Book Discussions and Author Visits
Join us for monthly book discussions and special author visits! See the schedule.
St. Mary’s County Library Anime Club
If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible. The PIC is a division of the Maryland Attorney General's Office aimed at protecting Maryland homeowners. Visit them in the Leonardtown Lobby for more information. The People's Insurance Counsel Division will be available to provide information about their services, including creating your own home inventory and understanding homeowner's insurance. Do you like playing VR games? Join us for a night of games and dancing! Beat Saber, a virtual reality rhythm game, has you slashing blocks in time to songs. Go head to head against another player and see who can score the highest! Participants can play for fun, or join the tournament. The winner of the tournament will receive a $25 Visa card. Ages 16+. Maryland Coalition of Families is a statewide nonprofit organization that provides support, guidance, and hope to families who have a child with a mental health challenge. Come meet a member of the team and discover how we can support your family’s journey. Our free family peer support services help parents and caregivers connect to resources and navigate complex systems to ensure their child is receiving all the support they need. All our Family Peer Support Specialists are here because they've been there too. Their lived experience is a welcome resource for parents and caregivers who need help with their child's 504 or IEP plans. We offer several evidence-based interventions and programs to help families feel less isolated and more connected to others in similar situations We will be providing resources and answer any questions you may have. 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 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 even an opportunity to engage in meditation. Each session will feature a small watercolor or paper craft projects that can be completed in an hour to an hour and a half. 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. Learn the basics of threading and operating a sewing machine to make your own herb scented sachet! No experience needed and all materials provided. Classes are a way to get started but are not required before using our sewing machines. Visit our Makerspace during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for self-guided customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material and pattern! 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. Miniature books are still one of the most popular crafts for booklovers everywhere. Create your own pair of colorful book earrings to kick off Summer Reading as you "Color Our World" through fashion! Various cover designs will be available for you to choose what colors suit you best. No prior crafting skills or experience are required. All materials will be provided, along with instructions on how to make your own miniature books and book earrings at home after the program. Clip-on Earrings will be available for those without pierced ears, in addition to standard earring hooks. The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day. 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.
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. Create your own floral décor!
A cloche is a round cover made of clear material. In this program, you’ll be upcycling a clear candle jar to create a colorful cloche that displays faux flowers! This craft can be customized to your liking. The library will provide all supplies; we just need you to provide the creativity! Please register with an email address to receive a reminder email about this event. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. 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. 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 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 una presentación virtual para que aprenda más sobre los requisitos para obtener beneficio de jubilación. Presentado por Diana Varela, Especialista en Relaciones Publicas, Administración del Seguro Social. Preguntas y respuestas después de la presentación. Este evento no será grabado. 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. Karen Stone, Division Manager of the St. Mary's County Museums, will give a special seminar on our local history. Maryland's story begins on St. Clement's Island, where the Ark and the Dove landed in March 1634. The Island then changed hands a number of times until its final designation as a state park. This talk will cover the Island's role in the American Revolution, the War of 1812, the Civil War, and World Wars I & II, and will include highlights of the colorful history of the Blackistone Lighthouse, including its destruction in the 1950's, and its eventual reconstruction in 2008. 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. 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 about Retirement eligibility requirements, enrollment periods, the application process, and resources. 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. 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 From rain barrels and downspout redirecting to rain gardens and no-mow lawns, there is a lot the average household can do to help keep our waterways clean! Join Caroline DiGiovanni, Watershed Restoration Educator for the University of Maryland Extension, and learn how our home landscapes can help to protect water resources. We will explore our connection to local and regional waterways and learn about the many ways we can protect water resources without even leaving the backyard! Delve into the rich, flavorful world of herbs and spices! Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. Explore the fascinating world of herbs and spices, celebrated for their cultural significance and ability to enhance dishes. Dr. Deon Littles from the University of Maryland Extension will take you on a flavorful journey to discover new inspirations for your culinary adventures! Her expertise will deepen your understanding of these essential ingredients. Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. 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 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. 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 Want to get better at using Cricut Design Space? It's the software needed to use Cricut cutting machines. Learn to create your own designs and then visit the Makerspace to complete a custom project. 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. If time allows, we'll visit the Makerspace to cut your designs. No experience necessary. Some crafting materials will be available but you are welcome to bring your own project materials as well. 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. July's book is Mickey7 by Edward Ashton. NOTE: The recent film adaptation is called Mickey 17.
