February 2026

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
44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674

Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.

Activities are designed with preschoolers in mind and vary week to week. No registration required. 

Tired of overlooking the beauty right outside your window? Barbara Martín of the St. Mary's County Garden Club will show you why plant identification is a rewarding skill!

This discussion focuses on various native plants commonly found in areas like roadsides and old fields. You'll gain a practical understanding of basic botany and learn how to apply this knowledge to the plants in your own yard. Barbara will share photos of unique local finds and discuss how these resilient natives can contribute to a healthier home landscape.

This program is supported by St Mary's County Garden Club, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay Chapter and Front Yard Volunteers.

We invite you to bring your current crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, or any other needlework project to share with fellow crafters.

Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just starting, this event is open to all skill levels. Feel free to mingle, swap patterns, ideas, and tips with like-minded makers. Come share your love for fabric and fiber crafts with the community! 

Basic supplies will be available if needed, and no registration is required.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

24400 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

23154 Wetstone Ln., California, MD 20619

Everyone needs a bit of time to relax and create. Come and paint with your fellow library users. Chat and make friends, or paint on your own - however you feel that day.

All supplies provided by the library. 

Designed for the interests of children with sensory differences, their caregivers, and siblings. Stories, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.

This is also an appropriate option for caregivers with sensory differences themselves. If our other storytimes are sometimes too overwhelming, come to this sensory friendly storytime!

Registration is required as space is limited to keep this storytime true to it's goals. Please register each person who will be in the room. 

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. 

SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, information about asthma programs, and so much more. Stop by and say hello - you'll get a chance to spin their trivia question wheel to learn more about how to stay healthy and will be able to enter a raffle to win a free item! Enjoy learning more about how to take charge of you and your loved ones' health and wellness!

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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. 

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!

Enjoy time & space to unwind, get creative, and connect! Open ended activities available to do solo or with friends. Take a break from the digital world to come have fun and meet new people!

This is a relaxed, no judgment zone for self-expression and conversation. Give your brain a rest from the doom-scrolling - come chat in person about anything and everything! Get your hands on some physical media, explore new music, create art, play board games or video games, make beaded jewelry, enjoy the occasional movie/show night, and more.

Activities will vary. Walk-ins always welcome on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month! 

Bingo for toddlers and preschoolers! Kids age 2-5 will have a blast learning about winter activities while playing bingo, and they might even win a prize!

Join us for an afternoon of itty-bitty bingo games! The bingo boards feature a variety of animals, foods, and other winter icons!

Kids age 6-11 will have a blast learning while playing bingo, and they might even win a prize!

Join us for an afternoon of bingo games! These bingo boards will have popular winter items and activities, and kids will have a chance to learn about pattern recognition through gameplay!

Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Transform your vision board into a personalized growth journal, documenting progress, and reflecting on experiences. Walk-ins welcome. Registration recommended for text and email reminders!

Part 2 of our Dream, Achieve, and Record Series: These events offer a unique blend of creativity and personal growth. Enjoy crafting your personal journey. 

Part 3: Book Arts: Make a Reading Journal
Saturday, March 14 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m., register for Part 3 here: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14317986
Learn a traditional bookbinding technique as you sew and customize a reading journal that reflects your personality.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Join us for a fun and eco-friendly craft where creativity meets sustainability!

In this hands-on activity, participants will learn how to recycle old or broken crayons by melting them into colorful heart-shaped molds. These vibrant creations can be used as new crayons, keepsakes, or thoughtful gifts for friends and family.

Through this activity, participants will explore color mixing and the concept of reusing materials in creative ways.  Other mold designs will be available as well. 

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.

Choose from a variety of materials to color in a selection of small, adorable valentines. Share them with anyone you care about!

Enjoy some music, mingle and chat with others who stop in, and embrace how good it feels to spread a little love. 

Bring in a photo or make your own design for a puzzle to both challenge and delight friends and family!

Bring a photo from home, create your own artwork during the program, or use one of our pre-made designs. We will provide blank puzzles and the sublimation oven that will bake your chosen piece directly onto the front of the 48 piece puzzle (7.5 '' x 5.1''). 

The Library is closed in observance of Presidents Day

SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.

