The Maryland Archaeological Conservation Laboratory (MAC Lab) is a state-of-the-art archaeological research, conservation, and curation facility located at Jefferson Patterson Park & Museum, the State Museum of Archaeology, in southern Maryland. The MAC Lab serves as a clearinghouse for archaeological collections recovered from land-based and underwater projects conducted by State and Federal agencies throughout Maryland. […]

Take turns reading aloud in a circle with the attention of a canine tutor. 4-5pm, Crofton Library, rsvp: 410-222-7915.

Young artists from local elementary schools show off their artwork on display in the library. 5-7pm, Deale Library: 410-222-1925.

Explore the craft of writing with a volunteer from the Maryland Writers Association (ages 11-17). 6-8pm, Eastport-Annapolis Neck Library, free, rsvp: 410-222-1770.

Hear from associate professor Sharon Harley from University of Maryland College Park on the impact and overlooked presence of African American women during the women’s suffrage movement. 6-8pm, Banneker-Douglass Museum, free, rsvp: http://bit.ly/2TaqNfT.

Use hands-on activities to have fun with reading; snack provided (grades 3-6). 6:30-7:30pm, Twin Beaches Library, Chesapeake Beach: 410-257-2411.

Hear a presentation by award-wining photographer Jay Fleming; hors d’oeuvres and cocktails served. 6:30-8pm, Chesapeake Bay Trust, Annapolis, rsvp: [email protected].

Learn about the evolution of transportation on the watery highways of the Chesapeake Bay. 7pm, Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, free: www.calvertmarinemuseum.com.

Drink beer and talk detective novels with a Calvert librarian. 7-8:30pm, Mully’s Brewery, Prince Frederick: 410-535-0291.

7-9pm, Galway Bay, Annapolis: www.galwaybaymd.com.

7-11pm, Brian Boru, Severna Park: www.brianborupub.com.

Tommy Sinbazo & Ty Davis. 8pm, Rams Head on Stage, Annapolis, $22.50, rsvp: www.ramsheadonstage.com.