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.
Looking for more advanced topics? Try LinkedIn Learning, free with your library card.
Upcoming Technology Events
August 2022
Preschool Book Club: Sharks & Dolphins!
Mondays are for making waves! Bring your favorite picture book about the ocean themed book of the week and share your favorite parts!! New book themes bimonthly!
Register your preschooler for one meeting or register for all! See the book club schedule below for the weekly theme!
Book Club Weekly Themes:
Week 1| June 13th: Going to the Beach!
Bring a picture book about a beachy day and beachy play!
Week 2| June 27th: Fishes and Wishes!
Bring a tale about a fish tail or a mermaid tail!
Week 3| July 11th: Ships and Boats!
Bring a picture book about boats, sailing, and other water vessels!
Week 4: July 25th: Sharks and Dolphins!
Bring a picture book about a spectacular shark or a daring dolphin!
Week 5| August 8th: Seahorses and Sea Turtles!
Bring a picture book about a stunning seahorse or a silly sea turtle!
Week 6| August 29th: Favorite Ocean Friends!
Bring your favorite picture book about YOUR favorite ocean friend!
Trivia Mondays
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
Fun with 3D Pens
Registration will open on September 3, 2022
Visit our makerspace to make a craft with our 3D Pens. This program is for upper elementary aged children to do with a caregiver!
Please register every member of your family that will be attending.
LEGO Block Party at Charlotte Hall Library
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces.
Just Dance Party
Come show off your happy feet and dance!
Dance to popular songs and see if you can keep up with the dancers on the screen in Just Dance! This will be a monthly event throughout the summer, happening every first Wednesday of the month.
*A smartphone is encouraged but not required. You can download the Just Dance Now app on your Android or iPhone if you would like to keep track of your score.*
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
St. Mary's County Library Plant Club
It's plant time! Join us for an adventurous plant club. We will be hosting a recurring plant club that shows members everything about growing plants, gardening, and a lot of cool plant tricks!
St. Mary's County Library Plant Club is intended for teens. Every three weeks, the club will meet up and learn about different plants and how to grow them from various lifecycle stages. Each member will get to keep their own plant and watch it blossom. We will learn how to start gardening, interact with others who have similar plant-based interests, and much more. Register for this program now to watch of the magic of plants take place within the library!
Registration recommended, walk-ins 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.
Cosplay Workshop Part 2: Hands on craft and demo of advanced technique
Have fun making a simple craft using techniques common in creating costumes. As your project is drying, watch a demo of advanced cosplay techniques.
Once again, our extraordinary amateur costume designer, Beth, will be teaching this class. This time you get to practice some of the basic DIY techniques and take home your creation. During the process of waiting for pieces to set on your craft, Beth will demonstrate advanced techniques that require more skill and expensive tools.
These techniques may be used help you create an epic costume for LexiCon this fall!
Class size is limited for this event and is designed for those 16 years and older. Registration required.
Be ready for LexiCon 2022, live and in person on Saturday, October 8, 11:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. at the Lexington Park Library.
Diane Macklin, Storyteller: Summer Performer
Diane Macklin is a master storyteller of traditional & modern tales, blending music & audience participation into captivating stories.
This event will be outdoors on the grounds of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church (27108 Mt Zion Church Rd, Mechanicsville, MD 20659). There are wooden benches available, or you may bring chairs or a blanket to sit on. Be sure to wear your sunblock! In case of bad weather, this event will move to Leonardtown Library, indoors. Please register with an email address to get updates in case of a weather-related change. Register each member of your group (adults & children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
Diane Macklin, Storyteller: Summer Performer
Diane Macklin is a master storyteller of traditional & modern tales, blending music & audience participation into captivating stories.
Please register each member of your group (adults & children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
Anime Club
Do you like anime or manga?
Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch the first episode of three different shows, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided.
This month's shows:
Ages 16–99.
Preschool Book Club: Seahorses & Sea Turtles
Mondays are for making waves! Bring your favorite picture book about the ocean themed book of the week and share your favorite parts!! New book themes bimonthly!
Register your preschooler for one meeting or register for all! See the book club schedule below for the weekly theme!
Book Club Weekly Themes:
Week 1| June 13th: Going to the Beach!
Bring a picture book about a beachy day and beachy play!
Week 2| June 27th: Fishes and Wishes!
Bring a tale about a fish tail or a mermaid tail!
Week 3| July 11th: Ships and Boats!
