Author Talks – Fall 2020
Join us this fall for virtual author visits! See more information and register today!
Community Conversations on Race
We’re working with community partners to present a series of events to engage the community in important discussions. See a list of all planned events.
Watercolor Techniques with Jamie Naluai
Local artist Jamie Naluai taught a series of 4 watercolor classes via Zoom in July. Participants had the opportunity to submit their work created in the sessions for display on the Library’s website. See the watercolors created in these sessions.
Acrylic Painting with Jamie Naluai
Local artist Jamie Naluai will teach a series of 4 classes in acrylic painting on Tuesdays in September.
A list of supplies will be sent to each registrant to purchase before the classes begin.
Supplies are not required; you are welcome to just watch the sessions, but if you'd like to participate, you'll want at least the basic supplies.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before each session!
Materials needed:
Canvas paper, canvas board, framed canvas (Any size- smaller works better)
Can use wood
Acrylic paint
- No craft paint.
- You can buy individual tubes or packs at Hobby Lobby or Michaels
- Make sure the tubes are at least 22 ml. The 12 ml tubes are too small.
- Recommended - an extra tube of titanium white- we use a lot of this color.
Brushes
- If you took the water color class those paint brushes work well with this series too.
Recommended - variety of brushes Flats and Rounds.
Other materials needed:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Tape
- Scissors
- Piece of white chalk (if you have it)
- Ruler
- Palette- can use paper plate, parchment paper, plastic lid
- Cup of water to rinse brushes
- Paper towel
Crafty Creations : DIY Paper Flowers
Join us online & learn how to make your own paper flowers!
Learn how to make your own beautiful paper flowers from home! Download the paper flower template (PDF). This video will premiere on Facebook at 2 pm.
Library Closed
All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the following rules apply:
Mask Required for entry
Only one job seeker at a time in the vehicle
6 ft Social Distancing will be enforced.
Acrylic Painting with Jamie Naluai
Local artist Jamie Naluai will teach a series of 4 classes in acrylic painting on Tuesdays in September.
A list of supplies will be sent to each registrant to purchase before the classes begin.
Supplies are not required; you are welcome to just watch the sessions, but if you'd like to participate, you'll want at least the basic supplies.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before each session!
Materials needed:
Canvas paper, canvas board, framed canvas (Any size- smaller works better)
Can use wood
Acrylic paint
- No craft paint.
- You can buy individual tubes or packs at Hobby Lobby or Michaels
- Make sure the tubes are at least 22 ml. The 12 ml tubes are too small.
- Recommended - an extra tube of titanium white- we use a lot of this color.
Brushes
- If you took the water color class those paint brushes work well with this series too.
Recommended - variety of brushes Flats and Rounds.
Other materials needed:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Tape
- Scissors
- Piece of white chalk (if you have it)
- Ruler
- Palette- can use paper plate, parchment paper, plastic lid
- Cup of water to rinse brushes
- Paper towel
Common Thread Online
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program.
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Work on your current project and chat with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Maryland Veterans Assistance
A representative from the Maryland Department of Labor, Veterans Program will be taking appointments via the Zoom or Google Meets app to meet with veterans seeking employment.
A representative from the Maryland Department of Labor, Veterans Program will be taking appointments via the Zoom or Google Meets app to meet with veterans seeking employment. Please call Shirley Garner at (443-699-5120) or email shirley.garner@maryland.gov, to schedule a meeting date and time from 10:00AM-12:00 PM.
Planning and Installing Perennials: With a Focus on Spring Blooming Bulbs
Master Gardeners Patricia Armstrong and Mariah Dean will cover some of the basics of perennial gardening and focus on spring blooming bulbs in this live online session.
Please register to receive the link to the Zoom session.
Digital Content from the Library : eBooks, Audiobooks, Movies, and More!
Did you know that the Library offers digital books, audiobooks, music, movies, TV shows, and magazines for checkout?
Learn how to use each of the services available to you with your Library card - OverDrive/Libby, hoopla digital, and RBdigital. We'll demonstrate all three services and answer any questions you may have!
