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Just Dance Party
Come show off your happy feet and dance!
Dance to popular songs and see if you can keep up with the dancers on the screen in Just Dance! This will be a monthly event throughout the summer, happening every first Wednesday of the month.
*A smartphone is encouraged but not required. You can download the Just Dance Now app on your Android or iPhone if you would like to keep track of your score.*
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.
St. Mary's County Library Plant Club
It's plant time! Join us for an adventurous plant club. We will be hosting a recurring plant club that shows members everything about growing plants, gardening, and a lot of cool plant tricks!
St. Mary's County Library Plant Club is intended for teens. Every three weeks, the club will meet up and learn about different plants and how to grow them from various lifecycle stages. Each member will get to keep their own plant and watch it blossom. We will learn how to start gardening, interact with others who have similar plant-based interests, and much more. Attend this program now to watch the magic of plants take place within the library!
Introduction to Finding Grants
Are you new to the field of grant seeking? Discover what funders are looking for in nonprofits seeking grants and how to find potential funders in this introductory course.
This live, virtual course is taught by a representative from Candid, the providers of the Foundation Directory Online database. This database allows grant seekers to search for potential funding sources from the profiles of 235,000+ foundations, corporate donors and grantmaking public charities, who have offered a million plus recent grants. A demonstration of this database is included in this course and the full database itself can be accessed by visiting the Leonardtown Library.
You will receive the Zoom link the day before the program.
Teen Writing Club
Writing can be a lonely hobby, why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!
During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Virtual Mystery Book Club
Join us each month as we discuss a different mystery novel. The book for June is "No Cure for the Dead" (Florence Nightingale Mystery #1) by Christine Trent.
Veterans Book Group
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.
This book discussion series is tailored for veterans and their families. We are privileged that is led by Vietnam veteran, author, and College of Southern Maryland professor Wayne Karlin. Service members of all eras, their spouses, and adult children are welcome.
This year we will read and discuss four non-fiction books: a former infantryman exploring how to be a parent; a former Navy pilot struggling with the tug between pride and guilt about his service; a journalist discussing in detail the erosion of honor in an elite force; and a former nurse’s very personal memoir of loss and trauma from World War I. Each book is written in a very different style but connected by themes of war, courage, honor, and trauma.
Meetings will be held the first Saturday of the month 10 am - 12 pm via ZOOM. Participants should plan to attend all sessions. Materials provided. Book descriptions are from Amazon
The Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and is presented locally in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library. It is supported in part by Lockheed Martin, David Bruce Smith, and the Wawa Foundation.
June 4th: Testament of Youth by Vera Brittain
Wayne’s note: I think this is one of the most devastating accounts of World War One. It is told not by a soldier but by a woman from a sheltered background who volunteered as a nurse and suffered the severe losses that marked her generation.
In 1914, Vera Brittain was 20; when war was declared she was preparing to study at Oxford. Four years later, her life - and the life of her whole generation - had changed in a way that would have been unimaginable in the tranquil pre-war era.
Testament of Youth, one of the most famous autobiographies of the First World War, is Brittain's account of how she survived those agonizing years. Brittan recounts how she lost the man she loved; how she nursed the wounded and how she emerged into an altered world. A passionate record of a lost generation. It made Vera Brittain one of the best-loved writers of her time. This book has lost none of its power to shock, move, and enthrall readers since its first publication in 1933.
R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class
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. Registration required.
- 9 hours of instruction and practice, training manual, and snacks.
- Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.
- For more information on RAD programs, visit The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense
R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class
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. Registration required.
- 9 hours of instruction and practice, training manual, and snacks.
- Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.
- For more information on RAD programs, visit The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense
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.
How to Get More Out of Your Library
You may be pretty familiar with St. Mary’s County Library’s various book and DVD collections. However, you may not know about our numerous digital resources, special collections, and programs.
Whether you are an avid reader, a film aficionado, a lover of research, or you just want to get to know your local library’s resources better, come to How to Get More Out of Your Library to learn something new.
Anime Club
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.
This month's shows:
Ages 16–99.
Virtual Author Talk with Meg Cabot
Join the library for a Virtual Author Talk with New York Times Best Selling Author, Meg Cabot as she discusses writing and her many wonderful novels.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before the event.
