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Homeschoolers' Workshop
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Learn about the resources and services the library
offers. Meet other families who homeschool.
Lexington Park Fri, Sept. 16, 2:00 PM
Charlotte Hall Mon, Sept. 26, 10:00 AM Leonardtown
Fri, Sept. 27, 2:00 PM
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Children's Programs
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Fall Crafternoon
Drop in and complete a fun craft. Supplies
provided. Ages 4-12.
Tues, Sept. 27, 1-4
PM
Lexington Park &
Charlotte Hall
Wed, Nov. 23, 1-4 PM
Leonardtown
Read. Learn. Grow.
Drop in with your child & enjoy fun activities you
can use everyday to help your little ones get ready to learn to read.
Leonardtown, Sat,
Oct. 15, 10 AM-noon
Charlotte Hall, Mon,
Oct. 17, 10 AM--noon
Lexington Park, Tues,
Oct. 18, 10AM-noon
More fun programs:
Halloween Party
National Gaming Day Holiday Surprise
Family Movies
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HelpNow!--Free Online Homework Help!
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Got Homework? Need Help?
Use HelpNow!
Free, online
homework help available 2 PM-11 PM daily in English and Spanish.
- Real,
expert tutors
- All
core subjects (grades 3-12 including AP)--math, science, social
studies, language arts
- Foreign
language labs
- Writing
Labs
- Skill-building
- No session
limits
- Library
card required
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Teen Activities
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Click here for
details for the following programs.
Express Yourself Art Contest
Pull out your pencils, paints, cameras or whatever and
express yourself. Enter the teen art contest.
Entries
due Oct. 15 at any branch. Entries must be
flat, original, and no larger than 8 1/2 x 11. Can be pencil,
pen, charcoal, pastel, water color, oil, photography,
computer-generated, collage, or mixed media.
Prizes:
Art Supplies. One winner per branch. Winners announced at
Express Yourself Gallery Showcase on Oct. 24, 5:30 PM, at Lexington
Park.
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Leonardtown:
2nd Thurs, 5:30-6:30 PM
Sept.
8 Learn Origami
Oct.
13 Mini Photo Editing Workshop--explore free online
tools
Lexington
Park: 2nd Tues, 5:30-7 PM
Sept.
13 Solve a crime using your detective skills
Oct.
11 (Starts at 5 PM) Tie Dye Extravaganza
Bring 100% cotton
shirt. Mike & Virginia Richardson of Yes Virginia Creations
will teach and provide the other supplies. Limited space.
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Mark your calendars
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Friends
Fall Book Sale,
Sunday, Nov 6, 11-3, Leonardtown Library
Storytelling and book signing with
Janice the Griot
Saturday, Dec. 3, 1:30 PM, Lexington Park
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Helpful Online Information Resources
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These are collections of reliable sources of information,
many previously in print. They are not considered Internet
sources. They are free and available 24/7.
They include encyclopedias, magazines, and databases of
information covering topics such as
- literature
- history
- biographies
- science
- language
instruction
- practice
exams
- and
more.
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This is a 24/7
live, online interactive service.
Trained librarians provide answers to questions, research guidance, and
help navigating the Internet.
Chances are you will probably not "chat" with a local
librarian as the service is provided by librarians from across the
state.
Ask us now!
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Southern Maryland College Fair
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Tues, Sept. 20
5:00-7:30 PM
Hollywood Firehouse
Free Shuttle Service available from St Mary's County Airport.
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Statewide Community Read
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Join in the statewide community read, One Maryland One
Book, by reading Sherman Alexie's book,
The Absolute True Diary
of a Part-Time
Indian.
Books, audio books narrated by the author, and
reader's/teacher's guides are available at the library.
Discuss the book with us.
Sept. 15, 7 PM
Leonardtown Library
Sept. 21, 7 PM
Lexington Park Library
Oct. 3, 7 PM
Charlotte Hall Library
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2011 Homeschool Science Fair
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Mark your calendar!
Tues, January 17
Leonardtown Library
Information & application will be posted on our Homeschooling page.
Contact:
Cari Morrison
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