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
The St. Mary’s County Library Anime Club was created to give people a place to gather, watch, and talk about Japanese anime and manga.
If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible. Captain John Pomerville, AKA "Captain John" will perform an array of Irish music, sprinkled with stories and history from the Emerald Isle. Captain John is a retired Navy Captain and civil servant who performs many styles of music including American folk, country, classic rock, Irish ballads, and Gaelic tunes throughout Southern Maryland and the DMV. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up. RAIN OR SHINE Explore the fascinating world of pollinators and beautiful Maryland native plants, while learning to recognize invasive “look-a-like” plant species. Recommended for ages 10 and up. Join Esther Bonney and Sam Rutherford, co-founders of Nurture Natives, along with Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay founders Marlene and Bill Smith, for an inspiring and educational family event. Native plants promote diverse and healthy habitat in your yard and are essential to supporting beneficial insects, birds, and small mammals. With wise choices, you can beautify your home and help build a healthier environment. After the presentation, there will be pollinator crafts and activities, igniting a passion for conservation among all ages. You don't want to miss out on this inspiring presentation and workshop! Founded in 2022, Nurture Natives is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through environmental initiatives, with a focus on protecting native species and enhancing biodiversity. Youth-driven action can have a huge impact. Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes is a national nonprofit with over 100 chapters across 33 states. As a local chapter, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity, connecting people and native plants for a healthy planet. It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Loteria, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners! Join us for a morning of Loteria (Mexican Bingo) for all ages! The bingo boards have colorful pictures with Spanish words labeling the picture. Pictures will be called in Spanish and translated to English, giving you an opportunity to learn new Spanish or English words! Únase a nosotros para una mañana de Lotería para todas las edades! Los tableros de bingo tienen imágenes que se llamarán en español y se traducirán al inglés, ¡dándote la oportunidad de aprender nuevas palabras en español o inglés! Registration is Recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Se recomienda registrarse. Se admiten personas sin cita previa según lo permita el espacio. A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org. Sharing the news? Learn
to read and check sources
before sharing! Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's completely false. This lecture will explain the way technology has made it easier to create and spread misinformation. We'll discuss tools to evaluate news sources and review helpful fact-checking sites. You'll learn why it's important to read and check your sources before sharing! 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. FREE Core of Knowledge training for childcare providers. The Growing Brain is an innovative course from Zero to Three that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron. Units 1 & 7 are in-person at Leonardtown Library on Saturdays from 9:15am-12:30pm; doors open at 9am. Licensed childcare providers will receive 3 Core of Knowledge Hours for each unit completed. Units 1-6 provide 3 hours in Child Development; Unit 7 provides 2 hours in Child Development & 1 hour in Curriculum. Register for any or all of these units: *If unable to attend Units 1 or 7 in person, contact jhutchison@stmalib.org to make arrangements for virtual participation. Our friends from SPICE Studio will teach a stroller fitness class, followed by a storytime presented by the library, and a craft provided by SPICE! SPICE Studio will provide a 30-min workout incorporating power walking, jogging, and/or running with functional interval training to help you build endurance, strength, and core. Caregivers are led through movements that train their bodies for mom (or dad, or other caregiver) life. Suitable for all levels of fitness, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Babies are there with you the entire time and entertained with whatever it takes to help you get in your workout for the day. Q: What do I need to bring? Q: What should I wear? What should my baby wear? Q: Do I need a jogging stroller? Q: What time should I arrive? Q: Can my child get out of the stroller and walk with me? Q: What if it rains or if the weather is inclement? SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs. They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, as well as free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. They will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer onsite registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. Interested in learning more about using the internet?
