March 2024

It all starts with a little paint, trust, and pixie dust! Elementary and tween ages are invited to decorate a house fit for a fairy friend!

You bring the magic, we bring the paint! Register with your email address to ensure plenty of supplies are available for each participant. 

Calling all creative and artsy teens, come join us in our Makerspace!

Our Crafternoon will feature small crafts and projects that teens can create! We will supply all the materials, you just have to provide the creativity!

Captain John Pomerville, AKA "Captain John" will perform an array of Irish music, sprinkled with stories and history from the Emerald Isle.

Captain John is a retired Navy Captain and civil servant who performs many styles of music including American folk, country, classic rock, Irish ballads, and Gaelic tunes throughout Southern Maryland and the DMV. This program is recommended for ages 10 and up. 

It's gaming day!

Join us as we hang out and play various Nintendo Switch games such as Overcooked 2, Classic Sonic, and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided. This event is for ages 12-18 ONLY.

RAIN OR SHINE Explore the fascinating world of pollinators and beautiful Maryland native plants, while learning to recognize invasive “look-a-like” plant species.

Recommended for ages 10 and up. 

Join Esther Bonney and Sam Rutherford, co-founders of Nurture Natives, along with Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay founders Marlene and Bill Smith, for an inspiring and educational family event.

Native plants promote diverse and healthy habitat in your yard and are essential to supporting beneficial insects, birds, and small mammals. With wise choices, you can beautify your home and help build a healthier environment.

After the presentation, there will be pollinator crafts and activities, igniting a passion for conservation among all ages. You don't want to miss out on this inspiring presentation and workshop!

Founded in 2022, Nurture Natives is a youth-led nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering youth through environmental initiatives, with a focus on protecting native species and enhancing biodiversity. Youth-driven action can have a huge impact.

Wild Ones: Native Plants, Natural Landscapes is a national nonprofit with over 100 chapters across 33 states. As a local chapter, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay promotes environmentally sound landscaping practices to preserve biodiversity, connecting people and native plants for a healthy planet.

It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Loteria, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!

Join us for a morning of Loteria (Mexican Bingo) for all ages! The bingo boards have colorful pictures with Spanish words labeling the picture. Pictures will be called in Spanish and translated to English, giving you an opportunity to learn new Spanish or English words!

Únase a nosotros para una mañana de Lotería para todas las edades! Los tableros de bingo tienen imágenes que se llamarán en español y se traducirán al inglés, ¡dándote la oportunidad de aprender nuevas palabras en español o inglés!

Registration is Recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Se recomienda registrarse. Se admiten personas sin cita previa según lo permita el espacio.

A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org.

Sharing the news? Learn to read and check sources before sharing!

Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it's completely false. This lecture will explain the way technology has made it easier to create and spread misinformation. We'll discuss tools to evaluate news sources and review helpful fact-checking sites. You'll learn why it's important to read and check your sources before sharing!

Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!

Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.

FREE Core of Knowledge training for childcare providers. The Growing Brain is an innovative course from Zero to Three that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron.

Units 1 & 7 are in-person at Leonardtown Library on Saturdays from 9:15am-12:30pm; doors open at 9am.
Units 2-6 are online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6-9pm. The Zoom Room will open at 5:50pm.

Licensed childcare providers will receive 3 Core of Knowledge Hours for each unit completed. Units 1-6 provide 3 hours in Child Development; Unit 7 provides 2 hours in Child Development & 1 hour in Curriculum.
See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yscQM_QbAU6u9Yz9YSCOZwJy4SCaabP2/view?usp=sharing for details of each unit.

