Kids Events

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. 

Explore the basics of songwriting, covering topic, rhyme, form, and recording with music educator Nathan Earley. We'll work together to create a finished song by the end of the session.

Participants are welcome to bring any instrument they have experience with, or we can learn a quick instrument on the fly! Registration required- please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating. 

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 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.

Real questions. Real help. Drop in on the second Wednesday of the summer months! No Registration required

We’ll start each session with a 15-minute focus:

    June 10 - Using the Library Website 

    July 08 - How to Apply for a Passport

    August 12 - Creating a Real ID Account

I’ll walk through it step by step.

Then, the table is open.

Bring your own question—big or small—and we’ll look it up together!

Note: This is not a substitute for legal, medical, or financial advice. We’ll help you find information, not give professional guidance.

Learn to organize the records and discoveries from your genealogy research. We'll discuss best practices for keeping all the hard work in order.

You've done the research. You gathered the interesting photos. Now what? How do you share it? How do you keep all of those ancestors straight? And how do you know where you left off?

In comes metadata and organization! In this class, you'll learn how to add information to physical and digital documents. Topics covered will include techniques for papers, photographs, and electronic files. 

You are encouraged to bring a small amount of materials in need of organizing to practice the skills as you learn them.

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

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

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!

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. 

Join us to practice the art of printmaking using fruits and vegetables! Make beautiful prints with ingredients you can find in your own kitchen. All materials provided. No registration required.

During this event, we will be learning about the art of printmaking – the process of transferring images from a template onto materials like paper or fabric. Typically, printmaking templates are made of wood or metal, but in this program, we will use common household ingredients. A variety of fruits and vegetables will be available for kids to use to stamp their designs on paper. Come express your creativity and bring your artistic visions to life!

Learn different braiding techniques on braiding boards and put them to work on a bookmark!

Did you know that you have the ability to make cool hairstyles at your fingertips? Using only our hands and premade braiding boards, come and learn 4 new braiding styles! After you’ve mastered these braids, grab a bookmark and yarn to create a one-of-a-kind bookmark to take home with you!  

Caregivers are encouraged to participate using either a braiding board or their child’s hair to learn the techniques as well! 

This program is for lower elementary to teens, with encouragement of caregiver participation. Register to reserve your spot--please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

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! 

Looking for a new crochet project? Trying to expand your skill level without tackling something too advanced? Celebrating the end of Summer Reading?

This mini dinosaur plushie crochet project may be perfect for you!

We will be using the Dinosaur pattern from Crafter.frog (available on Ribblr and Youtube) and is geared towards the Intermediate skill level.

Participants will need a basic understanding of crochet stitches, such as how to chain, single crochet, and double crochet. Proficiency in pattern reading and amigurumi is not necessary and will be covered during the program. You may not finish your plushie during the program, but will leave with the skills and materials necessary to finish at home.

All supplies will be provided. If you would prefer to bring your own hook, we will be using the 5 mm or H size with chunky yarn.

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

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

Registration is required for this event.

Explore the basics of songwriting, covering topic, rhyme, form, and recording with music educator Nathan Earley. We'll work together to create a finished song by the end of the session.

Participants are welcome to bring any instrument they have experience with, or we can learn a quick instrument on the fly! Registration required- please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating. 

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!

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

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

Everyone is welcome to visit the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut to create whatever you can imagine! Customers need to have their own Cricut Design Space online account and bring their own material, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer.

Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without an adult present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace. 

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.

The Lexington Park Makerspace has a new art corner! Do you feel the urge to create, but don't feel ready to commit to a giant project? Check out the Makerspace's new Art Corner!

Art Corner Exploration 

You'll find a variety of art supplies you can use anytime the Makerspace is open. Make a bookmark or tiny painting with watercolor. Create a collage, test out your sketching skills, or even try your hand at tempera paint sticks.

Art Supply Swap

If you have any art supplies you want to part with, bring them along for a community craft supply swap that will take place during the program. 

Please no broken/unusable items. Please limit supplies to the following:

• Paint
• Brushes
• Palettes
• Art Paper
• Canvases
• Drawing supplies

This is our first art supply swap so please be patient with us as we figure out logistics. Anything not swapped or returned to the original owner may be added to the art corner for future customer use. 

Register to receive a reminder email.

Join us in the Makerspace as we experiment with clay pottery! Try one of our pottery wheels, or make pottery freehand, but either way, come have fun with clay!

Please register each person participating, as space is limited, and wear clothes you don't mind getting messy in!

Unlock your inner paleontologist and transform colorful fuzzy socks into a cuddly prehistoric creature!

Using simple hand-sewing techniques and provided stuffing, participants will learn the basics of fabric crafting with approachable step-by-step instruction while bringing their own unique dinosaur to life. Bring your creativity and your curiosity to learn a new skill, make a new friend (or a T-Rex), and take home a one-of-a-kind plushie to keep!

