Cozy Mystery Book Club at Leonardtown Library | Virtual Romance Book Club | Sci-fi and Fantasy Virtual Book Club | Veterans Book Group | Author Visits
Cozy Mystery Book Club at Leonardtown Library
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. at the Leonardtown Library to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.
Death of a Smuggler by M. C. Beaton with R. W. Green
It’s Elementary by Elise Bryant
Virtual Romance Book Club
Join us online as we dive into the latest romance reads. This monthly book group, meeting on the third Wednesday of the month at 7:30 p.m., will discuss a new title at each meeting. Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
Royal Holiday by Jasmine Guillory
Sci-fi and Fantasy Virtual Book Club
Join us virtually on the second Thursday of each month at 7:30 p.m. to discuss a science fiction or fantasy novel.
Old Man’s War by John Scalzi
Veterans Book Group
This book discussion series is tailored for veterans and their families. Service members of all eras, their spouses, and adult children are welcome. Author and retired college professor Wayne Karlin will lead us through conversations about books written in very different styles but connected by themes of war, courage, love, honor, and trauma. Meetings will be held at Lexington Park Library on the first Saturday of the month, 2 – 4 p.m. Supplies are limited; participants may pick up a copy of the book one month before the meetings. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org.
Register for Veterans Book Group
The Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and is presented locally in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library. Veterans Book Group is supported this year by St. Mary’s County Library.
2026 Titles
February 7 – With the Old Breed: at Peleliu and Okinawa by Eugene Sledge
March 7 – Seeking Quan Am: A Dual Memoir by Susan R. Dixon and Mark Smith
April 4 – Street Without Joy: The French Debacle in Indochina by Bernard Fall
May 2 – An Artist’s Legacy by Khanh Ha
June 6 – Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner’s Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause by Ty Seidule
Author Events
Kwame Alexander Live!
Monday, March 9, 6:30 – 8 p.m.
Calvert High School Auditorium, 520 Fox Run Blvd, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
Join Kwame Alexander, Emmy-winning producer and #1 NYT bestselling author, for an engaging conversation with Mt. Harmony Elementary School’s Dr. Melaney Sánchez! Together, they’ll explore literacy, self-advocacy, and the power of community. Celebrate the launch of Alexander’s new book, The Mighty Macy, and his upcoming TV series, America’s Next Great Author. As we approach America’s 250th anniversary, this event honors our shared values of freedom, independence, and the joy of learning. Books will be available for sale and signing.
Please register to attend the Kwame Alexander event in person. Doors open at 6 p.m. If you cannot attend in person, this event will be livestreamed on Calvert Library’s YouTube channel. Registration is not required to watch the livestream.
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Miss an author event? We’ve recorded many of the virtual visits, and they’re available to watch on our YouTube channel!
