January 2026

Start off the new year by exploring a new hobby. Drop in to try a variety of arts and craft mediums provided by the library. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

The following mediums will be available to try:

• Acrylic Paint
• Watercolor Paint
• Drawing mediums
• Pearler Beads
• Diamond Art

Aprons will be available for use, but please wear clothing that can get messy. 

Want a book club, but without the pressure of discussion? Love to read, but are super shy around new people? Join us for a Silent Book Club!

Bring your own book or check out something you've been eying and then come hang out with others and just read quietly. After the first hour, people can share about what they are reading with other attendees or dig in to get through just a little bit more.

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. 

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.

Celebrate a snowy start to 2026 by making a diamond art snowflake decoration! This program is intended for ages 16+.

On the first Tuesday of December, January, and February, we invite caregivers and adults with cognitive disabilities to a fun-filled evening of crafts and games. Adults of all abilities are welcome!

Walk-ins are welcome! Registration recommended to ensure adequate supplies of materials and to receive text/email reminders. Use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending.

Connect & Converse will offer a variety of activities throughout December, January, and February to keep participants engaged and creative. Each month will feature a unique crafting experience. Alongside these monthly crafts, plain paper, coloring items, regular playing cards, and Uno will always be available for attendees to enjoy. Light refreshments will be available. 

December 02: Decorate a Journal 

January 06: Doodle Art Notebooks https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14993030 

February 03: Decoupage https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14993031

This inclusive event is designed to encourage socialization, creativity, and connection for caregivers and adults with cognitive disabilities, but all are welcome to join in the fun!

It's cold outside! Learn what you can do to prepare winter shelter for backyard birds. Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, will give us expert advice online!

Part of our ongoing series of virtual events featuring, Barb Whipkey, who is the St. Mary's County Coordinator for the Maryland Bluebird Society. 

Registrants will receive a Zoom invitation link via email.

The next event with Barb is Become a Bluebird Landlord.

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

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

Looking for a space to work on your art? Bring your writing, drawing, and other art materials and come work with us!

The following makerspace equipment will be available for open use during this time: Cricut Maker, a button maker, Cricut Mug Press, 3D pens, and our Memory Lab. This program is intended for ages 16+. 

Start the new year off by taking care of yourself. Come in for an hour of yoga, specifically modified for bigger bodies. All experience levels are welcome.

If you are thinking about starting your year off with self-care, join us at the Leonardtown Library for a session of size inclusive yoga. If you have ever felt uncomfortable going to a gym, this is the event for you. The trainer had adapted poses for all skill levels and to work with larger sizes. You are fully welcomed here.

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 (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!

Is your New Year's resolution to read more books? Looking for a fun way to keep track of the ones you want to read or have already read? Come make miniature versions of them!

Miniature books have quickly become a new fad amongst avid readers with some choosing to keep them in jars, vases, and even miniature bookshelves. We'll briefly go over how to make miniature covers of real books on Canva and then spend the rest of the time making our miniature books. No matter what genre you prefer, we'll have a wide array of popular titles to choose from. Participants will also leave with a small jar to store their books in until they're ready to be crossed off your To-Be-Read list.

Enjoy time & space to unwind, get creative, and connect! Open ended activities available to do solo or with friends. Take a break from the digital world to come have fun and meet new people!

This is a relaxed, no judgment zone for self-expression and conversation. Give your brain a rest from the doom-scrolling - come chat in person about anything and everything! Get your hands on some physical media, explore new music, create art, play board games or video games, make beaded jewelry, enjoy the occasional movie/show night, and more.

Activities will vary. Walk-ins always welcome on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month! 

Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction.

January's book is Old Man's War by John Scalzi. Find the book in our catalog. 

Add to your basics skills of threading and operating a sewing machine to create your own microwavable soup bowl cozy!

Basic sewing machine experience is needed but all materials are provided. If you have not operated a sewing machine, please consider taking Sewing Machine 101 before taking this class.

Sewing machine users can visit our Makerspace during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material!

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. 

Create your custom mug using infusible ink with the Cricut Mug Press! This program will be repeated on January 22nd for an evening session.

Learn how to fold cats, cranes, frogs, hearts, and more! Origami paper and instructions will be available.

Registration is not required for this event. This event was designed with an audience of upper and lower elementary, tweens, and teens in mind.

Get a head start on your garden this year with winter seed starting!

Master Gardener & Master Naturalist Molly Moore will introduce the 10 simple steps to winter sowing, discuss the benefits of this unique seed-starting method – including some serious cost-savings - and walk participants through creating and seeding their own mini greenhouses to take home!

