August 2025

Join the Mobile Library for an all-ages storytime in the park followed by bubbles, music, playtime, and art! The Mobile Library will be open for library services as well.

This activity will take place outdoors from 9:30-11 a.m on Mondays in June and on Fridays in July and August. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. Please register once per family group for a reminder e-mail or inclement weather notice. In the event of inclement weather, the program may be moved to an indoor location. Registered participants will be notified via email at least one hour prior to the event. Updates will also be shared through our social media channels and on our website.  

Monday, June 16: Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

Monday, June 23: Cecil Park, 19241 St. George's Church Rd., Valley Lee, MD 20692

Monday, June 30: Seventh District Park, 23035 Colton Point Rd., Bushwood, MD 20618

Friday, July 11: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Friday, July 18: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

Friday, July 25: John Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Friday, August 01: Nicolet Park, 21770 FDR Blvd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

Friday, August 15: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

Summer Reading isn't over yet! Come "Color Our World" the day before National Coloring Day to get yourself in the mood.

A variety of coloring pages and materials will be provided (including extra coloring pages that you can take with you).

This program is meant for adults, not children. No registration is required. Feel free to show up at any time during the event, hang out, and color for as long as you'd like!

Is someone in your family about to start school for the very first time? Let's get ready with a special school-themed storytime, crafts, fun activities, and a practice ride on a real school bus!

Please register each person attending, adults and children.

Check for space in other sessions:

• Charlotte Hall, Fri Aug 1 @ 2:30pm
• Lexington Park, Sat Aug 2 @ 10am

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

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:

Friday, August 1st, 2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 2nd, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  
 

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

About the Instructor:

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

Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.

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

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

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

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

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

Is someone in your family about to start school for the very first time? Let's get ready with a special school-themed storytime, crafts, fun activities, and a practice ride on a real school bus!

Please register each person attending, adults and children.

Check for space in other sessions:

• Leonardtown, Fri Aug 1 @ 10am
• Lexington Park, Sat Aug 2 @ 10am

Is someone in your family about to start school for the very first time? Let's get ready with a special school-themed storytime, crafts, fun activities, and a practice ride on a real school bus!

Please register each person attending, adults and children.

Check for space in other sessions:

• Leonardtown, Fri Aug 1 @ 10am
• Charlotte Hall, Fri Aug 1 @ 2:30pm

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:

Friday, August 1st, 2 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Saturday, August 2nd, 10:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.  
 

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

About the Instructor:

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

Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Make a fluffy owl friend to take home!

Using an everyday metal fork, a little bit of yarn, and a lot of creativity, learn how to make a mini pom-pom owl and customize it with eyes and wings for extra personality. This puffy pocket size pal doesn't need to be fed but it does need a place to rest! Assemble an adorable mini tree hollow and your low-maintenance pet will be ready to settle in to its new home!

This program is intended for upper elementary age children. All materials provided. Please register each child attending.

Learn how collecting rooftop rainwater can help keep your garden beautiful!

University of Maryland Extension's Caroline DiGiovanni will teach you all you need to know to set up your own rainwater collection system at home! Rain barrels have numerous environmental benefits, including reducing flooding, erosion, and peak stream flow. Retaining stormwater runoff from rooftops can also save you money in the garden by reducing your water usage and gently fertilizing your plants! Learn the ins and outs of rain barrel installation and maintenance as well as rainwater use and safety considerations.

After the presentation, we will head to the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden for a demonstration of how their rain barrels are put to use.

This program is completely free to attend, no purchase required. If interested, rain barrel kits can be pre-ordered from June 2nd - July 28th through the event registration portal. They will be available for pickup at the Community Garden after the event.

Questions? Please contact Caroline DiGiovanni on or before July 14, 2025 at cdigiova@umd.edu or 301-226-7776.

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

Learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting cardstock to create a printed bookmark to save your spot in your latest juicy read!

This introductory, hands-on class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to use the "print then cut" feature to create a printed cardstock bookmark! 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 session is intended for teens ages 12-18 only.

Drop by the library to make up to 5 Busy Bags—screen-free, hands-on activity kits for toddlers & preschoolers! Perfect for quiet time, travel, or play. Fun, easy, and mess-free!

What to expect:

Portable & Easy to Use: The activities are packed in a small bag or container, making them easy to carry and transport.
Engaging: Each activity is designed to be engaging and simple enough for kids to work on independently or with minimal assistance.
Variety: Activities vary from puzzles, sensory play, arts and crafts, sorting games, and simple educational tasks that teach skills like colors, shapes, numbers, or letters.
Low Mess: Many busy bags focus on low-mess activities that don’t require extensive cleanup, making them ideal for waiting rooms, during travel, or as quiet-time activities at home or school.  

