Storytime – Summer 2026
June 16 – August 22
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Upcoming Events
If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible. 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. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Join us for a special storytime celebrating America's 250th Anniversary! This storytime will feature books and activities themed around America's founding. Designed for preschool aged participants. Registration is not required for this event. Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. 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. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program. 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 Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Come dressed in your most patriotic outfit and learn how voting can make a difference in your community! This is a special story time intended to for participants with lower elementary abilities to learn why voting is such a big deal. We will talk about what voting is, read a story about voting, and cast our ballot to choose the design for our very own button! Storytime will be followed by American Birthday craft activities and a photobooth to show off your commitment to learning how you can change your community! This event is intended to educate young citizens on what is happening during elections and why it matters. Registration opens 2 weeks before the event. Race against other teams to answer trivia questions about America's Semiquincentennial hidden in the library's stacks. Teams will be given clues and find themed answers within the books and shelves of the library! Please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event. The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day. The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day. 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! *Moved to Leonardtown Library
Join the Mobile Library for an all-ages storytime followed by bubbles, music, playtime, and art! This activity will take place outdoors from 9:30-11 a.m. on Mondays in June and July. 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 15: John Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Monday, June 22: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Monday, June 29: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Monday, July 6: Leonardtown Library, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (Moved from Seventh District Park due to heat) Monday, July 13: Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 Monday, July 20: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Monday, July 27: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! 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. For this second session, we will look at Andy Warhol’s Rorschach, and participants will have a chance to experiment with symmetry while painting. Make sure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! 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. 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 Designed for neurodiverse library users, their caregivers, siblings, companions, & friends. Picture books, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone. If other storytimes are sometimes too overwhelming to anyone in your group, come to this sensory friendly storytime on the 2nd Wednesday of every month. Registration is required as space is limited to keep this storytime true to its goals. Please register each person who will be in the room. 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 Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program. 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. Drop in for some games, company, and air conditioning at the library! Join us as we hang out and play various Nintendo Switch One 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. We will have one Switch and controllers to play with! If you would like to bring another switch and controllers to play on one of the tables, please feel free to do so! Learn how to use a zipper stitch to make an adjustable bracelet with gimp & beads! Embrace your inner camp counselor from the early 2000s and practice the zipper, butterfly or box stitch to make bracelets or keychains. All supplies will be provided. Alternative stitch techniques will also be available to explore as desired! Registration recommended, walk-ins welcomed as space allows. 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 snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! 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! 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 Thursday of every month! Enjoy a summer story and craft before exploring the natural world right outside the Library along the story walk! We will read a outdoors-themed book, build a craft, and then head outside to complete a nature scavenger hunt on the story walk. Participants will explore the walking trail and complete the scavenger hunt for a prize. The nature walk is weather-dependent. Feel the rhythm and experience the power of taiko! This exciting interactive performance features traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming, energetic rhythms, and audience participation. Learn about the history of taiko, explore Japanese language and culture, and see — and hear — these enormous drums up close. Brave volunteers may even get a chance to try drumming themselves! Note for those with sensitive ears: Taiko drums are extremely loud. 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. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council. Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Feel the rhythm and experience the power of taiko! This exciting interactive performance features traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming, energetic rhythms, and audience participation. Learn about the history of taiko, explore Japanese language and culture, and see — and hear — these enormous drums up close. Brave volunteers may even get a chance to try drumming themselves! Note for those with sensitive ears: Taiko drums are extremely loud. 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. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council. It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day. An informal chance to read and spend time with the youth librarians of the Lexington Park Library. Look for our red accordion stool to know it's time. All picture book lovers welcome. Books will be read in the order they are offered to our librarian. Get ready for a roaring good time with the Mobile Library at Historic Sotterley! Join us for a family-friendly dinosaur documentary and travel back to the age of the dinosaurs. Discover fascinating fossils, explore hands-on dinosaur activities, and browse books from the Mobile Library. After the film, stick around for dino-themed crafts and science activities that bring prehistoric creatures to life. Popcorn and drinks will be provided. This program will be held indoors at Historic Sotterley. Registration is required. Please use the "Add More People" button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event. 44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636 Explore the garden and go on guided nature walks with a Master Gardener! Family garden walks will be led by Master Gardener volunteer Deb Pence and other volunteer community garden enthusiasts in the Leonardtown Library’s “Front Yard Garden.” Activities and guided walks are developed for 3–6-year-olds, but the whole family is welcome to join in the explorations. Children must be accompanied by an adult and parents should note there will most likely be exposure to nuts, seeds and other plant parts as well as a variety of pollinators, so please be advised for potential allergens. Explore the Leonardtown library’s Front Yard garden and learn to identify 4-6 (more or less) easy to identify trees, shrubs or flowers found in our native gardens and Maryland’s natural landscapes. Registration is requested but drop-ins will be welcome. Walks will be approximately 30-40 minutes and loosely scheduled for 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. 