November 2025

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.

Therapy animals from Pets on Wheels are visiting the library! Friends of all ages are invited to practice reading with a furry friend, or just enjoy some pets and snuggles.

Representatives from SMC Recreation & Parks will be in the lobby with information about their programs, facilities, services, and events, as well as to answer any questions you may have.

St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks strives to provide an enriched quality of life for the community through preservation of natural, cultural and historical resources, enhancement of parks and outdoor spaces, and promotion of a variety of leisure experiences. Come talk to them about their current events, programs, parks, trails, and more!

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. 

Be part of a growing literary experience in this poetry workshop!

Our poetry workshop welcomes Dr. José Ballesteros from St. Mary's College as our "poet-in-residence." Following a short presentation, participants will have the chance to write and share their poems, adding them to our interactive "Poet-Tree."

This blossoming collection of verse will then be displayed at the Leonardtown Library's Information Desk, complete with materials for the wider community to contribute their own leaf-shaped poems throughout the month. Come and make your mark on our community's Poet-Tree!

Pumpkin! Pecan! Apple! Turn your favorite pie slices into a cute, fall-themed decorative banner!

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.

20331 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

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.

21895 Pegg Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Join us for a study in nature - we'll chat about leaves and trees, do some leaf crafting, and head into the Front Yard to see if we can be tree detectives!

This event is intended for preschoolers. Please register each person participating.

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.

46472 Admiral Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Join the experts for a real talk on men's health. This session will be bilingual. Únase a los expertos para una charla sincera sobre la salud masculina. Esta sesión será bilingüe

The St. Mary's County Health Department will provide information on reproductive wellness, early cancer detection and prevention, and mental health awareness. Whether you're attending for yourself, a loved one, or simply to learn more, this program is a safe space to learn, ask questions, and take charge of your health.

After the presentation, attendees are invited to stay for a 30-minute physical fitness basics session offered by Method Gym.

Please note: this free program will take place at the Method Gym Studio in California, MD. You are not required to be a member to attend.

Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome.

This program is made possible with support from the St. Mary's County Health Department and the Method Gym of California.

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El Departamento de Salud del Condado de St. Mary provisará información sobre la salud masculina, incluyendo el bienestar reproductivo, la detección temprana y prevención del cáncer, y la concienciación sobre la salud mental.

Ya sea que asista por usted mismo, por un ser querido o simplemente para aprender más, este programa es un espacio seguro para aprender, hacer preguntas y tomar el control de su salud.

Después de la presentación, se invita a los asistentes a quedarse para una sesión básica de acondicionamiento físico de 30 minutos ofrecida por Method Gym.

Nota: este programa gratuito se llevará a cabo en el Method Gym Studio de California, Maryland. No se requiere ser socio para asistir.

Regístrese para recibir un correo electrónico de recordatorio; se aceptan personas sin cita previa.

Este programa es posible gracias al apoyo del Departamento de Salud del Condado de St. Mary y el Method Gym de California.

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

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your hanging Fall themed felt garland!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to make clean and precise cuts on felt to create a hanging leaf garland. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut to create whatever you can imagine! Customers need to have their own Cricut Design Space online account and bring their own material, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer.

Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without a guardian present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace. Waivers are no longer required.

Learn more about how Oysters help the Chesapeake Bay with help from the Calvert Marine Museum including a live Oyster demo and a look at how acidification impacts the Bay ecosystem.

Take your tastebuds to the next level with a taste test of different Oreo flavors!

You're probably familiar with the classic cookies 'n cream sandwich cookie but there are so many interesting Oreo flavors out there. Maybe you don’t like the chocolate covered ones, but birthday cake flavor is more your style. You never know, you just might find your new favorite! 

This event is for ages 12-18. Register to reserve your spot--walk ins welcome as space allows.

Learn the tricks of the trade for collecting, cleaning, and storing native plant seeds for your home garden or to share!

Harvesting your own seeds saves you money and gives you more variety in your garden. Master Gardener and Master Naturalist Molly Moore will teach you the difference between shakers, beaks, coneheads, and more, and will guide you in cleaning and packaging seeds to take home. We welcome beginners as well as experienced seed collectors.

After the presentation, samples of native plants will be available for practice your new skills! Attendees are invited to the Lexington Manor Passive Park Native Gateway Garden to further their learning after the program.

Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome as space allows.

This program is made possible with support from University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program and the LMPP Community Garden. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners, Master Naturalists and other University of Maryland Extension programs.

Gently used books and other materials for all ages, great for gift giving!

Members Only: 10 a.m. - 12 noon
Open to the Public: 12 noon - 3 p.m.

Memberships available at the door or join online in advance.

Don your finest regency inspired apparel in celebration of the classic works of Jane Austen!

