Book Discussions and Author Visits
Join us for monthly book discussions and special author visits! See the schedule.
If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible. The Library is closed in observance of New Year's Day The Library is closed in observance of New Year's Day Start off the new year by exploring a new hobby. Drop in to try a variety of arts and craft mediums provided by the library. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The following mediums will be available to try: Aprons will be available for use, but please wear clothing that can get messy. Want a book club, but without the pressure of discussion? Love to read, but are super shy around new people? Join us for a Silent Book Club! Bring your own book or check out something you've been eying and then come hang out with others and just read quietly. After the first hour, people can share about what they are reading with other attendees or dig in to get through just a little bit more. Representatives from SMC Recreation & Parks will be in the lobby with information about their programs, facilities, services, and events, as well as to answer any questions you may have. St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks strives to provide an enriched quality of life for the community through preservation of natural, cultural and historical resources, enhancement of parks and outdoor spaces, and promotion of a variety of leisure experiences. Come talk to them about their current events, programs, parks, trails, and more! Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn! This introductory course will cover the basics of how a 3D printer works and how to use PrusaSlicer software. Learn how to find ready-to-print files online and submit them to the Library for printing. No prior experience is needed. This is an in-person class held in the Computer Lab Makerspace. Celebrate a snowy start to 2026 by making a diamond art snowflake decoration! This program is intended for ages 16+. On the first Tuesday of December, January, and February, we invite caregivers and adults with cognitive disabilities to a fun-filled evening of crafts and games. Adults of all abilities are welcome!
Walk-ins are welcome! Registration recommended to ensure adequate supplies of materials and to receive text/email reminders. Use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending. Connect & Converse will offer a variety of activities throughout December, January, and February to keep participants engaged and creative. Each month will feature a unique crafting experience. Alongside these monthly crafts, plain paper, coloring items, regular playing cards, and Uno will always be available for attendees to enjoy. Light refreshments will be available. December 02: Decorate a Journal January 06: Doodle Art Notebooks https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14993030 February 03: Decoupage https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14993031 This inclusive event is designed to encourage socialization, creativity, and connection for caregivers and adults with cognitive disabilities, but all are welcome to join in the fun! It's cold outside! Learn what you can do to prepare winter shelter for backyard birds. Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, will give us expert advice online! Part of our ongoing series of virtual events featuring, Barb Whipkey, who is the St. Mary's County Coordinator for the Maryland Bluebird Society. Registrants will receive a Zoom invitation link via email. The next event with Barb is Become a Bluebird Landlord. Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 20331 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 21895 Pegg Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 46472 Admiral Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653 Looking for a space to work on your art? Bring your writing, drawing, and other art materials and come work with us! The following makerspace equipment will be available for open use during this time: Cricut Maker, a button maker, Cricut Mug Press, 3D pens, and our Memory Lab. This program is intended for ages 16+. Start the new year off by taking care of yourself. Come in for an hour of pilates, specifically modified for bigger bodies. All experience levels are welcome. If you are thinking about starting your year off with self-care, join us at the Leonardtown Library for a session of size inclusive pilates. If you have ever felt uncomfortable going to a gym, this is the event for you. The trainer had adapted poses for all skill levels and to work with larger sizes. You are fully welcomed here. Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market is coming to visit! Stop by to shop from our “grocery store on wheels” and receive free nonperishable food items, fresh produce, and other non-food necessities while supplies last. Is your New Year's resolution to read more books? Looking for a fun way to keep track of the ones you want to read or have already read? Come make miniature versions of them! Miniature books have quickly become a new fad amongst avid readers with some choosing to keep them in jars, vases, and even miniature bookshelves. We'll briefly go over how to make miniature covers of real books on Canva and then spend the rest of the time making our miniature books. No matter what genre you prefer, we'll have a wide array of popular titles to choose from. Participants will also leave with a small jar to store their books in until they're ready to be crossed off your To-Be-Read list. Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction.