If you require any accommodations for the event, please fill out the this accommodation request form with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.
Meg Cabot was born in Bloomington, Indiana during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign, but learned at an early age that a good storyteller can always give herself a happy ending. Her 80+ books for both adults and tweens/teens have included multiple #1 New York Times bestsellers, selling over twenty-five million copies worldwide. Her Princess Diaries series has been published in more than 38 countries and was made into two hit films by Disney. Meg’s numerous other award-winning books include the Mediator series, the Heather Wells mystery series, and Avalon High, the latter of which was made into a film for Disney Channel. Meg Cabot (her last name rhymes with habit, as in “her books can be habit forming”) currently lives in Key West with her husband and various cats.
The Grim Readers : Book Club
The Grim Readers is a book club that meets on the first Tuesday of every month for an hour to discuss a horror book. The Scorpion's Tail by Preston and Child
After a shoot-out Swanson is involved in leaves a senior FBI agent gravely wounded, Corrie finds herself under investigation. Her supervisor assures her she's not to blame and the black mark on her record will be cleared in short order. But Corrie finds herself shake her overwhelming guilt.
As a distraction, she takes on a new case involving a fifty-year-old, mummified corpse discovered in a hidden enclave at High Lonesome, a long-abandoned New Mexico ghost town. Quickly out of her depth, she quickly realizes she needs the help of her foe-turned-ally, archaeologist Nora Kelly, who soon uncovers a startling truth: the deceased had been poisoned, and died clutching a priceless artifact from outside High Lonesome.
Find The Scorpion's Tail by Preston and Child in the catalog!
Adult Spelling Bee: Virtually!
Think you have what it takes to be the best speller in St. Mary's County?
Join us for some friendly, low-stakes competition and attend our Adult Spelling Bee on Zoom! Four rounds of competition of words ranging from easy, intermediate, and advanced. All participants must register in advance and will be sent an email with information and the rules of the competition. Participants MUST have a camera and mic to participate in the spelling bee.
Bubble Tea Keychain Making
Are you a bubble tea tween? Boba tea teen? Then, join us for our awesome bubble tea keychain making event! Supplies and snacks will be provided.
Snack on snacks while you create a cute snack accessory. Register with your email address to drop in for the tea on keychain making at Lexington Park!
Murderbot Diaries Book Club : Exit Strategy
Join us each month to discuss Martha Wells's Murderbot Diaries series. This month, we will be discussing book four, Exit Strategy
Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
Checkout the ebook or print book in our catalog
Author Fair: Presentations by Local Authors
Spend the day discovering new authors!
St. Mary’s County Library invites you to join us in our 4th annual Author Fair at the Lexington Park Library! Browse and buy books to be signed, connect with fellow published local authors, and participate in a writing workshop. The morning half of the fair will have presentations by local authors of fiction, non-fiction, adult, young adult, and children’s books. No registration required for the morning session! In the afternoon, we will have a writing workshop presented by Eman Quotah. More details at Author Fair 2022.
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.
Suddenly in Command!: When the Boat Operator Is Incapacitated.
This course is to assist boat occupants who are not normally at the helm; including guests, spouses, children, or others aboard.
What would you do if the operator of the boat you are on becomes ill, gets injured, falls overboard, or has to attend to another emergency? This course will familiarize you with essential safety information so you can assess and stabilize the situation, operate the vessel, and summon any required assistance.
This is a classroom course, not an on-the-water course, and does not provide actual underway experience.
Presented by The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Solomons Flotilla. USCGA website
Author Fair: Writing Workshop: Author Eman Quotah
Local author Eman Quotah will share her experience with writing and publishing her award-winning debut novel. Registration required.
Writing Workshop: Messing with The Rules of Fiction
Get in the fiction sandbox with author Eman Quotah. She’ll join us online to discuss conventional and unconventional wisdom regarding fundamentals such as character, setting/place, structure, chronology, plot and action. Whether you already write fiction or want to try your hand at it, you’ll walk away knowing more about how to follow, bend, or break the rules in short stories and novels.