Bring a picture book about boats, sailing, and other water vessels!
Week 4: July 25th: Sharks and Dolphins!
Bring a picture book about a spectacular shark or a daring dolphin!
Week 5| August 8th: Seahorses and Sea Turtles!
Bring a picture book about a stunning seahorse or a silly sea turtle!
Week 6| August 29th: Favorite Ocean Friends!
Bring your favorite picture book about YOUR favorite ocean friend!
Kids Typing Class
Do you want to learn how to type without looking at the keyboard? Join us for our three-part typing class, during which we’ll learn how to touch type using Dance Mat Typing!
This is a go-at-your-own-pace class where participants will get to use the computer and the dance mat typing program by BBC to learn to type without looking at the keyboard. Participants will also be introduced to games and other activities that will make learning to touch type an enjoyable experience. You don’t have to join us for all three classes, and it’s okay if you want to join us partway through!
Trivia Mondays
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
All COVID-19 restrictions have been lifted.
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!
Seedco Navigators: 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.
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.
Crafternoon at Charlotte Hall Library
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Crafternoon at Lexington Park Library
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Bonez
Excavate your own dinosaur egg! Discover human and dinosaur bones through wild facts, tasks, games, and activities with some amazing results!
Join us for an hour of engaging STEM learning; we will compare measurements for humans and dinosaurs, assemble and label a human skeleton, and learn some eye-popping facts about humans and dinosaurs, and more!
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.
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.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
Gaming in the Library : Mario Kart Tournament
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Please note: Storytime space is limited. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Charlotte Hall Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register once per family group.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please register each member of your group (adults and children).
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Murderbot Diaries Book Club : Fugitive Telemetry
Join us each month to discuss Martha Wells's Murderbot Diaries series. This month, we will be discussing book 6, Fugitive Telemetry
Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
Checkout the ebook or print book in our catalog
RESCHEDULED: Outdoor Mini Monet: Sand and Sea
Join us for an exciting outdoor art adventure! Prepare to make a “mess-terpiece” through engaging and messy art play for babies and toddlers!
Throw on some clothes you don't mind getting messy in and get ready for fun! Register with your email address to secure your spot in an active and artful hour of play with your baby or toddler on Charlotte Hall Library's front lawn!
R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class
Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Meets 2 consecutive days:
Saturday, August 13th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 14th 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 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.
About the Instructor:
Darlene Gentry has over thirty years’ experience in instruction and training in martial arts, women’s self-defense, and self-defense education for the public. Darlene teaches self-defense part-time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and has instructed women's self-defense courses in many different venues. Currently she teaches a series of free courses for the public sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Class Includes:
- 9 hours of instruction and practice, training manual, and snacks.
- Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.
- Please bring a bag lunch for Saturday. Microwave, refrigerator, and freezer available for lunchtime use.
- Registration is required due to very limited class size.
- 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
Because R.A.D. is an international alliance, 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.
Circus Science with Gregory May: Summer Performer
Professional knucklehead and silly scientist Gregory May teaches the scientific principles behind circus skills like juggling, globe walking, lasso spinning, and other incredible tricks.
Laugh and be amazed while exploring Newton’s laws, gyroscopic motion, and the center of gravity. Please register each member of your group (adults & children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class
Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Meets 2 consecutive days:
Saturday, August 13th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 14th 1:00 p.m.- 4:00 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.
About the Instructor:
Darlene Gentry has over thirty years’ experience in instruction and training in martial arts, women’s self-defense, and self-defense education for the public. Darlene teaches self-defense part-time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and has instructed women's self-defense courses in many different venues. Currently she teaches a series of free courses for the public sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Class Includes:
- 9 hours of instruction and practice, training manual, and snacks.
- Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.
- Please bring a bag lunch for Saturday. Microwave, refrigerator, and freezer available for lunchtime use.
- Registration is required due to very limited class size.
- 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
Because R.A.D. is an international alliance, 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.
Reptile Wonders: Summer Performer
Meet real, live reptiles from Maryland and around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors.
Please register each member of your group (adults & children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
Reptile Wonders: Summer Performer
Meet real, live reptiles from Maryland and around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors.
Please Register each member of your group (adults & children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
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.
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!
Reptile Wonders: Summer Performer
Meet real, live reptiles from Maryland and around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors.
Please register each member of your group (adults & children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
Reptile Wonders: Summer Performer
Meet real, live reptiles from Maryland and around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors.
