May 2023

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.

Ever wonder 'what is Google Drive?' Or want to use it for more than just saving items on your phone? We will review what Google Drive is, as well as how to upload, create, and organize your files.

This class will also cover how to use Google Drive at the Library. Please bring your Gmail address, password, and cell phone. This class does not come with a certificate. Computer Skills needed for this class: Internet searching. Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.  
 

Come and get a free blood pressure screening at the library for High Blood Pressure Education Month!

The Health Department will be offering free blood pressure screenings from 9 AM - 2 PM, in addition to other free giveaways, such as COVID-19 test kits, masks, hand sanitizers, and so much more! Those who stop by to get their blood pressure read will also be entered in a giveaway for a free, at home blood pressure monitor. 

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 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.

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.

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 we are watching the following shows:

• Spy x Family
• A Lull in the Sea
• FullMetal Alchemist: Brotherhood

Children under 16 permitted with an adult.

Learn how to appropriately handle and preserve your family's documents.

If you have ever wondered what the best way to preserve a photograph, a book, or any paper documents, this session will cover all of that, in addition to discussing how to digitize your items to give them even more longevity. 

Interested in attending more genealogy programs?

Join us at Leonardtown Library, Lexington Park Library, and online for informative presentations about using Library resources in your genealogical research and researching specific topics, including African American Genealogy and how to write your ancestor's stories!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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 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.

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.

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Writing can be a lonely hobby, so 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.

For ages 12-18

Join Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, for this talk all about hummingbirds.

Barb will discuss nesting behaviors, attracting hummingbirds to your feeders, and more.  Barb will even give some of her tips for hand feeding the hummingbirds.  Make this your best hummingbird season ever!

Register with an email address to receive a link to join the online event.

If you require an ASL interpreter or other accommodation for this event, please contact us at virtualservices@stmalib.org with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date.

Celebrate Spring with us as little learners explore various spring themed activities and play centers.

Pre-school to age 5 will have fun moving between stations where they can pretend to plant flowers, feed birds and play in our duck pond all without getting wet or dirty!

Learn to use the Cricut cutting machine by making your own rolled felt flowers.

Have you heard of the Cricut craze and you want to find out what it’s all about? Join us for this introductory, in-person class in the Leonardtown Makerspace where you’ll learn the basics of how the Cricut cutter works as well the use of Cricut Design Space. You’ll create your own rolled felt flowers to take with you! After learning the basics, you'll be able to return to the Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut on your own to create whatever you can imagine! Visit the Makerspace website to see open hours and learn about all it has to offer! No experience is needed and all materials are provided.

Stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, outdoors at Greenwell State Park. Siblings welcome; please register once per family group.

This program takes place outdoors under the big trees on the Manor House Lawn. Since the barn will be open to guests on this day, be sure to visit all the friendly horses and goats after the program, and explore the trails and other outdoor areas at the park. Please bring a blanket or chairs for storytime, & feel free to bring a picnic lunch for later! This outdoor program is rain or shine; in case of bad weather we will move into the barn. Please register with an email address to get weather-related updates. Park admission will be waived for families registered for storytime.

Embroidery has been a well-loved art form since around 30,000 BC. This class will teach you the basics so that you too can learn to master this versatile medium.

Jill Nedeau of the Embroiderers' Guild of America will be leading this introductory course all about the art of embroidery. We will go over materials, designs, and stitching. Participants will make their own project, designed by Jill, to take home and show off to friends and family. Hand-sewing skills are not required, though they are encouraged. We will provide the fabric, hoops, needles, and embroidery floss.

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.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Feel free to wear your pajamas!

Visit the new 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.

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.

Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking new insurance or employment/career opportunities.

SeedCo Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured, as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection.

The Department of Labor's Workforce Development Group will be on site to provide information on job counseling, resume help, searching for jobs, career training opportunities, Veteran services, and workforce re-entry.

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 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.

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.

Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.

 El programa provee ingreso mensual a las personas mayores de edad, los trabajadores que sufren de una incapacidad, niños con incapacidades y las familias en las que fallece un cónyuge o padre.

