Finding Grants Workshop at Calvert Library (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

March 12, 2013                                                                                              Robyn Truslow

                                                                                                                        410-535-0291

 

Grants 101: Finding & Applying for Funding for Non-Profits

 

Caroline Herbert of the Foundation Center, Washington, D.C. will present a two-hour workshop on finding funding and writing a grant proposal for a non-profit organization.  This workshop provides an introduction to the steps involved in finding funders and preparing grant proposals. Learn tips for effective funding research and the key components of a proposal to a foundation.

We will cover: how the proposal fits into the overall grantseeking process, how to develop targeted lists of foundations that will match your organization's funding needs, what to include in a standard proposal to a foundation, tips for making each section of your proposal stronger, and what funders expect to see in your proposal and attachments. This workshop is on Friday, April 12, 1:00 -3:00 p.m. at Calvert Library, Prince Frederick.  Registration required-- contact Cathey Moffatt-Bush or Robbie McGaughran at 410-535-0291. 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

Phone 410-535-0291

Fax 410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!

 

Fun and Games for Tweens at Calvert Library

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 18, 2013

Contact:            Beverly Izzi

                             410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

 

Fun and Games for Tweens at Calvert Library

 

Calling all Tweens!  Have you ever balanced six dice on a Popsicle stick held in your mouth for one minute?  Or used a rubber band to knock over a stack of soda cans? How about pick up pasta with your mouth using only a spaghetti noodle?  Enjoy competing with friends during several different minute-long challenges at our game night.  This event is for Tweens grades 5, 6, and 7, and will take place from 6:30-8 pm at the Prince Frederick Library on Tuesday, March 26, 2013.  Please call Calvert Library at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or visit www.calvert.lib.md.us to register.

 

 

 

Beverly Allyn Izzi

Youth Services Coordinator

 

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291/301-855-1862

bizzi@somd.lib.md.us

 

 

Cake Pop Wars at Calvert Library - Teen Event

Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Beverly Izzi

                    410-535-0291

 

CAKE POP WARS! Compete against your friends in designing the most creative cake pop, and then devour your creation. Join us at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Wednesday, March 20, 2013. The sugar high lasts from 7:00-8:30 p.m.  We’ll supply the cake, icing, and decorations- you supply the fun! Teens only, please! Registration is requested. For more information, visit www.calvert.lib.md.us.

 

Beverly Allyn Izzi

Youth Services Coordinator

 

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410-535-0291/301-855-1862

bizzi@somd.lib.md.us

 

 

Android 101 Workshop at Calvert Library (press release)

February 21, 2013

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

Calvert Library and Verizon Wireless are partnering to provide the next workshop in our Lifelong Learning series.  Are you considering the purchase of an Android smartphone or tablet and want to know the basics of how to get started?  Or maybe you have one already and need hints about how to get the most out of your battery life?  “Your Android Phone or Tablet 101” will be offered on Thursday, March 14 at 6:30pm and end at 8:00pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick.  Bring your device and with expertise provided by Verizon Wireless, we will give you a few pointers.  You will learn the basics such as setting up your email, adding social network accounts, basic hardware functions and a few other helpful tidbits.  The workshop is free.  Please register.  You will also hear about other free workshops offered by Verizon Wireless that will support you in the use of your device.  For more information, call the Calvert Library Prince Frederick at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or check the website at calvert.lib.md.us. 

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

Phone 410-535-0291

Fax 410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!

 

June Cinema Cafe at Calvert Library (press release)

May 13, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:           Robyn Truslow

                        410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

 

                One wrong turn deserves another.

 

              On Wednesday, June 5, 2013, join Calvert Library Prince Frederick as we present the gripping and thought-provoking story of what happens one day in New York when a young lawyer and a businessman share a small automobile accident on F.D.R. Drive and their mutual road rage escalates into a feud.   This film is rated R.  Stars Samuel L. Jackson and Ben Affleck were nominated for film acting awards. 

Lights go down at 6:00 pm and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30pm.  Light refreshments and coffee will be served.  For more information call Robyn Truslow at (410) 535-0291 or (301) 855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

Phone 410-535-0291

Fax 410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!

 

April Cinema Cafe at Calvert Library for Sports Fans & Accountants (press release)

March 11, 2013

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

Contact:           Robyn Truslow

                        410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862

 

What are you really worth?

 

               On Wednesday, April 3, 2013, join Calvert Library Prince Frederick as we present an interesting and intriguing film about Oakland A's general manager Billy Beane, who is handicapped with the lowest salary constraint in baseball. If he ever wants to win the World Series, Billy must find a competitive advantage. Billy is about to turn baseball on its ear when he uses statistical data to analyze and place value on the players he picks for the team.  This film is rated PG-13 and is one of those rare movies that everyone should like, whether they are sports fans or not.

 

            The movie was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Picture (2012), Best Actor (Brad Pitt), Best Supporting Actor (Jonah Hill) and Best Writing, Adapted Screenplay.

 

Lights go down at 6:00 pm and the film will be followed by a short discussion ending by 8:30pm.  Light refreshments and coffee will be served.  For more information call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

 

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

Phone 410-535-0291

Fax 410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!

 

Valuing Your Old Books Workshop at Calvert Library Fairview Branch (press release)

February 20, 2013

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 What Are My Old Books Worth? Valuing Your Books Program

Calvert Library, Fairview Branch

 

Have you ever wondered if your old books are rare, or if they’re worth something? Are you afraid to do anything with that box of old books? Join Calvert Library Fairview Branch for a workshop with information and resources to help determine the value of your old books. Liz Prouty and Richard Due, owners of Second Looks Books in Prince Frederick, will also be giving participants the chance to bring one or two old books for examination. The workshop will be held on Thursday, March 21, 2013, at 7:00pm at the Fairview Branch in Owings. For more information, please contact Lisa Tassa at 410-257-2101.

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

Phone 410-535-0291

Fax 410-535-3022

rtruslow@somd.lib.md.us

Calvert Library…your destination for imagination, information and inspiration!