Need Tech Help?
One on One Appointments
St. Mary’s County Library offers computer and technology instruction in the form of one-on-one appointments with our excellent staff. Appointments may be scheduled by submitting an appointment request form or visiting or calling your library.
Topics for one-on-one appointments can include:
- Device help
- Using Library resources
- Computer basics
- Operating system
- Using the mouse
- Using the internet
- Microsoft
- Word
- PowerPoint
- Excel
- Publisher
- Social Media
Please note that we cannot offer troubleshooting or maintenance help with personal computers or mobile devices. Read our Personal Device Assistance Policy for more information.
Self-Guided Technology Help
We have compiled a list of online videos and tutorials that address technology and computer skills.
The Library is a Northstar Digital Literacy site. Northstar is a free, digital literacy program to teach basic computer skills and tools to thrive online. Online, self-guided modules assess the ability of individuals to perform tasks based on these skills. Included in Northstar are basic computer digital literacy standards and modules in three main areas: Essential Computer Skills, Essential Software Skills, Using Technology in Daily Life. See more information about Northstar Digital Literacy and create your learner account.
Looking for more advanced topics? Try LinkedIn Learning, free with your library card.
Upcoming Technology Events
December 2022
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Promise Resource Center
Staff from the Promise Resource Center will be available to provide families assistance in finding quality childcare.
Visit them in the lobby for more information about programs offered through the Promise Resource Center and Maryland Family Network.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Cricut Class: Vinyl on Curved Surfaces: Add a vinyl design to an insulated water bottle
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own vinyl design that can be applied to curved surfaces.
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 vinyl design to apply it to an insulated water bottle 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!
The First Step in Paying for College-FAFSA
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the primary resource for receiving federal, state, and institutional aid for college.
Marsha Wilcox, Assistant Director of Office of Student Financial Assistance at St. Mary's College of Maryland, will join us to discuss the FAFSA process, how eligibility for need based aid is determined, different types of college financial aid, requirements, and sources. There will be time after the presentation to meet with Mrs. Wilcox and OSFA staff to answer questions. Don't miss out on aid opportunities by not filing this free application.
Teen Writing Club
Writing can be a lonely hobby, why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!
During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Library Closed
The Library is closed for staff training.
Anime Club: Classics
Do you like anime or manga?
Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch the first episode of three different shows, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided.
This month's shows:
Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian.
NaNoWriMo TGIO featuring F. J. Talley: Next Steps After NaNo
Wrapping up National Novel Writing month at the library will be Southern Maryland author F. J. Talley. He is discussing how to finalize your novels, publishing, and next steps for budding writers.
Writing 50,000 words in one month (or any amount of words at all) is a feat to be celebrated. The question is: what do you do next and where do you go from here? F. J. Talley’s first published novel actually began as a NaNoWriMo creation. He was able to complete this book and take the steps needed to get it edited, finalized, and published: steps which he will be sharing with us.
F. J. Talley wrote his first novel-length work in the summer between college and graduate school. This still unpublished work helped to develop his writing style, characterized by dialogue sprinkled with wit and dry humor, even though F. J. doesn’t really have a sense of humor. He has published two novels and F. J.’s work has appeared in anthologies. F. J. is the winner of the 2019 Award for Fiction from the Gulf Coast Writer’s Association. His novel Take Hart, was selected as a finalist in the 2019 Next Generation Indie Book Awards in the category of First Novel (70,000-90,000 words).
He is an active member of Sisters in Crime, Crime Writers of Color, and the Maryland Writer’s Association, and lives with family on the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay.
For more information about his works, visit his website or search for his books in our catalog.
Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services
Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.
Trivia Mondays
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.
DIY Winter Wreath
Are you feeling creative? Come to this event to make a decorative winter wreath to celebrate the changing of seasons!
You will be provided with supplies consisting of an embroidery hoop, pine cones, pine stems, and a bit of hot glue. Class size is limited. Registration is required.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services
Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Promise Resource Center
Staff from the Promise Resource Center will be available to provide families assistance in finding quality childcare.
Visit them in the lobby for more information about programs offered through the Promise Resource Center and Maryland Family Network.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Wayfarers by Becky Chambers Book Club : The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
Join us each month to discuss Becky Chambers' Wayfarers Series. This month, we will be discussing book 4, The Galaxy, and the Ground Within
Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
read the eBook on Hoopla
Or find it in our catalog
Sleigh, Snack and Story: With cookie decorating!
Registration Full
Calling all creative children 2-4 years old who love crafts, cookies and a story!
Come decorate a box sleigh with tinsel and pompoms and all things festive, then use icing and sprinkles to make your very own cookie to enjoy while you sit in your sleigh and listen to a holiday story.
Intro to 3D Printing for Kids
Learn how to submit 3D print jobs to St. Mary's County Library. The workshop will cover how to set up print jobs, where to find 3D objects to print online, and resources for 3D modeling.
