Calvert Library celebrates Women's History Month! (press release)

March 20, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

Calvert Library is celebrating inspiring African American women of Calvert County this women’s history month on Tuesday, March 28.  Hosted by Dr. Marsha Plater, the event begins at 6:30pm with musical entertainment by Joan and Roland Plater, refreshments provided by the Calvert County Commission for Women and a chance to peruse Delphine Siggers-Williams’s exhibit “Forty Blossoms from the Bouquet,” a tribute exhibit of forty portraits of prominent African American women from Calvert County who have made significant contributions to the county and society at large. The reception will be followed by living history presentations by Kaitlyn Plater (eighth grader at Plum Point Middle School), Hannah Sunshine (sixth grader at Northern Middle School), and Ayanna Mackall (eighth grader at Plum Point Middle School). Pamela Wilkerson, Glossie Leake, and Joyce Freeland will also share their stories and inspiration.  The event is co-sponsored by the Commission for Women, Calvert County NAACP, Concerned Black Women of Calvert County, Calvert County Historical Society and Calvert Library.

 

The movie (released January 2017) and book (released September 2016) Hidden Figures by Margot Lee Shetterly, highlighted the story of a group of African American women who made significant contributions to science without receiving proper recognition during their lifetimes. One of those engineers, Mary Winston Jackson, began her career as a math teacher in Calvert County. She touched a number of young lives here. With the book and movie, these women are finally getting recognition for their role in National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).

 

There are many other inspiring African American women who have touched Calvert County.  The March 28 event and the book created for the event, are a continuation of Delphine Siggers-Williams’s 2006 “Forty Blossoms” exhibit. The new book, Inspiring African American Women of Calvert County, was funded by the Friends of Calvert Library and features additional women who persevered through such challenges as racial prejudice, gender bias, economic hardship, competing commitments and finding their courage. Through their sacrifices and hard work, the world has become a better place. They are role models for those that know them and for future generations. Short biographies of these women were collected and edited primarily by Darlene Harrod with help from Shirley Knight and Dr. Marsha Plater. Celebrate Women’s History Month at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Tuesday, March 28!  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)

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Go Green! at Calvert Library Prince Frederick

March 14, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Release

The Calvert Library – Prince Frederick

Event: Go Green – Thursday, April 13, 2017

Contact: Beverly Izzi

Phone: 410-535-0291

 

 

Have Fun!  Go Green!  Save our planet!  At the Library!

 

 

Encourage your children in grades 2-5 to “Go Green”! Bring them to the Calvert Library Prince Frederick Thursday, April 13, 2017 from 6:30-7:30pm.  Space is limited. Registration is required.

Children will create art from recyclables and plant a seed.  They will join with other children to plan ways to take care of our home, Planet Earth, to help make our world a better place!

As Shannon Storm, Public Services Research Librarian, reminds us: “Children are our most valuable natural resource. Laying the groundwork when they are young to be conscious stewards of the environment benefits all of us for generations to come.”

For more information visit calvertlibrary.info  or call 410-535-0291.

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Beverly Allyn Izzi

Youth Services Coordinator

 

850 Costley Way

Prince Frederick, MD  20678

410.535.0291 ext. 224

Fax 410.535.3022

 

Dinner on the Titanic! (press release)

March 13, 2017

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

This year marks the 105th anniversary of the fateful voyage of the Titanic.  Calvert Library is commemorating that event with a fancy dinner – a five-course, historically accurate menu. Consider coming aboard Saturday, April 8 at the Rod ‘n Reel Restaurant!  Tickets are $50 and must be purchased by March 29 at any Calvert Library location.  The event begins with cash bar at 6pm, followed by dinner at 7pm and a Who’s Who presentation of select passengers at 8pm.  Circa 1912 attire optional. This will be “A Night to Remember,” so don’t forget to register!  Call Joanie Kilmon at 410-257-2411 for any questions or to reserve a table for at least six party goers. 

 

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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!

