Calvert Library "In the News"

Monday, October 6, 2014

Halloween Evening Storytime at Calvert Library

October 2, 2014

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:Beverly Izzi

Phone: 410-535-0291

Whooo will you see at Halloween Evening Storytime?!

Enjoy slightly SPOOKY Fun for Families with preschool children at your favorite Calvert Library location:

Monday, October 27, 6:30 pm at Southern Branch;

Wednesday, October 29, 6:30 pm at Prince Frederick;

Thursday, October 30, 6:30pm at Twin Beaches Branch and 7:00pm Fairview Branch.

No registration required, but space is limited. Wear costumes if you like!

For further information please call 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 or find us online at calvertlibrary.info

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Beverly Allyn Izzi

Youth Services Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

Calvert Library

410.535.0291/301.855.1862

Fax 410.535.3022

Thursday, October 2, 2014

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Good evening! The attached is a flyer announcing the annual vigil and recognition ceremony sponsored by Calvert County Commission for Women and Calvert County Crisis Intervention Center.

Please contact me for additional information.

Corrita "Rita" Myers,

Community Education and Outreach Coordinator

Crisis Intervention Center

Health Department of Calvert County Maryland

"Live Here Love Here"

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Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Good evening! The attached is a flyer announcing the annual vigil and recognition ceremony sponsored by Calvert County Commission for Women and Calvert County Crisis Intervention Center.

Please contact me for additional information

Corrita "Rita" Myers,

Community Education and Outreach Coordinator

Crisis Intervention Center

Health Department of Calvert County Maryland

"Live Here Love Here"

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Calvert Library, Commissioner for Women and Calvert County Public Schools Host Title IX Event (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

September 30, 2014

Contact: Robyn Truslow

Title IX & Calvert County Public Schools – Progress, Challenges, & Plans

The Calvert County Commission for Women, in partnership with Calvert Library and Calvert County Public Schools, are offering a special event for the community – Title IX and Calvert County Public Schools: Progress, Challenges, and Plans. The event will be held Wednesday, October 15, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD 20678.

Many people think of Title IX as “that sports law,” since it propelled school and colleges to provide equal athletic opportunities for girls and boys. However, as the federal law prohibiting sex discrimination in educational institutions, Title IX covers much more than athletics. Title IX is as important today as it was when it became the law of the land more than forty years ago.

This forum will begin at 6:30 p.m., with a half-hour for informal conversation and networking. At 7:00 p.m., Margaret Dunkle, Chair of Calvert County Commission for Women and Title IX guru will kick off the discussion by setting the stage, providing background about how far we have come and introducing emerging Title IX issues. Then, experts from the Calvert County school system will outline progress made, current challenges, and plans for the future in related areas such as sports and athletic opportunities/treatment, bullying and sexual harassment, teen pregnancy and parenting, STEM opportunities and more.

Next, special guest Renee Yarbough-Williams – State Title IX Coordinator with the Maryland State Department of Education – will offer Reflections on Title IX Progress, Challenges, and Plans.

The event will close with questions, concerns, and suggestions for next steps from audience members. The Commission for Women will be holding a similar forum addressing Title IX and higher education issues next April, in partnership with the College of Southern Maryland. For more information, call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291.

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

Calvert Library…Your Source for Awesome!

Monday, September 29, 2014

Annual Music Industry Seminar (press release)

Annual Music Industry Seminar

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

Are you interested in songwriting? Are you a musician that could benefit from networking? Do you have questions about copyrights, licensing and royalties? Join Calvert Library and Alchemical Records on Saturday, October 11, noon to 5:00 p.m. at Calvert Library Prince Frederick for the second Annual Music Industry Seminar. This year’s theme is songwriting and there will be workshops presented by professionals in the industry. Learn about writing music and lyrics, publishing, marketing, copyrighting, licensing, performance rights, royalties and more. Presenters will include music professionals and performers such as Lynn Hollyfield, Nina Heart, Daniel W. Hill and Spencer Joyce.

Registration is encouraged but not required. See webpage http://calvert.lib.md.us/amis.html or call Robyn Truslow at 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862 for more information.