Who can participate: 

Activities are selected based on the child’s developmental stage, usually ranging from toddlers to preschoolers.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to:

• Encourage Independence: Children learn to play and focus independently, which is great for building confidence.
• Improve Fine Motor Skills: Many busy bag activities are designed to develop fine motor skills, such as pinching, grasping, and threading.
• Promote Focus & Concentration: The short, structured tasks help kids learn to focus and concentrate for a set period.
• Learn through Play: Busy bags can help kids learn new concepts like counting, matching, and even early literacy skills in a fun, hands-on way.

Don't miss this chance to spark creativity, support early learning, and take home a little peace of mind—come make your Busy Bags today!

Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used.

After, they’ll have a chance to recreate the piece, or use it as inspiration to make their own unique piece of art.

Make sure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

Join us for a history of Patuxent River Naval Air Station!

Chris Bryan, NAS Patuxent River Cultural Resource Program Manager, will discuss the history of Pax River and the influx of Navy personnel that came to St. Mary’s County in the early 1940s to support military aircraft research and development during World War II.

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

Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming.

World on the Move: 250,000 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office.

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.

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. 

Do you like anime or manga?

Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch a movie, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided.
This month's show:

MY love STORY!!

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

Want to try out a new hobby but not sure if it's for you? Come to Hobby Trials! This week we will try out embroidery with an embroidery sampler project.

Journey through the deep prehistory of St. Mary’s County. Register to receive a reminder email or text message. Walk-ins welcome!

Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming.

We will uncover the layers of migration and settlement that have shaped this region and come to understand the lasting impacts of these movements on the area’s culture and society. 

Speaker - Julia A. King, Department Chair of Sociology and Anthropology 

Julia A. King is the George B. and Willma Reeves Endowed Chair in the Liberal Arts professor of anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland, where she researches, teaches, and writes about early American and Indigenous history, archaeology, and culture. She has received recognition for her research from the Society for Historical Archaeology, the Society for Ethnohistory, and the William and Mary Quarterly, among others.

Migration Journeys with St. Mary’s College of Maryland is a thought-provoking series that will offer valuable insights into the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of people who have traversed our state and nation, continents and oceans. Discover St. Mary's County's rich history through diverse stories of movement, culture, and resilience from Africa, the Caribbean, and Chesapeake through the insights of expert speakers from the St. Mary's College of Maryland's Department of Anthropology on history, music, and more.

Next in series
Ancient Migrations: Our Shared Origins
Thursday, August 14, 6 – 7:30 p.m.

World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office.

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

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

Come hang out for an afternoon of racing, dancing and sports!

Join us as we hang out and play various Nintendo Switch games such as : Mario Kart, Nintendo Switch Sports, Just Dance and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided. This event is for ages 12-18 ONLY.

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

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

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

Can you win the challenge? Snacks and goodies as we play Nintendo Switch games and determine who's the best at games such as Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and more!

Do you have a great book that you cannot stop recommending to everyone? Are you looking for new books to read? This is the place for you! We listen and we don't judge.

This program is perfect for extroverted and introverted adult readers of any genre looking to find new books to enjoy and talk about ones they already love.

Anyone who would like to share is invited to speak for up to 5 minutes on any book of their choosing to persuade others to give their favorite book a shot. Participants are also free to just listen and jot down new titles for their To-Be-Read list. No one is required to share if they do not want to. 

Please keep in mind that this program is for adults, not children. A list of books discussed will be emailed out to all registered participants after the program, but walk-ins are welcome.

Explore flight in this hands-on workshop! Build gliders and puck launchers while learning about aerodynamics, lift, drag and energy using the kid-safe ChompShop cutting tool.

What to Expect:

• Build a glider-style cardboard plane to investigate how lift and drag affect flight.
• Create a puck launcher to study force, energy transfer, and motion.
• Use the ChompShop safely to cut and craft custom parts.
• Learn real science through hands-on experimentation and design.
• Collaborate, invent, and test your ideas in a fun, supportive STEM environment.

 Don’t Miss This Opportunity to:

• Spark curiosity in aerodynamics and motion.
• Explore STEM concepts through engaging, age-appropriate activities.
• Practice safe tool use and build confidence with real-world skills.
• Take home your very own glider and launcher!
• Have a blast launching, learning, and engineering your way through flight!

Spots are limited—secure your place now and get ready to launch into learning and fun!

The August 7 session of Teen Writing Club is cancelled.

Writing can be a lonely hobby, so why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our monthly writing club, intended for teens!

During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st Thursday of the month, except for July, when it will be on the 17th.