Find the book in our catalog For years, people have been painting rocks to place in their gardens, on their desks, at tourist attractions, and other places around their community. Come paint your own rock to place during your adventures this summer and help "Color Our World!" This program is for all ages and artists of all levels. Participants will be supplied with a rock, paint, and examples of designs they could potentially utilize. Registration is required. Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish an apron to wear while crafting, gardening, cooking, and more! This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to create an iron-on decal using heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and how to apply that decal to a cloth apron using the Cricut Heat Press. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary; all materials provided. NOTE: This program will be repeated on Thursday, July 24th in the evening from 6:00-7:30pm. Please register for only the Saturday session or the Thursday session. This class is for adults only. 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! 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 patriotic paper flowers and Pictureka! 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. 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. You see them everywhere, but is a weed just a weed? In this virtual seminar, learn about the variety, beauty, origins and uses of common herbs that may surprise you. Join us virtually with Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, MD, to learn about Top 20 Backyard Birds of Southern Maryland. Barb Whipkey, who is the St. Mary's County Coordinator for the Maryland Bluebird Society, will share about the types of bird feeders and foods the Top 20 Backyard Birds of SOMD prefer. She will also tell us how to make your residence a place they would like to visit or even live! You will receive a Zoom invitation link via email the day before the event. 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. 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 Delve into the rich, flavorful world of herbs and spices! Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. In this second installment of the Spices on the Move Series, learn how to grow fragrant herbs and flavorful spices in your own home garden. Master Gardeners Linda Crandle and Sheila Milburn will teach you the steps to creating a successful, productive culinary herb garden - from starting seeds all the way through harvesting. Leave with the motivation, the know-how, and your own starter plant to kickstart a garden full of flavor at home! Your tastebuds will thank you! Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. This is a FREE hybrid event put on by Historic Sotterley with presenter Dr. Tayzhuan Glover.
Join in-person at Historic Sotterley OR virtually. Registration is required. During the War of 1812 between the United States and Great Britain, hundreds of enslaved men, women, and children in the Chesapeake, Georgia, Florida, and Louisiana were able to secure their freedom by offering aid to the British. Following the war, many of these freedom-seekers were resettled in Nova Scotia and Trinidad. This presentation will use American and British colonial archives to follow the journey to freedom of the enslaved men, women, and children from Historic Sotterley who were resettled in Trinidad in 1815, where they laid the foundation for Trinidad’s “Merikin” descendant community. Dr. Tayzhuan Glover is currently a Mellon Humanities Postdoctoral Research Fellow for the National Park Service where he researches and interprets the legacy of enslaved people from the Chesapeake who joined the Colonial Marines during the War of 1812. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. Ever wonder how books are sewn? Learn how to sew your very own Reading Journal! This hands-on workshop will guide you through the fascinating process of sewing together a personalized journal using a traditional bookbinding technique. Unleash your creativity by decorating your journal's exterior with various materials, giving it a unique touch that reflects your personality. Please note that registration is required due to limited supplies. Secure your spot today! 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. It's Summer vacation season which means it's the perfect time to read Every Time I Go on Vacation, Someone Dies by Catherine Mack (2024), the first in her Vacation Mysteries series. Best selling author Eleanor Dash just wants to get through her Italian book tour and then kill off the main character of her Vacation Mysteries series. However, someone seems to want to kill the character's real life inspiration, a handsome and infuriating con man. As life begins to imitate her books, Eleanor is enlisted to help solve the case. Theories are thrown around and rivalries, rifts, broken hearts, and more are revealed, but who is the person literally trying to get away with murder? Find a copy in the Library catalog or download it virtually via our Libby and Palace Project apps. The St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services will be on site to inform community members about programs and services available to seniors and other vulnerable populations. 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! For more information about the Department of Aging & Human Services, visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging/. Want to try out a new hobby but not sure if it's for you? Come to Hobby Trials! This week we will try out diamond painting with a simple popsicle project. Journey through the deep prehistory of St. Mary’s County. Uncover the layers of migration and settlement that have shaped this region and understand their lasting impacts on local culture and society. Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional library programming. Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. Migration is central to the story of humanity from its African roots to the modern-day. Learn about the special connections between Maryland, the mid-Atlantic, and The Gambia, and understand the ongoing challenges many Africans face as they seek new opportunities in their struggles for better lives. Speaker - Bill Roberts Bill Roberts is an applied cultural anthropologist and professor of anthropology at St. Mary’s College of Maryland (SMCM). He has traveled and worked in Central and South America, West, Central and East Africa, and Southeast Asia. From 1996 – 2016 he led an international educational exchange program in The Gambia, West Africa, in addition to leading student field trips to Belize, Guatemala, Senegal, and Thailand. Since 2020 Bill has focused on local collaborations with the Feed St. Mary’s county food bank and the St. Mary’s County Health Department. Migration Journeys is a thought-provoking series that will offer valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people who have traversed our state and nation, continents and oceans. Through the insights of expert speakers from the St. Mary's College of Maryland's Department of Anthropology, we explore human movement and its role in shaping history, culture, and society and the factors that influenced these migrations. Julia A. King is the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts professor of anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland, where she researches, teaches, and writes about early American and Indigenous history, archaeology, and culture. She has received recognition for her research from the Society for Historical Archaeology, the Society for Ethnohistory, and the William and Mary Quarterly, among others. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. 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 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 Delve into the rich, flavorful world of herbs and spices! Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. In this final installment of the Spices on the Move Series, learn how to cook with herbs and spices to get the most nutritious, flavorful dishes. In addition to cooking up a flavorful dish, Dr. Deon Littles from the University of Maryland Extension will review herbs and spices' transformative role in cooking, their numerous health benefits, proper storage methods to maintain freshness, and food safety tips! Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. 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. Registration will open on July 10, 2025 Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish an apron to wear while crafting, gardening, cooking, and more! This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to create an iron-on decal using heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and how to apply that decal to a cloth apron using the Cricut Heat Press. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided. NOTE: This program is a repeat of the July 12th Cricut session. Please register for only the Thursday session or the Saturday session. This class is for adults only. Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. July's title is "The Most Wonderful Crime of the Year" by Ally Carter. Find the book in our catalog Registration will open on July 11, 2025 Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine and Cricut Mug Press to customize a ceramic mug! This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to decorate a ceramic mug by cutting an infusible ink design and using the Cricut Mug Press to transfer the design through a process called sublimation. 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. 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. They will provide information about home and community-based services such as: home delivered and congregate meals, in-home services, ombudsman services, caregiver support, Senior Information & Assistance (I&A), social and recreational programs, health promotion, community outreach, and volunteer opportunities. Join local health and life coach, Shaniqua Cousins, as she demonstrates to families how to assemble healthy snacks as part of the More to Explore program. Attendees will receive a free goody bag while supplies last. This event is a partnership between the Healthy St. Mary's Partnership and St. Mary's County Libraries. "Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses."
Join us for a history talk and Q&A with Historian Paul Rose on the topic of Ellis Island. Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. Ellis Island, located in the New York Harbor, once the busiest immigrant inspection and processing station in the United States. "From 1892 to 1924, Ellis Island was America's largest and most active immigration station, where over 12 million immigrants were processed. On average, the inspection process took approximately 3-7 hours. For the vast majority of immigrants, Ellis Island truly was an "Island of Hope" - the first stop on their way to new opportunities and experiences in America. For the rest, it became the "Island of Tears" - a place where families were separated and individuals were denied entry into the United States." - The National Parks Service Paul Rose is a researcher at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum but is not acting a representative of the institution in this presentation. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. Learn about migration histories of cultures around the world.
Register to receive a reminder email, walk-ins welcome! Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. The St. Mary’s County Library has been selected to host World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration, a national exhibition that aims to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — by drawing on a wealth of case studies from across human history and the breadth of cultures. The tour includes an overview of the World on the Move exhibit, themed programs, and more! The exhibit will open at Lexington Park Library on July 21st, 2025, and close on August 22nd, 2025. Guests may visit the exhibit during regular library hours. Tours will be given twice a day on July 26th, July 31st, and August 20th. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. Learn about migration histories of cultures around the world.