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 July. 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 15: John Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Monday, June 22: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Monday, June 29: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Monday, July 6: Seventh District Park, 23035 Colton Point Rd., Bushwood, MD 20618 Monday, July 13: Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 Monday, July 20: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Monday, July 27: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! 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. Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! 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. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program. 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 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 the Intro to Inkscape Waitlist Learn about Inkscape and the different types of images used in digital media. Learn how about vector images and how to create them for use with the library's glowforge! Make simple and striking designs that you can use in other digital or physical media! Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Watch a live online event from the American Museum of Natural History together, as paleontologist Aki Watanabe shares a fascinating look at the most exciting dinosaur discoveries from the past year. Have you ever wondered how scientists uncover the secrets of dinosaurs? In this exciting journey into the world of fossils, fieldwork, and groundbreaking discoveries, you'll learn about: Dr. Watanabe is an Associate Professor of Anatomy at the New York Institute of Technology and a Research Associate in the Division of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History. Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. 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. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program. Grab a snack, sit back, and watch a movie playing at the library! Do you have wild dreams when your head hits the pillow? On July 15 we'll be watching Napping Princess directed by Kenji Kamiyama, a film that takes place in Japan and also in the fantasy dream world of Heartland. With monster fights, new tech, and her family at stake, can Kokone bridge the gap between her dreams and the waking world? Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Make friendship bracelets out of embroidery thread and beads! Bring some bracelets to trade with friends or to keep for yourself! This is a walk-in crafternoon program, so supplies and instructions will be provided. 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. Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department, 21660 Colton Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609 Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities in Spanish and English! You don't need to know Spanish to enjoy this Storytime! ¡Cuentos, rimas, canciones y actividades en español e inglés! ¡No necesitas saber inglés para disfrutar de esta hora del cuento! Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! Disfruta de cuentos, música, movimiento, rimas y actividades prácticas que ayudarán a los niños a desarrollar habilidades de lectoescritura temprana, hacer nuevos amigos y descubrir nuevos libros favoritos. ¡Los hermanos son bienvenidos! 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. 13820 Point Lookout Rd, Ridge, MD 20680 Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Register for Y2K Summer Crafts for Kids: Pony Bead Critters Blast back to the analog activities of the last millennium! Choose your favorite animal and learn how to fashion your own keychain with beads and string. It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day. An informal chance to read and spend time with the youth librarians of the Lexington Park Library. Look for our red accordion stool to know it's time. All picture book lovers welcome. Books will be read in the order they are offered to our librarian. Drop in and experience the wonderful world of worms! Activities include: Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. Click the Add more people button to register each person in your group. This event was designed with Preschool to Upper Elementary schoolers in mind. Register for SPARK: Storytime in the Park 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 July. 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 15: John Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Monday, June 22: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Monday, June 29: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Monday, July 6: Seventh District Park, 23035 Colton Point Rd., Bushwood, MD 20618 Monday, July 13: Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 Monday, July 20: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Monday, July 27: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Get ready for a musical adventure through Latin America with Cantaré! With music in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, we'll explore the joyful songs, rhythms, dances, and instruments of many cultures. This event takes place at Mechanicsville Elementary School. 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. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council. Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Get ready for a musical adventure through Latin America with Cantaré! With music in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, we'll explore the joyful songs, rhythms, dances, and instruments of many cultures. 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. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council. Register for Teen Writing Club Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop with Tracy Gatton from the Maryland Writer's Association designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills! This event is intended for writers aged 13-18. Feel free to bring your tablet, laptop, journal, or wherever you write best! Registration is recommended for this event. Tracy L. Gatton has been a lover of words and stories since she was very young. In 2021, she achieved her lifelong dream of publishing her own words in a collection called I Will Raise My Voice! Poetry for the Beautifully Broken, which is available on Amazon. In addition to being a self-published author, Tracy has been a dental assistant for 35 years. 20 of those years she spent in pediatric dentistry, using storytelling to make her young patient's visits less scary and to teach them how to care for their dental health. An active member of her church, Tracy also serves children by sharing stories of God's love for them every Sunday. Tracy has been a Teen Mentor for the Maryland Writers Association (MWA) and St. Mary’s County Library since 2022. In this position, Tracy enjoys helping local youth improve their writing skills, encourage others, and be encouraged in a safe and welcoming space. Registration Full 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. For this third session, we will look at works from MC Escher’s Symmetry Series, and participants will have a chance to learn about tessellations and make their own tessellation artwork. Make sure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy! Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! 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. Register for After-School Adventurers' Club 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.
