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. 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 Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Come learn how to crochet with a fun and simple craft perfect for any autumn enthusiast. Materials (such as yarn and hooks) and instructions will be provided. No experience is necessary, though may be beneficial in completing your project by the end of the program! This is the perfect project for anyone who loves autumn and is wanting to get the hang of crocheting for the first time or wanting to get back into crocheting after a long break. The pumpkin we will be making is based on this pattern by Faith Schwinger of Life with Bubbins for a Pumpkin Bookmark (however, participants may add the bookmark chain and tassel on their own if they would like). Each year, thousands of Marylanders read one book as a community. This year, the theme is “What We Collect/What We Tell”. Participants will meet to discuss the book and write their own poems. This year's One Maryland, One Book is "Kin: Rooted in Hope" written by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Their book focuses on the Weatherford's own ancestors who were among the founders of Maryland and gives these individuals voice through enslavement, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. This program combines a book discussion group with a poetry writing session. Participants are invited to bring in a family photo, artifact, etc. that has multi-generational ties, and write a poem honoring that memory by adding details that breathe new life into it. Paper and writing utensils provided, no experience needed! Find your own copy of Kin in our catalog or on our digital apps, Libby and the Palace Project. Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and nostalgia! Inspired by LEGO's recent Art collection, we'll create sculptures or 3D wall art pieces using LEGO. These creations will then be put on display at the library! At the end of the display, the art will be broken down back into our LEGO bins. Ah, the beauty of impermanence! Ages 16+. This free event offers both experienced and new gardeners a chance to add native plants to their yards. In doing so, you will be creating habitat for our native birds, bees and butterflies. If you're new to gardening with native plants, this event is the place to get started! Meet and chat with native-plant enthusiasts, view native plants in the Front Yard gardens, and take home free plants and seeds! If you're an experienced native gardener, please spread the joy by bringing your favorite plants and seeds to swap and share. Strange as it sounds, we're trying to prevent the spread of invasive jumping worms, so please follow these simple steps when bringing your plants to the event: Dig up your plants. Join us in honoring 75 years of community, learning, and imagination at our Diamond Jubilee Celebration! Whether you’re a lifelong library lover or visiting for the first time, this is a celebration for everyone. We will have a special diamond scavenger hunt, photo booth and games for the entire family to enjoy! 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. 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! Learn about free energy efficiency programs to help your household save money! DHCD's Energy Division currently offers multiple FREE energy programs for low-income families who need important component upgrades and retrofitting of their home to be more energy efficient. These programs are free of charge to Maryland residents whether homeowner or renter. Stop by to learn more! Want a pop of color while you read? Come make a beautiful pressed flower bookmark with local artist and business owner Holly Dilatush! Celebrate the fall season with a festive event filled with creativity, connection, and hands-on fun!
Registration required due to limited supplies. Enjoy a guided tour of Lexington Park Library's future Makerspace with demonstrations of some of the equipment. Participate in an informal community showcase where you can share your own crafty DIY projects. Finally, we will create a fall holiday or winter-themed DIY craft. Don't miss this opportunity to explore new skills, meet fellow crafters, and make your holidays truly unique! 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 Learn about FREE energy efficiency programs for Maryland residents! The Department of Housing and Community Development offers multiple programs to upgrade and replace heating and cooling systems, HVAC systems, appliances, insulation, and encapsulation of basements at no cost to Maryland residents if they qualify. Renters and homeowners are both eligible for these programs, which are available for all household income levels. In addition to information on these money-saving programs, DHCD will also give tips and guides on how to save energy in the home. Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. Learn about FREE energy efficiency programs for Maryland residents! The Department of Housing and Community Development offers multiple programs to upgrade and replace heating and cooling systems, HVAC systems, appliances, insulation, and encapsulation of basements at no cost to Maryland residents if they qualify. Renters and homeowners are both eligible for these programs, which are available for all household income levels. In addition to information on these money-saving programs, DHCD will also give tips and guides on how to save energy in the home. Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online event. You will receive the Zoom link a day or two before the program. Join author Carole Boston Weatherford and artist Jeffery Boston Weatherford for an inspiring discussion about their book "Kin: Rooted in Hope." Released in 2024, the book is a work of art, history and personal genealogy – the authors’ search into their family tree led them to ancestors who were among the founders of Maryland. Hybrid in form, and even more expansive in what it has to say, Kin: Rooted in Hope is a book created by, and about, a Black family and its generations. With each poem and its accompanying illustration, Carole and Jeffery tell their family story through each of their kin and the world they lived in: the Chesapeake Bay, the plantation house, Frederick Douglass, Harriett Tubman and more. The author talk will begin at 7 p.m., with a book signing and sales to follow. Local historical organizations will offer exhibits in the lobby, starting at 6:30 p.m. and continuing through the conclusion of the event. This event takes place at the Nancy R. & Norton T. Dodge Performing Arts Center at St. Mary’s College of Maryland: 47855 College Dr., St. Mary's City, MD 20686 (Public parking is in Lot H or S) Support for this program is provided by the Arts Alliance at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too! Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on-site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 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. 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. The Three Oaks Center will connect those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to resources in the tri county that can help them with benefits, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and more. They will also be completing referrals for service on site and collecting paperwork to enroll in their programs and/or offer shelter if available. 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. Waivers are no longer required. Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction novel. October's book is Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Find the book in our catalog LexiCon is an event for people of all ages who love comic books, science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and superheroes! Join us for trivia, an obstacle course for kids, a cosplay contest, and prizes! Schedule The Library is closed in observance of indigenous Peoples' Day Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinics is a program where Master Gardener volunteers, in conjunction with the University of Maryland Extension, provide information to home gardeners. Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinics is a program where Master Gardener volunteers, in conjunction with the University of Maryland Extension, provide information to home gardeners. Master Gardeners answer questions, give recommendations, and provide printed information on a variety of gardening subjects. 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 Want to decorate a pumpkin without getting into the guts? Us, too! Come make a decoupage pumpkin with us! Whether you have been creating for years or just started on your journey, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required. Due to the lapse in appropriated federal funding, our presenter is unable to attend this program as currently scheduled. The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families. SSA Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died. In this open forum, community residents will have the opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of Social Security benefits. Have your questions answered by our Social Security Administration outreach specialist, Diana Varela. You will receive a Zoom link to join this virtual presentation a day or two before the program date. 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. CareFirst will have information on Medicaid, including how to sign up for Medicaid in Maryland, helpful resources, and free giveaway items. Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital. Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more! 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 program will be held inside the Library in the Maryland Room, rather than the usual Meeting Room. In honor of spooky season, this month we will be discussing The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society (2024) by C. M. Waggoner. The number of bodies that librarian Sherry Pinkwhistle keeps finding (and killers she's been catching) is starting to concern her. Her neighbors, however, don't seem surprised. As the body count rises, Sherry starts to become convinced that the cause of these deaths is a bit more... unnatural. When a friend ends up dead and her cat, Lord Thomas Crowell, suddenly becomes possessed by a demon, she starts to worry she may have to become an exorcist as well as an amateur sleuth. Luckily, she discovers that her village has its own "Demon-Hunting Society." With their help, she may be able to solve the murder AND get rid of the demon possessing her cat. Find physical copies in our Library catalog or check out the eBook or digital audiobook versions on Libby or Palace Project. Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own Fall themed tote bag! This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to make clean and precise cuts on Iron-on Vinyl (also known as Heat Transfer Vinyl, or HTV) as well as the Cricut Heat Press to apply the vinyl onto fabric. 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. Waivers are no longer required. Get a FREE headshot photo taken at our Library! Want to give your personal branding a boost? Here's your chance to get a free, polished digital headshot to use your way: LinkedIn, Teams, work email, personal and business marketing, announcements, and social media. Grab an appointment time while they last! Recommended attire includes neutral colors and to avoid clothing with logos. In honor of our library's 75th anniversary, learn the importance of preserving your family's personal histories!