Participants are invited to donate plastic gallon jugs (milk jugs) to refresh our supply of mini greenhouses.

This program is made possible with support from the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden and the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists.

Through this hands-on workshop, participants will learn a creative way to turn everyday plastic waste into something useful!

Eco-bricks are plastic bottles packed with clean, non-recyclable plastics, and can be used as building blocks for sculptures, benches, planters, and more.

While packing your first brick, hear from Master Naturalist Cody Hance about other ways you can reduce & reuse waste at home!

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

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 paper snowflakes and Uno.

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

Registration is required for attendees. Please use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending.

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create a custom wood sign!

This introductory class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to create clean and precise cuts on adhesive vinyl and transfer that design onto a wooden sign board to take home with you. 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. 

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.

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.
 

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 esta presentación virtual para obtener más información sobre los beneficios por discapacidad, los requisitos de elegibilidad y el proceso de solicitud.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Maritime Building
44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674

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. 

Join us for a special Common Thread gathering. As always, you're welcome to bring your current crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, or any other needlework project to share with fellow crafters.

Whether you're a seasoned stitcher or just starting, this event is open to all skill levels. Feel free to mingle, swap patterns, ideas, and tips with like-minded makers. Come share your love for fabric and fiber crafts with the community, and be a part of this special celebration! 
Basic supplies will be available if needed, and no registration is required.

While we encourage participation in the Library Community Friendship Quilt, it's not mandatory. You're welcome to attend Common Thread and work on your own projects as usual.

Community Quilt Project Details:

• Square Submission: By submitting a quilt square, participants acknowledge that the library reserves the right to keep all submitted squares and may not necessarily use every submitted square in the final quilt design
• Cut-off Date for Donations: Tuesday, March 10, 2026
• Square Specifications:
  • Material: Quilt squares must be made of cotton material, such as old library bags or library t-shirts.
  • Size: Squares should be 13 inches, which will be trimmed to a standard 12-inch square, allowing for a ½-inch seam allowance on all sides.
  • Design: Participants should refrain from using any vulgar or profane content in their designs.
• Quilt Completion: After the cut-off date, library staff and volunteers will organize the donated squares into a cohesive design. The quilt will be assembled by community members during regular meetings at the library and potentially other library branches. Upon completion, the Library Community Friendship Quilt will be displayed at the libraries.

The Community Quilt shown in the image to the left was created by Ogema Public Library (WI).

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

Everyone needs a bit of time to relax and create. Come and paint with your fellow library users. Chat and make friends, or paint on your own - however you feel that day.

All supplies provided by the library. 

Designed for the interests of children with sensory differences, their caregivers, and siblings. Stories, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.

This is also an appropriate option for caregivers with sensory differences themselves. If our other storytimes are sometimes too overwhelming, come to this sensory friendly storytime!

Registration is required as space is limited to keep this storytime true to it's goals. Please register each person who will be in the room. 

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

Get together with fellow craft-lovers and create something simple but satisfying. We will meet once a month and craft something new each session.

All projects should be able to be completed in a 1-2 hour timeframe.

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.

This month's selection is Death of a Smuggler by M. C. Beaton with R. W. Green (2025), which is #37 in the Hamish Macbeth series.

The tourists have finally gone from Hamish's cozy Highland village of Lochbdubh and winter is about to set in. His new love, Claire, is keen to take a holiday together, but Hamish is suddenly assigned a new constable, presenting him with both a surprise and a secret. However, the secret becomes the least of his problems when a family appears in the village looking to settle a score with a mysterious missing man. A murdered woman's body is soon discovered along with a link to this same man, but no one can figure out their true identities. To Hamish's horror, he finds himself working the case with his sworn enemy Detective Chief Inspector Blair. With a growing list of suspects, increasingly bewildering circumstances and Blair hindering him at every turn, Hamish must find the murderer before anyone else falls victim. So much for taking a relaxing holiday!

Find a physical copy in our Library catalog or download a digital audiobook or eBook through our Libby and Palace Project apps!

Create a piece of art to be displayed in the windows of our teen area! Claim your own window pane and let the sun stream in on your work. No advanced art skills required – just a desire to create.

Let your imagination run wild, but keep it family friendly! Make a unique piece of stained glass with colorful paper cut outs, or paint a soft abstract dream with gorgeous watercolors. Other materials include markers, color pencils, oil pastels, crayons, and more. All supplies will be provided. Art will remain on display until March 15, 2025.

No registration required, walk-ins welcome.