Eman Quotah is the author of the novel Bride of the Sea, which was shortlisted for the 2022 William Saroyan International Prize for Writing. She is a recipient of a 2022 Independent Artist Award from the Maryland State Arts Council. She lives in Rockville, MD with her family.
Check out Eman Quotah's book from the library!
Juneteenth Gift Bag
Celebrate our newest national holiday at the library with these great gift bags!
Each gift bag will contain a Juneteenth reading list, trivia questions, a paper craft, two fantastic recipe cards, and an assortment of candies and teas!
Register now, while supplies last. Pick up at a St. Mary's County Library of your choice.
Preschool Book Club: Going to the Beach!
Mondays are for making waves! Bring your favorite picture book about the ocean themed book of the week and share your favorite parts!! New book themes bimonthly!
Register for one meeting or register for all! See the book club schedule below for the weekly theme!
Book Club Weekly Themes:
Week 1| June 13th: Going to the Beach!
Bring a picture book about a beachy day and beachy play!
Week 2| June 27th: Fishes and Wishes!
Bring a tale about a fish tail or a mermaid tail!
Week 3| July 11th: Ships and Boats!
Bring a picture book about boats, sailing, and other water vessels!
Week 4: July 25th: Sharks and Dolphins!
Bring a picture book about a spectacular shark or a daring dolphin!
Week 5| August 8th: Seahorses and Sea Turtles!
Bring a picture book about a stunning seahorse or a silly sea turtle!
Week 6| August 29th: Favorite Ocean Friends!
Bring your favorite picture book about YOUR favorite ocean friend!
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.
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.
All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
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.
Common Thread: In Person!
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber!
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers.
Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips.
All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
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.
Archaeological Society of Maryland: A World Built on Trade
Join us for a special presentation on recent archaeological projects in and around Southern Maryland.
This presentation will summarize the recent research on New Netherland, the neighboring colony to our northeast. The society, living conditions and settlement varies significantly from what we see here in the 17th century Chesapeake.
Presented by Craig Lukezic, Cultural Resource Manager at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.
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.
Maryland Workforce Exchange Workshop: Resumes and Cover Letters
St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles Counties are collaborating on a joint partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor. Join us for monthly virtual classes relating to employment and training.
Offered by the Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center, this is an interactive workshop for resume and cover letter writing help. Looking for a job, or a better job? Don't miss this free class. Registration closes the Monday before the event.
Job search help is available at https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/
By registering for this class, you are agreeing that your contact information will be shared with the Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center (AJC). AJC staffer, Jasmine McCain, will contact you with initial materials and explain the MWE registration process. If you have questions or do not wish to register on MWE, you can contact Ms. McCain directly at jasminet.mccain@maryland.gov to get help on this topic.
Intro to Microsoft Word
Learn the basics of word processing with this introductory in-person class.
Have you been meaning to learn how to use the computer to write letters or other types of documents? We'll cover the basics of creating, saving, and formatting documents so you can get started with Microsoft Word! We'll also introduce you to resources available on the library website to continue to develop your computer skills.
Maryland Workforce Exchange Workshop: Boomers and Beyond!
St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles Counties are collaborating on a joint partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor. Join us for monthly virtual classes relating to employment and training.
This workshop, offered by Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center, is for the experienced, seasoned jobseeker who wants to step into a new role! We will cover going after the dream, making your skillset fit into a new career path, and most importantly, working around those subtle and not-so-subtle age and over-experience barriers. Registration closes the Monday prior to the event.
More job-seeker help is available on https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx
By registering for this class, you are agreeing that your contact information will be shared with Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center (AJC). AJC staffer, Jasmine McCain, will contact you with initial materials and explain the MWE registration process. If you have questions or do not wish to register on MWE, you can contact Ms. McCain directly at jasminet.mccain@maryland.gov to get help on this topic.
Candidate Meet and Greet
Meet the candidates in the Lexington Park Library Lobby before the candidate election forums begin at 5:30 pm.
2022 Primary Election Candidate Forums Watch Party
Due to limited seating at Lexington Park Library, we are also offering a watch party at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall Libraries! You may submit questions from the Watch Party locations.