January's book is Old Man's War by John Scalzi. Find the book in our catalog. Add to your basics skills of threading and operating a sewing machine to create your own microwavable soup bowl cozy! Basic sewing machine experience is needed but all materials are provided. If you have not operated a sewing machine, please consider taking Sewing Machine 101 before taking this class. Sewing machine users can visit our Makerspace during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material! Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without a guardian present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace. Create your custom mug using infusible ink with the Cricut Mug Press! This program will be repeated on January 22nd for an evening session. Get a head start on your garden this year with winter seed starting! Master Gardener & Master Naturalist Molly Moore will introduce the 10 simple steps to winter sowing, discuss the benefits of this unique seed-starting method – including some serious cost-savings - and walk participants through creating and seeding their own mini greenhouses to take home! Participants are invited to donate plastic gallon jugs (milk jugs) to refresh our supply of mini greenhouses. This program is made possible with support from the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden and the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists. Through this hands-on workshop, participants will learn a creative way to turn everyday plastic waste into something useful! Eco-bricks are plastic bottles packed with clean, non-recyclable plastics, and can be used as building blocks for sculptures, benches, planters, and more. While packing your first brick, hear from Master Naturalist Cody Hance about other ways you can reduce & reuse waste at home! Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. Do you enjoy doing arts & crafts, playing board games, and making new friends? Connect and Converse might be the event for you! We meet on the second Monday of the month to make a craft, play a game, and listen to music. Our activities for this month are paper snowflakes and Uno. This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers. Registration is required for attendees. Please use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending. Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create a custom wood sign! This introductory class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to create clean and precise cuts on adhesive vinyl and transfer that design onto a wooden sign board to take home with you. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided. Everyone is welcome to visit the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut to create whatever you can imagine! Customers need to have their own Cricut Design Space online account and bring their own material, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer. Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without a guardian present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace. Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters! Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed. Therapy animals from Pets on Wheels are visiting the library! Friends of all ages are invited to practice reading with a furry friend, or just enjoy some pets and snuggles. Art doesn't have to be intimidating, or time consuming. Instead, it can be a chance to explore creativity, the ability to make mistakes, and an opportunity to try something new. Each session will feature a small art and/or craft project that can be completed in an hour to an hour and a half. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias. El programa provee ingreso mensual a las personas mayores de edad, los trabajadores que sufren de una incapacidad, niños con incapacidades y las familias en las que fallece un cónyuge o padre. Le invitamos a esta presentación virtual para obtener más información sobre los beneficios por discapacidad, los requisitos de elegibilidad y el proceso de solicitud. Presentado por Diana Varela, Especialista en Relaciones Publicas, Administración del Seguro Social. Preguntas y respuestas después de la presentación. Este evento no será grabado. The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families. Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died. We invite you to this virtual presentation to learn more about disability benefits, eligibility requirements, and the application process. Presentation by Diana Varela, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration followed by Q&A. This event will not be recorded. Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. Maritime Building We invite you to bring your current crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, or any other needlework project to share with fellow crafters. Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just starting, this event is open to all skill levels. Feel free to mingle, swap patterns, ideas, and tips with like-minded makers. Come share your love for fabric and fiber crafts with the community! Basic supplies will be available if needed, and no registration is required. Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 24400 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636 Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 23154 Wetstone Ln., California, MD 20619 Everyone needs a bit of time to relax and create. Come and paint with your fellow library users. Chat and make friends, or paint on your own - however you feel that day. All supplies provided by the library. The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.