This event is for tweens and teens.

Play and discuss fun games that have interesting math connections.

The games have simple descriptions and can be played with pen and paper or toys that you already have. We will briefly point out the math involved, which ranges from first grade math to the college level. We will also talk about the role of play and creativity in mathematical development and how we can all play with ideas.

A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans and the general public to employment services.

Learn about connections to employers, connections to the DVA, health services, veterans resources, assistance for homeless veterans, and more!

Veteran Services - Workforce Development & Adult Learning

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!

You’re on a tour of the famous Dino Labs, where they specialize in paleontology. It looks like some precious fossils are missing! Can you escape before the thief gets away?

You and up to five friends are locked in the lab after a thief has stolen some of the specimens. To help get the fossils back, you'll have to use your wits to get you out as quickly as you can!

Can you escape before it's too late?

Each group will have 20 minutes to complete the escape room. As the appointments are timed, your time may be further restricted depending on time of arrival. If you arrive after ten minutes past your registration time, you will not be able to complete the escape room and your reservation will be canceled.

Registration is required and will be made available 2 weeks prior to the escape room date! Both weeks are the same escape room, so please only register for one or the other.

Only one person may register the whole party for each time slot. Please include the names of the additional guests who will be completing the escape room in the registration notes.

This program is intended for teens. Tweens may attend but the puzzle difficulty may require assistance! 

Time slots are as follows. Please be on time for the registered time or the time you have to escape may be deducted.

1:30 PM
2 PM
2:30 PM
3 PM
3:30 PM

Celebrate summer with a classic craft. Make a colorful dino or choose your own adventure when you iron together a pattern of bright beads!

Help us decorate the teen section with awesome paintable flags or keep them if you fall in love with the ones you made!

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. 

Learn how to preserve your harvest bounty and make shelf-stable foods

In this hands-on workshop, Dr. Deon Littles and Dr. Shauna Henley, experts from the University of Maryland Extension, will introduce the basics of canning and walk participants through the process of canning their own jar of food to take home!

Please note: This class is offered twice - Monday, August 17th and Saturday, August 22nd. Please only register for one.

Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!

In this workshop, you will learn the elements of a strong resume, how to create resumes that highlight your relevant experience specific to each job position, and effective interviewing skills that will enable you to communicate your qualifications confidently.

One-on-one job readiness services are available from 1 - 3 PM to assist with resume reviews, job search advice, federal bonding, etc. While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome as space allows. Register for a 20-minute one-on-one session.

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!

Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!

One-on-one job readiness services are available to assist with resume reviews, job search advice, federal bonding, etc.

While appointments are preferred, walk-ins are welcome as space allows. To make the best use of your time, we recommend creating an account with the Maryland Workforce Exchange in advance of your appointment online at https://mwejobs.maryland.gov 

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. 

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

Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop roleplaying game that promotes creative thinking and problem-solving while utilizing strategic thinking and social skills. 

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings.

They will also provide information about ways that Access Health can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more.

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 online for the SAFE (Scam Awareness and Financial Education) series. These webinars are offered in partnership with the MD Dept. of Labor and public libraries statewide.

Learn how to protect your phone from scams, avoid robocalls, spoofing and cramming charges.

Webinar Topics Include:

• Robocalls - Learn practical tips to stop unwanted robocalls and avoid common phone scams.
• Spoofing - Learn how to recognize fake caller IDs. Don’t hang on—hang up!
• Cramming - Understand your phone bill and how to spot unauthorized charges.
• Smartphone Protection - Get the latest advice on keeping your mobile device secure from fraud and hacking.

Presenter: Renee Coles, Federal Communications Commission

This event is a Maryland Libraries Together event and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services & Technology Act administered by the MD State Library Agency. Registration is through Calvert Library.

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.

Grab a snack, sit back, and watch a movie playing at the library!

Are you a music buff? Are you excited to get back to band after a long summer! On August 19, dip your toes back in with Liz and the Blue Bird! Directed by Naoko Yamada, this movie is a spin-off of the series Sound! Euphonium, watch as two friends tell the tale of their friendship through a fantastical story and beautiful music. 

The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.

Come for a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss matters such as custody, visitation, divorce, child support, name change, guardianship, and domestic violence.

First Come First Serve. No appointments - walk-ins only.

Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator

Email: claire.langeluttig@mdcourts.gov
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110

NOTE: Dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact Claire Langeluttig to confirm dates. We recommend getting to the library by 5:30pm to sign in. Please note that the attorney must leave by 7:30pm

Want to try out an exercise class but don't know where to start? Start here! The library will host beginner exercise classes for the community to try out and explore. All you need is your enthusiasm.

No equipment needed, just bring yourself.