Register for any or all of these units:

• Sat, Feb 3, 9:15am-12:30pm at Leonardtown Library: Unit 1: The Basics*
• Mon, Feb 12, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 2- Factors Affecting Brain Growth & Development
• Mon, Feb 19- NO CLASS (President's Day)
• Mon, Feb 26, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 3- Communication and Language Development
• Mon, Mar 4, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 4- Cognition and Executive Function
• Mon, Mar 11, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 5- Social–Emotional Development
• Mon, Mar 18, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 6: Understanding Behavior
• Sat, Mar 23, 9:15am-12:30pm at Leonardtown Library: Unit 7-Play*

*If unable to attend Units 1 or 7 in person, contact jhutchison@stmalib.org to make arrangements for virtual participation.

It's Youth Art Month at the library! Come view artwork done by SMCPS students during the month of March.

Enter to win a free raffle. We'll have mini art kits to take home while supplies last.

Our friends from SPICE Studio will teach a stroller fitness class, followed by a storytime presented by the library, and a craft provided by SPICE!

SPICE Studio will provide a 30-min workout incorporating power walking, jogging, and/or running with functional interval training to help you build endurance, strength, and core. Caregivers are led through movements that train their bodies for mom (or dad, or other caregiver) life. Suitable for all levels of fitness, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Babies are there with you the entire time and entertained with whatever it takes to help you get in your workout for the day.

Q: What do I need to bring?
A: Your stroller, your little(s), a yoga mat for core work, water for you and your baby, a towel if you get sweaty. Sunscreen, bug spray, and hats are also recommended.

Q: What should I wear? What should my baby wear?
A: Dress in athletic attire and running shoes. Also dress for the weather and in layers that you can remove as the workout progresses. Please also dress your baby for the weather – blankets, hats, etc.

Q: Do I need a jogging stroller?
A: Jogging strollers are not required. Most walking, jogging, or running will be on sidewalks or roads. Make sure your stroller is sturdy and also has a working brake as strollers will be parked at stations.

Q: What time should I arrive?
A: Try to arrive a few minutes before class begins to give you time to set up your stroller and get your baby settled. Warm-up will begin right at 9:30am.

Q: Can my child get out of the stroller and walk with me?
A: For safety reasons, all babies and children must be buckled into their strollers from warm-up to cool down. This also allows YOU to focus on your workout. While some kiddos may fuss and cry at first, we promise they will adjust and we are there to help you every step of the way with whatever it takes to keep them entertained to allow you to focus on you.

Q: What if it rains or if the weather is inclement?
A: Depending on the level of the rain at class-time, we will have an indoor option available.

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

They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, as well as free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. They will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer onsite registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible.

Interested in learning more about using the internet?

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

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.

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:

• Recovery of an MMO Junkie
• Jellyfish Princess
• Assassination Classroom

Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian.

Do you love art? We do too! Drop-in to create some artbominations with us.

Join us and other artists for some artistic antics! We'll be practicing different art techniques such as perspective and lighting! 

We will have different prompts and activities to promote creativity. However, if you've got a vision in mind, we won't stop you! 

Registration required to ensure we have enough supplies!

This program is for ages 8-18.

All skill levels are welcome.

Community Programs and Outreach staff will be in the Charlotte Hall Library each month.

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

They will provide information about home and community-based services such as: home delivered and congregate meals, in-home services, ombudsman services, caregiver support, Senior Information & Assistance (I&A), social and recreational programs, health promotion, community outreach, and volunteer opportunities.

Tackle challenging STEAM activities while laughing, learning and discovering the joy in every scientific twist and turn.

Ages 5-15 are invited to join us for different STEAM activities appropriate to their skills and interests. Tackle them all, or master one, you get to choose!  

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

Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on-site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 

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

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

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 

Week 1: DIY Project

Week 2: Games

Week 3: Anime

Week 4: Cozy Reading/Homework Club

Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish a tote bag to take home!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to create an iron-on decal using heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and how to apply that decal to a canvas tote bag using the Cricut Easy Press. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

After learning the basics, you'll be able to return to the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut on your own to create whatever you can imagine! Visit the Makerspace website to see open hours and learn about all it has to offer! 

Join us this 1st Thursday of the month to Practice your English speaking skills in a group. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome.