This event will be held rain or shine at the pavilion in Fifth District Park, 37880 New Market Turner Road, Mechanicsville, MD, 20659. Weather permitting, the event will be in the grass area beside the pavilion, so don't forget your sunblock, and bring a blanket or chairs for comfort. In case of rain, the program will move under the pavilion. Please register each member of your group (adults & children).
Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council, and matching funds from the Friends of St. Mary's County Library.
Maryland Workforce Exchange Workshop: Resumes and Cover Letters
St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles Counties are collaborating on a joint partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor. Join us for monthly virtual classes relating to employment and training.
Offered by the Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center, this is an interactive workshop for resume and cover letter writing help. Looking for a job, or a better job? Don't miss this free class. Registration closes the Monday before the event.
Job search help is available at https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/
By registering for this class, you are agreeing that your contact information will be shared with the Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center (AJC). AJC staffer, Jasmine McCain, will contact you with initial materials and explain the MWE registration process. If you have questions or do not wish to register on MWE, you can contact Ms. McCain directly at jasminet.mccain@maryland.gov to get help on this topic.
Cricut – Decorate your Space: Paper Crafts in Floating Picture Frames
Learn to use the Cricut cutting machine by creating designs to use in floating picture frames.
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 Maker Space where you’ll learn the basics of how the Cricut cutter works as well the use of Cricut Design Space. You’ll choose your own paper design to place in a floating picture frame to take with you!
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!
Maryland Workforce Exchange Workshop : Boomers and Beyond!
St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles Counties are collaborating on a joint partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor. Join us for monthly virtual classes relating to employment and training.
This workshop, offered by Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center, is for the experienced, seasoned jobseeker who wants to step into a new role! We will cover going after the dream, making your skillset fit into a new career path, and most importantly, working around those subtle and not-so-subtle age and over-experience barriers. Registration closes one day prior to the event.
Job search help is available on https://mwejobs.maryland.gov/
By registering for this class, you are agreeing that your contact information will be shared with Maryland Department of Labor, American Job Center (AJC). AJC staffer, Jasmine McCain, will contact you with initial materials and explain the MWE registration process. If you have questions or do not wish to register on MWE, you can contact Ms. McCain directly at jasminet.mccain@maryland.gov to get help on this topic.
Virtual Romance Book Club: Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. August's Title is Dreaming of You by Lisa Kleypas
Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
Read the eBook on Hoopla
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided.
Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM
Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM
Teen Writing Club
Writing can be a lonely hobby, why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!
During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.
Save the Song Birds!
Join Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, as she shares the stark statistics on the cumulative decline of our bird populations and what we can do to help.
A study published in the October 4, 2019 issue of Science, titled Decline of the North American Avifauna, found that the population of breeding birds in the U.S. and Canada has dropped by nearly 30% (roughly 3 billion birds) since 1970. While this is very glum news, there are a lot of things we can do to address the threat to our songbirds. Barb will explore ways that we can work together to help make a difference. #SaveTheSongBirds
Outdoor Mini Monet: Sand and Sea
Join us for an exciting outdoor art adventure! Prepare to make a “mess-terpiece” through engaging and messy art play for babies and toddlers!
Throw on some clothes you don't mind getting messy in and get ready for fun! Register with your email address to secure your spot in an active and artful hour of play with your baby or toddler on Charlotte Hall Library's front lawn!
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.
Honeybees: Biology, Basic Beekeeping, & Planting for Pollinators
What goes on inside a honeybee hive? How can you become a beekeeper? What plants invite bees and other pollinators to your yard? Our honeybee program can answer these questions for you!
Susan Polsky, from the Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers , will teach us about honeybee biology, provide a brief introduction to beekeeping, and will explain how to plant a garden for honeybees and other pollinators.
Teen Crafternoon
Calling all creative and artsy teens, come join us in our new Makerspace!
Our first ever Crafternoon in the new Makerspace will feature small crafts and projects that teens can create! Come and make a tote bag with us, or create new buttons with our button maker! We will supply all the materials, you just have to provide the creativity!
Preschool Book Club: Favorite Ocean Friends!
Mondays are for making waves! Bring your favorite picture book about the ocean themed book of the week and share your favorite parts!! New book themes bimonthly!
Register your preschooler for one meeting or register for all! See the book club schedule below for the weekly theme!
Book Club Weekly Themes:
Week 1| June 13th: Going to the Beach!