Register to receive a reminder email, walk-ins welcome! Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. The St. Mary’s County Library has been selected to host World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration, a national exhibition that aims to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — by drawing on a wealth of case studies from across human history and the breadth of cultures. The tour includes an overview of the World on the Move exhibit, themed programs, and more! The exhibit will open at Lexington Park Library on July 21st, 2025, and close on August 22nd, 2025. Guests may visit the exhibit during regular library hours. Tours will be given twice a day on July 26th, July 31st, and August 20th. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. 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. 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 even an opportunity to engage in meditation. Each session will feature a small watercolor or paper craft projects that can be completed in an hour to an hour and a half. Our speakers will explore the local tradition of stuffed ham and the migration of families from Southern Maryland to Kentucky.
Walk-ins are welcome! Register to receive email/text reminders.
Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. This event celebrates the culinary heritage and the bonds between communities brought together by the journey of families who carried their traditions across regions. Enjoy samples of stuffed ham from local restaurants and delve into the stories, recipes, and genealogical connections that have been passed down through generations. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. While we have speakers discussing the local tradition of stuffed ham and the migration of families between these regions, we are still seeking a speaker who can bridge the gap and connect these two aspects. If you or someone you know can provide insights into the link between the stuffed ham tradition in Southern Maryland and its spread to Kentucky, please reach out to us. We are eager to complete our lineup of speakers and create a rich, comprehensive experience for attendees. Are you a writer looking for some space to work on your next project? Would you like to discuss your writing with other writers? Writer's Workspace is the place for you! Are you a writer looking for some space to work on your next project? Would you like to share your writing and discuss with other local writers? Writer's Workspace is the place for calm music, constructive discussion, and tasty snacks! Please feel free to bring your own notebook, laptop, or any other device you use to write. A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans and the general public to employment services. Learn about connections to employers, connections to the DVA, health services, veterans resources, assistance for homeless veterans, and more! 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 even an opportunity to engage in meditation. Each session will feature a small watercolor or paper craft projects that can be completed in an hour to an hour and a half. Journey through the deep prehistory of St. Mary’s County. Uncover the layers of migration and settlement that have shaped this region and understand their lasting impacts on local culture and society. Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional library programming. Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. Discover the migration patterns of varied peoples to Maryland in the 17th and 18th centuries. Learn about the roots of early naturalization policies in the region and their significance in shaping local history. Migration Journeys is a thought-provoking series that will offer valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people who have traversed our state and nation, continents and oceans. Through the insights of expert speakers from the St. Mary's College of Maryland's Department of Anthropology, we explore human movement and its role in shaping history, culture, and society and the factors that influenced these migrations. Julia A. King is the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts professor of anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland, where she researches, teaches, and writes about early American and Indigenous history, archaeology, and culture. She has received recognition for her research from the Society for Historical Archaeology, the Society for Ethnohistory, and the William and Mary Quarterly, among others. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. Registration will open on July 17, 2025 Learn about Cubism, a modern art style using basic shapes to show a new perspective. We'll have an example art piece to discuss and then create our own versions of the piece using oil pastels! No experience needed and all materials will be provided. Learn about migration histories of cultures around the world.
Register to receive a reminder email, walk-ins welcome! Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. The St. Mary’s County Library has been selected to host World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration, a national exhibition that aims to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — by drawing on a wealth of case studies from across human history and the breadth of cultures. The tour includes an overview of the World on the Move exhibit, themed programs, and more! The exhibit will open at Lexington Park Library on July 21st, 2025, and close on August 22nd, 2025. Guests may visit the exhibit during regular library hours. Tours will be given twice a day on July 26th, July 31st, and August 20th. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. Journey through the deep prehistory of St. Mary’s County. Uncover the layers of migration and settlement that have shaped this region and understand their lasting impacts on local culture and society. Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional library programming. Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. Explore the complex movements of people within Africa and between Africa and the Americas. Understand the causes, experiences, and legacies of these migrations within the African continent and beyond. Migration Journeys is a thought-provoking series that will offer valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people who have traversed our state and nation, continents and oceans. Through the insights of expert speakers from the St. Mary's College of Maryland's Department of Anthropology, we explore human movement and its role in shaping history, culture, and society and the factors that influenced these migrations. Julia A. King is the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts professor of anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland, where she researches, teaches, and writes about early American and Indigenous history, archaeology, and culture. She has received recognition for her research from the Society for Historical Archaeology, the Society for Ethnohistory, and the William and Mary Quarterly, among others. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office. Learn about migration histories of cultures around the world.