There will be a new topic for every meeting. Activities will be provided for accompanying children.

This meeting will be held once a month. Please see calendar for dates.

Registration is Recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

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 Thursday of the month.

For ages 12-18

Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Meets 2 consecutive days:

Saturday, March 9th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 10th  1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.  
 

Women and Teens invite your friends to come learn some new skills and proactive strategies to help protect yourself and others! The class is fun, energetic, and interactive. Class includes 9 hours of instruction & practice, a training manual, and light refreshments.

About the Instructor:

Darlene Gentry has over thirty years’ experience in martial arts, women’s self-defense, and self-defense education for the public. She teaches self-defense part-time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and has instructed women's self-defense courses in many different venues. Darlene also regularly teaches R.A.D. courses for free at Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.

Registrants e-mail addresses will be shared with the course instructor. 

She will provide participants with the registration forms and details about the class like: what clothes to wear, how strenuous the activities are, etc.

For more information on RAD programs, visit The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense 

Any R.A.D. graduate from any class in the U.S. and Canada can attend another instructor’s class for practice free of charge for the rest of her life!

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

Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Meets 2 consecutive days:

Saturday, March 9th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, March 10th  1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.  
 

Women and Teens invite your friends to come learn some new skills and proactive strategies to help protect yourself and others! The class is fun, energetic, and interactive. Class includes 9 hours of instruction & practice, a training manual, and light refreshments.

About the Instructor:

Darlene Gentry has over thirty years’ experience in martial arts, women’s self-defense, and self-defense education for the public. She teaches self-defense part-time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and has instructed women's self-defense courses in many different venues. Darlene also regularly teaches R.A.D. courses for free at Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.

Registrants e-mail addresses will be shared with the course instructor. 

She will provide participants with the registration forms and details about the class like: what clothes to wear, how strenuous the activities are, etc.

For more information on RAD programs, visit The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense 

Any R.A.D. graduate from any class in the U.S. and Canada can attend another instructor’s class for practice free of charge for the rest of her life!

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

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Do you enjoy games? Do you want to make new friends? Connect and Converse might just be the event for you!

Join us at the Charlotte Hall Library for an opportunity to connect and converse with others. During this monthly program, we will gather in the meeting room to either create artwork or play a game. You are encouraged (but not required) to bring your own lunch with you!

For the month of March, our art activity will be sensory bottles. Our game will be word searches and crossword puzzles.

This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers. Connect and Converse usually meets on the second Monday of the month. Food will not be provided.

FREE Core of Knowledge training for childcare providers. The Growing Brain is an innovative course from Zero to Three that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron.

Units 1 & 7 are in-person at Leonardtown Library on Saturdays from 9:15am-12:30pm; doors open at 9am.
Units 2-6 are online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6-9pm. The Zoom Room will open at 5:50pm.

Licensed childcare providers will receive 3 Core of Knowledge Hours for each unit completed. Units 1-6 provide 3 hours in Child Development; Unit 7 provides 2 hours in Child Development & 1 hour in Curriculum.
See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yscQM_QbAU6u9Yz9YSCOZwJy4SCaabP2/view?usp=sharing for details of each unit.

Register for any or all of these units:

• Sat, Feb 3, 9:15am-12:30pm at Leonardtown Library: Unit 1: The Basics*
• Mon, Feb 12, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 2- Factors Affecting Brain Growth & Development
• Mon, Feb 19- NO CLASS (President's Day)
• Mon, Feb 26, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 3- Communication and Language Development
• Mon, Mar 4, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 4- Cognition and Executive Function
• Mon, Mar 11, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 5- Social–Emotional Development
• Mon, Mar 18, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 6: Understanding Behavior
• Sat, Mar 23, 9:15am-12:30pm at Leonardtown Library: Unit 7-Play*

*If unable to attend Units 1 or 7 in person, contact jhutchison@stmalib.org to make arrangements for virtual participation.