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before the event.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Fredrik Backman Discusses “Anxious People”
New York Times best-selling author Fredrik Backman will join Maryland Humanities, and co-hosts Frederick County Public Libraries, Curious Iguana, and Weinberg Center for the Arts, for a virtual event.
In "Anxious People," Backman drops us into the world of a failed bank robber and the disparate group of strangers who become unwitting hostages, offering up unforgettable insights into the human condition and a gentle reminder to be compassionate to all the anxious people we encounter every day.
Pre-order an exclusive signed copy of Anxious People through the official event bookseller, Curious Iguana.
You must register to receive the event link. Registration closes at 3:00 p.m. the day of the event.
FREDRIK BACKMAN is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of A Man Called Ove, My Grandmother Asked Me to Tell You She’s Sorry, Britt-Marie Was Here, Beartown, Us Against You, Things My Son Needs to Know about the World and two novellas, And Every Morning the Way Home Gets Longer and Longer and The Deal of a Lifetime. His books are published in more than forty countries. He lives in Stockholm with his wife and two children.
The Big Conversation: Many Wounds to Heal: Health Care (In)Equity
COVID-19 made health care inequities clear to everyone. In an online version of our annual Big Conversation, we will examine these inequities in Southern Maryland: the history and the why's.
An expert panel will be followed by small, facilitated group discussions to share our personal experiences and suggestions for what we can do to change systemic health care inequities.
“Many Wounds to Heal: Health Care (In)Equity- How does it affect me?”
This forum is brought to you by The Big Conversation Partners in Dismantling Racism and Privilege in Southern Maryland. It is our eighth Big Conversation. The Partners have been working for years to illuminate and eliminate systemic racism.
Agenda
2:00-3:00 P.M. – PANEL WEBINAR VIA ZOOM
Pre-recorded with a panel of experts addressing historical inequities in Southern Maryland healthcare, implicit bias in healthcare delivery, systemic and environmental impact on health outcomes, and lack of trust in healthcare.
PANELISTS INCLUDE:
Dr. Meenakshi Brewster, Public Health Officer of St. Mary’s County
Malcolm Funn, Lawyer and life-long Southern Maryland resident
Shellnice M. Hudson, RN, Director of Quality Assurance at Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Dr. Laurence Polsky, Public Health Officer of Calvert County
Cheri C. Wilson, Johns Hopkins Medicine Center for Health Disparities Solutions
3:00-4:00 – SMALL GROUP, BREAK-OUT SESSIONS VIA ZOOM
Facilitated by the members of the Calvert, Charles and St. Mary’s County Mediation Centers. Participants will have the opportunity to reflect on the panel presentation, to share from their own life experiences and suggest ways to address the inequity issues and bias on an individual and the systemic levels.
4:00-5:00 – FULL SESSION REPORT-OUT, Q&A AND PARTICIPANT EXIT SURVEY
The online forum will conclude by bringing all the small groups together for each group facilitator to report out on their group’s findings and to hold a question/answer period. Finally, all participants will answer a brief exit survey.
Once you access Zoom and the Big Conversation forum the day of the program, you will automatically move between the large and small groups.
Program
A digital copy of the Big Conversation program will be emailed to you before the event. It will also be available on our website www.dismantleracism.org
Note
You will receive registration confirmation immediately. The Zoom information will be emailed to you 2 hours before the Big Conversation Forum on September 13.
Access Note
Due to Covid-19 regulations, The Big Conversation Partners must present this forum online. We are aware that this limits access for some. We attempted to create small, onsite participation following Covid safety protocols without success. Please consider including others, if comfort and social distancing allows.
Feel Good and Live Better with root SUP & Fitness: 4 Part Series
Join Jenn Houck and Cathy Pierce of root SUP Fitness, in this 4 Part Series designed to teach you about the importance of Movement/Mobility, Nutrition, Mindfulness, and Building Strength.
Part 1: Movement/Mobility, Monday, September 14th
The first in this 4 Part Series will focus on the importance of Movement/Mobility. There are many ways to incorporate gentle movement throughout your day. How can you care for your joints so they don't ache as often? What are some things you can do for your back/knees/shoulders?