Learn practical tips for selecting, planting, mulching, pruning, and maintaining healthy trees in your landscape.

Presented by Aaron Toczylowski, ISA Certified Arborist and Maryland Licensed Tree Expert, this session offers actionable advice homeowners can use to keep their trees thriving.

Learn a new skill and contribute to a community fiber art project!

During this program, you'll learn the basics of loom weaving by creating your very own simple, functional dishcloth to take home.

Plus, lend your creativity to a bigger cause! Throughout the program—and all month long—you can contribute to our Community Loom Project. We're setting up a standing loom in the Leonardtown Makerspace to create a collaborative, large-scale wall hanging.

Help us see how large we can make this unique piece of community art before the end of January!

No experience necessary! All materials are provided.

Visualize and design your future by creating a vision board, turning aspirations into achievable goals. Walk-in's welcome. Registration recommended for text and email reminders!

Part 1 of our Dream, Achieve, and Record Series: These events offer a unique blend of creativity and personal growth. Enjoy crafting your personal journey. 

Part 2: From Vision Boards to Growth Journals

Saturday, February 14 2026 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM

https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14320333

Transform your vision board into a personalized growth journal, documenting progress, reflecting on experiences, and setting new intentions.

Part 3: Book Arts: Make a Reading Journal

Saturday, March 14 2026 from 10:00AM - 12:00PM

https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/14317986 

Learn a traditional bookbinding technique as you sew and customize a reading journal that reflects your personality.

Solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and challenges to discover "whodunnit" in a casual, self-paced immersive experience.

Choose to solve solo or in a small group! Please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event.

This event is for adults and older teens.

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.

A welcoming space where writers of every level can collaborate with peers, spark inspiration, and share your work whenever you feel ready!

Have a piece you’ve been working on and need some peer feedback, want to work alongside fellow writers, or just need a change of scenery? You’ve found the place! Attend our poetry workshop for a chance to get fresh eyes on a recent work or try out a prompt to get your muse going.

This workshop will provide paper, writing utensils, and some guiding prompts if you run into a creative block. Participants are encouraged but not required to read their work aloud. No prior experience needed.

The Library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

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.

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. 

No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. We'll have a D&D 5e Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.

Did you know being a Lighthouse Keeper was the first non-clerical government job opened to women in Maryland? Learn their stories!

In the United States lighthouse keeping history, a total of 173 women served as keepers or assistant keepers. Twenty of these women served in Maryland! Learn the stories of these women who served at the Piney Point, Blackistone, Upper Cedar Point, Point Lookout Lighthouses. Also learn about the last female keeper in the U.S. and the only female keeper in the U.S. Coast Guard Service, who served at Turkey Point on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

This history seminar is presented by Karen Stone, of the St. Mary's County Museums Department. This event is part of the Southern Maryland 250th Semiquincentennial, Maryland 250th, and America 250th celebration, commemorating Southern Maryland's contributions to our nation's founding.

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.

Interested in learning more about using the internet?

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

Computer skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard

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

Use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending.

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.

January's title is TBA.

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!

Create your custom mug using infusible ink with the Cricut Mug Press!

This is an evening session repeat of the Make Your Mug, with Cricut program on January 9th. Please do not register for both dates. 

Enjoy time & space to unwind, get creative, and connect! Open ended activities available to do solo or with friends. Take a break from the digital world to come have fun and meet new people!

This is a relaxed, no judgment zone for self-expression and conversation. Give your brain a rest from the doom-scrolling - come chat in person about anything and everything! Get your hands on some physical media, explore new music, create art, play board games or video games, make beaded jewelry, enjoy the occasional movie/show night, and more.

Activities will vary. Walk-ins always welcome on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of every month! 

Supercharge your learning with free resources for every age & subject! We'll start with a guided library tour, then the kids can enjoy crafts while the adults take a deep dive into digital resources.

There is so much more than books at the library to power your homeschooling: science kits, kid-safe maker tools & playful learning stations. Language lessons, tutoring, & research tools from old-school to cutting-edge. ABC Mouse for the littlest learners, and an entire online course catalog for teens & adults. Learn how to access all of it for free, with just your library card. Please register each adult, and let us know how many children will attend with you.

Want to get better at using Cricut Design Space? It's the software needed to use Cricut cutting machines. Learn the basics about how to create your own designs.

Join us in our COMPUTER LAB to learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs with the Cricut Maker. You'll set up your own free Cricut Design Space account (or log in to your existing account) and then be guided through creating your own designs. No experience necessary.

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.