Almost everything is online these days - from government forms to shopping. Being able to use the Internet is now an essential skill to live and work in today's world. Get better acquainted with the online world and learn how to safely use it to fit your needs. Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Do you like anime or manga? Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch the first episode of three different shows, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian. Community Programs and Outreach staff will be in the Charlotte Hall Library each month. 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. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. 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. 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! Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish a tote bag to take home! 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 canvas tote bag using the Cricut Easy 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. After learning the basics, you'll be able to return to the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut on your own to create whatever you can imagine! Visit the Makerspace website to see open hours and learn about all it has to offer! Join us every 1st Thursday of the month to Practice your English speaking skills in a group. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome. There will be a new topic for every meeting. Activities will be provided for accompanying children. This meeting will be held in-person every 1st Thursday of the month. Registration is Recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church. Meets 2 consecutive days: Saturday, March 9th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Women and Teens invite your friends to come learn some new skills and proactive strategies to help protect yourself and others! The class is fun, energetic, and interactive. Class includes 9 hours of instruction & practice, a training manual, and light refreshments. About the Instructor: Darlene Gentry has over thirty years’ experience in martial arts, women’s self-defense, and self-defense education for the public. She teaches self-defense part-time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and has instructed women's self-defense courses in many different venues. Darlene also regularly teaches R.A.D. courses for free at Lexington Park Baptist Church. Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17. Registrants e-mail addresses will be shared with the course instructor. She will provide participants with the registration forms and details about the class like: what clothes to wear, how strenuous the activities are, etc. For more information on RAD programs, visit The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense Any R.A.D. graduate from any class in the U.S. and Canada can attend another instructor’s class for practice free of charge for the rest of her life! St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page. Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church. Meets 2 consecutive days: Saturday, March 9th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Women and Teens invite your friends to come learn some new skills and proactive strategies to help protect yourself and others! The class is fun, energetic, and interactive. Class includes 9 hours of instruction & practice, a training manual, and light refreshments. About the Instructor: Darlene Gentry has over thirty years’ experience in martial arts, women’s self-defense, and self-defense education for the public. She teaches self-defense part-time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and has instructed women's self-defense courses in many different venues. Darlene also regularly teaches R.A.D. courses for free at Lexington Park Baptist Church. Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17. Registrants e-mail addresses will be shared with the course instructor. She will provide participants with the registration forms and details about the class like: what clothes to wear, how strenuous the activities are, etc. For more information on RAD programs, visit The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense Any R.A.D. graduate from any class in the U.S. and Canada can attend another instructor’s class for practice free of charge for the rest of her life! St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page. Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Do you enjoy games? Do you want to make new friends? Connect and Converse might just be the event for you! Join us at the Charlotte Hall Library for an opportunity to connect and converse with others. During this monthly program, we will gather in the meeting room to either create artwork or play a game. You are encouraged (but not required) to bring your own lunch with you! For the month of March, our art activity will be sensory bottles. Our game will be word searches and crossword puzzles. This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers. Connect and Converse usually meets on the second Monday of the month. Food will not be provided. FREE Core of Knowledge training for childcare providers. The Growing Brain is an innovative course from Zero to Three that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron. Units 1 & 7 are in-person at Leonardtown Library on Saturdays from 9:15am-12:30pm; doors open at 9am. Licensed childcare providers will receive 3 Core of Knowledge Hours for each unit completed. Units 1-6 provide 3 hours in Child Development; Unit 7 provides 2 hours in Child Development & 1 hour in Curriculum. Register for any or all of these units: *If unable to attend Units 1 or 7 in person, contact jhutchison@stmalib.org to make arrangements for virtual participation. Have you ever heard of Book of the Month or Stitch Fix? This is a subscription box like those, but for the library! Similar to our teen Lit Kit program, the Adult Lit Kit is a customized, packaged surprise for any adult (18+) who loves to read that comes with a handful of goodies and up to four surprise Adult Library books that we will choose for you. When you are finished with the book(s), just return it to the nearest library and keep everything else! Fill out the registration and interest form between the 1st and 8th of the month (or until all registration spots are full). Please answer honestly in order to help our staff select a book that suits your literary tastes. You will then be notified on the 12th (or 11th) of the month that your Adult Lit Kit package will be available for pickup at the Leonardtown Library. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking new insurance or employment/career opportunities. SeedCo Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured, as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection. The Department of Labor's Workforce Development Group will be on site to provide information on job counseling, resume help, searching for jobs, career training opportunities, Veteran services, and workforce re-entry. Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn! This introductory course will cover the basics of how a 3D printer works and how to use PrusaSlicer software. Learn how to find ready-to-print files online and submit them to the Library for printing. No prior experience is needed. This is an in-person class held in the Computer Lab Makerspace. Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, 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, or tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. Registration is recommended. St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page. The St. Mary's Health Department Outreach Team will be in the lobby of the Charlotte Hall Library to provide resources and information - Fun promotional items too! The St. Mary's Health Department will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs, such as information about our tobacco cessation programs, as well as our free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about our 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. Fun promotional items will be provided, too! A workshop event to help job-seekers to develop skills to create resumes and improve existing ones. In partnership with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland. Should you pay your own mortgage or someone else's? Pack a lunch and join Dr. Troy Anthony Anderson, financial wellness expert, as he breaks down the complex decision that is whether to rent or buy a home. There are many factors that go into making such an important decision, from the high initial cost of home-ownership to the home equity you might be missing out on by renting. Let's simplify it. This interactive workshop is packed with practical, family-oriented exercises that will help you be the master of your own financial wellness. The Lunch & Learn series is a hybrid event. If you are planning to attend virtually, be sure to register for the event to receive a link to the online session. In-person walk-ins welcome. All registrants will receive a Zoom link the day before the session. Artist Deb McClure will guide you through a lesson on color theory and provide examples with which to practice. There will be time at the end to practice what you've learned. All supplies provided. If you weren't able to attend the first session, no problem! Deb will be there to guide you as needed. Due to limited supplies, all participants must be registered. 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. 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. Come learn how to crochet with a fun and simple craft perfect for any reader. Materials (such as yarn and hooks) and instructions will be provided. No experience is necessary! This is the perfect project for anyone wanting to get the hang of crocheting for the first time or for anyone wanting to get back into crocheting after a long break. 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. You will be directed to the Charles County Library website to register. Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction novel. All titles will be available on Hoopla. March's book is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi Interested in learning more about using the internet?
Almost everything is online these days - from government forms to shopping. Being able to use the Internet is now an essential skill to live and work in today's world. Get better acquainted with the online world and learn how to safely use it to fit your needs. Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Would you like to know how to use the computer to write letters or other types of documents? Join us for this introductory class to learn how to use Google Docs. We'll get you started with Docs and cover the basics of creating documents. This class does not result in Google Docs certification. Computer Skills needed for this class: Advanced mouse and keyboard abilities and an active Gmail account. Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Please have your Google email address, password, and cellphone with you to facilitate log in. Don’t have an email account? No problem! We’ll help you set one up in class. Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn! This introductory course will cover the basics of how a 3D printer works and how to use PrusaSlicer software. Learn how to find ready-to-print files online and submit them to the Library for printing. No prior experience is needed. This is an in-person class held in the Computer Lab Makerspace. Practice your English speaking skills in a group. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome. There will be a new topic for every meeting. This meeting will be held virtually every 3rd Monday of the month at 10:00am. 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. FREE Core of Knowledge training for childcare providers. The Growing Brain is an innovative course from Zero to Three that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron. Units 1 & 7 are in-person at Leonardtown Library on Saturdays from 9:15am-12:30pm; doors open at 9am. Licensed childcare providers will receive 3 Core of Knowledge Hours for each unit completed. Units 1-6 provide 3 hours in Child Development; Unit 7 provides 2 hours in Child Development & 1 hour in Curriculum. Register for any or all of these units: *If unable to attend Units 1 or 7 in person, contact jhutchison@stmalib.org to make arrangements for virtual participation. SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs. They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, as well as free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. They will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer onsite registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. Board Game Night is a casual social hangout every 3rd Tuesday evening, bringing a relaxed atmosphere to try new games and enjoy old favorites. Attendees are welcome to bring their own games.
Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian. Join Karen Stone, Division Manager of the St. Mary's County Museums, for a special seminar for Maryland Day. Although we teach about the Big 3 colonies in early America – Jamestown, Virginia, Plimoth, Massachusetts, and St. Mary’s City, Maryland –as three distinct places, the reality was that they had a lot of interaction. That is to be expected of Virginia and Maryland – they can see each other after all, but there was some with Plymouth as well. This presentation will take a look at who knew who, and how they knew each other, in the early days of Maryland. Looking to buy your first home, but don't know where to start? Join Amy Scott, Broker/Owner with OE Realty, to learn more about the buying process: what to expect, how to prepare, and first-time buyer loan options that can stretch your dollar. Come ask us the hard questions! Employees from the St. Mary's County Health Department will be available in the lobby to answer your questions about Narcan and Opioid overdose. No appointment necessary. 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 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. 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. As we do every 3 months, this meeting will be BYOB - Bring Your Own Book! Come ready to talk about a cozy mystery that you have been reading recently, a go-to favorite/recommendation, or one that you’re excited to read this year! It can be any cozy book, series, or author that you enjoy. Just come prepared to share and get some good recommendations from your peers. Something you suggest may even be selected for a future book club meeting! A list of all the books that we discuss will be sent out after the meeting. Looking for possible books to read and bring to discuss? Try searching for cozy mysteries in our catalog or look for digital downloads on Libby and Hoopla! Do you like anime and manga? Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch the first episode of two different shows, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided. See if you can guess our theme! MMO Junkie Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian. Would you like to know how to use the computer to write letters or other types of documents? Join us for this introductory class to learn how to use Google Docs. We'll get you started with Docs and cover the basics of creating documents. This class does not result in Google Docs certification. Computer Skills needed for this class: Advanced mouse and keyboard abilities and an active Gmail account. Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Please have your Google email address, password, and cellphone with you to facilitate log in. Don’t have an email account? No problem! We’ll help you set one up in class. Enjoy an evening with Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS) as they teach us about the Moon and (weather permitting) we observe the Moon and Jupiter. To celebrate the very bright Moon due to a Full Moon occurring on Monday, March 25, 2024, SMAS will guide us in two Moon related hands-on activities! For more information about Citizen Science, please go to the library’s Citizen Science event page. "Citizen science advances are diverse: ecology, astronomy, medicine, computer science, statistics, psychology, genetics, engineering and many more. The massive collaborations that can occur through citizen science allow investigations at continental and global scales and across decades—leading to discoveries that a single scientist could never achieve on their own." - Scistarter.org FREE Core of Knowledge training for childcare providers. The Growing Brain is an innovative course from Zero to Three that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron. Units 1 & 7 are in-person at Leonardtown Library on Saturdays from 9:15am-12:30pm; doors open at 9am. Licensed childcare providers will receive 3 Core of Knowledge Hours for each unit completed. Units 1-6 provide 3 hours in Child Development; Unit 7 provides 2 hours in Child Development & 1 hour in Curriculum. Register for any or all of these units: *If unable to attend Units 1 or 7 in person, contact jhutchison@stmalib.org to make arrangements for virtual participation. Molly Moore, President of the Southern Maryland Audubon Society, will teach you how to attract more birds and pollinators to your yard, patio, or deck without spending a fortune. Whether you have a big garden or an apartment window box, get tips on providing native plants, water sources, and shelter that birds need to thrive. And we’ll show you how to make your windows and surroundings safer for the birds you attract. Weather permitting, we will move outside to identify birds visiting the Library grounds. Please dress appropriately. Bring binoculars if you have them, but we will also have loaners. The Southern Maryland Audubon Society's helpful webpages. Gray Catbird photo by Steven Biegler Eastern Bluebird photo by Glenda Simmons For more information about Citizen Science, please go to the library’s Citizen Science event page. Community members are invited to bring in broken household items and learn how to repair them themselves! Local experts will be here to guide you through the repair process, with a different focus each month. March's focus is electronics & electrical wiring! Bring in your broken small kitchen appliances, faulty DVD players, frayed charging cables, and anything else with electrical wiring, and let's see if we can't fix it together. Tools, materials, and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is encouraged; walk-ins welcome as space allows. Disclaimer: Visitors offering broken items for repair do so at their own risk. The Library and repair experts offer no guarantee for the repairs carried out with their help and are not liable for any loss that may result from advice or instructions concerning repairs. Participants will be asked to complete a MakerSpace liability waiver before any work on their item begins. Join us for this virtual archaeology presentation! Guest speaker Dr. Jim Gibb will discuss the significance of a nineteenth-century barn constructed in Southern Maryland. Frederick Helb, a tanner who had emigrated from Wittenberg, Germany, to the US in 1847, built a Pennsylvania Standard open-forebay bank barn in 1881. The event is notable because he had it built in Southern Maryland, an area then replete with barns, but virtually all of which were louvered ground barns designed to cure tobacco. The barn’s design and the available archival material for Frederick Helb suggest that he opted for the German-Swiss tradition of bank barn building, as transplanted to southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, because this familiar form best met his industrial needs which revolved around livestock to serve his lumbering and tanning interests, rather than the cultivation and curing of tobacco. The barn stands at the intersection of ethnic tradition and industrial capitalism, each coloring the expression of the other. Please register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event. 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 our programs and/or offer shelter if available. Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, 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, or tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. Registration is recommended. St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. The St. Mary's Health Department Outreach Team will be in the lobby of the Charlotte Hall Library to provide resources and information - Fun promotional items too! The St. Mary's Health Department will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs, such as information about our tobacco cessation programs, as well as our free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about our 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. Fun promotional items will be provided, too! 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 Learn the basics of Microsoft Office’s computer spreadsheet application in this introductory class.