 

The Belvedere Hotel Featured at Calvert Conversations on March 9 (press release)

February 23, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

 

Calvert Conversations is an informal local history group that meets at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch on the second Thursday of the month, 10-11 am.  On March 9, the topic of discussion will be The Belvedere Hotel, which was built in the early 1900’s in Chesapeake Beach.  When it burned to the ground in 1923, did all its memories go with it?  We hope not!  Kris De Grace of the Chesapeake Beach Railway Museum has been researching old newspaper files, piecing together some untold stories of The Belvedere.  Please join us at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch on March 9, to learn more about our local history and a posh hotel from yesteryear.  For more information, call Joan Kilmon at 410-257-2411.

 

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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!

 

Son to share Father’s WWII experiences as a POW (press release)

February 10, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

 

Local resident Jon Frank will share his Father's story and artifacts from the Battle of Bataan and 3 years as a Japanese Prisoner of War at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on March 14, from 7:00pm to 8:30pm.  The collection is scheduled for donation to the National WW II Museum on April 5, commemorating the 75^th anniversary of the Battle's final days and surrender on April 9, 1942. This was the largest surrender of U.S. Armed Forces in history.

 

Col. Charles B. Frank served on active duty from 1941 until his retirement at Fort Meade in 1967.

 

"When my Mother passed away in 2015, I assembled the family documents related to both my father and mother's war time service.  The materials have been in our family all our lives.   While cataloguing and digitizing the letters, orders, telegrams and other items saved by my father and grandmother, I was also researching the events and history of the defense on Bataan and the role played by the US Army Veterinary Corps at that time," explained Jon Frank.

 

"1LT Frank was the veterinarian to Battery A of the 23^rd Field Artillery (PS), a pack unit with 48 horses and 80 mules in the field following the attack on Pearl Harbor.   As the battle progressed, the unit was destroyed and he fulfilled other duties including replacement corral operation and food inspection."

 

Col. Frank was a POW from April 9, 1942 until liberation on September 7, 1945.  He survived several "near misses" including a 49-day transfer from Manila to Japan involving three ships, multiple attacks and mishaps resulting in the death of 83% of the 1619 men making the journey on the Oryoku Maru. 

 

Col. Frank was awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart for his war time service. Join us to hear these stories and see some of the collected artifacts.  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!

 

Fiction to Film series at Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (press release)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

 

Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch is hosting a book discussion series that features novels soon to be released as highly anticipated, major motion pictures. Book conversation dates and titles are: “The Shack” by William Young on Saturday, March 4; “The Zookeeper’s Wife” by Diane Ackerman on Tuesday, March 28; “Wonder” by RJ Palacio on Saturday, April 8 – this will be a family discussion and include activities; “The Dinner” by Herman Koch on Tuesday, May 2; and “My Cousin Rachel” by Daphne du Maurier on Saturday, July 15.  All discussions will begin at 2pm. Registration is not required.  Twin Beaches Branch will be holding several copies of each book a month before its discussion.

 

For more information, or to reserve a book, please call 410-257-2411, or visit our website at calvertlibrary.info.

 

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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!

 

Treble at the Library Concert Series (press release)

February 6, 2017

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Robyn Truslow

410-535-0291

 

 

Looks like there is Treble at the Library!  And it’s treble you don’t want to miss!  Four of our nation’s premier military bands will be performing at Calvert Library Prince Frederick on Wednesday nights.  The first concert will feature Navy Band Country Current on February 15.  If your significant other thinks you didn’t do enough for Valentine’s Day, bring them to this show and you will be back in good graces.  The show starts at 7pm.  These are free events and are often standing room only, so get there early to claim seats!  On February 22, members of the US Naval Academy’s Superintendent’s Jazz Combo will entertain and energize you no matter how cold it is outside.  March 15, the library will host Max Impact, the US Air Force Premier Rock Band who will play popular, rock, Americana, country and more.  The series will wrap up on March 22, with the talented US Army Band Downrange bringing an up-to-date repertoire of rock, pop, country, R&B and inspirational patriotic arrangements.  If you have quiet work that you were planning to do at the library on those Wednesday nights, you might want to make alternate arrangements or come for the concert and say the dog ate your homework!  Be sure to tell your friends you’re going or when you post later on Facebook, you’ll be in trouble for not giving them the heads up!  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!