Enjoy an afternoon of all things Darcy, Lizzie, Anne, Emma, and more! Make a Regency-inspired craft, answer thematic trivia questions, and celebrate with fellow fans!

Make an easy yet adorable stuffed friend out of socks and other simple supplies!

All materials provided. This event is intended for lower elementary aged children. Please register each child participating.

We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending.

No coding experience required; this program is intended for beginners in the lower elementary grades.

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!

Do you enjoy doing arts & crafts, playing board games, and making new friends? Connect and Converse might be the event for you!

We meet on the second Monday of the month to make a craft, play a game, and listen to music.

Our activities for this month are the card game War and clay sculpting.

This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers.

Please register with an email address to receive a reminder email about this event. Walk-ins are welcome.

The Library is closed in observance of Veterans Day

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.

24400 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636

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.

23154 Wetstone Ln., California, MD 20619

That WIP you said you'd finish would love to come to the Maker Space!

It's a Teen Takeover in the Makerspace!

From 5:30-7 pm on 9/24, 10/15, and 11/12, the Makerspace will be open for teens to hang out, make art, and vibe! You can work on your own project or make a zine, a tiny painting, or just chill for a bit. Bring your own materials or utilize the Makerspace for your art.

No registration required. Walk-ins welcome! 

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

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 day 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! 

Registration is recommended for this event. Please register each child who will be participating. This event was designed for a preschool and lower elementary audience.

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

They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, information about asthma programs, and so much more. Stop by and say hello - you'll get a chance to spin their trivia question wheel to learn more about how to stay healthy, and will be able to enter a raffle to win a free item! Enjoy learning more about how to take charge of you and your loved ones' health and wellness!

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.

21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market is coming to visit!

Stop by to shop from our “grocery store on wheels” and receive free nonperishable food items, fresh produce, and other non-food necessities while supplies last. 

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art and STEM activities, plus more!

No registration required! Tweens and Teens hang at 3!

Art Activities

• September: Perler Beads
• October: Sticker Art
• November: Make Your Own Bookmarks

STEM Events

• September: Lego Hangout
• October: Board Game 
• November: Escape Room Puzzles

It's gaming day!

It’s time to game on! Swing by the library for an afternoon packed with fun and games. Dive into video game showdowns on the Nintendo Switch, conquer the competition in board games, or just chill with friends in a laid-back, game-filled vibe. Whether you're a gaming pro or just here for the snacks, there’s something for everyone. 

Perfect for teens ages 13-18. Drop in every second and fourth Thursdays--no registration required. 

Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction novel. November's book is What Moves the Dead by T. Kingfisher

Find the book in our catalog

Interested in starting your genealogical research but do not know how to start? Join us as we provide an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, a free service available at St. Mary's County Library.

Ancestry is one of the most well known and most utilized genealogical databases. St. Mary’s County Library offers this service free to anyone in the Library, allowing individuals to perform their research. During this introductory class, we will offer answers and clarification, along with a tutorial of how to use Ancestry to research one’s own genealogy and family history. We will cover understanding the sources provided, identifying where to acquire more information, and learning how to get started using Ancestry.

This session is open to anyone, regardless of experience. We look forward to seeing you!

Need a holiday present for the reader in your life? Want to decorate your home with your some classic literature?

We'll be making miniature books perfectly sized to fit inside a plastic ornament! You may have seen these going viral on social media, but come find out firsthand just how easy they are to make.

All available covers will be of classic literature or solid/patterned generic designs. No prior skills are needed and all materials will be provided.

Explore the garden and go on guided nature walks with a Master Gardener!

A St. Mary's County Master Gardener will take groups of kids with their parents into the garden and around the outside of the Library to observe and explore nature and our surroundings. We will learn about trees changing color, seeds sleeping in the ground and what they will grow into, pollinators and the lives that live in the garden. She will show and teach use of various tools and explain their importance for observation and education.

Infants to younger elementary children and their parents will be taken in groups to explore, there will be activities inside for those waiting.

Choose Team Green or Team Pink and celebrate the theatrical release of Wicked: For Good!

Enjoy an immersive, Oz-erific afternoon with a witchy craft, thematic trivia questions, and celebration with fellow fans. Costumes welcome!

This event is for adults and older teens. Register to reserve your spot--walk ins welcome as space allows.

Whether you are an experienced crafter in need of a refresher or a novice at Cricut crafts, this program will provide an overview of the Cricut Design Space software required to use the Cricut Maker!

Participants will meet in the Computer Lab to learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software needed to create your own designs with the Cricut Maker and other machines. You will receive guidance in creating your own free account (if needed), then creating your own designs. No prior experience required!

Visit us to make a craft with our 3D Pens. This program is for upper elementary aged children and tweens to do with a caregiver!

Please register every member of your family that is attending.

Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting felt and applying adhesive vinyl to create festive holiday home decor!