En este foro abierto, los residentes de la comunidad tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas sobre los beneficios del Seguro Social.

Presentado por Diana Varela, Especialista en Relaciones Publicas, Administración del Seguro Social.  Preguntas y respuestas después de la presentación.  Este evento no será grabado. 

The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.

Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died.

We invite you to this virtual presentation to learn more about disability benefits, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

Presentation by Diana Varela, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration followed by Q&A. This event will not be recorded.

You will be directed to the Prince George's County library website when registering.

Interested in designing 3D models and 3D printing?

Join us as we cover the browser-based 3D modeling program, TinkerCAD, as well as how to use PrusaSlicer to prepare files for 3D printing.

Some experience with 3D print technologies is recommend, but not required. This is an in-person class held in the Computer Lab and Makerspace. 

Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.

Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, or tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome.

Registration is recommended.

St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page.

Come and get a free blood pressure screening at the library for High Blood Pressure Education Month!

The Health Department will be offering free blood pressure screenings from 9 AM - 12 PM, in addition to other free giveaways, such as COVID-19 test kits, masks, hand sanitizers, and so much more! Those who stop by to get their blood pressure read will also be entered in a giveaway for a free, at home blood pressure monitor.

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 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.

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.

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.

A health department representative will be in the lobby to talk about their resources.

Visit their table for on site registration and pre registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters; free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, and hand sanitizers; popits and bubbles for kids; and information about tobacco cessation, asthma programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, mammograms programs, and health insurance/medicaid information.

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 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.

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.

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Are you a Teen and enjoy reading young adult novels? Then, join us for our monthly book club at the library!

During each session, we will be reading one young adult novel. Activities, discussions, and snacks will be available for the participants. Each title is available at several library locations, through Libby, and on Hoopla. The chosen titles are listed below.

Registration is required. Intended for ages 12-18. 

May: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla

Or find it in our catalog

Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction novel. All books will be available on Hoopla. May's Title is Primary Inversion by Catherine Asaro

Check out the audiobook

Check out the eBook

Calling all tiny artists! Prepare to make a “mess-terpiece” through engaging and messy art play for babies and toddlers!

Throw on some clothes that won't mind the mess and  secure your spot in an active, artful hour of play with your baby or toddler!

Register with your email address and select the "add more people" button to bring family members and friends! One registrant may bring up to four guests to the event. 

It's Bingo for kids! Toddlers and Preschoolers will have a blast learning while playing Bingo. You might even win a prize!

The bingo boards feature a variety of animals or foods, some that they may know, like cows or corn, and some they may not know, like sloths or coconuts! Please register each child who will be participating.

Learn how to make slime with basic household ingredients and the science behind why it works!

Participants will also have the opportunity to take their slime home in a sealed container. This program is designed for upper elementary-age children--please register each child attending. Please note: Science can get messy, so we recommend wearing clothing that is easily washed.

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

It's Bingo for kids! Lower-Upper Elementary aged children will have a blast learning while playing Bingo. You might even win a prize!

The bingo boards have either the letters of the alphabet or traditional numbers, and kids will have a chance to learn about pattern recognition through gameplay! Please register each child who will be participating.

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

Join us at Charlotte Hall Library to complete a fun arts and crafts project!

This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers. You Belong at the Library usually meets on the third Monday of the month. 

Please register each person who will be attending.

Stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, outdoors at Point Lookout State Park. Siblings welcome; please register once per family group.

This activity will take place outdoors. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. After storytime, explore the park-admission fees will be waived for families attending storytime! 

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.

Come brighten your day with a little "art therapy," and use creativity as your outlet for stress! Experiment with art supplies, and make a project to take home. Materials provided.

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 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.

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.

The Department of Aging and Human Services will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services, and answer any questions individuals may have.

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 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.

Try out our Oculus Rift S virtual reality headsets as well as our handheld Google View-Masters to take a virtual trip into space!