Have you ever heard of Book of the Month or Stitch Fix? This is a subscription box like those, but for the library!

Similar to our teen Lit Kit program, the Adult Lit Kit is a customized, packaged surprise for any adult (18+) who loves to read that comes with a handful of goodies and up to four surprise Adult Library books that we will choose for you. When you are finished with the book(s), just return it to the nearest library and keep everything else!

Fill out the registration and interest form between the 1st and 8th of the month (or until all registration spots are full). Please answer honestly in order to help our staff select a book that suits your literary tastes. You will then be notified on the 12th (or 11th) of the month that your Adult Lit Kit package will be available for pickup at the Leonardtown Library.

Looking for the Teen Lit Kit? Please click here.

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

Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!

This introductory course will cover the basics of how a 3D printer works and how to use PrusaSlicer software. Learn how to find ready-to-print files online and submit them to the Library for printing. No prior experience is needed. This is an in-person class held in the Computer Lab Makerspace.

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

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

Registration is recommended.

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

The St. Mary's Health Department Outreach Team will be in the lobby of the Charlotte Hall Library to provide resources and information - Fun promotional items too!

The St. Mary's Health Department will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs, such as information about our tobacco cessation programs, as well as our free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about our asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

A workshop event to help job-seekers to develop skills to create resumes and improve existing ones. In partnership with the Tri-County Council for Southern Maryland.

Should you pay your own mortgage or someone else's?

Pack a lunch and join Dr. Troy Anthony Anderson, financial wellness expert, as he breaks down the complex decision that is whether to rent or buy a home. There are many factors that go into making such an important decision, from the high initial cost of home-ownership to the home equity you might be missing out on by renting. Let's simplify it. This interactive workshop is packed with practical, family-oriented exercises that will help you be the master of your own financial wellness.

The Lunch & Learn series is a hybrid event. If you are planning to attend virtually, be sure to register for the event to receive a link to the online session. In-person walk-ins welcome. All registrants will receive a Zoom link the day before the session. 

Artist Deb McClure will guide you through a lesson on color theory and provide examples with which to practice. There will be time at the end to practice what you've learned. All supplies provided.

If you weren't able to attend the first session, no problem! Deb will be there to guide you as needed. 

Due to limited supplies, all participants must be registered. 

Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on-site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 

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 

Week 1: DIY Project

Week 2: Games

Week 3: Anime

Week 4: Cozy Reading/Homework Club

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

El programa provee ingreso mensual a las personas mayores de edad, los trabajadores que sufren de una incapacidad, niños con incapacidades y las familias en las que fallece un cónyuge o padre. Le invitamos a una presentación virtual para que aprenda más sobre los requisitos para obtener beneficio de jubilación.

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

Come learn how to crochet with a fun and simple craft perfect for any reader.

Materials (such as yarn and hooks) and instructions will be provided. No experience is necessary! This is the perfect project for anyone wanting to get the hang of crocheting for the first time or for anyone wanting to get back into crocheting after a long break.

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

Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died. We invite you to this virtual presentation to learn about Retirement eligibility requirements, enrollment periods, the application process, and resources.

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

You will be directed to the Charles County Library website to register.

Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction novel. All titles will be available on Hoopla. March's book is Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi

Listen to the audiobook

Read the eBook

Find it in our catalog

Interested in learning more about using the internet?

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

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.

Would you like to know how to use the computer to write letters or other types of documents? 

Join us for this introductory class to learn how to use Google Docs. We'll get you started with Docs and cover the basics of creating documents.

This class does not result in Google Docs certification.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Advanced mouse and keyboard abilities and an active Gmail account.

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

Please have your Google email address, password, and cellphone with you to facilitate log in. Don’t have an email account? No problem!  We’ll help you set one up in class.  

Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!

This introductory course will cover the basics of how a 3D printer works and how to use PrusaSlicer software. Learn how to find ready-to-print files online and submit them to the Library for printing. No prior experience is needed. This is an in-person class held in the Computer Lab Makerspace.