Register for Library Loteria In The Park It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Lotería-Library Edition, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners! Join us for a morning of Lotería- Library edition (Mexican Bingo) for all ages! The bingo boards have colorful pictures with Spanish words labeling the picture. Pictures will be called in Spanish and translated to English, giving you an opportunity to learn new Spanish or English words! Únase a nosotros para una mañana de Lotería- edición Bibliotecaria, para todas las edades! Los tableros de bingo tienen imágenes que se llamarán en español y se traducirán al inglés, ¡dándote la oportunidad de aprender nuevas palabras en español o inglés! Registration is recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. Se recomienda registrarse. Se admiten personas sin cita previa según lo permita el espacio. Event will take place in the park's pavilion. El evento se llevara acabo en el pabellón del parque. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces! LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program. 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. Drop in for some games, company, and air conditioning at the library! Join us as we hang out and play various Nintendo Switch One 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. We will have one Switch and controllers to play with! If you would like to bring another switch and controllers to play on one of the tables, please feel free to do so! Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! 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! Register for Intro to 3D Printing 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 followed by a tour of the Makerspace. Attendees under 14 years old need to be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class and the adult should register for the class in addition to the child. Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day. An informal chance to read and spend time with the youth librarians of the Lexington Park Library. Look for our red accordion stool to know it's time. All picture book lovers welcome. Books will be read in the order they are offered to our librarian. 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 The first few chapters of a book, and a craft to go with for elementary age children. A librarian will read the beginning of the book Holes by Louis Sachar to children ages 6-12 with their adult caregivers. There will be a craft or activity along with the book. If the story interests you, a librarian can help you check out a copy to read the rest of the story. 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 Register for Y2K Summer Crafts for Kids: Pony Bead Critters Blast back to the analog activities of the last millennium! Choose your favorite animal and learn how to fashion your own keychain with beads and string. 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 Register for Wide-Mouthed Frog Puppet Craft and Storytime Create your own paper frog puppet and bring it to life as we read "The Wide-Mouthed Frog" by Keith Faulkner. Join the Sun Catcher Workshop Part 2 Waitlist Make a suncatcher by gluing colorful tissue paper onto or pouring resin into frames made by our glow forge. You can bring frames you made in our earlier program or use one of our provided frames. Register for SPARK: Storytime in the Park 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 July. 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 15: John Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659 Monday, June 22: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Monday, June 29: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Monday, July 6: Seventh District Park, 23035 Colton Point Rd., Bushwood, MD 20618 Monday, July 13: Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653 Monday, July 20: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650 Monday, July 27: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634 Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.
With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting science experiments all about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing Science Heroes in action! Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family. With help from audience volunteers, we’ll conduct exciting science experiments all about the changing states of matter, pressure, and more — while raising a shovel to scientists who work with dirt! If you didn’t already love science, you’ll really ‘dig it’ after seeing Science Heroes in action! 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. Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! 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. LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program. 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. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. 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. Register for Sensory Friendly Storytime Designed for neurodiverse library users, their caregivers, siblings, companions, & friends. Picture books, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone. If other storytimes are sometimes too overwhelming to anyone in your group, come to this sensory friendly storytime on the 4th Wednesday of every month. Registration is required as space is limited to keep this storytime true to its goals. Please register each person who will be in the room. Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Make your own origami creations out of paper! 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 for an upper elementary, tween, teen, and adult audience. Join the Build Your Own Salad Box Waitlist Grow your own fresh greens with ease! Join the University of Maryland Extension Home Horticulture Educator for a hands-on workshop where you will use precut materials to construct your very own "Salad Box." After construction we will fill our salad boxes with growing mix and plant salad greens. Tips for caring for and harvesting from your salad box will be shared. This program is designed to simplify home food production, making it accessible for everyone—regardless of yard size or previous gardening experience. Thanks to funding from the Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership registered participants of this program will take home their completed salad box, planted and ready to sit in a sunny spot at their home. Registration note: salad boxes are limited to one per family. Register just one member of your family group. Registration will open on July 17, 2026 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: Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat! Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes! Registration will open on July 17, 2026 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: It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day. An informal chance to read and spend time with the youth librarians of the Lexington Park Library. Look for our red accordion stool to know it's time. All picture book lovers welcome. Books will be read in the order they are offered to our librarian.
