Kids and Teens Events Brochure – Fall 2018
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Summer Reading 2018 has ended
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500 by Five
Help your child read 500 books by age five! Reading with your child helps them get read for school, increase their vocabulary, improve logical thinking, and more. See more information about 500 by Five and get started!
Get an Honorary MLS Certificate
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Back to School!
When: Wednesday, October 03, 2018 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
With a little help from their library card your child can access the tools to excel in school. Support your children in their schooling by learning how to get the most from your librarys resources and services. Fun activities for your children will be available while you have your questions answered by an experienced librarian.
Chillax at the Lex: It's Shocking! Fun with electricity
When: Thursday, October 04, 2018 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B
It's SHOCKING! Fun with electricity. Make your own circuits to turn on the lights and more. Open for kids ages 8 to 13. Hang out, bring your friends! Walk ins Welcome.
Itsy Bitsy Storytime
When: Friday, October 05, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
A storytime designed for a smaller group. It'll be a bit more chill, but just as much fun as regular storytime. Recommended for ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Registration required.
Paws to Read- 2pm
When: Saturday, October 06, 2018 - 2:00 PM - 2:15 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
For beginning readers, or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book, or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.
Paws to Read- 2:20pm
When: Saturday, October 06, 2018 - 2:20 PM - 2:35 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
For beginning readers, or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book, or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.
Paws to Read- 2:40pm
When: Saturday, October 06, 2018 - 2:40 PM - 2:55 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
For beginning readers, or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book, or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.
Paws to Read- 3:05pm
When: Saturday, October 06, 2018 - 3:05 PM - 3:20 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
For beginning readers, or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book, or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.
Paws to Read- 3:25pm
When: Saturday, October 06, 2018 - 3:25 PM - 3:40 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
For beginning readers, or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book, or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.
Paws to Read- 3:45pm
When: Saturday, October 06, 2018 - 3:45 PM - 4:00 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
For beginning readers, or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions. Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book, or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.
Chillax at the Lex: Wii competition
When: Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B
Wii Competition and computer game night. Open for kids ages 8 to 13. Hang out, bring your friends! Walk ins Welcome.
Veggie van Gogh
When: Friday, October 12, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Paint beautiful works of art with carved pieces of veggies! This fun and calming activity is sure to be a blast for your creative kiddos. All supplies provided by the library. Designed with 2-5 year olds in mind, but any child with a creative side is welcome. Registration required.
Choose Civility: Mindfulness Mondays
When: Monday, October 15, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Join us for a relaxing storytime. We'll read fun books, practice a variety of mindfulness exercises, and spend some time thinking about what we're all grateful for. Recommended for ages 4-8 with their caregivers, but anyone that appreciates a quiet time with friends is more than welcome. Registration required. *May be held outside, weather permitting.* This is a Choose Civility: Southern Maryland event.
Minecraft Challenge
When: Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PMWhere: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room
Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program.
Snacking with S.T.E.A.M. - Appetizing Art
When: Friday, October 19, 2018 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B
Join us for any or all of our 3-part series exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with food! Please note all activities involve food which may contain potential allergens.
Appetizing Art
An art contest with cake? Join us for cake decorating in the library with sweet frosting and colorful sprinkles. A small contest for most exciting cake will follow. For ages 6-12. Registration required.
Preschool STEM Explorers: Pumpkin Palooza
When: Tuesday, October 23, 2018 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B
Come celebrate fall with all kinds of pumpkin activities! From pumpkin guts sensory exploration to pumpkin shape matching, come and explore all about this orange gourd! For ages 3-6. Registration required.
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Chillax at the Lex: Slime!
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B
Come in and make slime with us. Open for kids ages 8 to 13. Hang out, bring your friends! Walk ins Welcome.
Remind Me 2 Days Before EventHalloween Spooktacular
When: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWhere: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room
Enjoy Halloween themed activities, trick-or-treating in the library, and participate in a costume parade to show off your awesome Halloween costume. Its not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration.
Remind Me 2 Days Before EventHalloween Spooktacular
When: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Enjoy trick-or-treating in the library and participate in a costume parade to show off your awesome Halloween costume. Its some not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Remind Me 2 Days Before EventHalloween Spooktacular
When: Tuesday, October 30, 2018 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B
Enjoy Halloween themed activities, trick-or-treating in the library, and participate in a costume parade to show off your awesome Halloween costume. Its not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration required.
Remind Me 2 Days Before EventPlease note that library staff may be taking photos of any or all events to use for future library publications. Event participants’ photos may be used without notification or compensation. If you do not feel comfortable having your photo taken, please inform library staff when you arrive to an event.