Department representatives will provide information about programs such as Home Delivered Meals, congregate meals, in-home services, ombudsman services, caregiver support, Senior Rides, social and recreational programs, health promotion, community outreach, volunteer opportunities for older adults, and much more! 

For more information about the Department of Aging & Human Services, visit https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/aging/. 

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.

Activities are designed with preschoolers in mind and vary week to week. No registration required. 

Explore the exciting world of gel plate printing in this hands-on creative session.

Learn essential techniques for monoprinting and simple linoprinting designs using versatile gel plates and vibrant acrylic paints. This workshop will guide you step-by-step as you create unique, layered art and craft your very own personalized holiday card.

All skill levels are welcome; no prior printing experience is necessary.

No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. We'll have a D&D 5e Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

DJ Oso Rock (and his hype girl Ms. Tess) present a half hour of family friendly bangers! The only rule is: you can't stop dancing! (unless you get really tired, then you can take a brief break!)

Please be advised this program will include loud music, flashing lights, and a lot of movement!

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Renowned sasquatch scientists, you're investigating the disappearance of your colleague. Can you escape before whatever got them gets you too?

You and up to five friends are investigating the disappearance of your colleague. 

Can you escape before it's too late?

Each group will have 20 minutes to complete the escape room. As the appointments are timed, your time may be further restricted depending on time of arrival. If you arrive after ten minutes past your registration time, you will not be able to complete the escape room and your reservation will be canceled.

Registration is required and will be made available 2 weeks prior to the escape room date! Both weeks are the same escape room, so please only register for one or the other.

Only one person may register the whole party for each time slot. Please include the names of the additional guests who will be completing the escape room in the registration notes.

This program is intended for teens. Tweens may attend but the puzzle difficulty may require assistance! 

Time slots are as follows. Please be on time for the registered time or the time you have to escape may be deducted.

3 PM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM
6 PM
6:30 PM

Tweens and teens will explore creativity and problem-solving as they design a simple machine that pops a balloon in the most imaginative way possible.

Using everyday materials, they’ll experiment, test, and discover how fun hands-on engineering can be. Small prizes for several categories of creation!

Would you like to learn how to join video meetings for work, medical, or personal reasons?

In this introductory class, we'll discuss how to use the website Zoom to make and join video calls. 

Computer skills needed for this class: Intermediate mouse and keyboard abilities.

Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending.

The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.

Come for a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss matters such as custody, visitation, divorce, child support, name change, guardianship, and domestic violence.

First Come First Serve. No appointments - walk-ins only.

Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator

Email: claire.langeluttig@mdcourts.gov
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110

NOTE: Dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact Claire Langeluttig to confirm dates. We recommend getting to the library by 5:30pm to sign in. Please note that the attorney must leave by 7:30pm

Each month we will discuss a different romance novel.

February's title is It Happened One Summer by Tessa Bailey

Click here to find it in our catalog

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Get together with fellow craft-lovers and create something simple but satisfying. We will meet once a month and craft something new each session.

All projects should be able to be completed in a 1-2 hour timeframe.

Oysters are not just a tasty treat - they're a keystone species that filter water, stabilize shorelines, and make habitat for other aquatic critters!

That's why local nonprofits have been working to restore the oyster population in our local waterways.

Hear about the community-led efforts to revive our local oyster populations and learn about the countless benefits of a healthy oyster reef with the St. Mary's River Watershed Association and the St. Mary's College of Maryland's Coastal Community Resilience Course.

Calling all artists - we need your help! Paint your very own bookends for our teen area. Let that creativity pour out (but keep it family friendly!) and make our library a little more colorful.

All supplies will be provided. Bookends painted at this event will initially be placed within the teen area, but may get shuffled around in time. Your artistic legacy will exist in the library for years to come!

No registration required, walk-ins welcome.

Join us to discuss a different cozy mystery on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.

This month we'll be celebrating Black History Month with NAACP Image Award Nominee Elise Bryant and her latest series, the Mavis Miller Mysteries. This series, her first in the genre, begins with It's Elementary (2024).