August 19- Beginner Cardio
September 23 - Stability and Strength
October 14 - Beginner Cardio
November 18 - Yoga

Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. Register to receive the zoom link for the discussion.

August Title is Swordheart by T. Kingfisher

SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, information about asthma programs, and so much more. Stop by and say hello - you'll get a chance to spin their trivia question wheel to learn more about how to stay healthy and will be able to enter a raffle to win a free item! Enjoy learning more about how to take charge of you and your loved ones' health and wellness!

Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking low-cost or free health insurance options through Maryland Health Connection.

Seedco enrollment counselors will be available to educate and assist with Maryland Health Connection accounts.

If you need assistance, don't forget to bring these items:

1. Birth dates for each household member applying for coverage
2. Social Security numbers or document numbers for each household member applying for coverage
3. Employer and income information for everyone in your household (including pay stubs or tax forms)
4. Citizenship or immigration information for anyone applying for coverage
5. Information about any job-related health insurance available to your household

Call Seedco at 1-855-339-3007 for more information.

https://seedco.org/marylandhealth/  

https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/ 

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 a fluffy dino 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 dinosaur and customize it with eyes and spikes 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 dino egg 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.

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

Join us to discuss a different cozy mystery on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.

David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter series has captivated readers for over 20 years. This month we'll discuss the prequel, Dogged Pursuit.

Andy Carpenter has spent his first three years since graduating law school slowly becoming disillusioned by the system. He decides on some big changes: starting his own practice and adopting a dog. He goes to the shelter and falls in love with golden retriever, Tara, but can't stand the idea of leaving behind her friend Sunny. It turns out that poor Sunny is there because his owner, Frank, has been accused of murdering his ex-boss. Andy can't help but take a liking to Frank and sets out to both clear his name and reunite him with his beloved dog.

Find a copy in our catalog or download an eBook or digital audiobook on Libby or the Palace Project!

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

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

This workshop will provide paper, writing utensils, and some guiding prompts if you run into a creative block. Participants are encouraged but not required to share, and registration is not required to attend. No prior experience needed; writers of all experience are welcome!

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!

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

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.

Come prepared to get a little wet as we review “What Plants Need to Grow” and talk about the importance of nurturing our plants and gardens in the heat of summer with different watering methods and systems.

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.

For moviemakers in Benin, West Africa, stories are everywhere—hidden in the land itself, just waiting to be unearthed. Registration is Recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Anthropologist Dr. Brian C. Smithson shares his experience co-creating a full-length movie in West Africa, learning from master moviemakers, and translating oral traditions to the screen. He’ll bring film props, show movie clips, and describe how African movie makers bring spirits to life for the camera.

He’ll also discuss his upcoming book, Aesthetics of Praise, a behind-the-scenes look at how faith, rivalry, and resilience shape African stories.

This is storytelling in its oldest form: passed down, remixed, and refreshed—one frame at a time.

Brian C. Smithson - Assistant Professor of Anthropology at St. Mary's College of Maryland

Learn how to preserve your harvest bounty and make shelf-stable foods

In this hands-on workshop, Dr. Deon Littles and Dr. Shauna Henley, experts from the University of Maryland Extension, will introduce the basics of canning and walk participants through the process of canning their own jar of food to take home!

Please note: This class is offered twice - Monday, August 17th and Saturday, August 22nd. Please only register for one.

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

Create a calming craft!

A mini zen garden is a small decorative accessory made of sand, rocks, and other pieces of decor. Use a mini rake to create patterns in the sand, and rearrange the stones to keep your hands and mind busy.

This craft can be personalized to your liking and is tiny enough to fit on your desk, making it a convenient choice for whenever you need a little relaxation.

All supplies will be provided. Registration is 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.

Intersection of Smith St., and Scobee St., California, MD 20619

Enter a calm, welcoming space where creativity can bloom!

Learn simple, step‑by‑step techniques for drawing intricate patterns with dots and lines while delving into an artful practice that does not attempt to represent reality but instead reduces stress and sharpens focus. 

To get the full class experience, please register for both sessions within the same month (e.g., both June sessions, both July sessions, etc.). The first session teaches the basics, and the second session will expand on more advanced techniques.

All supplies are provided. No artistic experience required—just a desire to unwind and create. Join instructor Jinna Lee to unlock your creative spirit with no pressure for perfection!

Bring the family and join us for a fun, free cooking class led by Zen Well Health! Everyone in the community is welcome to learn and enjoy great recipes together.

Please register to provide a headcount. Free cooking goodie bags will be available for participants while supplies last. All participants will be entered into a random drawing for a crockpot! This class is sponsored by the Healthy St. Mary's Partnership.

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.

Bring the warmth of summer indoors and learn to craft beautiful felt sunflower hoop art.

