Library links

Free showers will be available 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Waldorf West branch. No registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info.

The La Plata branch will be closed 1 to 5 p.m. Friday, April 19, for Staff Development Day. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info.

The Art of Innovation STEAM Festival will be held 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the college of Southern Maryland’s Velocity Center, 4465 Indian Head Highway in Indian Head. Learn about science, technology, engineering, art, mathematics, STEAM, and innovation. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/10205435.

Peer outreach with Psychiatric Care, LLC will be held 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Waldorf West branch. Mental health resources and information will be available. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9976420.

The Mobile Library — Oil spill simulation will be held 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Nanjemoy Community center, 4375 Port Tobacco Road in Najemoy. Pop-Up Library services include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, 500 by 5 starter kits, and materials for check out. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9790773.

STEM Club: Engineering — Marshmallow challenge will be held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the La Plata branch. Experiment and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/8981181.

Art Exploration Teen Edition:Embroidery of India will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, and Thursdasy, April 25, at the Potomac branch. Take art knowledge to the next level. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9882188.

An open mic poetry night will be held virtually 6 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24. Read your poetry. Registration required. Go to https://ccplonline.libnet.info/event/9871787.

Learn how to access thousands of eBook and digital audiobook titles for free through the library through the Libby, Hoopla and Palace apps 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Lexington Park branch. Bring a phone or tablet to use to read or listen to your books. Computer skills required. Registration required, but walk-ins welcome as space allows. Go to www.stmalib.org.

All about hummingbirds will be held virtually 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 25. Wild Birds Unlimited Owner Barb Whipkey will discuss nesting behaviors, attracting hummingbirds to feeders, and more, as well as tips for hand feeding hummingbirds. Registration required. Go to www.stmalib.org.

DIY Crafternoon: Graduation caps will be held 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 28, at the Leonardtown branch. Create a personalized graduation cap. An array of supplies will be available but feel free to bring your own. Registration required. Go to www.stmailb.org.

A sustainability fair will be held all day Saturday, April 27, at the Lexington Park branch. Lectures, make eco-inspired art projects, and connect with community organizations driving positive change. All ages welcome. Go to www.stmalib.org.

On Pins & Needles will be held 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Prince Frederick branch. Bring a quilting, needlework, knitting, crocheting or other project. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

Writers by the Bay will be held online 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, April 19. All writers and would-be writers welcome to come for critique and camaraderie. Registration required. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

The Bookmobile will be at Oak Tree Landing 11 a.m,. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Services include Wi-Fi access, public computer access, printing, library card services and materials for check out. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

Brain Games will be held noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, at the Prince Frederick branch. Play Scrabble, Mahjongg and more. Registration required. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

S.T.E.A.M. PUNKS: Let’s take a vote will be held 2 to 3 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Southern branch. Learn about civics and leadership and vote for STEAM Punks president. Experience new technology and techniques with science, engineering, math and the arts. For grades K to 5. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

Monday Night Movie Musings will discuss virtually and in-person “Ashes and Diamonds”. Monday, April 22. The movie is available on Kanopy through the library. Registration required. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

A book discussion on Bonnie Garmus’ “Lessons in Chemistry” will be held 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, at the Twin Beaches branch. Registration required. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

A middle school writing showcase will be held 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, at the Prince Frederick branch. Celebrate student authors, novelists, playwrights, journalists, essayists, poets, song writers and comic artists at the 2023 Gallery of Words Spring Showcase. Email Steve Van Rees at vanreess@calvertnet.k12.md.us, or go to Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.

JobSource Mobile Career Center will be available 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, April 25, at the Southern branch. Get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs and connect with Southern Maryland JobSource. Go to https://calvertlibrary.libnet.