Between her feisty seven-year-old daughter, her job at a nonprofit, and the complexities of a multigeneration household, Mavis Miller has more than enough on her plate. So much so that no one is more surprised than Mavis when she caves to the PTA president's request for her to lead the school's brand-new DEI committee. She tries to convince herself that, as one of the few Black parents at this school, this is an opportunity for real change. Unfortunately, the principal's plans are already proving frustrating and then, after she spies Trisha, the PTA president, acting suspicious, he fails to turn up to work the next morning and hasn't been seen or heard from. Mavis is determined to get to the bottom of things with the help of the school psychologist (who has great forearms). Her plate's about to get even fuller with an investigation that will challenge her views on parenting, friendship, and elementary school politics.

You can find a physical copy or place one on hold through the Library catalog (or by calling any Library location). Digital copies can be found on Libby or the Palace Project app.

Learn about Tape Resist art, a painting style using masking tape, paint, and canvas to create your own custom design.

We'll have an example art piece to talk about and then we'll each paint our own version of the piece! No experience needed and all materials will be provided. This program is intended for adults with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers. You will only need to register the adult participant not the accompanying caregiver.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

13820 Point Lookout Rd, Ridge, MD 20680

Want to get into garment sewing but don't know where to start? We can help with that! Learn how to take your own measurements and how to use those numbers to pick out the right size pattern.

If you've ever wondered not just how to take your own measurements, but which ones you even should take? You will learn how to measure yourself, which measurements to take, and how to use those measurements to pick out the right pattern size to start sewing your own garments.

It is recommended that you wear slightly tight clothing, to get the most accurate measurements. If possible, bring a garment or two that you really like the fit of, so you can see how your body measurements translate to well-fitting garment measurements. 

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

Play your own way with an hour of Play-Doh fun! Create fantastic scenes on custom Play-Doh mats, stamp a design on your Doh, or just Doh it yourself!

Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Elementary Aged Play-Doh creators are invited to Play-Doh it their way in the Lexington Park Library's Meeting Rooms A&B! Throw on some clothes that won't mind some mess and come play! 

Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Get expert advice on how to make your garden a success, then learn how you can bring your skills to the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden!

All are welcome! Come join us for all or just part of the morning's activities. After some gardening fundamentals, stick around to learn about how to use the LMPP Community Garden! Renters, volunteers, and interested community members alike are invited to learn about this fantastic community resource.

The schedule for the morning is as follows:

9:30 - 10:30a.m.: Gardening 101 Class. Learn from expert Master Gardeners how to make your garden a success! Whether this is your first growing season or you're just looking for a refresher, your garden will thank you.

10:45 - 11:30a.m.: Community Garden Orientation. Learn how the Community Garden works, review the rules, and ask questions.

11:45a.m. - 12 p.m.: Renter Orientation. Wrap up the morning with renter-specific Community Garden information.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Make friendship bracelets out of embroidery thread and beads! Bring some bracelets to trade with friends, or to keep!

Supplies and instructions will be provided! 

Registration is not required for this event. This event was designed with upper and lower elementary, tweens, teens, and adults in mind. 

Learn through play while reading, experimenting, and creating with hands-on science activities inspired by the human body!

Activities will cover how powerful our brains are, how impressive our blood is, how important (and gross!) our mucus is, and more! This event is intended for children with preschool and lower-elementary aged abilities. Siblings welcome--please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating at the event.

Get expert advice on how to make your garden a success, then learn how you can bring your skills to the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden!

All are welcome! Come join us for all or just part of the afternoon's activities. After some gardening fundamentals, stick around to learn about how to use the LMPP Community Garden! Renters, volunteers, and interested community members alike are invited to learn about this fantastic community resource.

The schedule for the afternoon is as follows:

2 - 3 p.m.: Gardening 101 Class. Learn from expert Master Gardeners how to make your garden a success! Whether this is your first growing season or you're just looking for a refresher, your garden will thank you.

3:15 - 4 p.m.: Community Garden Orientation. Learn how the Community Garden works, review the rules, and ask questions.

4:15 - 4:30 p.m.: Renter Orientation. Wrap up the afternoon with renter-specific Community Garden information.

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.

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about what books you're reading with people who love reading as much as you do? Do you like crafts and book related activities? Join us for our kids book club!

Participants can bring in and discuss whatever they're reading, whether it's novels, graphic novels, nonfiction books, audiobooks, etc., participate in a craft, and enjoy refreshments with peers.

Everyone is talking about AI but how does it even work?

Learn the very basics of how Artificial Intelligence works, what can go wrong, and how you can use Notebook LM to use it in your latest research project.

