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Happy
Holidays!
During this festive time of the
year, be sure to take time each day to relax ... and there's no
better way than to pick up a good book and read.
Help your neighborsin need
by dropping off a non-perishable food item(s) the next time you visit
your library. We are collecting food for the So. Md. Food Bank.
The Board of Library Trustees and
all of the library staff thank
you for a great year and look
forward to serving you in 2009. Have a safe and joyous holiday
season!
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Library
Closings
Friday, December 5, 9 AM-1 PM Leonardtown only
Friday, December 12, 9 AM-1 PM Charlotte Hall only
Wednesday, December 24 through Friday, December 26. Open on Saturday,
December 27 & Sunday, December 28 as usual. All three
branches
Wednesday, December 31, Closing at 5 PM through Thursday, January
1. Reopen on Friday, January 2.
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Artwork raffle
to benefit fund
 Win this framed print of the new
Blackistone Lighthouse on St. Clements Island, donated by Hilltop
Graphics and valued at $250.
Chances are $5 each or 3 for $10 and
are available at all three libraries.
Proceeds support The
Technology Fund.
Drawing -- Dec. 16 at the Library Board Meeting.
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Holiday Surprise
Children of all ages will enjoy holiday stories,
crafts and fun. Free. Registration required.
Charlotte
Hall
Thursday, December 11, 6:30
PM
Lexington
Park
Monday, December 15, 6:30
PM
Thursday, December 18, 6:00
PM
Make Your
Own Computer Game
Co-sponsored by Discover
U Children's Museum.
Children in grades 3-6 will learn to make their own computer
game. Taught by Deb Daniels. This is their 1st Museum on
the Go program. Free. Registration required.
Charlotte Hall
Monday, December 22,
1:30-3 PM
Lexington
Park
Tuesday,
December 23, 1:30-3 PM
Leonardtown
Tuesday,
December 30, 1:30-3 PM
Learn to Draw Workshop
Children
ages 6-12 will enjoy a mini drawing lesson from local artist John Busby and watch him draw their
favorite characters. Free. Registration required.
Monday,
December 22, 10:00 AM, Lexington Park
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Gaming Day
Gamers of all
ages! Compete with others at Wii games. Challenge your
family members to a game of Apples-to-Apples or Cranium. Free. Sponsored
by TAG (Teen Advisory Group).
Register.
Tues, December 30, 2-4
PM, Charlotte Hall Library
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Free
Movie Matinee
Tim
Burton's Nightmare Before Christmas
Rated
PG. No charge. Free popcorn!
Mon, December 22, at 2 PM, Lexington Park
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TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Hang out with other teens, play
Wii, munch snacks, plan library teen programs. TAGs meet monthly
at each branch.
Tuesday,
December 9, 5:00-6:30 PM
Leonardtown
Library
Thursday, December 15, 5:30-7:00 PM
Tuesday, January 6, 4-5:30 PM
Teens--check out the Teen Blog!
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George
Kennett won Know your county? Contest 
Avenue
resident George Kennett knows St. Mary's County. He was the
only entrant to correctly identify all eleven historical sites in the
Friends of St. Mary's County Library (FOL) Know Your County? Contest.
FOL President Annette Madel presented Kenneth with a $100 gift
certificate from Cafe des Artistes.
Become a
Friend today.
Basic membership is $15 per year and entitles you to attend
the Member's Only Night at the annual Book Sale which will be
March 13-15 at the Fairgrounds. FOL will sponsor a brunch
on January 17 and a dinner in May. Applications are
available at each branch or can be downloaded. Application
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Our Staff Salutes the Veterans
Our Book Cart Drill Team
and Book Guard saluted the veterans and the library at the annual
Veterans' Day Parade in Leonardtown.
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at Lexington Park Library Art Gallery
through December.
Jeanne
Norton Hammett
Interested
in displaying your artwork?
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Holiday Gift Suggestions
Bags...Backpacks...Books
Looking for a gift
idea? Look no further than your library!
Book bags. Canvas tote ($15) or children's red
backpack ($5). These are fun to use as gift wrap or
fill with small gifts.
300 Years of Black Cooking in St.
Mary's County.
Perfect for the visitor to our county, a cook or even a history
buff. This cookbook contains more than 240 African American
recipes and a taste of St. Mary's County history. $15.
Books. Need help determining a book to
purchase for the reader on your list? Ask the librarians for
suggestions or use the list of suggested titles found in Book Page --a
publication available in the libraries. Suggestions are listed by
age and interest.
Library Donation. For the person on your list "who has
everything," consider making a donation in that person's name to
the library.
These items are
available at the libraries or online.
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Computer Classes
FREE.
Basic Computer Classes Introductory
classes are designed for new computer users and are offered at
Lexington Park and in December at Charlotte Hall and at
Leonardtown in January. Call the library for dates and to register.
Introduction to Computers
Introduction to Windows
Introduction to the Internet
Introduction
to Digital Photo Editing
Lexington Park
Wednesday, December 10
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Storytimes
Fall storytimes end December 11. Storytimes
resume January 12.
Drop in. No registration
required.
Charlotte Hall
Baby-- Tues. 9:15
Toddler-- Tues. 10:00 &
10:45
Pre-school-- Wed. 10:00 &
1:30
Leonardtown
Baby-- Mon. 10:00
Toddler-- Mon. 10:30 &
Wed. 10:00 Preschool-- Wed. 10:30 & 1:30
Wiggle-Giggle --Mon. 11:00
Baby-- Mon. 9:15
Toddler-- Mon. 9:45 &
10:30
Preschool-- Thurs. 10:30 & 1:15
Evening
storytimes
Charlotte Hall
Ist Thursday, 6:30 PM
Leonardtown
lst Thursday, 6:30 PM
Lexington Park
1st Wednesday, 6:30 PM
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Book Discussions
Drop in for any of these discussions. Copies of
books are available at the library.
Monday, December 8, 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 18, 7:00 PM
by Barbara Robinson
Charlotte Hall
Monday, January 4, 7:00 PM
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Shop for groceries--Earn money for
library
Designate
St. Mary's County Library
as your non-profit group at
McKay's and Food Lion. Shop & use your Gold Card
and MVP card. We'll receive a percentage of your purchases.
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