Participants will explore basic embroidery and layering techniques to create vibrant, textured blooms that capture the essence of the season. Whether you're a seasoned sewer or a beginner, this relaxing session offers a perfect opportunity to unwind and take home a stunning piece of wall decor. Join us to connect with neighbors and brighten your space with a handmade touch of nature. 

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

Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.

Join Community Mediation of St. Mary's County for a community conversation about AI.

We know that people have different comfort levels about the use of AI.  How can we as a community talk together about the benefits and risks of using AI? How do we navigate this new tool while remaining true to our values?  We'll talk together about how each of us can shape the narrative about using AI in school, the workplace, and at home.

Join us virtually with Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, MD, to learn about Top 20 Backyard Birds of Southern Maryland.

Barb Whipkey, who is the St. Mary's County Coordinator for the Maryland Bluebird Society, will share about the types of bird feeders and foods the Top 20 Backyard Birds of SOMD prefer. She will also tell us how to make your residence a place they would like to visit or even live!

You will receive a Zoom invitation link via email before the event.

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

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

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

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

Empowering people living with mental health and substance use disorders to thrive in their community through collaboration, treatment, education and advocacy.

Our programs are available to those who are uninsured or have Medicaid or Medicare. Stop by and talk to our staff about how we can assist you.

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. 

The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.

Come for a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss matters such as custody, visitation, divorce, child support, name change, guardianship, and domestic violence.

First Come First Serve. No appointments - walk-ins only.

Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator

Email: claire.langeluttig@mdcourts.gov
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110

NOTE: Dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact Claire Langeluttig to confirm dates. We recommend getting to the library by 5:30pm to sign in. Please note that the attorney must leave by 7:30pm

Celebrate everything you explored during Summer Reading with trivia and word challenges. Reserve your spot! Please register each group member. Walk-ins will be welcome.

How much did you discover this summer at the library? Let’s find out! Whether you came to one library event or read one book, this is your chance to show off your skills, team up with fellow explorers, and win bragging rights. From ancient tools to forgotten languages to vocabulary about paleontology, archaeology, and, of course, dinosaurs. 

Refresh your knowledge on dinosaurs, archaeology, and unearthing with Science Kids, an online educational resource!

Bring a friend or a team of up to five people (or join one when you get here).

Let’s close the dig together!

Come for a social happy hour of tummy time with your baby! We will have mats for comfort and toys for play. Chat with other care givers as your littlest ones explore!

Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage in 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.

Beacon of Hope & Cove/DFZ
Putting recovery first for Southern MD

(240) 298-0212 
46940 S Shangrai La Drive
Suites 10 and 19 (Beacon)
and Suite 15 (Cove)
Lexington Park, MD 20653

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!

It's always best to be prepared for any disaster, even when that disaster is of Jurassic proportions. While the likelihood of getting attacked by a dinosaur is small, you never know what can happen

We'll discuss a variety of ways you can prepare yourself and loved ones for a plethora of emergency situations with a fun dinosaur twist. All of the information shared will be applicable to real-life situations even when cretaceous creatures aren't involved. We will also go over other resources you should familiarize yourself with, including important websites and even books available in the Library.

“Let's be clear. The planet is not in jeopardy. We are in jeopardy. We haven't got the power to destroy the planet - or to save it. But we might have the power to save ourselves.” - Michael Crichton, Jurassic Park

Would you like to design your own 3D object to print on our 3D printers? Now is your chance to learn!

This introductory course will cover the basics of how to use Tinkercad, the free web based 3D design software. 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.

Mesozoic Mountain, the highly anticipated dinosaur theme park is set to have its grand opening in just a few days.... Or at least it was....

Many are in awe at the idea of seeing dinosaurs in real life, no matter what movies have told us. An assortment of guests have been invited to tour the facility and a small party arranged to celebrate. Everyone from the park employees to celebrity scientists seems to be enjoying the festivities and praising Dr. Ron Mammoth for his upcoming success. Unfortunately, the next morning, everyone awakens to find Dr. Mammoth dead, having been locked in one of the enclosures during the night.

Was it a jealous rival scientist, someone working to bring down the park from the inside, a crazed fan, or one of Mammoth's own family members?

Participants will be assigned an identity in advance and are welcome to dress up. During the program, you will use your script and clues to talk to others and try to determine who the murderer was (or conceal your identity as the true killer). Can you figure out this dinosaur whodunnit before Summer Reading is officially over?

This program is for adults. Registrants must be at least 16 years of age.

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.

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 I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 (I Survived volume 1) by Lauren Tarshis 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.

Calling all tiny engineers! You're invited to design a train track, stack some magnets, and explore the joys of building.

Join us in the thrill of the build for hands on, interactive play!

This event was designed with toddlers, preschoolers, and lower elementary school aged children in mind. Registration is not required for this event. 

Celebrate summer with a classic craft. Make a colorful dino or choose your own adventure when you iron together a pattern of beads!

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.