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

Back by popular request! Stick, swap, and create at StickerFest! Trade stickers, get a free sticker book, and design your own. A perfect event for sticker lovers of all ages!

Celebrate all things stickers! Bring your favorite stickers to trade with fellow fans, and start your own collection with a free sticker book provided to all attendees.

Design your own custom creations with sticker paper and markers, watch Cricut machine sticker making demonstrations and take home one-of-a-kind sticker creations.   Whether you're a collector, a creator, or just love stickers, there’s something for everyone at StickerFest2.0.

Let’s trade, create, and celebrate the joy of stickers—see you there!

More swapping room and a larger designated space for grownups too! 

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

A thank you note, an I’m thinking of you letter, a postcard, cards can be anything! Can you think of anyone in your life who’d like to hear from you?

Cards can be anything! Make a bookmark, postcard, letter, note, just let someone know you thought of them.

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

New to Google Sheets? Or would like to learn to use spreadsheets? Then this is the class for you!

Google features much more than just a search engine with Google Sheets you can keep track of finances, make lists, and calculate columns of numbers. We will get you started with the basics like creating, saving, and formatting the spreadsheets. Please bring your Gmail address, password, and cell phone.

This class does not result in certification.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard

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

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.

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about what books you're reading with people who love reading as much as you do? Do you like crafts and book related activities? Join us for our kids book club!

Participants can bring in and discuss whatever they're reading, whether it's novels, graphic novels, nonfiction books, audiobooks, etc., participate in a craft, and enjoy refreshments with peers.

The U.S. Constitution has guided the American government for over 200 years. In this series, take a look at the Constitution, beginning with Article I, which establishes our legislative branch.

The U.S. Constitution, excepting the 27 amendments, consists of 4,408 words—about the length of a 15-page college term paper—2,294 (52%) of which are devoted to Article 1. Article I delineates the prerogatives, responsibilities, and powers of the U.S. Congress. This presentation explores Article I and the Convention discussions and ratification debates informing each of its sections.

This event, led by guest speaker Dr. Jim Gibb, 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.

Bingo for toddlers and preschoolers! Kids age 2-5 will have a blast learning about winter activities while playing bingo, and they might even win a prize!

Join us for an afternoon of itty-bitty bingo games! The bingo boards feature a variety of animals, foods, and other winter icons!

Kids age 6-11 will have a blast learning while playing bingo, and they might even win a prize!

Join us for an afternoon of bingo games! These bingo boards will have popular winter items and activities, and kids will have a chance to learn about pattern recognition through gameplay!

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. 

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!

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

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

13723 Point Lookout Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

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.

47550 Mill Field Dr., St. Mary's City, MD 20686

Designed for the interests of children with sensory differences, their caregivers, and siblings. Stories, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.

This is also an appropriate option for caregivers with sensory differences themselves. If our other storytimes are sometimes too overwhelming, come to this sensory friendly storytime!

Registration is required as space is limited to keep this storytime true to it's goals. Please register each person who will be in the room. 

Get a head start on your garden this year with winter seed starting!

Master Gardener Darcy White will introduce the 10 simple steps to winter sowing, discuss the benefits of this unique seed-starting method – including some serious cost-savings - and walk participants through creating and seeding their own mini greenhouses to take home!

Participants are invited to donate plastic gallon jugs (milk jugs) to refresh our supply of mini greenhouses.

This program is made possible with support from the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden and the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists.

Bring your littles along to this Big & Little yoga class! Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to join their caregivers at this morning yoga session.

Mats will be available, but please feel free to bring your own yoga mat or a beach towel to use. 

Registration is required for this event.

Open-ended robot fun! Tinker, test, & create with Botley, Indi, & Ozobot. Solve mazes, tackle challenges, & build your own mini games. It's hands-on fun for all skill levels. No registration needed.

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!

During the month of January, the library is having a bookmark design contest!

Drop by the library anytime during January to get a design template and return it to us with your completed bookmark entry by January 31.

This event is intended for anyone ages 5-18! Entries will fit into three categories based on grade level.

Get excited for the Winter Olympics and go for the gold! Enjoy Olympic themed crafts, activities and minute -to-win-it style games at the library.

Please register each child participating.

This event will have activities intended for individuals with upper elementary abilities and interests. 

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

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

This class does not result in Microsoft certification.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard

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

Solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and challenges to discover "whodunnit" in a casual, self-paced immersive experience.

Choose to solve solo or in a small group! Please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event.

Everyone loves parachute play! We will sing songs and play games on our giant parachute. This program is intended for individuals with toddler and preschool abilities and their caregivers.

Registration required--please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating at the event.