Practice your English speaking skills in a group. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome.

There will be a new topic for every meeting. 

This meeting will be held virtually every month via zoom. Check events calendar to register. 

Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!

Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.

FREE Core of Knowledge training for childcare providers. The Growing Brain is an innovative course from Zero to Three that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron.

Units 1 & 7 are in-person at Leonardtown Library on Saturdays from 9:15am-12:30pm; doors open at 9am.
Units 2-6 are online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6-9pm. The Zoom Room will open at 5:50pm.

Licensed childcare providers will receive 3 Core of Knowledge Hours for each unit completed. Units 1-6 provide 3 hours in Child Development; Unit 7 provides 2 hours in Child Development & 1 hour in Curriculum.
See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yscQM_QbAU6u9Yz9YSCOZwJy4SCaabP2/view?usp=sharing for details of each unit.

Register for any or all of these units:

• Sat, Feb 3, 9:15am-12:30pm at Leonardtown Library: Unit 1: The Basics*
• Mon, Feb 12, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 2- Factors Affecting Brain Growth & Development
• Mon, Feb 19- NO CLASS (President's Day)
• Mon, Feb 26, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 3- Communication and Language Development
• Mon, Mar 4, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 4- Cognition and Executive Function
• Mon, Mar 11, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 5- Social–Emotional Development
• Mon, Mar 18, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 6: Understanding Behavior
• Sat, Mar 23, 9:15am-12:30pm at Leonardtown Library: Unit 7-Play*

*If unable to attend Units 1 or 7 in person, contact jhutchison@stmalib.org to make arrangements for virtual participation.

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.

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

They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, as well as free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. They will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer onsite registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

Board Game Night is a casual social hangout every 3rd Tuesday evening, bringing a relaxed atmosphere to try new games and enjoy old favorites. Attendees are welcome to bring their own games.

Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian.

Join Karen Stone, Division Manager of the St. Mary's County Museums, for a special seminar for Maryland Day.

Although we teach about the Big 3 colonies in early America – Jamestown, Virginia, Plimoth, Massachusetts, and St. Mary’s City, Maryland –as three distinct places, the reality was that they had a lot of interaction. That is to be expected of Virginia and Maryland – they can see each other after all, but there was some with Plymouth as well. This presentation will take a look at who knew who, and how they knew each other, in the early days of Maryland. 

Looking to buy your first home, but don't know where to start?

Join Amy Scott, Broker/Owner with OE Realty, to learn more about the buying process: what to expect, how to prepare, and first-time buyer loan options that can stretch your dollar. Come ask us the hard questions!

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.

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

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

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

Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator

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

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

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.

Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on-site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 

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 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.

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.

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 

Week 1: DIY Project

Week 2: Games

Week 3: Anime

Week 4: Cozy Reading/Homework Club

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

As we do every 3 months, this meeting will be BYOB - Bring Your Own Book!

Come ready to talk about a cozy mystery that you have been reading recently, a go-to favorite/recommendation, or one that you’re excited to read this year! It can be any cozy book, series, or author that you enjoy. Just come prepared to share and get some good recommendations from your peers. Something you suggest may even be selected for a future book club meeting! A list of all the books that we discuss will be sent out after the meeting.

Looking for possible books to read and bring to discuss? Try searching for cozy mysteries in our catalog or look for digital downloads on Libby and Hoopla!

Do you like anime and manga?

Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch the first episode of two different shows, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided.

See if you can guess our theme!
This month's potential shows:

MMO Junkie
Jellyfish Princess
Assassination Classroom

Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian.

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 Thursday of the month.

For ages 12-18

Would you like to know how to use the computer to write letters or other types of documents? 

Join us for this introductory class to learn how to use Google Docs. We'll get you started with Docs and cover the basics of creating documents.

This class does not result in Google Docs certification.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Advanced mouse and keyboard abilities and an active Gmail account.