This introductory, hands-on class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to cut craft felt and adhesive vinyl! Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs compatible with Cricut cutting machines. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

NOTE: This program will be repeated later in the evening on the same day at 5:30pm. Please register for only the afternoon session or the evening session.

Get on-the-spot assistance to apply for health insurance through Maryland Health Connection!

Maryland Health Connection's Certified Enrollment Counselors from Seedco will help you identify the plans that meet your needs and budget!

Open enrollment through Maryland Health Connection is November 1st through January 15th. During this time, Maryland residents, 65 and under, who are not enrolled in Medicaid, Medicare, VA, or have an offer of employer sponsored health insurance may be eligible to apply.

Please bring the following information for each applicant:

• Birth dates
• Social Security Number or ITIN
• Employer and income information
• Citizenship or immigration information
• Current enrollment identification
• Photo ID

Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments guarantee someone will be available to assist you at the event. Call Seedco at 855-339-3007 to set up an appointment or if you have any questions. 

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.

Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting felt and applying adhesive vinyl to create festive holiday home decor!

This introductory, hands-on class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to cut craft felt and adhesive vinyl! Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs compatible with Cricut cutting machines. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

NOTE: This program is a repeat of the same event earlier in the afternoon the same day at 1:30pm. Please register for only the afternoon session or the evening session.

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. 

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.

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. 

Are you looking for a new job, or need some help marketing yourself?

For this class we will look at common resume trends, as well as learn about resources the Library offers on creating and updating your resume.

No experience needed! Characters will be provided or you can make your own ahead of time! We'll have a D&D 5e Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.

Adventures and activities are aimed at ages 10 to 18.

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings.

They will also provide information about ways that Access Health can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more.

CareFirst will have information on Medicaid, including how to sign up for Medicaid in Maryland, helpful resources, and free giveaway items.

Step away from the daily grind and indulge in a relaxed, creative hour that turns ordinary glass jars into polished, personalized décor.

Using decorative napkins, tissue paper, paint, and decoupage glue, you will learn a timeless craft that blends artistry with sustainability—perfect for gifting to a loved one or brightening up your storage space! All materials will be provided; no experience is necessary.

Join us in a Thanksgiving Crafternoon Celebration!

We will have Thanksgiving-themed activities, including hand print turkeys and gratefulness crafts!

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

Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. November's title is A Lot Like Adios by Alexis Daria.

Find the title in our catalog

NOTE: Starting in November, Virtual Romance Bookclub is moving to the 3rd Wednesday of the month. 

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.

We've found ourselves Between a Flock and a Hard Place with Donna Andrews (2024) as the 35th installment in the Meg Langslow series (aka "The Bird Mysteries").

Meg is trying to keep the peace with her neighbors the Smetkamps' and their home renovation crew. They've won a makeover to make their historic mansion a bit more "modern." The crew is getting very close to trampling on every clause of the county's building code, when a flock of feral turkeys decide to make the Smetkamps' yard their new home (or are relocated there by someone unknown). The turkeys are huge, territorial, crank, aggressive, and impossible to move. Meg does what she can to calm her neighbors, the crew, and the turkeys, but her plan doesn't pan out when the removal group stumbles upon the body of Mrs. Smetkamp. The killer tried to frame the turkeys, but Meg, the Chief, and the Sheriff are not fooled. Together, they must figure out what really happened to Mrs. Smetkamp and what to do with all these turkeys!

You can find a physical copy or place one on hold through the Library catalog (or by calling any Library location). Digital copies can be found on Libby or the Palace Project app.

Learn about Fauvism, created by Henri Matisse. We'll have an example art piece to talk about and then we'll each create our own version of the piece!

No experience needed and all materials will be provided. This program is intended for adults with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers. You will only need to register the adult participant not the accompanying caregiver.

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.

47720 College Dr., St. Mary's City, MD 20686

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.

21078 Three Notch Rd, Lexington Park, MD 20653

We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending.

No coding experience required; this program is intended for beginners in the lower elementary grades.

Enjoy stories, crafts, and activities that inspire positivity for all ages. Leave with tools to practice daily gratitude!

Join us for a heartwarming, interactive program that celebrates the power of gratitude! "Gratitude is the Best Attitude" invites participants of all ages to explore what it means to be thankful through stories, creative activities, group sharing, and fun reflection exercises.

Whether you're young or young at heart, you'll leave with simple tools to carry gratitude into your daily routine—and maybe even a gratitude craft or journal to take home!

Perfect for families, individuals, and anyone looking to add a little more positivity to their world.  This event will take place throughout the Library. 

Learn from local writers and meet new ones! Learn about getting started writing, publishing, and more. No registration required for attendees.

The St. Mary's County Library Author Fair provides an opportunity to meet local authors and browse their works. Authors will give a quick presentation on their writing experiences, and have an opportunity to promote and sell their work.  
  