Come for a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss matters such as custody, visitation, divorce, child support, name change, guardianship, and domestic violence. First Come First Serve. No appointments - walk-ins only. Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator Email: claire.langeluttig@mdcourts.gov NOTE: Dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact Claire Langeluttig to confirm dates. We recommend getting to the library by 5:30pm to sign in. Please note that the attorney must leave by 7:30pm Get together with fellow craft-lovers and create something simple but satisfying. We will meet once a month and craft something new each session. All projects should be able to be completed in a 1-2 hour timeframe. The facilitator is not able to attend. This session won't be rescheduled, we'll see you at next month's event! Join us to discuss a different cozy mystery on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes. This month's selection is Death of a Smuggler by M. C. Beaton with R. W. Green (2025), which is #37 in the Hamish Macbeth series. The tourists have finally gone from Hamish's cozy Highland village of Lochbdubh and winter is about to set in. His new love, Claire, is keen to take a holiday together, but Hamish is suddenly assigned a new constable, presenting him with both a surprise and a secret. However, the secret becomes the least of his problems when a family appears in the village looking to settle a score with a mysterious missing man. A murdered woman's body is soon discovered along with a link to this same man, but no one can figure out their true identities. To Hamish's horror, he finds himself working the case with his sworn enemy Detective Chief Inspector Blair. With a growing list of suspects, increasingly bewildering circumstances and Blair hindering him at every turn, Hamish must find the murderer before anyone else falls victim. So much for taking a relaxing holiday! Find a physical copy in our Library catalog or download a digital audiobook or eBook through our Libby and Palace Project apps! Learn practical tips for selecting, planting, mulching, pruning, and maintaining healthy trees in your landscape. Presented by Aaron Toczylowski, ISA Certified Arborist and Maryland Licensed Tree Expert, this session offers actionable advice homeowners can use to keep their trees thriving. Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 13820 Point Lookout Rd, Ridge, MD 20680 Learn a new skill and contribute to a community fiber art project! During this program, you'll learn the basics of loom weaving by creating your very own simple, functional dishcloth to take home. Plus, lend your creativity to a bigger cause! Throughout the program—and all month long—you can contribute to our Community Loom Project. We're setting up a standing loom in the Leonardtown Makerspace to create a collaborative, large-scale wall hanging. Help us see how large we can make this unique piece of community art before the end of January! No experience necessary! All materials are provided. Visualize and design your future by creating a vision board, turning aspirations into achievable goals.
Walk-in's welcome.
Registration recommended for text and email reminders! Part 1 of our Dream, Achieve, and Record Series: These events offer a unique blend of creativity and personal growth. Enjoy crafting your personal journey. Saturday, February 14 2026 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14320333 Transform your vision board into a personalized growth journal, documenting progress, reflecting on experiences, and setting new intentions. Part 3: Book Arts: Make a Reading Journal Saturday, March 14 2026 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14317986 Learn a traditional bookbinding technique as you sew and customize a reading journal that reflects your personality. Solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and challenges to discover "whodunnit" in a casual, self-paced immersive experience. Choose to solve solo or in a small group! Please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event. This event is for adults and older teens. An all-ages chess social hang-out! Drop in and out to play as needed, no experience required. Staff will be available to assist those who haven't played before. A welcoming space where writers of every level can collaborate with peers, spark inspiration, and share your work whenever you feel ready! Have a piece you’ve been working on and need some peer feedback, want to work alongside fellow writers, or just need a change of scenery? You’ve found the place! Attend our poetry workshop for a chance to get fresh eyes on a recent work or try out a prompt to get your muse going. This workshop will provide paper, writing utensils, and some guiding prompts if you run into a creative block. Participants are encouraged but not required to read their work aloud. No prior experience needed. The Library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day Get a FREE headshot photo taken at our Library! Headshots are a unique service for entrepreneurs, nonprofit professionals, job seekers, and more. Use your digital photos to enhance your professional portfolio and make your LinkedIn profile stand out among the selfies! Registrants will receive a set of FREE digital high quality headshots. Recommended attire includes neutral colors and to avoid clothing with logos. By appointment only. Did you know being a Lighthouse Keeper was the first non-clerical government job opened to women in Maryland? Learn their stories! In the United States lighthouse keeping history, a total of 173 women served as keepers or assistant keepers. Twenty of these women served in Maryland! Learn the stories of these women who served at the Piney Point, Blackistone, Upper Cedar Point, Point Lookout Lighthouses. Also learn about the last female keeper in the U.S. and the only female keeper in the U.S. Coast Guard Service, who served at Turkey Point on Maryland's Eastern Shore. This history seminar is presented by Karen Stone, of the St. Mary's County Museums Department. This event is part of the Southern Maryland 250th Semiquincentennial, Maryland 250th, and America 250th celebration, commemorating Southern Maryland's contributions to our nation's founding. MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings. They will also provide information about ways that Access Health can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more. Interested in learning more about using the internet?
Almost everything is online these days - from government forms to shopping. Being able to use the Internet is now an essential skill to live and work in today's world. Get better acquainted with the online world and learn how to safely use it to fit your needs. Computer skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending. The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.