Register for text/email reminders. Walk-ins welcome Explore the library's Memory Lab where you can digitize your cherished memories. Discover how to contribute your stories to our community's collective history through oral storytelling and memorabilia collection. Learn how you can conduct your own oral history project to share your family history with future generations. Use cardboard to make adorable and impressive castles or cabins for your feline friends to enjoy! Using the Library's ChompSaw, a child-safe specialized saw for cutting cardboard, and some other child-safe cutting tools, participants will be given a starter design and then be encouraged to improve and experiment with designs of their own. Through trial-and-error testing, learn what goes into engineering to create more effective supports, and work together to share and implement ideas. 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. Please note that October's event will be held on the third Monday of the month due to Indigenous Peoples' Day. Our activities for this month are Legos and glitter magnets. As glitter can be messy, we recommend wearing casual clothes to this event! This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers. Please register with an email address to receive a reminder email about this event. Walk-ins are welcome. Get on-the-spot assistance to apply for health insurance through Maryland Health Connection! Maryland Health Connection's Certified Enrollment Counselors from Seedco will help you identify the plans that meet your needs and budget! Open enrollment through Maryland Health Connection is November 1st through January 15th. During this time, Maryland residents, 65 and under, who are not enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, VA, or have an offer of employer sponsored health insurance may be eligible to apply. Please bring the following information for each applicant: Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments guarantee someone will be available to assist you at the event. Call Seedco at 855-339-3007 to set up an appointment or if you have any questions. 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. Join us for an open and compassionate discussion on suicide prevention, followed by a journal-decorating activity. Health professionals from the St. Mary’s County Health Department will share valuable information, answer questions, and connect attendees with local resources. After the presentation, unwind with creative journal-decorating to encourage reflection and self-care. Your Mind Matters is an ongoing series dedicated to promoting mental wellness, reducing stigma, and connecting our community with tools for healthier living. 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. 47720 College Dr., St. Mary's City, MD 20686 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. 22611 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 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 The Three Oaks Center will connect those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to resources in the tri county that can help them with benefits, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and more. They will also be completing referrals for service on site and collecting paperwork to enroll in their programs and/or offer shelter if available. Join us virtually with Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, MD, to learn about birds who store food in caches; the little birds who hide away a big stash! Register to receive a Zoom link; the Zoom link will arrive via email one to two days before the program. Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. October's title is Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match by Sally Thorne Find the book in our catalog 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 Join us in honoring 75 years of community, learning, and imagination at the St. Mary's County Library's Leonardtown Celebration! Our Diamond Jubilee will feature festivities and fun for the whole family, whether you're a lifelong library lover or joining us for the first time. Stop by and participate in our photo booth, come on behind-the-scenes Library tours, create crafts, vote on your favorite book, and more! 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 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. Fire burn and cauldron bubble! Perfect for the spooky season, come make an adult sensory bottle designed to look like your very own potion! 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 Celebrate & share the bounty of this year's growing season! Join us at the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden for a joyful year-end celebration with music, snacks, and activities! Learn essential gardening skills at one of the mini seed-saving workshops, create a craft to beautify your home garden, and share stories and seeds with fellow gardeners as we reflect on another successful year at the Community Garden. This event features a native plant swap and a vegetable seed swap to support our pollinators and local biodiversity! Spread the joy by bringing native plants and veggie seeds to share, or simply enjoy the abundance of the season as you build your garden for next year! Schedule of events: As your garden transitions to the cooler months, find warmth at your local community garden! Note: This event is weather-dependent. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be postponed to Sunday, November 2, 1 - 4 p.m. Register to receive a reminder email or notice of postponement due to weather. Walk-ins welcome! 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. What were the Articles of Confederation? What did this agreement set out to do, and what made it ineffective in the end? Attend this presentation with guest speaker Dr. Jim Gibb to find out! The Second Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation as a contract that defined the relationship existing between the sovereign States. This presentation explores the practical aspects of that contract, informed by principles, but in the end unwieldly and inadequate to the needs of the war and to overcoming obstacles confronting the New Republic. During this series, we will explore the deficiencies of the initial Articles of Confederation, the further refinement of such ideas as the sovereignty of the People, and the development of our Nation’s “owners’ manual,” the document that instructs government as to its role in American society and the US Constitution’s constraints on government. This presentation 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. Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinics is a program where Master Gardener volunteers, in conjunction with the University of Maryland Extension, provide information to home gardeners. Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinics is a program where Master Gardener volunteers, in conjunction with the University of Maryland Extension, provide information to home gardeners. Master Gardeners answer questions, give recommendations, and provide printed information on a variety of gardening subjects. Registration will open on October 13, 2025 Learn about the importance of maintaining the tree canopy and ways you can help protect our environment! This seminar is hosted by Caroline DiGiovanni, a Watershed Restoration Educator with the University of Maryland Extension. She will speak on trees and the role they play in helping to manage stormwater to protect our waterways. Suggestions on ways you can help by planting more trees and protecting the trees we already have will be shared along with considerations for selecting tree species when planting. Registration will open on October 15, 2025 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. Waivers are no longer required. 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
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
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Beginner Crochet: Plush Pumpkins
How Poetry Brings History to the Present Mind: Kin: Rooted in Hope
LEGO Art Gallery
Native Plant Swap and Seed Swap : at the Front Yard
Shake the dirt off the roots.