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

Please have your Google email address, password, and cellphone with you to facilitate log in. Don’t have an email account? No problem!  We’ll help you set one up in class.  

Enjoy an evening with Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS) as they teach us about the Moon and (weather permitting) we observe the Moon and Jupiter.

To celebrate the very bright Moon due to a Full Moon occurring on Monday, March 25, 2024, SMAS will guide us in two Moon related hands-on activities!

There will be a 3-D Moon Phase Modeling Demonstration and different Moon Phase Flip Charts for attendees to use on a rotating basis. With the large telescopes provided by Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS), Outdoor Observing will follow. Please dress appropriately.


If we postpone Friday night, we will meet tomorrow on Saturday, March 23 at the same time.

For more information about Citizen Science, please go to the library’s Citizen Science event page.

"Citizen science advances are diverse: ecology, astronomy, medicine, computer science, statistics, psychology, genetics, engineering and many more. The massive collaborations that can occur through citizen science allow investigations at continental and global scales and across decades—leading to discoveries that a single scientist could never achieve on their own." - Scistarter.org
Find more Astronomy & space Citizen Science projects on SciStarter!




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

FREE Core of Knowledge training for childcare providers. The Growing Brain is an innovative course from Zero to Three that provides a toolkit of how the brain develops step-by-step, neuron-by-neuron.

Units 1 & 7 are in-person at Leonardtown Library on Saturdays from 9:15am-12:30pm; doors open at 9am.
Units 2-6 are online via Zoom on Monday nights from 6-9pm. The Zoom Room will open at 5:50pm.

Licensed childcare providers will receive 3 Core of Knowledge Hours for each unit completed. Units 1-6 provide 3 hours in Child Development; Unit 7 provides 2 hours in Child Development & 1 hour in Curriculum.
See https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yscQM_QbAU6u9Yz9YSCOZwJy4SCaabP2/view?usp=sharing for details of each unit.

Register for any or all of these units:

• Sat, Feb 3, 9:15am-12:30pm at Leonardtown Library: Unit 1: The Basics*
• Mon, Feb 12, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 2- Factors Affecting Brain Growth & Development
• Mon, Feb 19- NO CLASS (President's Day)
• Mon, Feb 26, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 3- Communication and Language Development
• Mon, Mar 4, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 4- Cognition and Executive Function
• Mon, Mar 11, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 5- Social–Emotional Development
• Mon, Mar 18, 6-9pm on Zoom: Unit 6: Understanding Behavior
• Sat, Mar 23, 9:15am-12:30pm at Leonardtown Library: Unit 7-Play*

*If unable to attend Units 1 or 7 in person, contact jhutchison@stmalib.org to make arrangements for virtual participation.

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

Molly Moore, President of the Southern Maryland Audubon Society, will teach you how to attract more birds and pollinators to your yard, patio, or deck without spending a fortune.

Whether you have a big garden or an apartment window box, get tips on providing native plants, water sources, and shelter that birds need to thrive. And we’ll show you how to make your windows and surroundings safer for the birds you attract.

Weather permitting, we will move outside to identify birds visiting the Library grounds. Please dress appropriately. Bring binoculars if you have them, but we will also have loaners.

The Southern Maryland Audubon Society's helpful webpages.

Bird Friendly Habitats

Go Birding

Gray Catbird photo by Steven Biegler

Eastern Bluebird photo by Glenda Simmons

For more information about Citizen Science, please go to the library’s Citizen Science event page.

Community members are invited to bring in broken household items and learn how to repair them themselves! 

Local experts will be here to guide you through the repair process, with a different focus each month. March's focus is electronics & electrical wiring! Bring in your broken small kitchen appliances, faulty DVD players, frayed charging cables, and anything else with electrical wiring, and let's see if we can't fix it together.

Tools, materials, and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is encouraged; walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Disclaimer: Visitors offering broken items for repair do so at their own risk. The Library and repair experts offer no guarantee for the repairs carried out with their help and are not liable for any loss that may result from advice or instructions concerning repairs. Participants will be asked to complete a MakerSpace liability waiver before any work on their item begins.