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 15, candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Orphan's Court, State's Attorney, and Sheriff will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 22, candidates for Board of Education, Delegate 29B (Democrat), Commissioner District 3, and Delegate 29B (Republican) will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 29, candidates for Commissioner District 1, Commissioner District 2, Commissioner President, and Commissioner District 4 will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
2022 Primary Election Candidate Forums Watch Party
Due to limited seating at Lexington Park Library, we are also offering a watch party at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall Libraries! You may submit questions from the Watch Party locations.
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 15, candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Orphan's Court, State's Attorney, and Sheriff will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 22, candidates for Board of Education, Delegate 29B (Democrat), Commissioner District 3, and Delegate 29B (Republican) will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 29, candidates for Commissioner District 1, Commissioner District 2, Commissioner President, and Commissioner District 4 will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
Primary Election Candidate Forums
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 15, candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Orphan's Court, State's Attorney, and Sheriff will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
Please note: seating at Lexington Park Library is limited to 140. You may also join in the watch parties at Leonardtown Library or Charlotte Hall Library, or watch and participate online at St. Mary's County Library's YouTube channel.
Virtual Romance Book Club: A Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. June's Title is A Lady's Guide to Celestial Mechanics by Olivia Waite
Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
Read the eBook on Hoopla
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Teen Writing Club
Writing can be a lonely hobby, why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!
During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Creating a Successful Bird Feeding Station
Join Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, to learn how to encourage birds to visit your feeder.
Tie Dye Block Party
It’s hip. It’s happening. It’s a tie-dye block party. Join us and make your very own groovy garment. Ages 8 to 18.
Each appointment is for one participant. The Library will supply 1 cotton bandana per person to tie-dye, but you are welcome to bring 1 additional item (tee, bag, hat, etc.) if you’d like. You will have 20 minutes to complete your tie-dye project. Each appointment is for one participant. This program will be taking place outdoors. Wear something you won’t mind getting messy.
Library Closed
Lexington Park Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Library Closed
All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today.
Examining and Interpreting Native and Indigenous Heritage : A Maryland Libraries Together Panel Discussion
Historians, scholars, and Native American and Indigenous leaders discuss approaches to respectfully engaging with history to promote greater awareness of Native and Indigenous heritage in the US.
Featured Speakers
*Kyle T. Mays, PhD (Assistant Professor, University of California, Los Angeles; Author, "An Afro-Indigenous History of the United States; Saginaw Anishinaabe)
*Ashley Minner, PhD (Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina; Artist; Assistant Curator for History and Culture, Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian)
*Rico Newman (Elders Council, Choptico Band of Piscataway Indians & Maryland Commission on Indian Affairs)
*Norris Howard Jr (Leader, Pocomoke Nation)
*Moderated by Elizabeth Rule, PhD (Assistant Professor, American University; Curator, Guide to Indigenous Maryland; Member, Chickasaw Nation)
Part of the Guide to Indigenous Maryland project. This program is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services, through the Library Services and Technology Act, administered by the Maryland State Library, as well as by the Prince George's County Memorial Library System. Maryland Libraries Together is a collaboration of Maryland libraries to engage communities in enriching educational experiences that advance an understanding of the issues of our time.
ASL interpretations and live captions will be provided.
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. Please register once per family group.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
LEGO Block Party at Charlotte Hall Library
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces.
LEGO Block Party at Lexington Park Library
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces.
Connecting Families to Health Care
Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection.
Navigators will be providing information on new lower premiums, access to financial assistance for those who qualify, as well as scheduling appointments for application and enrollment in health coverage.
Seedco is a non-profit organization under a grant funded contract with the state of Maryland, through the Maryland Health Exchange. We work to educate and assist Maryland residents, free of charge, in understanding their health coverage options, potential for financial assistance, and how to select the best plan within the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange marketplace that suits their needs. Additionally, we work to provide resources and other options for those who do not qualify or are unable to get the coverage they need.
Social distancing and safe COVID protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of Seedco staff, Library staff, and the general public.
For more information please contact :
Christie Taylor
Seedco Navigator
chtaylor@seedco.org
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.
St. Mary's County Health Department
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.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
Kids Typing Class
Do you want to learn how to type without looking at the keyboard? Join us for our three-part typing class, during which we’ll learn how to touch type using Dance Mat Typing!