This class does not result in a AI certification.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard

Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Want to discover more about what our government's founding documents actually say? This presentation from Dr. Jim Gibb covers Article II of the Constitution, which outlines the role of the president.

Convention delegates understood legislatures and legislation, but the office of president was novel, different even from state governors. They addressed the matter early in the Convention, tabled it, and then rushed through the details at the end of the Convention. In this presentation we will explore what the Constitution has to say about the presidency and why. We’ll also look at the Presidential Succession Acts of 1886 and 1947, and the 22nd and 25th amendments.

This presentation will be held live over Zoom. It will also be recorded and uploaded to the St. Mary's County Library YouTube channel.

If you would like to attend this event live and/or watch the recording, please register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event. The YouTube link to the recording will be emailed to everyone who registers for this program.

Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.

Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

13723 Point Lookout Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

47550 Mill Field Dr., St. Mary's City, MD 20686

Renowned sasquatch scientists, you're investigating the disappearance of your colleague. Can you escape before whatever got them gets you too?

You and up to five friends are investigating the disappearance of your colleague. 

Can you escape before it's too late?

Each group will have 20 minutes to complete the escape room. As the appointments are timed, your time may be further restricted depending on time of arrival. If you arrive after ten minutes past your registration time, you will not be able to complete the escape room and your reservation will be canceled.

Registration is required and will be made available 2 weeks prior to the escape room date! Both weeks are the same escape room, so please only register for one or the other.

Only one person may register the whole party for each time slot. Please include the names of the additional guests who will be completing the escape room in the registration notes.

This program is intended for teens. Tweens may attend but the puzzle difficulty may require assistance! 

Time slots are as follows. Please be on time for the registered time or the time you have to escape may be deducted.

3 PM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM
6 PM
6:30 PM

Designed for the interests of children with sensory differences, their caregivers, and siblings. Stories, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.

This is also an appropriate option for caregivers with sensory differences themselves. If our other storytimes are sometimes too overwhelming, come to this sensory friendly storytime!

Registration is required as space is limited to keep this storytime true to it's goals. Please register each person who will be in the room. 

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
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110

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

Come for a social happy hour of tummy time with your baby! We will have mats for comfort and toys for play. Chat with other care givers as your littlest ones explore!

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!

Whether you are an experienced crafter in need of a refresher or a novice at Cricut crafts, this program will provide an overview of the Cricut Design Space software required to use the Cricut Maker.

Participants will meet in the Computer Lab to learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software need to create your own designs with the Cricut Maker and other machines. You will receive guidance in creating your own free account (if needed), then creating your own designs. No prior experience required!

The U.S. Federal Census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. Federal, state, and other census records contain valuable information about your ancestors.

Learn about locating census records, what information was collected, and how that information can help you piece together your family history. 

Enjoy time & space to unwind, get creative, and connect! Open ended activities available to do solo or with friends. Take a break from the digital world to come have fun and meet new people!

This is a relaxed, no judgment zone for self-expression and conversation. Give your brain a rest from the doom-scrolling - come chat in person about anything and everything! Get your hands on some physical media, explore new music, create art, play board games or video games, make beaded jewelry, enjoy the occasional movie/show night, and more.

Activities will vary. Walk-ins always welcome on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month! 

Try out our Oculus virtual reality headsets as well as our handheld Google View-Masters to go on a virtual adventure!

Here's your chance to try out Virtual Reality, even if you never have before! Use our Oculus Rift and Quest 3 VR headsets to play games, create in a virtual art studio, and explore the Earth.

Our Google View-Master handsets will let you experience the solar system and explore constellations.

No experience or materials are needed!

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

21078 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

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, February 28th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 1rst  1:30 p.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.

Come watch The Last Unicorn with us! We will provide snacks and drinks, as well as crafts and activities - all you have to do is bring yourself!

Stream the best in cinema for free with your Library card! Watch over 30,000 documentaries, popular films, international films, and learning videos, including selections from The Great Courses, with Kanopy!

We will be watching The Last Unicorn (rated G, 1982): "A brave unicorn and a magician fight an evil king who is obsessed with attempting to capture the world's unicorns."

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

Intersection of McCool Dr. and Clark St., California, MD 20619

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

Intersection of Smith St., and Scobee St., California, MD 20619