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Wednesday, September 17, 2014

Calvert Library Foundation Hosts Gala Art Auction (press release)

For Immediate Release

Contact: Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

Gala Art Auction Announced by Calvert Library Foundation

Saturday, October 25, starting at 7:00pm, the Calvert Library Foundation will host a live art auction at the Family Life Center at St. John Vianney in Prince Frederick to benefit the Calvert Library system. The gala auction will feature original, framed works of art provided by the professional New York art house of Arin Ross Auctions in partnership with Marlin Art Inc. Art will be available for all budgets and preferences. Sports and music memorabilia will also be auctioned. The auction will include over 100 works by international, professional artists plus generous donations of art, jewelry, excursions, services and more -- all presented by an engaging, professional auctioneer. Additionally, there will be free “Taste of the Region” hors d’oeuvres, wine tasting and live jazz, an art door prize valued at $150-200, a 50/50 raffle and cash bar.

Tickets are $15 dollars in advance, and $20 dollars at the door.

Event chair Kip At Lee observed, “Live, professional art auctions are an evening of fast-moving entertainment, and this promises to be among the best! They’re good fun, whether you buy a work of art or not. A perfect date night!”

The doors will open at 7:00pm for refreshments, music and an opportunity to review the art to be presented; the auction itself will start promptly at 8:00pm. Credit and debit cards, checks and cash will be accepted. All proceeds will benefit the Calvert Library, serving all the people of Calvert County.

Tickets and additional information are available at all Calvert Library branches. You can also visit http://calvertlibraryfoundation.com or call 410-535-0291. When you purchase a ticket, you will have an opportunity to indicate the type of art works you would like to be made available at the auction.

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Robyn Truslow

Public Relations Coordinator

Calvert Library

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD 20678

410-535-0291

410-535-3022 (fax)

Calvert Library…Your Source for Awesome!

Thursday, September 11, 2014

Concussion Documentary and Panel Discussion at Calvert Library (press release)

Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis
Film & Panel Discussion

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

Calvert Library and Calvert Soccer Association (CSA) are encouraging all athletes, parents of athletes and coaches to attend a conversation on concussions on Monday, September 29, at 6:30pm at Calvert Library Prince Frederick. The group will first view the 75-minute documentary, Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis. The film will be followed by a panel discussion led by Neurologist, Dr. Harry Kerasidis, Calvert Soccer Association President Mark McCormick, Football Coach Rick Sneade, and Prince Frederick Eagle President Billy Saunders.

Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis is a documentary presenting the neurological findings about the chronic effects of head trauma and was directed by Steve James (Academy Award-nominated Hoop Dreams, Emmy Award winning The Interrupters).

Inspired by events from the book Head Games, written by former Ivy League Football Player and WWE Wrestler Christopher Nowinski, Head Games: The Global Concussion Crisis exposes a problem that has been described as a “silent epidemic on a global scale.” Internationally respected medical experts, professional and amateur athletes and their families will offer eye-opening insights and cutting edge science on head trauma. The film is rated PG-13.

When asked why CSA chose to fund this film showing and participate on the panel, Mark McCormick, President of CSA said, “CSA is looking forward to the opportunity to discuss this very important topic with the community and appreciates the staff of Calvert Library for organizing this event. Education is a key element to a program’s success in helping to prevent, and identify those that may require treatment for, any injury, especially concussions. Parents and coaches are the first line in observing the symptoms of these very serious injuries and how they react can sometimes mean the difference between whether someone recovers fully or not. We encourage anyone that participates or has family members that participate in any sport to attend this very timely event.”

As for why Calvert Library has chosen this topic, according to Robyn Truslow who coordinates adult events for Calvert Library, “A major component of Calvert Library’s mission is lifelong learning. This workshop can help keep our many Calvert athletes safe and performing at their best and we are thrilled that CSA has made this event possible for the community. This is one topic among many that our customers are interested in learning about. Join us for workshops on Elder Care, parenting, writing, genealogy and sports photography, just to name a few of our upcoming events.” For more information, contact Robyn Truslow at Calvert Library, 410-535-0291.

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