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Kids and Teens Events Brochure – Fall 2019
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Storytime

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Join us for weekly storytime!

500 by Five

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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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We’re offering an opportunity for aspiring librarians to learn more about what we do and earn an honorary MLS (Mini Library Science) certificate. See more information and schedule your appointment!

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Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park Storytime

When: Saturday, October 05, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Off Site

Storytime at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historic Park (44720 Lighthouse Rd, Piney Point). Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 2-5 with their adult caregivers. After storytime,
enjoy free admission to the museum and explore the lighthouse and the Potomac Maritime Exhibit. Picnic lunches welcome. It's a rain or shine event. Siblings welcome; no registration required.

Fossils are Fun!

When: Friday, October 18, 2019 - 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

All children love dinosaurs, but few know we had our own pre-historic creatures right here in Southern Maryland! Join educators from Calvert Marine Museum to learn what fossils are, how they are made, and how they give clues to the ancient past. We'll read stories, make art, seeing and touch real fossils, and make our own "fossil" imprints. Each child will receive a fossil to keep. Ages 4-8; Registration required.

American Sign Language for New and Expecting Parents

When: Saturday, October 19, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

More and more we are seeing that the benefits of communicating with your infant using American Sign Language are tremendous. Join us for an hour of learning basic ASL to communicate with your new baby! Geared towards new and expecting parents, but feel free to bring your babies and young toddlers as well. Childcare providers and family members are also welcome.

Financial Literacy Fair

When: Monday, October 21, 2019 - 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

Have fun learning about money! Games and activities are provided by students from the Academy of Finance and representatives from 4-H. Station topics include: “What’s Money?”, “Spending & Saving”, “Wants vs. Needs”, “Expenses & Budgeting”, and “History of Money”. Activities are designed for children 7-11 though siblings are welcome too.

Oddly Satisfying DIY Video Lab for Tweens

When: Thursday, October 24, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

You've watched it on YouTube, now you can come in to Do-It-Yourself! Make a DIY video while trying out our activities and crafts. It will be oddly satisfying! No experience needed, all materials provided. Our first hour 5-6pm for Teens 13-18, our second hour 6-7pm for Tweens 8-12. No registration, drops in welcome!

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Itsy Bitsy Storytime

When: Friday, October 25, 2019 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

A storytime designed for a smaller group, but still filled with lots of fun! If your little one finds our regular storytimes a little too overwhelming then this may be more their style. Designed for ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Registration required.

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Paws to Read 2pm

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

Description: 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.

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Paws to Read 2:20pm

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 2:20 PM - 2:35 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

Description: 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.

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Paws to Read 2:40pm

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

Description: 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.

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Paws to Read 3:05pm

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 3:05 PM - 3:20 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

Description: 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.

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Paws to Read 3:25pm

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 3:25 PM - 3:40 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

Description: 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.

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Paws to Read 3:45pm

When: Saturday, October 26, 2019 - 3:45 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

Description: 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.

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Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Fall Booksale

When: Sunday, October 27, 2019 - 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

Come to the Leonardtown Library to find amazing deals on excellent books! Support the Friends of the St. Mary's County Library! This is a rain or shine event. Credit cards, cash and checks accepted.

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Spooktacular

When: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

Come enjoy trick-or-treating in the library and play some carnival games, all while dressed in your own costume. It’s some not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration required.

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Trick-or-Treat in the Library!

When: Thursday, October 31, 2019 - 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: 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. It’s some not-so-spooky fun for the whole family! No registration required.

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Please 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.