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Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Libraries closed Memorial Day

All three library branches will be closed May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.

Summer volunteer training under way

Students who have applied to be a summer volunteer must attend a training session. Training sessions are scheduled for May 26 at 6 p.m. at the Leonardtown branch, June 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the Lexington Park branch and May 31 or June 1 at 5 p.m.at the Charlotte Hall branch.

Robotic teams to demonstrate robots

Local robotic teams will demonstrate their robots and compete in a scrimmage match at the Lexington Park branch on May 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Those attending will have an opportunity to drive a robot and see the world-champion Crusader robit shoot Wiffle balls. This program is free.

Branch to host free movie

The Lexington Park branch will offer a free showing of the PG-rated movie based on the true story of the journey of the 1973 Triple Crown winner on June 3 at 1 p.m. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. Bag lunches are encouraged.

Summer reading fun kicks off June 6

Summer reading programs for babies through teens will begin June 6. These reading programs are designed to help children maintain their reading skills and discover the fun of reading. Participants will earn prizes by reading and completing activities listed on a game board. Each child who participates will receive a ticket to the July 22 Blue Crabs game and 120 children will receive Baltimore Orioles tickets.

The following will be given away in a random drawing from those participating: a family packet of four tickets to the Maryland Science Center and an annual family pass to the National Aquarium, B&O Railroad Museum or Port Discovery. More details are available at the libraries.

Summer reading T-shirts can be purchased at each branch. Children's shirts are $5 and adults are $6.

Professional Performance series to begin

Joe Romano will kick off the free Professional Performances on June 27. A complete list of the professional performances and other summer activities is available online or at the libraries.

Naval aviation history to be presented

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of naval aviation, Cmdr. David Kindley will present a multimedia presentation on the first days of naval aviation through the pivotal days of World War II and into modern naval aviation on June 15 at 7 p.m. at the Leonardtown branch. This 1998 USNTPS graduate recently returned to Patuxent River Naval Air Station from his tour as squadron commanding officer of a Super Hornet Squadron in combat operations in Iraq and Afghanistan. He will share his personal experiences of more than 20 years as a combat test carrier pilot and test pilot.