For more information, please see the Author Fair webpage at https://www.stmalib.org/events/adult-events/author-fair/.  
  

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.

Intersection of McCool Dr. and Clark St., California, MD 20619

Think you can outsmart the maze? Use color codes to program a tiny Ozobot robot through twisty mazes and challenging missions.

Team up with friends to test your problem-solving skills, explore basic coding concepts, and see who can master the maze. No prior coding experience is needed for this screen-free STEAM challenge. Please use the "Add More people button when registering to register each child who will be attending the event.

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.

Intersection of Smith St. and Scobee St., California, MD 20619

Do you like graphic novels? Do you want to talk about your favorite graphic novel with kids your age? Join us for our kids book club!

Participants can bring in and discuss their favorite graphic novels, participate in a craft, and enjoy refreshments with peers.

Art doesn't have to be intimidating, or time consuming. Instead, it can be a chance to explore creativity, the ability to make mistakes, and an opportunity to try something new.

Each session will feature a small art and/or craft project that can be completed in an hour to an hour and a half.
 

Learn about events that led to the founding of the US Constitution! This presentation from Dr. Jim Gibb focuses on political unrest in the late 18th century and the formation of political parties.

Dissatisfaction with the inadequacy of the Articles of Confederation, especially in terms of paying state war debts, fostering trade and adjudicating disputes among the 13 independent states, set Americans in motion toward a more perfect union. This presentation highlights events that show economic and political unrest in the years leading up to the Constitution, including the Pennsylvania Mutiny of 1783, Shays' Rebellion, and the Paper Money Riot. It also discusses the growth of American political parties in the late 1700s, with a special focus on Maryland history.

During this series, we will explore the deficiencies of the initial Articles of Confederation, the further refinement of such ideas as the sovereignty of the People, and the development of our Nation’s “owners’ manual,” the document that instructs government as to its role in American society and the US Constitution’s constraints on government.

This presentation will be held live over Zoom. It will also be recorded and uploaded to the St. Mary's County Library YouTube channel.

If you would like to attend this event live and/or watch the recording, please register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event. The YouTube link to the recording will be emailed to everyone who registers for this program.

Wherever you are on your early literacy journey, come celebrate our 500 by 5 program participants with us! We will have a special storytime, get creative with crafts, and have a dance party!

No matter whether you have completed the program or are just getting started, we want to celebrate early literacy with you! Reading with your child helps to get them ready for school, increase vocabulary and speech skills, improve logical thinking, and encourage a love of learning. 

500 books by age 5 is just: 

One book per day for two years 

OR 

Weekly library storytime from birth to age five

OR

Two bedtime books each night for one year

No matter how you accomplish it, progressing towards 500 books is a fantastic feat worth celebrating!

Registration required--please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating at the event. Caregivers do not need to register themselves.

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.

Can you win the challenge? Test your skills in Nintendo Switch games and determine who's the best at games such as Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and more!

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

We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending.

No coding experience required; this program is intended for beginners in the lower elementary grades.

The Library will close at 5 p.m.

The Library is closed in observance of Thanksgiving

The Library is closed in observance of Native American Heritage Day

An all-ages chess social hang-out! Drop in and out to play as needed, no experience required. Staff will be available to assist those who haven't played before.

Small chess guides will be available for each player for reference. Chess boards will be provided by the library, but feel free to bring your favorite set.

Play your own way with an hour of Play-Doh fun! Create fantastic scenes on custom Play-Doh mats, stamp a design on your Doh, or just Doh it yourself!

Registration is not required for this event. This event was designed for a toddler, preschool, lower and upper elementary audience.

Discover the beloved Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey with a variety of crafts, activities, and games.

Reenact the origin of of this beloved character with pin the head on Dog Man, play our K9 sniff game, draw your own comic or Flip-o-Rama, build your own robot just like Lil Petey builds 80-HD and more!

Registration required. Please register each individual child for this event. Registration will open 2 weeks before the event.

Looking for what's next?

Max Meow
A regular cat eats a radioactive meatball and gains superpowers! A fun and action-packed graphic novel series for fans of Dog Man, from author/illustrator John Gallagher.

InvestiGators
From author/illustrator John Patrick Green, the InvestiGators graphic novel series follows two alligator spies as they fight the forces of evil!

Hilo
Friends DJ and Gina find Hilo, a boy who fell out of the sky and doesn’t know where he came from! A graphic novel series by Judd Winick, for fans of adventure and mystery.

Stick Dog
A middle grade series by Tom Watson and Ethan Long, about a stick dog who goes on adventures.

Last Kids on Earth
A group of kids band together to try to survive the zombie apocalypse! A middle grade series by Max Brallier, illustrated by Douglas Holgate.