Bring a picture book about a beachy day and beachy play!
Week 2| June 27th: Fishes and Wishes!
Bring a tale about a fish tail or a mermaid tail!
Week 3| July 11th: Ships and Boats!
Bring a picture book about boats, sailing, and other water vessels!
Week 4: July 25th: Sharks and Dolphins!
Bring a picture book about a spectacular shark or a daring dolphin!
Week 5| August 8th: Seahorses and Sea Turtles!
Bring a picture book about a stunning seahorse or a silly sea turtle!
Week 6| August 29th: Favorite Ocean Friends!
Bring your favorite picture book about YOUR favorite ocean friend!
Trivia Mondays
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.
Travel The World: Ecuador
Learn all about Ecuador from an Ecuadorian and find out on what city the Equator line is located and the phenomenon behind it!
Would you like to stand on the Equator line having one foot on the Northern Hemisphere and the other on the Southern Hemisphere? Ecuador is the place to visit to do that. It has the closest major city to the Equator line on the planet!
Interesting Fact: Ecuador’s highest peak, Chimborazo Volcano, is closer to the sun than Mt. Everest, thanks to the Equatorial bulge.
Our presenter will discuss tourist attractions, language, customs, cuisine, clothing and even The Galápagos Islands! You'll even learn some common expressions in Spanish used there! Experience the world from the comfort of your own home in our ongoing series. This presentation is sure to delight, entertain, educate and inspire. This program includes a Q & A session!
Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.
They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.
Common Thread: In Person!
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber!
Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers.
Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips.
All skill levels welcome. No registration required.
St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page.
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.
Connecting Families to Health Care
Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection.
Navigators will be providing information on new lower premiums, access to financial assistance for those who qualify, as well as scheduling appointments for application and enrollment in health coverage.
Seedco is a non-profit organization under a grant funded contract with the state of Maryland, through the Maryland Health Exchange. We work to educate and assist Maryland residents, free of charge, in understanding their health coverage options, potential for financial assistance, and how to select the best plan within the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange marketplace that suits their needs. Additionally, we work to provide resources and other options for those who do not qualify or are unable to get the coverage they need.
Social distancing and safe COVID protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of Seedco staff, Library staff, and the general public.
For more information please contact :
Christie Taylor
Seedco Navigator
chtaylor@seedco.org
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
St. Mary's County Health Department
Employees from the St. Mary's County Health Department will be available in the lobby to answer your questions about Narcan and Opioid overdose. No appointment necessary.
Bad Art Expo
You may be good at art, but have you ever tried being bad? Join us for our Bad Art Expo, we’ve got the supplies you need to create your own Disaster-piece!
This program is intended for tweens and teens. Registration is required for this event. Wear clothes you won’t mind getting messy in and bring your wildest imagination. The winner will receive a trophy for their bad art piece. May the worst art win!
Nonfiction Book Club: Atlas of the Heart
Come to the Nonfiction Book Club to learn about interesting information and true stories! We will meet via Zoom on the last Thursday of every month.
Whether you are very familiar with nonfiction or only read it occasionally, this book club will have something for you, as we will cover a variety of topics, from biographies to science to self-help.
This month's pick is Atlas of the Heart by Brené Brown. A description of the book provided by the publisher reads, "In Atlas of the Heart, Brown takes us on a journey through 85 of the emotions and experiences that define what it means to be human. As she maps the necessary skills and lays out an actionable framework for meaningful connection, she gives us the language and tools to access a universe of new choices and second chances - a universe where we can share and steward the stories of our bravest and most heartbreaking moments with one another in a way that builds connection ... Brown shares, 'I want this to be an atlas for all of us, because I believe that, with an adventurous heart and the right maps, we can travel anywhere and never fear losing ourselves. Even when we have no idea where we are.'"
Seedco Navigators: 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.
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.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover!
Registration will open on August 15, 2022
Preschool through Lower Elementary are invited to a special evening of stories and slumber party shenanigans featuring their favorite bedtime buddies!
Bring your plush friend with you to storytime and let them meet other friends for their very own sleepover in the library! Come back the next evening and see what your friend got up to over night! Special permission slips will be provided at the event to describe your friend so we know who's who! We the Children's Librarians promise to take the best care of your stuffed animal and make sure your friend comes back to you safely!
Register your little ones individually with your email address to RSVP to the sleepover and receive updates about picking up your stuffed animal!