Register to receive a reminder email, walk-ins welcome! Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming. The St. Mary’s County Library has been selected to host World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration, a national exhibition that aims to help people appreciate migration histories — their own and those of others — by drawing on a wealth of case studies from across human history and the breadth of cultures. The tour includes an overview of the World on the Move exhibit, themed programs, and more! The exhibit will open at Lexington Park Library on July 21st, 2025, and close on August 22nd, 2025. Guests may visit the exhibit during regular library hours. Tours will be given twice a day on July 26th, July 31st, and August 20th. World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office.
People's Insurance Counsel-Lobby Visit
Beat Saber Party
Maryland Coalition of Families
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's Caring Soup Kitchen
Mobile Library Stop at Lexington Park Senior Apartments
Petite Process Art
Mobile Library Stop at Patuxent Cove Apartments
46472 Admiral Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653Sewing Machine 101: Summer Sachets
DIY Mini Book Earrings
Library Closed
Lexington Park Chess Day
DIY Flower Cloches
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Three Oaks Center Outreach
Mobile Library Stop at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674Administración del Seguro Social: Información de jubilación
Common Thread
St. Clement’s Island Then & Now
Social Security Administration: Retirement Info
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's Adult Medical Daycare
Mobile Library Stop at Wildewood Village Event Center
Landscaping for Cleaner Waterways
The Migration of Flavor: Spices on the Move Series
St. Mary's County Health Department
Mobile Library Stop at Loffler Senior Center
Maryland Food Bank Mobile Market
Three Oaks Center Outreach: Lobby Visit
Mobile Library Stop at Victory Woods
Cricut Design Space - Computer Software Class
Virtual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: Mickey7 by Edward Ashton
This Rocks!: Rock Painting for All
Cricut Crafts: Make a Custom Apron
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital: Lobby Visit
Connect and Converse
Trivia Mondays
Paws to Read
Herbs in Disguise
Top 20 Backyard Birds of Southern Maryland
Community Health Advocates - MedStar St. Mary's
CareFirst Community Health Plan MD Medicaid: Lobby Visit
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110Growing the Flavor: Spices on the Move Series
People & Perspectives: From Enslaved to "Merikin": Following Freedom-Seekers from Sotterley to Trinidad
Book Arts: Make a Reading Journal
Cozy Mystery Book Club
St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services
Hobby Trials: Diamond Painting
African Migration and Its Maryland Connections: Migration Journeys with St. Mary's College of Maryland
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
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110Capturing the Flavor: Spices on the Move Series
Three Oaks Center Outreach: Lobby Visit
Cricut Crafts: Make a Custom Apron
Virtual Romance Book Club - Most Wonderful Crime of the Year
Cricut Crafts: Mugs with Infusible Ink
St. Mary's County Dept of Aging & Human Services: Lobby Visit
Preparing Healthy Snacks
The History of Ellis Island - The Island of Hope and Tears
World on the Move Exhibit Tour
World on the Move Exhibit Tour
Trivia Mondays
Petite Process Art
From Southern MD to Kentucky: A Stuffed Ham Journey
Writer's Workspace
Veterans' Services: Lobby Visit
Petite Process Art
Colonial Era Migration to the Chesapeake: Migration Journeys with St. Mary's College of Maryland
Guided Art for Adults: Cubism
World on the Move Exhibit Tour
Internal Migrations within Africa and Beyond: Migration Journeys with St. Mary's College of Maryland
World on the Move Exhibit Tour
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