Come for a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss matters such as custody, visitation, divorce, child support, name change, guardianship, and domestic violence. First Come First Serve. No appointments - walk-ins only. Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator Email: claire.langeluttig@mdcourts.gov NOTE: Dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact Claire Langeluttig to confirm dates. We recommend getting to the library by 5:30pm to sign in. Please note that the attorney must leave by 7:30pm Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. January's title is Ne'er Duke Well by Alexandra Vasti. Create your custom mug using infusible ink with the Cricut Mug Press! This is an evening session repeat of the Make Your Mug, with Cricut program on January 9th. Please do not register for both dates. SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.
Department representatives will provide information about programs such as Home Delivered Meals, congregate meals, in-home services, ombudsman services, caregiver support, Senior Rides, social and recreational programs, health promotion, community outreach, volunteer opportunities for older adults, and much more! Supercharge your learning with free resources for every age & subject! We'll start with a guided library tour, then the kids can enjoy crafts while the adults take a deep dive into digital resources. There is so much more than books at the library to power your homeschooling: science kits, kid-safe maker tools & playful learning stations. Language lessons, tutoring, & research tools from old-school to cutting-edge. ABC Mouse for the littlest learners, and an entire online course catalog for teens & adults. Learn how to access all of it for free, with just your library card. Please register each adult, and let us know how many children will attend with you. Want to get better at using Cricut Design Space? It's the software needed to use Cricut cutting machines. Learn the basics about how to create your own designs. Join us in our COMPUTER LAB to learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs with the Cricut Maker. You'll set up your own free Cricut Design Space account (or log in to your existing account) and then be guided through creating your own designs. No experience necessary. Everyone is welcome to visit the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut to create whatever you can imagine! Customers need to have their own Cricut Design Space online account and bring their own material, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer. Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without a guardian present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace. Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 21078 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 Back by popular request! Stick, swap, and create at StickerFest! Trade stickers, get a free sticker book, and design your own. A perfect event for sticker lovers of all ages!
Celebrate all things stickers! Bring your favorite stickers to trade with fellow fans, and start your own collection with a free sticker book provided to all attendees. Design your own custom creations with sticker paper and markers, watch Cricut machine sticker making demonstrations and take home one-of-a-kind sticker creations. Whether you're a collector, a creator, or just love stickers, there’s something for everyone at StickerFest2.0. Let’s trade, create, and celebrate the joy of stickers—see you there! More swapping room and a larger designated space for grownups too! Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. Intersection of McCool Dr. and Clark St., California, MD 20619 Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. Intersection of Smith St., and Scobee St., California, MD 20619 New to Google Sheets? Or would like to learn to use spreadsheets? Then this is the class for you! Google features much more than just a search engine with Google Sheets you can keep track of finances, make lists, and calculate columns of numbers. We will get you started with the basics like creating, saving, and formatting the spreadsheets. Please bring your Gmail address, password, and cell phone. Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Registration Full Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters! Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed. The U.S. Constitution has guided the American government for over 200 years. In this series, take a look at the Constitution, beginning with Article I, which establishes our legislative branch. The U.S. Constitution, excepting the 27 amendments, consists of 4,408 words—about the length of a 15-page college term paper—2,294 (52%) of which are devoted to Article 1. Article I delineates the prerogatives, responsibilities, and powers of the U.S. Congress. This presentation explores Article I and the Convention discussions and ratification debates informing each of its sections. This event, led by guest speaker Dr. Jim Gibb, will be held live over Zoom. It will also be recorded and uploaded to the St. Mary's County Library YouTube channel. If you would like to attend this event live and/or watch the recording, please register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event. The YouTube link to the recording will be emailed to everyone who registers for this program. Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions. Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Join us for D&D 101, a beginner-friendly class designed to teach you the basics of the world’s greatest roleplaying game!