Part 2: Nutrition, Monday, September 28th
Session two will focus on the importance of Nutrition. We all know what to do, but doing it can be another thing entirely! In this session we will discuss Mindful Eating and give you simple, real-life tips on eating (and preparing) solid, healthy meals. Cooking for a busy family? Have multiple eating preferences in your house? Cathy and Jenn have tips for that too!
Part 3: Mindfulness, Monday, October 19th
Session three will focus on the importance of Mindfulness. Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzz word. Cathy and Jenn will provide education on how to actually bring more peace and calm into your life by practicing awareness.
Part 4: Building Strength, Monday, November 2nd
The fourth and final session will focus on the importance of Heart/Bone Health. As we age it is important to care for our heart and bones properly. Different ages require different exercises, guidelines, etc. Do you know what you should be doing at your age for maximum heart/bone strength? It is never too late to start and you may be surprised at how "easy" it can be.
This series is the perfect way to gain valuable Fitness Education! The owners of root SUP and Fitness can help you learn about your body and what can help you Feel Good and Live Better! Opportunities to have your fitness questions answered will be included throughout the sessions.
Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online event.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Trivia Mondays
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.
Acrylic Painting with Jamie Naluai
Local artist Jamie Naluai will teach a series of 4 classes in acrylic painting on Tuesdays in September.
A list of supplies will be sent to each registrant to purchase before the classes begin.
Supplies are not required; you are welcome to just watch the sessions, but if you'd like to participate, you'll want at least the basic supplies.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before each session!
Materials needed:
Canvas paper, canvas board, framed canvas (Any size- smaller works better)
Can use wood
Acrylic paint
- No craft paint.
- You can buy individual tubes or packs at Hobby Lobby or Michaels
- Make sure the tubes are at least 22 ml. The 12 ml tubes are too small.
- Recommended - an extra tube of titanium white- we use a lot of this color.
Brushes
- If you took the water color class those paint brushes work well with this series too.
Recommended - variety of brushes Flats and Rounds.
Other materials needed:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Tape
- Scissors
- Piece of white chalk (if you have it)
- Ruler
- Palette- can use paper plate, parchment paper, plastic lid
- Cup of water to rinse brushes
- Paper towel
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, the following rules apply:
- Mask Required for entry
- Only one job seeker at a time in the vehicle
- 6 ft Social Distancing will be enforced
Virtual Romance Book Club
Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. September's title is Built by Jay Crownover
All About Bluebirds
What do bluebirds eat? How do you attract them to your yard? Barb Whipkey will teach us!
Barb Whipkey is the owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park, and also serves as the St. Mary's County Coordinator for the Maryland Bluebird Society. Join us virtually, as Barb shares her love of bluebirds with us. Learn how you can entice them to your backyard feeders and how to become a bluebird landlord. Fall is the perfect time to invite these beautiful birds into your yard.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Community Conversations On Race: Acrylic Painting: With Local Artist Monet Brady
Local artist Monet Brady will teach four classes in acrylic painting on Fridays Sept. 18th & 25th and Fridays Oct. 23rd & 30th.
Local Artist Monet Brady will guide participants in creating a new painting each week. During this time, we will have a Q&A with her to talk about her experience in the art world and how her race may have affected it.
This program is part of the Community Conversations on Race.
Each session is a new painting - you do not need to attend all four sessions!
About the artist: Monet Brady has a Fine Arts background with a degree in history and art history. With over 450 painting events under her belt, she has plenty of experience with making sure people have a good time while creating art. Monet loves sharing her skills with those around her. She incorporates her technical know-how with the mastery of letting go and creating. With over 450 painting events under her belt, she has plenty of experience with making sure people have a good time while creating art.
For each class, participants who want to paint will need a 16x20 canvas and red, yellow, blue, white, and black acrylic paint. A large square brush, medium round brush, and small detail brush are recommended for use. Supplies are not required; you are welcome to just watch the sessions, but if you'd like to participate, you'll want at least the basic supplies.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before each session!