Here's your chance to try out Virtual Reality, even if you never have before! Use our Oculus Rift S VR headsets to explore Earth and the Moon from space or interact with a robot on a space station. Google View-Master handsets will let you experience the solar system, explore constellations, or ride along on the Apollo 15 moon landing mission. No experience or materials are needed and you will remain seated in the library meeting room while using our virtual reality equipment.

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.

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.

Hey Teens come and put your pop culture trivia knowledge to the test!

Questions will range from Young Adult books, movies & tv shows to general trivia facts! Come and show your knowledge and gain bragging rights. 

Interested in learning about your family's history and ancestry? Join us with Christine Iko, a librarian at the Enoch Pratt Free Library, who specializes in African American History and Genealogy.

This session explores how to conduct genealogical research focusing on African American heritage, family, history, and more. We will solely focus on African American genealogy and the resources, records, and documents to utilize in one's research. African American genealogy requires expertise in research and familiarity with history that differs from other concentrations as, throughout much of American history, African Americans were prohibited from reading, writing, attending school, legally marrying, owning land, owning a business, voting, and participating in many other activities that generate records.

All Maryland residents are eligible to use the online resources of Pratt Library that will be highlighted in this session by signing up for a free ecard online at Pratt Library's website. We invite anyone who is interested in genealogy, research, and/or history; this program is open to everyone.

Interested in attending more genealogy programs?

Join us at Leonardtown Library, Lexington Park Library, and online for informative presentations about using Library resources in your genealogical research and researching specific topics, including how to write your ancestor's stories!

Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. May's title is A Princess in Theory

Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla

Read the eBook on Hoopla

Hypertension Awareness Month

Come and get a free blood pressure screening at the library for High Blood Pressure Education Month! The Health Department will be offering free blood pressure screenings from 9 AM - 2 PM, in addition to other free giveaways, such as COVID-19 test kits, masks, hand sanitizers, and so much more! Those who stop by to get their blood pressure read will also be entered in a giveaway for a free, at home blood pressure monitor.

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 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.

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.

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Join 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.

The book for this month is The Marlow Murder Club (2021) by Robert Thorogood.

Come ready to discuss the first book in this new series and work on the official crossword puzzle that goes with it!

This novel focuses on Judith Potts, who keeps herself busy setting crosswords for The Times newspaper. One evening, Judith witnesses a brutal murder and the local police don’t believe her. She decides to investigate for herself and is soon joined by Suzie, a salt-of-the-earth dog-walker, and Becks, the wife of the local Vicar. Together, they become the Marlow Murder Club. Then when another body turns up, they realize they have a real-life serial killer on their hands. And the puzzle they set out to solve has become a trap from which they might never escape…

Search for copies in the catalog; or download a digital copy on Hoopla.

Please be aware that this book does contain adult language. Parental discretion is advised for anyone under the age of 18. For more questions, please email bthorne@stmalib.org  

Writing can be a lonely hobby, so 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.

For ages 12-18

Join us for this introductory in-person class to learn how to use word processing software.

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. 

Help our troubled bee population by providing data on local pollinators!

“Citizen science enables people from all walks of life to advance scientific research. Libraries across the country are helping people take an active role in finding solutions to science-based issues by promoting citizen science projects, kits, and events.” – SciStarter

Discover the many Citizen Science projects on SciStarter, the ways bees and pollinators help our food supply, and how to participate in The Great Sunflower Project. Susan Polsky, President of The Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers (ASMB) will instruct us on bee identification and take us outside to practice.

 Unless it is pouring rain, we will go outside to practice what we learn. Please dress appropriately.

For more information about Citizen Science and Kits that will be available for checkout after the event series is over, please go to the library’s Citizen Science event page.

Thank you to The Patuxent Partnership for supporting this series of events and the creation of kits for checkout!

St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.

It's back! Join us again for our 3rd Smartphone Photography Contest!