Gently rinse the roots clean.
Label each plant (include the botanical name if you can).
Bring them to the Swap & Share in a bucket of water or wrapped in wet paper and tucked in a plastic bag.
For more information, contact Liz Curtz, Friends of St Clements Bay, at curtzeli@gmail.com or Marlene Smith, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, @ nikhaven@comcast.net
Participating partners include St. Mary's County Master Gardeners, St. Mary's County Master Naturalists , Butterfly Alley, the Leonardtown Butterfly Trail, Friends of St Clements Bay, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, and the St. Mary's County Garden Club. Read, Play, Celebrate! 75th Anniversary Jubilee!
Trivia Mondays
Paws to Read
St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks
Dept. of Housing & Community Development: Energy Division: Lobby Visit
Make a Pressed Flower Bookmark!
Crafting Connections: DIY Community Showcase
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's Adult Medical Daycare
Mobile Library Stop at Wildewood Village Event Center
Energy Efficiency Programs: Save Energy, Save Money
Energy Efficiency Programs: Save Energy, Save Money
Meet the Author: One Maryland One Book
St. Mary's County Health Department
Mobile Library Stop at Loffler Senior Center
Maryland Food Bank Mobile Market
Maryland Food Bank Mobile Market
Three Oaks Center Outreach: Lobby Visit
Cricut Design Space
Virtual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club - Project Hail Mary
LexiCon: Origins
10 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Board Games, Photo booth, VR games
10 – 11 a.m.: “Heroes in Training” Course
12 – 2 p.m.: Minifigure Painting
12 – 1 p.m.: Mask Designing with Craft N Stitch
1 – 2 p.m.: Trivia
2 – 3 p.m.: Activities and Prize Vault
3 – 4 p.m.: Cosplay Contest
Schedule subject to change. See more about LexiCon and enter the cosplay contest!Library Closed
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinic
Mobile Library Stop at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674Decoupage Pumpkins
Common Thread
POSTPONED: Social Security Administration: Ask An Expert
MedStar St. Mary's Community Health Advocates
CareFirst Community Health Plan MD Medicaid: Lobby Visit
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital: Lobby Visit
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Cricut Crafts: Fall Tote Bag with Iron-On Vinyl
Headshots at the Library
Milestones & Memories: Preserving Our Past
Cardboard Cat Cabins & Castles
Connect and Converse
Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance
Trivia Mondays
Your Mind Matters: Mental Health Seminar
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Mobile Library Stop at First Saints Community Food Pantry
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's College of Maryland
Mobile Library Stop at Victory Woods
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110Three Oaks Center Outreach: Lobby Visit
Caching Cousins: Chickadees, Titmice, and Nuthatches
Virtual Romance Book Club : Angelika Frankenstein Makes Her Match
Mobile Library Stop at Home Grown Farm Market
75th Anniversary Diamond Jubilee
Mobile Library Stop at Columbia Colony
Lexington Park Chess Day
Small chess guides will be available for each player for reference. Chess boards will be provided by the library, but feel free to bring your favorite set.Make Your Own Potion!
Mobile Library Stop at Challenger Estates
Harvest Festival & Seed Swap: at the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden
Art to Unwind
Articles of Confederation: Towards a More Perfect Union: A Series
Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinic
Trees: A stormwater management tool
Sewing Machine 201: Soup Bowl Cozy
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110
Please note that library staff may be taking photos of any or all events to use for future library publications. Event participants’ photos may be used without notification or compensation. If you do not feel comfortable having your photo taken, please inform library staff when you arrive to an event.