Join us this fall for Community Conversations on Race, a series of virtual events to engage in conversation and learn from fellow community members. Community partners for this series include NAACP Unit 7025, Community Mediation of St. Mary’s, Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), Historic Sotterley, and St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks – Museum Division.
September 25 Project:
October 23 Project:
October 30 Project:
Trivia Mondays
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.
Meet New York Times Best Selling Author Natasha Lester: Author of the Paris Orphan and The French Photographer
New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Natasha Lester will join us live in Zoom Webinar from her home in Perth, Western Australia, to discuss her newest book, "The Paris Secret".
Join us in welcoming Natasha Lester, bestselling author of The Paris Seamstress, Her Mother's Secret and A Kiss From Mr. Fitzgerald. Natasha will be giving us a sneak peek into her newest novel, The Paris Secret. Signed copies of The Paris Secret may be preordered through The White Rabbit Bookstore, located in the Wildewood Shopping Center, California, MD. Preordered books will be available on September 15th.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom Webinar the day before the event.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Acrylic Painting with Jamie Naluai
Local artist Jamie Naluai will teach a series of 4 classes in acrylic painting on Tuesdays in September.
A list of supplies will be sent to each registrant to purchase before the classes begin.
Supplies are not required; you are welcome to just watch the sessions, but if you'd like to participate, you'll want at least the basic supplies.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before each session!
Materials needed:
Canvas paper, canvas board, framed canvas (Any size- smaller works better)
Can use wood
Acrylic paint
- No craft paint.
- You can buy individual tubes or packs at Hobby Lobby or Michaels
- Make sure the tubes are at least 22 ml. The 12 ml tubes are too small.
- Recommended - an extra tube of titanium white- we use a lot of this color.
Brushes
- If you took the water color class those paint brushes work well with this series too.
Recommended - variety of brushes Flats and Rounds.
Other materials needed:
- Pencil
- Eraser
- Tape
- Scissors
- Piece of white chalk (if you have it)
- Ruler
- Palette- can use paper plate, parchment paper, plastic lid
- Cup of water to rinse brushes
- Paper towel
Common Thread Online
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program.
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Work on your current project and chat with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Maryland Veterans Assistance
A representative from the Maryland Department of Labor, Veterans Program will be taking appointments via the Zoom or Google Meets app to meet with veterans seeking employment.
A representative from the Maryland Department of Labor, Veterans Program will be taking appointments via the Zoom or Google Meets app to meet with veterans seeking employment. Please call Shirley Garner at (443-699-5120) or email shirley.garner@maryland.gov, to schedule a meeting date and time from 10:00AM-12:00 PM.
Trees for the Home Landscape
Master Gardener Mariah Dean will cover things to consider when picking a tree for home landscapes and examples of trees for home landscaping in this live online session.
Information on how to prepare for the periodical cicadas next spring will also be provided!
Please register to receive the link to the Zoom session.
The Art and Craft of Mysteries
Local author Phil Hayward will discuss the writing of a mystery novel, using his own book, "Deadly Stroke: A Port City Mystery", as a guide.
Topics will include where ideas, plot, characters, and atmosphere originate. Attendees will gain a better appreciation of reading not just mysteries but other genres of fiction as well.
After living in Alexandria for 30 years, Hayward and his wife, Polly Lange, moved to the Breton Bay community near Leonardtown in 2014. Before turning to fiction he was a staff editor of Air & Space/Smithsonian, Mid-Atlantic Country, and Lodging magazines. Hayward is a member of the Maryland Writers Association.
Please register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before the event, along with a downloadable attachment of author handouts. Signed copies of Deadly Stroke: A Port City Mystery are available for purchase from The White Rabbit Bookstore, located in the Wildewood Shopping Center, California, MD.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Census Bureau: Fill Out Your Census Form!
Census Bureau staff will be outside the branch ready to fill out your Census information form. Get counted--every person getting counted means more federal funding for St. Mary's County!
15th Annual Grants Training Seminar : Nonprofit Roadmap to Success
St. Mary's County Library is partnering with the Nonprofit Institute at the College of Southern Maryland as they host presenter Jennifer B. Jones for this live online event.