Excel is most often used to make lists or calculate columns of numbers. We will get you started with the basics like creating, saving, and formatting the spreadsheets. Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. 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. 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 Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, as she shares information about the birds who may be nesting in our yards. Barb will give tips on helping to create successful nesting habitats and feeding tips for these birds. Register with an email address to receive a link to join the event online. Zoom links will be sent out the day before or day of the program. Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available on Hoopla. March's title is When A Scot Ties The Knot by Tessa Dare A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans to employment services. Learn about connections to employers, connections to the DVA, health services, veterans resources, assistance for homeless veterans, and more! Join us for an exploration of the solar system in preparation of the Solar Eclipse! We'll have a variety of activities and crafts for people of all ages. Those in attendance at this program will get a pair of solar eclipse glasses to use to safely view the eclipse on April 8. Join us for an exploration of the solar system in preparation of the Solar Eclipse! We'll have a variety of activities and crafts for people of all ages. Those in attendance at this program will get a pair of solar eclipse glasses to use to safely view the eclipse on April 8. Please register each participant. Paul Rose, a Research Historian at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will share how books, films, comics, and television have portrayed the Holocaust over the years. Starting with media created during World War 2, to media made today, learn how pop culture's view of the Holocaust and how it is discussed has changed throughout history. After the presentation, there will be a short time for Q&A. Paul Rose is a researcher at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum but is not acting a representative of the institution in this presentation. Registration is appreciated but not required. St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible. Dungeons And Dragons at the library for players of all experience levels. Characters will be provided for players in this month's game. Drinks and snacks will be provided. No experience required! Adventures are standalone and don't require having played at previous library games. Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian. Join us for an exploration of the solar system in preparation of the Solar Eclipse! We'll have a variety of activities and crafts for people of all ages. Those in attendance at this program will get a pair of solar eclipse glasses to use to safely view the eclipse on April 8. The Library is closed in observance of Easter Sunday
Live Irish Music
Gardening for Biodiversity : Connecting People and Native Plants for A Healthy Planet
Loteria (Bingo) for Everyone!: Bilingual (Spanish & English) Bingo
Veterans Book Group
If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.
NATIONAL BESTSELLER • PULITZER PRIZE WINNER • A “heart-stopping account of the events leading up to 9/11” (The New York Times Book Review), this definitive history explains in gripping detail the growth of Islamic fundamentalism, the rise of al-Qaeda, and the intelligence failures that culminated in the attacks on the World Trade Center. Packed with new information and a deep historical perspective, The Looming Tower is a sweeping, unprecedented history of the long road to September 11.
The Long Reckoning is being published on the fiftieth anniversary of the day the last American combat soldier left Vietnam.How to Spot Fake News Online
Trivia Mondays
The Growing Brain: Childcare Provider Workshop Series
Units 2-6 are online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6-9pm. The Zoom Room will open at 5:50pm.
See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yscQM_QbAU6u9Yz9YSCOZwJy4SCaabP2/view?usp=sharing for details of each unit.
Stroller Squad Fitness Storytime
A: Your stroller, your little(s), a yoga mat for core work, water for you and your baby, a towel if you get sweaty. Sunscreen, bug spray, and hats are also recommended.
A: Dress in athletic attire and running shoes. Also dress for the weather and in layers that you can remove as the workout progresses. Please also dress your baby for the weather – blankets, hats, etc.