Do you take the best pictures in St. Mary's County? Do you love showing your photography skills off on Facebook and Instagram? St. Mary's County Library invites submission of photographs taken with a smartphone for entry into our Smartphone Photography Contest. The contest is open to anyone in our community in the following age groups: Teens (ages 13 to 17), and Adults (ages 18 and older). Please read all guidelines before submitting entry materials. Entries accepted May 15 - 21. Enter the Smartphone Photography Contest!!

Paul Rose, a Research Historian at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will share stories of heroes of the Holocaust.

The presentation will focus on acts of heroism, both great and small, that helped save lives during this horrific time in our history. After the presentation, there will be a short time for Q&A.

Paul Rose is a researcher at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum but is not acting a representative of the institution in this presentation. 

Registration is appreciated but not required. 

St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.

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.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Feel free to wear your pajamas!

Dr. James Gibb will discuss soil erosion in Southern Maryland.

Significant erosion of Maryland’s soils began well before the American Revolution, degrading farmland and choking off navigable rivers and such ports as Joppa in Harford, Bladensburg in Prince George’s, London in Anne Arundel, and Port Tobacco in Charles counties. By the end of the 19th century, Marylanders abandoned farms in large numbers, migrating westward. Maryland created the Bureau of Immigration to recruit Eastern Europeans to take up these farms that enjoyed all of the advantages of modern commercial farming, except the soils were "exhausted." This illustrated presentation examines the archaeological evidence for the transformation of Maryland.

Register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event.

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 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.

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.

Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.

Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, or tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome.

Registration is recommended.

St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page.

Our ancestors are more than names and dates on a page. They had rich, full lives, and their stories are worth telling.

Using records, newspapers, pictures, and family stories, you can tell the stories of your ancestors. Telling these stories is like detective work. You will learn to piece together the evidence to tell a story, and how to present that story in an interesting way. A Zoom link will go out to participants the day before the program. 

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.

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

The St. Mary's County Health Department will be providing community members a variety of Health Department resources, including information about vaccinations.

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 tobacco cessation programs, as well as free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid, asthma programs and so much more. 

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 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.

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.

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, 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, 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 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.

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.

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Three Oaks Center’s Street Outreach identifies and engages people living in unsheltered locations, such as in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments, and on the streets and plays critical roles within systems for ending homelessness. Effective street outreach reaches people who might not otherwise seek assistance or come to the attention of the homelessness service system and ensures that people’s basic needs are met while supporting them along pathways toward housing stability.

Do you have ideas on programs for the library? Maybe you want to see some changes in the teen area? Then come join the Teen Advisory Board!

The meetings will be held virtually on the last Thursday of each month. During the meeting, there will be discussions about teen programming ideas, book recommendations, book display ideas, and anything else teen-related. Help to serve the community by sharing your thoughts and opinions!

Ages 12-18. 

Interested in learning more about using the internet?  Almost everything is online these days - from government forms to shopping.

Being able to use the internet is now an essential skill to live and work in 2023. Get better acquainted with the online world and learn how to safely use it to fit your needs.  

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. 

The Department of Aging and Human Services will be on site with brochures, newsletters, and giveaways to promote and introduce the Department of Aging & Human Services.

Interested in learning more about using the internet?

Almost everything is online these days - from government forms to shopping. Being able to use the internet is now an essential skill to live and work in 2023. Get better acquainted with the online world and learn how to safely use it to fit your needs.  
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. 

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

Stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, in the great outdoors!

This activity will take place on the State House lawn, which is a grassy area. Participants should park at the State House parking area and follow the signs to storytime. Please bring blankets or chairs for comfort. This outdoor event is rain or shine; in case of bad weather we will move to the pavilion. Storytime attendance is free; families wishing to explore the grounds afterward should plan to visit the Gift Shop to purchase admission after 10am.

Doesn't an outdoor scavenger hunt sound like fun? We are hosting a scavenger hunt for Tweens and Teens at the library!

Participants will be identifying various nature-based items outside. We will have snacks and drinks during the program, and a spring-themed goodie bag to take home. Come on down to the library to see if you can discover where everything is hidden! 

Intended for ages 8-18. Registration is not required but is encouraged. 

The Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.