Leveraging the Jenniferism, "Your nonprofit business is a business," this roadmap to success highlights the differences between business structure, business development, and funding for nonprofit organizations. In this informative session, organize your business for funding readiness; establish an executable business development strategy; establish a framework for funding; and understand grant prospecting, writing, and funding.
Partners include: Nonprofit Institute at CSM, Governor's Grants Office, Charles County Public Library, St. Mary's County Library, Calvert Library, Charles County Government
Community Conversations On Race: Acrylic Painting: With Local Artist Monet Brady
Local artist Monet Brady will teach four classes in acrylic painting on Fridays Sept. 18th & 25th and Fridays Oct. 23rd & 30th.
Local Artist Monet Brady will guide participants in creating a new painting each week. During this time, we will have a Q&A with her to talk about her experience in the art world and how her race may have affected it.
This program is part of the Community Conversations on Race.
Each session is a new painting - you do not need to attend all four sessions!
About the artist: Monet Brady has a Fine Arts background with a degree in history and art history. With over 450 painting events under her belt, she has plenty of experience with making sure people have a good time while creating art. Monet loves sharing her skills with those around her. She incorporates her technical know-how with the mastery of letting go and creating. With over 450 painting events under her belt, she has plenty of experience with making sure people have a good time while creating art.
For each class, participants who want to paint will need a 16x20 canvas and red, yellow, blue, white, and black acrylic paint. A large square brush, medium round brush, and small detail brush are recommended for use. Supplies are not required; you are welcome to just watch the sessions, but if you'd like to participate, you'll want at least the basic supplies.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before each session!
Join us this fall for Community Conversations on Race, a series of virtual events to engage in conversation and learn from fellow community members. Community partners for this series include NAACP Unit 7025, Community Mediation of St. Mary’s, Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions (UCAC), Historic Sotterley, and St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks – Museum Division.
September 25 Project:
October 23 Project:
October 30 Project:
Feel Good and Live Better with root SUP & Fitness: 4 Part Series
Join Jenn Houck and Cathy Pierce of root SUP Fitness, in this 4 Part Series designed to teach you about the importance of Movement/Mobility, Nutrition, Mindfulness, and Building Strength.
Part 1: Movement/Mobility, Monday, September 14th
The first in this 4 Part Series will focus on the importance of Movement/Mobility. There are many ways to incorporate gentle movement throughout your day. How can you care for your joints so they don't ache as often? What are some things you can do for your back/knees/shoulders?
Part 2: Nutrition, Monday, September 28th
Session two will focus on the importance of Nutrition. We all know what to do, but doing it can be another thing entirely! In this session we will discuss Mindful Eating and give you simple, real-life tips on eating (and preparing) solid, healthy meals. Cooking for a busy family? Have multiple eating preferences in your house? Cathy and Jenn have tips for that too!
Part 3: Mindfulness, Monday, October 19th
Session three will focus on the importance of Mindfulness. Mindfulness has become a bit of a buzz word. Cathy and Jenn will provide education on how to actually bring more peace and calm into your life by practicing awareness.
Part 4: Building Strength, Monday, November 2nd
The fourth and final session will focus on the importance of Heart/Bone Health. As we age it is important to care for our heart and bones properly. Different ages require different exercises, guidelines, etc. Do you know what you should be doing at your age for maximum heart/bone strength? It is never too late to start and you may be surprised at how "easy" it can be.
This series is the perfect way to gain valuable Fitness Education! The owners of root SUP and Fitness can help you learn about your body and what can help you Feel Good and Live Better! Opportunities to have your fitness questions answered will be included throughout the sessions.
Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online event.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Trivia Mondays
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.
Intro to Lynda for Libraries
Attendees will learn how to access and utilize Lynda for Libraries, an online learning site with over 3,000 courses, through the library's lynda.com login page.
Lynda for Libraries is an online education service that helps anyone learn software, technology, business, and creative skills to achieve personal and professional goals. This video library of top-quality courses are taught by recognized industry experts.
Program attendees will learn how to set up a lynda.com account, access courses and their exercise files, manage personal course history, playlists, bookmarks, and Certificates of Completion.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before the event.
If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
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.