Whether you’ve never rolled a d20 before or just want to brush up on the rules, this session will guide you through everything you need to begin your first adventure. What You’ll Learn: What D&D is and how it’s played No experience or supplies needed — we’ll provide everything you need to learn and play! Perfect for new players, parents of players, or anyone curious about tabletop roleplaying games. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 13723 Point Lookout Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout! While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location. 47550 Mill Field Dr., St. Mary's City, MD 20686 Get a head start on your garden this year with winter seed starting! Master Gardener Darcy White will introduce the 10 simple steps to winter sowing, discuss the benefits of this unique seed-starting method – including some serious cost-savings - and walk participants through creating and seeding their own mini greenhouses to take home! Participants are invited to donate plastic gallon jugs (milk jugs) to refresh our supply of mini greenhouses. This program is made possible with support from the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden and the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists. Interested in starting your genealogical research but do not know how to start? Join us as we provide an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, a free service available at St. Mary's County Library. Ancestry is one of the most well known and most utilized genealogical databases. St. Mary’s County Library offers this service free to anyone in the Library, allowing individuals to perform their research. During this introductory class, we will offer answers and clarification, along with a tutorial of how to use Ancestry to research one’s own genealogy and family history. We will cover understanding the sources provided, identifying where to acquire more information, and learning how to get started using Ancestry. This session is open to anyone, regardless of experience. We look forward to seeing you! Learn the basics of Microsoft Office’s computer spreadsheet application in this introductory class.
Excel is most often used to make lists or calculate columns of numbers. We will get you started with the basics like creating, saving, and formatting the spreadsheets. Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and challenges to discover "whodunnit" in a casual, self-paced immersive experience. Choose to solve solo or in a small group! Please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event.
Library Closed
Library Closed
Arts and Crafts Day for All
Silent Book Club
St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks
Intro to 3D Printing
Diamond Art Snowflakes
Connect & Converse at Lexington Park Library: Inclusive Crafts and Games Night
Create a Winter Refuge for Birds
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's Caring Soup Kitchen
Mobile Library Stop at Lexington Park Senior Apartments
Mobile Library Stop at Patuxent Cove Apartments
Artist's Workspace
Pilates for Bigger Bodies and Every Body
Mobile Library Stop at Loffler Senior Center
Maryland Food Bank Mobile Market
DIY Mini Books: TBR in a Jar
Virtual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Old Man's War
Sewing Machine 201: Soup Bowl Cozy
Make Your Mug, with Cricut!
All the Dirt on Winter Sowing: Veggies, Herbs, & Native Plants
Eco-Bricks: Transforming Trash into Building Blocks
Connect and Converse
Cricut Crafts: Vinyl Designs for Signs
Trivia Mondays
Paws to Read
Art to Unwind
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Administración del Seguro Social: Beneficios por incapacidad
Social Security Administration: Disability Benefits
Mobile Library Stop at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674Common Thread
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's Adult Medical Daycare
Mobile Library Stop at Wildewood Village Event Center
Open Art Hour
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110Adult Afternoon Craft Club
CANCELED: Cozy Mystery Book Club
Tree Health for Homeowners
Mobile Library Stop at Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
Community Loom Project
Manifesting 2026 by Creating a Vision Board: Dream, Achieve, and Record Series
Part 2: From Vision Boards to Growth JournalsMurder in the Library-with a Candlestick! Or a Wrench!
Lexington Park Chess Day
Poetry Workshop
Library Closed
Headshots at the Library
Ladies of the Lights: Women Lighthouse Keepers in Maryland
MedStar St. Mary's Community Health Advocates
Internet Basics
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110Virtual Romance Book Club: Ne'er Duke Well byAlexandra Vasti
Make Your Mug, with Cricut
St. Mary's County Dept of Aging & Human Services: Lobby Visit
For more information about the Department of Aging & Human Services, visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging/. Library 101 for Homeschoolers
Cricut Design Space
Mobile Library Stop at Home Grown Farm Market
StickerFest 2.0
Mobile Library Stop at Columbia Colony
Mobile Library Stop at Challenger Estates
Introduction to Google Sheets
This class does not result in certification.
Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboardTrivia Mondays
Article I: The US Congress: Towards a More Perfect Union: A Series
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
D&D 101- Intro To Dungeons and Dragons
How to create a character (step-by-step!)
The basics of dice, stats, and storytelling
How to work together as a party
Tips for finding or joining a campaignSouthern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Mobile Library Stop at First Saints Community Food Pantry
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's College of Maryland
All the Dirt on Winter Sowing: Veggies, Herbs, & Native Plants
Introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition
Introduction to Microsoft Excel
This class does not result in Microsoft certification.
Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboardMurder in the Library-with a Candlestick! Or a Wrench!
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