This is a go-at-your-own-pace class where participants will get to use the computer and the dance mat typing program by BBC to learn to type without looking at the keyboard. Participants will also be introduced to games and other activities that will make learning to touch type an enjoyable experience. You don’t have to join us for all three classes, and it’s okay if you want to join us partway through!
Candidate Meet and Greet
Meet the candidates in the Lexington Park Library Lobby before the candidate election forums begin at 5:30 pm.
2022 Primary Election Candidate Forums Watch Party
Due to limited seating at Lexington Park Library, we are also offering a watch party at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall Libraries! You may submit questions from the Watch Party locations.
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 15, candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Orphan's Court, State's Attorney, and Sheriff will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 22, candidates for Board of Education, Delegate 29B (Democrat), Commissioner District 3, and Delegate 29B (Republican) will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 29, candidates for Commissioner District 1, Commissioner District 2, Commissioner President, and Commissioner District 4 will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
2022 Primary Election Candidate Forums Watch Party
Due to limited seating at Lexington Park Library, we are also offering a watch party at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall Libraries! You may submit questions from the Watch Party locations.
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 15, candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Orphan's Court, State's Attorney, and Sheriff will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 22, candidates for Board of Education, Delegate 29B (Democrat), Commissioner District 3, and Delegate 29B (Republican) will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 29, candidates for Commissioner District 1, Commissioner District 2, Commissioner President, and Commissioner District 4 will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
Primary Election Candidate Forums
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 22, candidates for Board of Education, Delegate 29B (Democrat), Commissioner District 3, and Delegate 29B (Republican) will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
Please note: seating at Lexington Park Library is limited to 140. You may also join in the watch parties at Leonardtown Library or Charlotte Hall Library, or watch and participate online at St. Mary's County Library's YouTube channel.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
St. Mary's County Library Plant Club
It's plant time! Join us for an adventurous plant club. We will be hosting a recurring plant club that shows members everything about growing plants, gardening, and a lot of cool plant tricks!
St. Mary's County Library Plant Club is intended for teens. Every three weeks, the club will meet up and learn about different plants and how to grow them from various lifecycle stages. Each member will get to keep their own plant and watch it blossom. We will learn how to start gardening, interact with others who have similar plant-based interests, and much more. Attend this program now to watch the magic of plants take place within the library!
Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome!
Mr Jon Concert- Friday Morning : Summer Performer
Join musician Mr. Jon and his puppet friend George the Monkey for a high-energy family concert, and come ready to DANCE! Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
Kindness Rocks!
Calling all 7-11 year old St. Mary's kids, let's spread kindness in our community with painted rocks.
Join us at Lexington Park Library and show off your creative skills and uplifting words as we paint rocks to leave throughout our community. Share a positive message or design and then place in a public area for someone to find. Your message may bring a smile to someone and possibly change their whole day! We will be painting outdoors so dress appropriately and don't forget the sunscreen!
Mr Jon Concert- SENSORY FRIENDLY: Summer Performer
Join musician Mr. Jon and his puppet friend George the Monkey for a low-stress family concert designed especially for kids with sensory sensitivities.
We'll have lower lights and lower volume, several sensory-friendly seating options, a small crowd, and a zero-judgement zone for friends with special sensory needs. Please register each member of your group (adults and kids), so we can keep the group size small. Registration opens May 24.
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
RESCHEDULED: Let It Out Forum
It's been a couple of hard years for teens.
Join St. Mary's County Library, St. Mary's NAACP #7025, and Community Mediation of St. Mary's in this forum for teens to talk about the problems and issues you see in our community. Here's your chance to make your viewpoint heard and acknowledged by your peers.
Mr. Jon Concert- Saturday Morning: Summer Performer
Join musician Mr. Jon and his puppet friend George the Monkey for a high-energy outdoor family concert, and come ready to DANCE!
This event will be outdoors on the grounds of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659). There are wooden benches available, or you may bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. Be sure to wear your sunblock! In the event of bad weather, this event will be online instead. Please register with an email address to get updates in case of a weather-related change. Registration opens May 24.