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.

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.

Join us for this virtual archaeology presentation! Guest speaker Dr. Jim Gibb will discuss the significance of a nineteenth-century barn constructed in Southern Maryland.

Frederick Helb, a tanner who had emigrated from Wittenberg, Germany, to the US in 1847, built a Pennsylvania Standard open-forebay bank barn in 1881. The event is notable because he had it built in Southern Maryland, an area then replete with barns, but virtually all of which were louvered ground barns designed to cure tobacco. The barn’s design and the available archival material for Frederick Helb suggest that he opted for the German-Swiss tradition of bank barn building, as transplanted to southeastern Pennsylvania and beyond, because this familiar form best met his industrial needs which revolved around livestock to serve his lumbering and tanning interests, rather than the cultivation and curing of tobacco. The barn stands at the intersection of ethnic tradition and industrial capitalism, each coloring the expression of the other.

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

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 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.

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 Three Oaks Center will connect those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to resources in the tri-county that can help them with benefits, mental health, substance abuse, housing and more.

They will also be completing referrals for service on site and collecting paperwork to enroll in our programs and/or offer shelter if available.

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

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

35794 Aviation Yacht Club Rd. #2962, Mechanicsville, MD 20659

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

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

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

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

Registration is recommended.

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

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

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.

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

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

13723 Point Lookout Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

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

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

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

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

13270 Point Lookout Rd., Ridge, MD 20680

Drop in for open-ended St. Patrick's Day themed crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.

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

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

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

Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator

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

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

Learn the basics of Microsoft Office’s computer spreadsheet application in this introductory class.

Excel is most often used to make lists or calculate columns of numbers. We will get you started with the basics like creating, saving, and formatting the spreadsheets.

This class does not result in Microsoft certification.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard

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

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.

Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on-site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 

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 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.

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!

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 

Week 1: DIY Project

Week 2: Games

Week 3: Anime

Week 4: Cozy Reading/Homework Club

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

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

38370 Point Breeze Rd., Coltons Point, MD 20626

Join Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, as she shares information about the birds who may be nesting in our yards.

Barb will give tips on helping to create successful nesting habitats and feeding tips for these birds. 

Register with an email address to receive a link to join the event online.  Zoom links will be sent out the day before or day of the program.

Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available on Hoopla. March's title is When A Scot Ties The Knot by Tessa Dare

Check out the Audiobook on Hoopla

Check out the eBook on Hoopla

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

A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans to employment services.

Learn about connections to employers, connections to the DVA, health services, veterans resources, assistance for homeless veterans, and more!

Join us for an exploration of the solar system in preparation of the Solar Eclipse! We'll have a variety of activities and crafts for people of all ages.

Those in attendance at this program will get a pair of solar eclipse glasses to use to safely view the eclipse on April 8.

Join us for an exploration of the solar system in preparation of the Solar Eclipse! We'll have a variety of activities and crafts for people of all ages.

Those in attendance at this program will get a pair of solar eclipse glasses to use to safely view the eclipse on April 8. Please register each participant.

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

Paul Rose, a Research Historian at United States Holocaust Memorial Museum, will share how books, films, comics, and television have portrayed the Holocaust over the years.

Starting with media created during World War 2, to media made today, learn how pop culture's view of the Holocaust and how it is discussed has changed throughout history. 

After the presentation, there will be a short time for Q&A.

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

Registration is appreciated but not required. 

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

Dungeons And Dragons at the library for players of all experience levels. Characters will be provided for players in this month's game. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

No experience required! Adventures are standalone and don't require having played at previous library games.

Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian.

Join us for an exploration of the solar system in preparation of the Solar Eclipse! We'll have a variety of activities and crafts for people of all ages.

Those in attendance at this program will get a pair of solar eclipse glasses to use to safely view the eclipse on April 8.

The Library is closed in observance of Easter Sunday