A: Jogging strollers are not required. Most walking, jogging, or running will be on sidewalks or roads. Make sure your stroller is sturdy and also has a working brake as strollers will be parked at stations.
A: Try to arrive a few minutes before class begins to give you time to set up your stroller and get your baby settled. Warm-up will begin right at 9:30am.
A: For safety reasons, all babies and children must be buckled into their strollers from warm-up to cool down. This also allows YOU to focus on your workout. While some kiddos may fuss and cry at first, we promise they will adjust and we are there to help you every step of the way with whatever it takes to keep them entertained to allow you to focus on you.
A: Depending on the level of the rain at class-time, we will have an indoor option available.St. Mary’s County Health Department
Internet Basics
Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboardAnime Club
This month's shows:Dept. of Aging & Human Services: Community Programs and Outreach
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
St. Mary's County Health Department: Lobby Visit
Access Health at St. Mary's Hospital
Cricut Crafts: Custom Bag
English Conversation Hour: Cafecito en la Biblioteca
R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class
Sunday, March 10th 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class
Sunday, March 10th 1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Connect and Converse
The Growing Brain: Childcare Provider Workshop Series
Units 2-6 are online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6-9pm. The Zoom Room will open at 5:50pm.
See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yscQM_QbAU6u9Yz9YSCOZwJy4SCaabP2/view?usp=sharing for details of each unit.
Adult Lit Kit
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
SeedCo Navigators & Dept. of Labor Lobby Visit: Family Healthcare & Workforce Development
Introduction to 3D Printing
Common Thread
St. Mary's County Health Department Outreach
Resume Builder's Workshop
Renting vs Owning a Home: Lunch & Learn Series
Art Workshop - Color Theory
St. Mary's County Health Department: Lobby Visit
Administración del Seguro Social: Información de jubilación
Beginner Crocheting: Make a Bookworm Bookmark
Social Security Administration: Retirement Info
Virtual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club : Before the Coffee Gets Cold
Internet Basics
Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboardIntroduction to Google Docs
Introduction to 3D Printing
English Conversation Hour (Online): Cafecito en la Biblioteca (en línea)
Trivia Mondays
The Growing Brain: Childcare Provider Workshop Series
Units 2-6 are online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6-9pm. The Zoom Room will open at 5:50pm.
See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yscQM_QbAU6u9Yz9YSCOZwJy4SCaabP2/view?usp=sharing for details of each unit.
St. Mary’s County Health Department
Board Game Night
Maryland Day History - Who Knew Who?
How to Buy Your First Home
St. Mary's County Health Department
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110St. Mary's County Health Department: Lobby Visit
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Anime Club at Lexington Park: Guess Our Theme!
This month's potential shows:
Jellyfish Princess
Assassination ClassroomIntroduction to Google Docs
Southern Maryland Astronomical Society presents The Moon: Citizen Science
There will be a 3-D Moon Phase Modeling Demonstration and different Moon Phase Flip Charts for attendees to use on a rotating basis. With the large telescopes provided by Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS), Outdoor Observing will follow. Please dress appropriately.
If we postpone Friday night, we will meet tomorrow on Saturday, March 23 at the same time.
Find more Astronomy & space Citizen Science projects on SciStarter!
St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.The Growing Brain: Childcare Provider Workshop Series
Units 2-6 are online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6-9pm. The Zoom Room will open at 5:50pm.
See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yscQM_QbAU6u9Yz9YSCOZwJy4SCaabP2/view?usp=sharing for details of each unit.
How to Create Your Own Bird B&B: Citizen Science
Fix-It Fair: Electronics & Electrical Wiring
Helb Barn: German Tradition, American Capitalism
Three Oaks Center Outreach
Common Thread
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
St. Mary's County Health Department Outreach
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110Introduction to Microsoft Excel
This class does not result in Microsoft certification.
Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboardSt. Mary's County Health Department: Lobby Visit
Access Health at St. Mary's Hospital
Who's Nesting in My Backyard?
Virtual Romance Book Club - When A Scot Ties the Knot: by Tessa Dare
Veterans' Services
Solar Eclipse Party at Leonardtown Library
Solar Eclipse Party at Charlotte Hall Library
Holocaust as Portrayed in Pop Culture
D&D Saturdays
Solar Eclipse Party at Lexington Park Library
Library Closed
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.