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
Fly Fishing Workshop
Learn the basics of fly fishing.
This presentation will be hosted by Mike Gargano and the team at Southern Maryland Fly Fishing.
We will cover what types of rods to use, what kinds of flies to use for certain fish, and even how to properly cast!
This in is an introductory course, so no experience is required!
Mr Jon Concert- Saturday Afternoon: Summer Performer
Join musician Mr. Jon and his puppet friend George the Monkey for a high-energy family concert, and come ready to DANCE! Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
Preschool Book Club: Fishes & Wishes!
Mondays are for making waves! Bring your favorite picture book about the ocean themed book of the week and share your favorite parts!! New book themes bimonthly!
Register for one meeting or register for all! See the book club schedule below for the weekly theme!
Book Club Weekly Themes:
Week 1| June 13th: Going to the Beach!
Bring a picture book about a beachy day and beachy play!
Week 2| June 27th: Fishes and Wishes!
Bring a tale about a fish tail or a mermaid tail!
Week 3| July 11th: Ships and Boats!
Bring a picture book about boats, sailing, and other water vessels!
Week 4: July 25th: Sharks and Dolphins!
Bring a picture book about a spectacular shark or a daring dolphin!
Week 5| August 8th: Seahorses and Sea Turtles!
Bring a picture book about a stunning seahorse or a silly sea turtle!
Week 6| August 29th: Favorite Ocean Friends!
Bring your favorite picture book about YOUR favorite ocean friend!
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.
Archaeological Discovery of the 1660s : Jesuit Chapel and Priests’ House at Newtown
Dr. James Gibb will discuss the archaeological findings of the Jesuit and Priests' House at Newtown.
As part of the 350th-anniversary commemoration of its founding, the Parish of St. Francis Xavier in Newtown, St. Mary’s County commissioned an archaeological search for the original chapel. We found it, as well as evidence of a previously unsuspected house for the Jesuit fathers and lay brothers. The chapel contrasts with that found at St. Mary’s City and reconstructed by the Historic St. Mary’s City Commission. The differences reveal aspects of religious intolerance and Catholic resistance in the County during the late 17th and early 18th centuries.
All Books Considered Book Club: A Good Marriage
Do you ever wonder what your local librarians are reading? Find out each month when a different librarian selects a book and leads a discussion. This book club will have something for everyone!
Join Feyi, a librarian at Lexington Park, in discussing, "A Good Marriage" by Kimberly McCreight for the Staff Picks Book Club!
"Lizzie Kitsakis is working late when she gets the call. Grueling hours are standard at elite law firms like Young & Crane, but they’d be easier to swallow if Lizzie was there voluntarily. Until recently, she’d been a happily underpaid federal prosecutor. That job and her brilliant, devoted husband Sam—she had everything she’d ever wanted. And then, suddenly, it all fell apart.
No. That’s a lie. It wasn’t sudden, was it? Long ago the cracks in Lizzie’s marriage had started to show. She was just good at averting her eyes.
The last thing Lizzie needs right now is a call from an inmate at Rikers asking for help—even if Zach Grayson is an old friend. But Zach is desperate: his wife, Amanda, has been found dead at the bottom of the stairs in their Brooklyn brownstone. And Zach’s the primary suspect.
As Lizzie is drawn into the dark heart of idyllic Park Slope, she learns that Zach and Amanda weren’t what they seemed—and that their friends, a close-knit group of fellow parents at the exclusive Brooklyn Country Day school, might be protecting troubling secrets of their own. In the end, she’s left wondering not only whether her own marriage can be saved, but what it means to have a good marriage in the first place.
A good marriage is the one that survives. And none of us will know that until all is said and done. The same goes for the identity of Amanda’s killer. You will never see it coming!"
"A Good Marriage" is available on Ebook (Hoopla and Libby) Eaudiobook (Hoopla and Libby), Book on CD and Physical Book.
Please join us on Monday, June 27 at 7:00pm to discuss this Detective and Mystery Fiction book.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. Please register once per family group.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
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.
Crafternoon at Charlotte Hall Library
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Crafternoon at Lexington Park Library
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Common Thread: In Person!
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber!
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers.
Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips.
All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
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.
