writing and graphic design instruction.  Students are creating a companion activity booklet for the mural artwork. 

 

To continue the theme into the building, Collery also designed a new entrance rug with similar themes and colors.  The new rug will not be here in time for the mural unveiling but keep an eye out!  Calvert Library Prince Frederick will be closed for overall carpet replacement on September 18 and plans to re-open just in time for the unveiling and celebration of the mural on Tuesday, October 3, at 2:30pm. For details about where library classes and events will be held during this closure, check out this page.  Check out the mural and the new carpet as early as Monday, October 2. 

 

Parran Collery has designed and implemented a wide range of public art projects in the Maryland-DC-Virginia area including mosaic murals for the DC H Street Revitalization Project, Calvert Animal Welfare League, Caroline County Council of Arts and the Annmarie Arts Center. Other public art projects include a sculpture in Leonardtown and a series of sculptures in Frederick. 

For more information, contact Robyn Truslow, Public Relations Coordinator for Calvert Library at 410-535-0291 or robyn.truslow@calvertlibrary.info 

 

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Detail image of portion of mural attached

Image of template posting (left to right):  Elise Martin, Parran Collery and Carrie Willson

 

Related Links: 

https://calvertlibrary.info/calvert-library-prince-frederick-temporary-closure-for-carpet-replacement/ 

 

 

Robyn Truslow

She/Her/Hers

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

CalvertLibrary.info

 

Monday, May 1, 2023

Make Your Mark Financial Workshop at Calvert Library

 

Make Your Mark Financial Workshop

May 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291

 

Put Tuesday, May 30, 6pm on your calendar as the night you learn how to better Make Your Mark on your community!

 

When Calvert Library asked Calvert Countians the question “What keeps you up at night,” it is no surprise that the top two answers were concerns about health and finances. The revelation was that the next most common concern was how to make an impact on one’s community. Calvert Library offers many resources and classes on physical, mental and financial health. On Tuesday, May 30, at 6pm, Calvert Library Prince Frederick is hosting a workshop called “Make Your Mark: How to Effectively Give Back to Your Community.” Estate planning attorney Rose Crunkleton and financial advisor Lee Ritter will teach attendees the benefits of incorporating charitable planning into a financial strategy to maximize impact and minimize taxes. Attendees will learn about planned giving, donor advised funds, qualified charitable distributions from a 401(k), charitable gift annuities, charitable remainder trusts and employer matching. After a Q&A, attendees will then be encouraged to do a little speed dating with local nonprofits who will be at the event to share their mission, vision and how donors can make their mark.  While there is only physical space for a dozen or so nonprofits, more are welcome to register with their information. The library will share a resource directory of interested nonprofits with all attendees. To attend as a potential community change agent, register here and to claim a spot as a nonprofit, register here.

For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.

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Robyn Truslow

She/Her/Hers

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291 or direct 667-803-0500

410-535-3022 (fax)

CalvertLibrary.info

 

Tuesday, April 11, 2023

Special Guest at the Southern Maryland Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Festival This SATURDAY!

Special Announcement:  Maryland Lt. Governor Aruna Miller plans to attend!

Calvert Library logo. link to website

 

IT'S INSIDE!

 

 

Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Festival Saturday, April 15 10:00am - 2:00pm

 

Saturday, April 15 | 10am - 2pm
Calvert County Fairgrounds

 

Join us INDOORS at the Calvert County Fairgrounds to learn about and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. There will be dancing, food, art projects, games and more.

 

Enjoy performances and exhibits representing multiple cultures such as Korean, Hawaiian, Filipino, Chinese, Indian and Thai.

 

Co-sponsored by AARP Maryland, Calvert Library, Calvert County Parks & Recreation, Charles County Public Library, St. Mary's County Library.

 

 

Wednesday, February 1, 2023

Friends of Calvert Library Pub Quiz is Back!

Friends of Calvert Library Pub Quiz is Back!

February 1, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291

 

The long-awaited return of Pub Quiz, your favorite Friends of Calvert Library trivia night is here! Friday, March 24, Pub Quiz will be held at the Calvert County Fairgrounds. Friends of Calvert Library will be holding their popular fundraiser for people to test their knowledge, have some fun and win some cash!  Kelly's Kickin' Cuisine and Sassafras Farms food trucks will have dinner for sale starting at 5pm when the doors open. The quiz action starts at 7pm, grab your drinks from the bar and join the fun! 

 

All proceeds go to help Calvert Library, so put on your thinking cap and register your team today! Tickets are $120 per team of up to 6 adults. Cash prize to the top 3 teams! A limited number of teams are allowed so pre-registration is required. Don't have a team but love trivia? You can sign up as a spectator and maybe get picked up by one of the teams!  Must be registered to attend!  

 

Looking for all the details? Go to the Calvert Library website. It promises to be a highly entertaining evening complete with free snacks, a cash bar and loads of laughs.  Donations and sponsorships are welcome.  For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862. 

 

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Link to event: https://calvertlibrary.libnet.info/event/7888153 

Small square photo: https://static.libnet.info/images/events/calvertlibrary/Pub_Quiz.jpg 

 

 

Robyn Truslow

She/Her/Hers

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291 or direct # 667-803-0500

410-535-3022 (fax)

CalvertLibrary.info

 

 

Tuesday, January 24, 2023

Calvert Library Foundation Awards Dinner Honoring Patricia Hofmann & Michael Kent


Calvert Library Foundation Awards Dinner Honoring Patricia Hofmann and Michael Kent

 

January 24, 2023

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Robyn Truslow
410-535-0291

 

The Calvert Library Foundation is pleased to announce that 2022 Foundation Award honoree Ms. Patricia Hofmann and 2023 Foundation Award honoree Michael Kent will be celebrated at a dinner on Saturday, March 11, at 6pm, at the Saint John Vianney, Vianney Room in the Parish Center in Prince Frederick.  

Periodically, the Calvert Library Foundation Award is presented to an individual who has distinguished themselves by contributions to Calvert Library and the community, in keeping with the mission and goals of the Foundation, and who has encouraged the love of writing and books. The members of the Calvert Library Foundation Board of Directors are pleased to recognize the many contributions and great community spirit Ms. Hofmann brought to her career as a librarian and as the former Director of Calvert Library. Mr. Kent continues his distinguished and far-reaching leadership, service and support of the Library as well as numerous high profile service organizations.

 

The Calvert Library Foundation is committed to the enrichment and support of Calvert Library, by facilitating donations of citizens to provide funding beyond the reach of tax dollars, making a great library exceptional. We hope that you will join us as we present Ms. Hofmann and Mr. Kent this award, not only to allow us to express our thanks for their service, but because we believe their efforts and results demonstrate that they are worthy to join what we intend to be a long line of honors for distinguished individuals who have contributed to the development of Calvert Library, literary excellence, and the encouragement of reading. 

 

This will be the first major fundraising event as the Foundation seeks to raise capital funds to support the construction of a new Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch in North Beach. This will be a non-political event, supported by private individuals and business sponsors for the benefit of the library. All proceeds from this event will be used to benefit Calvert Library. 

 

You are invited to purchase tickets to the Awards Dinner, become an event sponsor, or make a donation to the Foundation in Ms. Hofmann’s or Mr. Kent’s honor, by February 18.  Visit any Calvert Library location or purchase online at https://calvertlibrary.info/foundation-home/calvert-library-foundation-awards-ceremony-2023/.

 

If you would like information, please contact Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.

 

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Robyn Truslow

She/Her/Hers

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291 or direct 667-803-0500

410-535-3022 (fax)

CalvertLibrary.info

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