Upload your own design to print and pick up later. This program is for grades 4-8
The Lit Kit
Have you ever heard of Book of the Month? What about OwlCrate?
The Lit Kit is just like those boxes - except it's FREE! The Lit Kit is a free customized box for teens ages 14-17 filled with 3-4 goodies AND up to 2 YA library books that we'll choose for you (please note: the library books must be returned). Registration begins on the 1st of the month and will close on the 8th of the month, or when registration reaches the maximum amount of registrations. On the 10th of the month, The Lit Kit will be available to be picked up at the Library location of your choosing. This can be picked up inside of the branch, or via curbside appointment.
Friends of the Library Winter Book Sale
Shop the Friends' selection of gently used books! Featuring beautiful, gift worthy books just in time for the holidays. Cash, checks, credit accepted.
Members only, 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. Become a member today, or sign up at the door.
General public, 12 p.m. - 4 p.m.
Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services
Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.
Trivia Mondays
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.
Pajama Storytime
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!
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
SeedCo Navigators & Dept. Of Labor Lobby Visit: Family Healthcare & Workforce Development
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 also be on site to provide information on job counseling, resume help, searching for jobs, career training opportunities, Veteran services, and workforce re-entry.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Common Thread: In Person!
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber!
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers.
Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips.
All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page.
Common Thread: Online
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program.
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Work on your current project and chat with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome.
Box It Up! Donation Drive
We need your help! We are collecting hygiene products for those in need this holiday season.
From December 1st-14th, bring new, unopened personal hygiene products to any library location in St. Mary's County. Items will be donated to local organizations to support those in need this holiday season.
Acceptable Toiletry Donation Items
Deodorant
Lotion
Feminine wash/wipes
Shampoo
Sanitary napkins
Tampons
Panty liners
Toothbrushes
Floss
Toothpaste
Cotton swabs
Bath towels
Mouthwash
Cotton balls
Wash cloths
Soap/body wash
Body spray
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
Internet Basics Computer Class
Get better acquainted with how the Internet works and how you can get it to work better for you!
Almost everything is online these days so being able to use the Internet is now an essential skill. Boost your confidence with this introductory class where we'll talk about how to perform web searches, judge if a website has legitimate information, create an online account, and fill out forms or registrations online.
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services
Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.
Make Magnet Happen!
Enjoy the magic of magnet science? Make magnets happen with magnetic activities for ages 6-11!
Join us for an hour of free play featuring building with magnet tiles, mysterious floating magnets, and other magnetic challenges for aspiring magnet scientists!
Please register your child individually to ensure adequate supplies and space for activities.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Promise Resource Center
Staff from the Promise Resource Center will be available to provide families assistance in finding quality childcare.
Visit them in the lobby for more information about programs offered through the Promise Resource Center and Maryland Family Network.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall
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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
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.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown
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.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library to discuss & do a matching themed activity. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.
The theme for December is Baking Bedlam!
The book for this month is Chocolate Chip Cookie Murder (2000) by Joanne Fluke.
The first book in this series focuses on Hannah Swensen, a “dessert-baking, red-haired heroine whose gingersnaps are as tart as her comebacks, and whose penchant for solving crimes one delicious clue at a time has made her a bestselling favorite.” Hannah is busy attempting to run The Cookie Jar bakery and dodging her mother’s matchmaking attempts, when a beloved delivery man is found murdered just behind her shop covered in Hannah’s famous Chocolate Chip Crunchies. Do Hannah’s cookies actually have anything to do with the murder? There’s only one way to find out!
Search for copies in the catalog; or download a digital copy on Hoopla.
As many baking and food themed cozies come with recipes included (especially those in the Hannah Swensen series), we will be sharing our own recipes. Please bring 15 copies of a favorite recipe to share with everyone in our very own recipe-swap. If you’d like to bring a sampling of the dish to share, you are more than welcome!
Teen Writing Club
Writing can be a lonely hobby, why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!
During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Handmade Holiday Workshop
Teens, get your gift on! Create DIY handmade holiday gifts for someone you care about!
The workshop will involve crafts that are not too difficult to make and free of charge. A variety of gift options will be available at each station as a celebration of winter time festivities.
Registration is required. Intended for ages 13-18.
Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services
Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.
Trivia Mondays
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.
Art On Your Own Terms
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.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
Computer Basics Class
Would you like to learn how to use a computer? Attend the Computer Basics Class!
Library staff will instruct you regarding how to control a computer, how to find your way around a computer, and more.
This class is intended for beginners. Registration is recommended.
Gaming in the Library : Mario Kart Tournament copy
Come show off your racing skills at the Mario Kart Tournament!
