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Greetings!
Books, books, and more books. The Friends
Annual Book Sale is March 13-15 at the County Fairgrounds.
Using three buildings this year it will be even bigger and better
than last year's. You won't want to miss it. See below
for more information.
Free online homework help
is now available daily from 2 PM to 11 PM. HelpNow! allows you to
chat with expert tutors or even get help writing papers. More
details listed under new services at the side.
Teen Tech Week @your library is March 8-14
and lots of activities are planned for teens from creating a computer
game to gaming fun.
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Technology Fund Update
Your donation
of any amount will help support this valuable fund which will
be used to sustain the new computers purchased with the Gates
Foundation Grant. To donate
Frank
Taylor Donates $500 to Technology Fund
 Frank
Taylor of Taylor Gas Co. presented Director Kathleen Reif with a $500
check as Marylee Russell, Leonardtown Library's Branch Manager, and
Irene Padilla, Assist. State Superintendent for Libraries looked
on. This donation brings the total to more than $21,000.
The goal is $30,000 by this June. List of donors
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Biggest Ever
Friends of the Library Book Sale
March 13-15
County Fairgrounds
Fri, March 13, 5-8 PM Friends Only Night.
Membership available at the door.
Sat, March 14, 10 AM-5 PM
Sun, March 15, 12 PM- 4:30 PM
Donations
accepted at the Fairgrounds:
Sat, March 7, 9-12
Mon, March 9 - Wed, March 11, 10 AM-8 PM
Thurs, March 12, 10 AM -5 PM
Volunteers
Needed. To help with the Book Sale, contact Carol Moody at clmnwcm@md.metrocast.net or
240-725-0051
Save time on Friday night-- become a Friend today!
Basic membership is $15 per year and entitles you to attend
the Member's Only Night. Join before Friday, March 13, to save
time at the door. Applications are available at each branch or
can be downloaded. Application
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Dr.Seuss Birthday Celebration
Children of all ages will enjoy stories,
activities and songs related to Dr. Seuss. Free.
Registration required.
Saturday, March 7, 10:00 AM
Charlotte Hall &
Leonardtown
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Meet
an Author, Ginjer Clarke
Coming April 6
Hear
her read from her early reader books. Book sales and signing
follows each program. Free. All ages.
Charlotte
Hall 10:00 AM
Lexington
Park 2:00 PM
Leonardtown
6:30 PM
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TEEN ZONE
Teen Tech Week
Celebrations--March 8-14
Create Your Own Computer Game Using Scratch software. Taught by Deb
Daniel. Ages 12+. Free. Limited space. Registration required.
Co-sponsored by Discover U Children's Museum.
Charlotte Hall
Mon, March 9, 6-7:30 PM
Lexington Park
Wed, March 11, 6-7:30 PM
Leonardtown
Thurs, March 12, 6-7:30 PM
Fun with Avatars Create avatars using
websites. Ages 12+. Free. Limited space. Registration required.
Lexington Park
Wed, March 11, 4-5:30 PM
Teen Gaming Fun
Play Wii, Guitar Hero and board games with other teens. All
teens welcome. Free snacks. TAG-sponsored. Registration
requested but not required.
Tues, March 10, 5:30-7:30 PM
TAG (Teen Advisory Group)
Hang out with other teens,
play Wii, plan library teen programs and discuss
books. Free snacks. All teens
welcome. TAGs meet monthly at each branch.
Charlotte
Hall Library
Leonardtown
Library
Thurs, March 12, 5:30-7 PM
Teen Movie Watch Chronicles of
Narnia: Prince Caspian with other teens. Ages 13+. Snacks
provided. Free. TAG-sponsored.
Teen Media Swap & Movie Middle school and older, trade books, CDs, DVDs &
games. Watch PG or PG-13 movie. Title TBD by group.
Snacks provided. Free. TAG-sponsored event.
Sat, March 28, 1:30-4:30 PM
Check out our
Teen
Blog!
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Diabetes Alert Day--March
24
 The St. Mary's County Type 2 Diabetes Coalition
recommends that everyone spend a few minutes on March 24 to check
their risk of developing Type 2 Diabetes.
Take the Diabetes Risk Test
Diabetes Risk Test
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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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Computer Classes
FREE.
Basic Adult Computer Classes:
Intro to Computers
Intro to Windows
Intro to the Internet
Intro to Email
Designed for new computer
users, these basic classes are offered at Lexington Park
every month and at Charlotte Hall in Feb. and at
Leonardtown in March. Call the library for dates and to register.
Special Class:
Introduction to Excel
Lexington Park
Thurs, Mar.19
5:30-7:30 PM
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Storytimes
January 12- May 8
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
Lexington Park
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, Mar. 9
Ladies of Liberty
by Cokie Roberts
Leonardtown
Thursday, Mar. 19
7:00 PM
Alexander Hamilton
by Ron Chernow
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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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at Lexington Park Library Art
Gallery
Artwork
Interested in displaying your artwork?
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