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine and Cricut Mug Press to customize a ceramic mug!

This introductory class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to decorate a ceramic mug by cutting an infusible ink design and using the Cricut Mug Press to transfer the design through a process called sublimation. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

(No-shows: Ten minutes after the class scheduled start time, any registrants who have not arrived will lose their seat and then no-show seats will be given out on a first come, first served basis. Please notify the instructor when you arrive if you are waiting for possible no-show vacancies.)

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.

Meet real, live reptiles from around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors. Then, visit the Mobile Library!

This event takes place at the Cecil Park picnic pavilion, 19241 St Georges Church Rd, Valley Lee, MD 20692, and is supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

Meet real, live reptiles from around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors.

This event takes place at Chopticon High School in the gym, and is supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council. Most seating will be on the floor- feel free to bring a blanket!

Meet real, live reptiles from around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors.

Most seating will be on the floor- feel free to bring a blanket! Space may be limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.

Meet real, live reptiles from around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors.

Most seating will be on the floor- feel free to bring a blanket! Space may be limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.

Find great reads at great prices!

The Friends of the St. Mary's County Library's Children's Book Sale offers gently used children's books at amazing prices! Cash, check, credit cards accepted.

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 28th of the previous month and will close on the 5th 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. If more than one location is closed on the 10th, the Lit Kit will be available the next day all three building locations are open.

Lit Kits will be held for a week before the items are returned to the library.

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!

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

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 button making and KerPlunk.

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.

Join us for an exciting story walk and participate in a fun wellness activity!

The Healthy St. Mary's Partnership invites you to come visit vendors who will share their mental and physical wellness tips and resources.

Learn how to make slime with basic household ingredients and the science behind why it works!

This sesssion is FULL--please check for space in the 3:30 session: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/13516323

Participants will also have the opportunity to take their slime home in a sealed container. This program is designed for upper elementary-age children--please register each child attending. Please note: Science can get messy, so we recommend wearing clothing that is easily washed.

Learn how to make slime with basic household ingredients and the science behind why it works!

Participants will also have the opportunity to take their slime home in a sealed container. This program is designed for upper elementary-age children--please register each child attending. Please note: Science can get messy, so we recommend wearing clothing that is easily washed.

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.

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

It's a Star Party! The Perseid meteor shower peaks at 11pm on August 12. Bring your own jar to fill with paper stars!

Paper stars are made out of long strips of paper. We will be making our stars out of special star paper, recycled newspapers and magazines, and construction paper!

Instructions and materials will be provided. Please bring your own jar!

Registration is required for this event. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces. This is a drop-in style program with no registration 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.

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. 

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 aprender los requisitos de elegibilidad de medicare, los períodos de inscripción, el proceso de solicitud y los recursos.

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

Have you ever wondered how you can use your phone to take professional-level photos to share online or with your friends & family?

Learn how to use today's technology to capture the world around you!

This workshop will include a training on the fundamentals of photography, an overview of how to use the features of your digital camera or smartphone to your advantage, and an outdoor photo walk in the library's Front Yard to practice nature & portrait photography.

Participants will also be able to use our "Nature and Biodiversity" Citizen Science Kit during this program. These kits includes a set of clip-on specialty lenses for smartphone nature photography!

Please note: Digital cameras and smartphones will not be provided for this program, but you are more than welcome to bring your own!

Whether you have been creating for years or just started on your journey, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.

Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.

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 Medicare 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.

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

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

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

Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on everyday wellness fun facts.

Upon request, team members will happily offer recovery information and resources for those who might be recovery-curious or recovery-ready.

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

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.

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Max Meow
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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.

St. Mary’s County Museum Director Karen Stone will present the story of Maryland’s first wave of immigrants – the English who came to stay in 1634.

Visit the World on the Move page on our website to learn more about the World on the Move exhibit and additional Library programming.

Learn more about their reasons for leaving England, Lord Baltimore’s earlier experiments, their relationship with their neighboring colonies and with the area’s original inhabitants. The story continues with future migrations of the English as they went west, hoping yet again to build a better future.

About the Presenter: Karen Stone has been the Museum Division Manager for St. Mary’s County since 2017. She did her undergraduate work at Gettysburg College and obtained her master’s degree at Penn State University. She got her first museum job while still in middle school and has been working in the museum field ever since. Stone has published many articles and has been a frequent lecturer on U.S., Maryland, and local history. She recently wrote her first book: Shipwreck on the Potomac: Disaster in Pursuit of Lincoln’s Killer.

World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office.

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

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs.

Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Esta institución es un proveedor que brinda igualdad de oportunidades.

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. 

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.

22611 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd., Lexington Park, MD 20653