Using the 1950 Census: Finding Your Ancestors and Telling Their Stories
Access to the 1950 census was released on April 1, 2022. Join librarian, Elizabeth, as she breaks down the 1950 census, as well as previous census records, as a source for your genealogy research.
What were your parents or grandparents up to 72 years ago? Learn how to find them on the newly released 1950 census. As Elizabeth explored the census, she began to piece together a fascinating story of her great grand aunt. Maybe you can find stories for your ancestors hidden in the 1950 census. This is an in-person program at the Leonardtown Library. All skill levels welcome.
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.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
Crafternoon at Leonardtown Library
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Candidate Meet and Greet
Meet the candidates in the Lexington Park Library Lobby before the candidate election forums begin at 5:30 pm.
2022 Primary Election Candidate Forums Watch Party
Due to limited seating at Lexington Park Library, we are also offering a watch party at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall Libraries! You may submit questions from the Watch Party locations.
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 15, candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Orphan's Court, State's Attorney, and Sheriff will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 22, candidates for Board of Education, Delegate 29B (Democrat), Commissioner District 3, and Delegate 29B (Republican) will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 29, candidates for Commissioner District 1, Commissioner District 2, Commissioner President, and Commissioner District 4 will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
2022 Primary Election Candidate Forums Watch Party
Due to limited seating at Lexington Park Library, we are also offering a watch party at Leonardtown and Charlotte Hall Libraries! You may submit questions from the Watch Party locations.
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 15, candidates for Clerk of the Circuit Court, Judge of the Orphan's Court, State's Attorney, and Sheriff will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 22, candidates for Board of Education, Delegate 29B (Democrat), Commissioner District 3, and Delegate 29B (Republican) will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
On June 29, candidates for Commissioner District 1, Commissioner District 2, Commissioner President, and Commissioner District 4 will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
Primary Election Candidate Forums
Join the League of Women Voters, NAACP #7025, Center for the Study of Democracy, and the St. Mary's County Library to ask questions of candidates in the upcoming primary elections.
On June 29, candidates for Commissioner District 1, Commissioner District 2, Commissioner President, and Commissioner District 4 will be answering questions submitted to our moderator.
Please note: seating at Lexington Park Library is limited to 140. You may also join in the watch parties at Leonardtown Library or Charlotte Hall Library, or watch and participate online at St. Mary's County Library's YouTube channel.
Gotcha! Scam Alert!
This program highlights some of the current scams circulating in our area; including phone, on-line, the mail and in-person swindles.
While scams have been around since humans have existed, scammer tales are the true-crime flavor of the moment. Vicariously, we listen to stories of family, friends and neighbors caught up in this type of crime but are we ready to handle the moment we are faced with a scammer? You read about small volunteer organizations, small towns and businesses that have lost great amounts of money from someone who felt entitled to help themselves and caretakers of our elders commandeering financial assets of the people they are tasked with caring for. Do you know the key indicators that you are dealing with a person intent on defrauding you?
This program will highlight some of the current frauds being used every day to help separate you and your money. Find out the types of scams that send your adrenaline soaring while your brain shuts down and ways to protect yourself, your finances, your personal information and even your signature!
Terry Antoniewicz is a handwriting specialist who presents programs related to handwriting and history. She has a long track record of setting up and running Neighborhood Watch programs in conjunction with police departments to keep people safe. She also works with officers of the court to testify about questioned documents. Scams have been a big part of history, in fact, they have sometimes changed the course of history. This particular program will help you identify the fraud that scammers use to frighten you and help you avoid becoming their next victim, whether you see a pop-up on your computer screen or get a kidnap call about a family member. Bonus: Find out how Terry solved a forgery payment that was made for a presentation on Forgeries!
During this program, a lucky participant/attendee will receive a $50 Signature Analysis gift certificate, plus, a reference list of key actions to protect yourself will be provided to attendees.
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Cute Clay Charms
Learn how to make tiny charms out of polymer clay from start to finish, including molding the clay to baking it onsite before you go!
These charms are perfect for jewelry, decorating, or just for collecting! We'll show you a few specific designs or you can get totally creative. This program is designed for upper elementary aged children--please register each participant. All materials provided.