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's Caring Soup Kitchen
Lunch at the Library: Almuerzo en la Biblioteca
America's Birthday Storytime
Kids Crafternoon at Leonardtown Library
LEGO Block Party at Lexington Park Library
Mobile Library Stop at Lexington Park Senior Apartments
Mobile Library Stop at Patuxent Cove Apartments
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
What's the Deal with Voting Storytime
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StickerFest 2.5
SPARK at Leonardtown Library
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Summer Art Nights for Kids
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Crafternoon at Charlotte Hall Library
Purposeful Play: Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Mobile Library Stop at St. Mary's Adult Medical Daycare
Sensory Friendly Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Mobile Library Stop at Wildewood Village Event Center
Lunch at the Library: Almuerzo en la Biblioteca
LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library
Crafternoon at Lexington Park Library
Video Game Drop In: Nintendo Switch One
Y2K Summer Crafts for Teens: Gimp Bracelets
Mobile Library Stop at Loffler Senior Center
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Tween Teen Thursdays
Teen Zone
Summer Nature Walk & Scavenger Hunt
Taiko: The Art of Japanese Drumming with Mark Rooney: Summer Performer @ Leonardtown
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Taiko: The Art of Japanese Drumming with Mark Rooney: Summer Performer @ Lexington Park
Our Library Neighborhood : Informal Story Hour
Paleontology and Prehistory with the Mobile Library
Tots in the Front Yard: Easy Peasy Tree and Flower Identification
SPARK: Storytime in the Park
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Paws to Read
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
LEGO Block Party at Charlotte Hall Library
Mobile Library Stop at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum
44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674Purposeful Play: Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Intro to Inkscape: Exploring Vector-based Graphics
Lunch at the Library: Almuerzo en la Biblioteca
New Dinosaurs? New Discoveries?: Live Event Watch Party
Kids Crafternoon at Leonardtown Library
LEGO Block Party at Lexington Park Library
Summer Cinema
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Friendship Bracelet Exchange
Mobile Library Stop at Seventh District VFD
Bilingual All Ages Storytime: Hora de cuentos bilingüe para todas las edades
Mobile Library Stop at Ridge Volunteer Fire Department
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Y2K Summer Crafts for Kids: Pony Bead Critters
Our Library Neighborhood : Informal Story Hour
Worm Wonderland
SPARK: Storytime in the Park
Shake Your Bones! with Cantaré @ Mechanicsville Elementary: Summer Performer
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Shake Your Bones! with Cantaré @ Lexington Park: Summer Performer
Teen Writing Club
Summer Art Nights for Kids
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Crafternoon at Charlotte Hall Library
Purposeful Play: Serious Fun for Preschoolers
After-School Adventurers' Club: D&D For Tweens And Teens
Library Loteria In The Park: Bilingual Library Bingo for Everyone
Lunch at the Library: Almuerzo en la Biblioteca
LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library
Crafternoon at Lexington Park Library
Video Game Drop In: Nintendo Switch One
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Tween Teen Thursdays
Intro to 3D Printing
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Our Library Neighborhood : Informal Story Hour
Mobile Library Stop at Home Grown Farm Market
Story Sneak Peek: Listen, Craft, Move!
Mobile Library Stop at Columbia Colony
Y2K Summer Crafts for Kids: Pony Bead Critters
Mobile Library Stop at Challenger Estates
Wide-Mouthed Frog Puppet Craft and Storytime
Sun Catcher Workshop Part 2
SPARK: Storytime in the Park
Science Heroes: Digging It!: Summer Performer
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. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Science Heroes: Digging It!: Summer Performer
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. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.The Book Worm Club: A Kid's Book Club
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
LEGO Block Party at Charlotte Hall Library
Purposeful Play: Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Lunch at the Library: Almuerzo en la Biblioteca
Kids Crafternoon at Leonardtown Library
LEGO Block Party at Lexington Park Library
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Origami Workshop
Build Your Own Salad Box
Kindergarten Here We Come- Leonardtown
Summer Snacks: Bocadillos para el Verano
Kindergarten Here We Come- Charlotte Hall
Our Library Neighborhood : Informal Story Hour
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