Registration is required for tournament participation, but additional teen viewers are welcome to come and hang out! All players will have the opportunity to battle it out on the race track. The winner of each cup will move up to the next bracket. All Nintendo controllers will be provided for participants. The final two champions will race for a grand prize pack! This event is for teens 12-18 ONLY.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
Virtual Romance Book Club : A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday
Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. December's Title is A Princess for Christmas by Jenny Holiday
Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
Read the eBook on Hoopla
Crafternoon
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Promise Resource Center
Staff from the Promise Resource Center will be available to provide families assistance in finding quality childcare.
Visit them in the lobby for more information about programs offered through the Promise Resource Center and Maryland Family Network.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Teen Advisory Board
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.
Library Closed
All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today.
Library Closed
All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today.
Library Closed
The Library is closed in observance of Christmas Day.
Library Closed
All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today.
Paper Snowflakes at the Library
December 27th is National Make-A-Cut-Out-Snowflake Day. To celebrate, join us the last week of 2022 to make paper snowflakes that you can hang up at home!
We will have scrap paper, plain paper, and even some pages from damaged books available for use. We will have some patterns you can use, but feel free to design your own. After all, every snowflake is different and unique, just like us! All materials will be provided. You can then take the snowflakes home to hang inside and enjoy some "snow" while staying warm indoors with a good book!
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
LEGO Block Party
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces.
Common Thread: In Person!
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber!
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers.
Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips.
All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page.
Common Thread: Online
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program.
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Work on your current project and chat with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome.
Paper Snowflakes at the Library
December 27th is National Make-A-Cut-Out-Snowflake Day. To celebrate, join us the last week of 2022 to make paper snowflakes that you can hang up at home!
We will have scrap paper, plain paper, and even some pages from damaged books available for use. We will have some patterns you can use, but feel free to design your own. After all, every snowflake is different and unique, just like us! All materials will be provided. You can then take the snowflakes home to hang inside and enjoy some "snow" while staying warm indoors with a good book!
Connecting Families to Health Care
Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection.
Navigators will be providing information on new lower premiums, access to financial assistance for those who qualify, as well as scheduling appointments for application and enrollment in health coverage.
Seedco is a non-profit organization under a grant funded contract with the state of Maryland, through the Maryland Health Exchange. We work to educate and assist Maryland residents, free of charge, in understanding their health coverage options, potential for financial assistance, and how to select the best plan within the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange marketplace that suits their needs. Additionally, we work to provide resources and other options for those who do not qualify or are unable to get the coverage they need.
Social distancing and safe COVID protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of Seedco staff, Library staff, and the general public.
For more information please contact :
Christie Taylor
Seedco Navigator
chtaylor@seedco.org
St. Mary's County Health Department
Employees from the St. Mary's County Health Department will be available in the lobby to answer your questions about Narcan and Opioid overdose. No appointment necessary.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
Paper Snowflakes at the Library
December 27th is National Make-A-Cut-Out-Snowflake Day. To celebrate, join us the last week of 2022 to make paper snowflakes that you can hang up at home!
We will have scrap paper, plain paper, and even some pages from damaged books available for use. We will have some patterns you can use, but feel free to design your own. After all, every snowflake is different and unique, just like us! All materials will be provided. You can then take the snowflakes home to hang inside and enjoy some "snow" while staying warm indoors with a good book!
Promise Resource Center
Staff from the Promise Resource Center will be available to provide families assistance in finding quality childcare.
Visit them in the lobby for more information about programs offered through the Promise Resource Center and Maryland Family Network.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Paper Snowflakes at the Library
December 27th is National Make-A-Cut-Out-Snowflake Day. To celebrate, join us the last week of 2022 to make paper snowflakes that you can hang up at home!
We will have scrap paper, plain paper, and even some pages from damaged books available for use. We will have some patterns you can use, but feel free to design your own. After all, every snowflake is different and unique, just like us! All materials will be provided. You can then take the snowflakes home to hang inside and enjoy some "snow" while staying warm indoors with a good book!
Noon Year's Eve at Charlotte Hall Library
All the fun of a New Year's Eve party for our young friends with early bedtimes! Countdown to a Happy NOON Year with silly songs, creative crafts, and awesome activities.
No registration required.
Happy Noon Year!
All the fun of a new year's party for our young friends with early bed times! Ring in a happy NOON year with songs crafts and an exciting countdown to a balloon drop!
Paper Snowflakes at the Library
December 27th is National Make-A-Cut-Out-Snowflake Day. To celebrate, join us the last week of 2022 to make paper snowflakes that you can hang up at home!
We will have scrap paper, plain paper, and even some pages from damaged books available for use. We will have some patterns you can use, but feel free to design your own. After all, every snowflake is different and unique, just like us! All materials will be provided. You can then take the snowflakes home to hang inside and enjoy some "snow" while staying warm indoors with a good book!
