Events at the Calvert libraries

Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2008

Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Yes, You CAN use a Computer: ‘‘Computer Training — Using a Mouse.” Beginners who have never used a computer before can learn the basics of using a mouse from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way in Lusby), 410-326-5289.

Wednesday, Aug. 13 — Reinventing a Life: Workshop in Creative Memoir. Turn bits and bytes of a life into interesting non-fiction, short fiction or poetry. Registration requested but not required. Walk-ins welcome. The event will take place from 2 to 4:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Tuesday, Aug. 19 – Yes You CAN Use a Computer: ‘‘Computer training - Microsoft Word.” Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save and print documents. The event will take place from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Wednesday, Aug. 20 — Yes You CAN Use a Computer: ‘‘Computer training - Microsoft Word.” Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save and print documents. The event will be from 2 to 3 p.m. at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road in Chesapeake Beach), 410-257-2411.

Thursday, Aug. 21 — Poets Corner: Join other poets in discussing their recent work and bring poetry along. Participants should bring six to eight copies of the piece that they would like to discuss, including their own poetry. The discussion will take place from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Entertainment

Friday, Aug. 15 — Adult Wii Gaming: Come play Nintendo Wii games. from 2 to 3:30p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday, Aug. 15 — Teen Wii Gaming Night: Register and join others to play the Nintendo Wii from 5:30 to 7 p.m at the Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch (3819 Harbor Road in Chesapeake Beach), 410-257-2411.

Saturday, Aug. 16 — Yes You CAN Use a Computer: Computer training — Microsoft Word. Beginners can learn how to use Microsoft Word to create, edit, save and print documents from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Monday, Aug. 18 — Calvert Eats Local: Discuss ways to encourage local agriculture, to discover ways to eat locally, and to share resources, energy and good ideas. The event will take place from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Friday, Aug. 22 — Adult Wii Gaming: Come play great Nintendo games from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410-535-0291 or 301-855-1862.

Book discussions

Wednesday and Thursday, Aug. 13 and 14 — Tween Book Discussion: ‘‘Lunch Money” by Andrew Clements.

Space is limited. The first 15 families to register at each location must come in to the library to receive a free copy of ‘‘Lunch Money” provided by the Calvert County Literacy Council with support from Reading is Fundamental.

The tween and one adult family member are invited to attend.

Dates, times and locations are as follows: Wednesday, Aug. 13: 7 to 8 p.m. at the Calvert Library Southern Branch (20 Appeal Way in Lusby), 410-326-5289; Thursday, Aug. 14: 7 to 8 p.m. at the Calvert Library Fairview Branch (Route 4 and Chaneyville Road in Owings), 410-257-2101.

Wednesday, Sept. 3 — Sisterhood of the Traveling Book Club: This book club, for children in fourth and fifth grades, will discuss ‘‘Everything on a Waffle” by Polly Horvath from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Calvert Library Prince Frederick, 410 -535-0291 or 301-855-1862.