Kids and Teens Events Brochure – Winter 2018
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Events at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
Join us for events at the Veterans Home throughout the year! See more information about events at the Veterans Home.
Get an Honorary MLS (Mini Library Science) Certificate
We’re offering an opportunity for aspiring librarians to learn more about what we do and earn an honorary MLS (Mini Library Science) certificate. See more information and schedule your appointment!
500 by 5
Help your child read 500 books by age 5! Reading with your child helps them get read for school, increase their vocabulary, improve logical thinking, and more. See more information about 500 by 5 and get started!
LexiCon 2018
LexiCon returns to Lexington Park Library on September 15, 2018!
Preschool Explorers: Sign Language Storytime
When: Monday, April 02, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B
Did you know that teaching sign language to your child may help to increase their vocabulary and language skills? Join us for a special storytime that teaches sign language through exciting activities and stories. Created with help from our friends from the Maryland School for the Deaf (MSD). Recommended for ages 3-6, registration required.
Storytime at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home
When: Monday, April 02, 2018 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AMWhere: Charlotte Hall Library in Off Site
Join us at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home for stories, songs, activities, and crafts, for ages 1-5. Please see our website - https://www.stmalib.org/kids/kids-events/veterans-home/ - for more details!
School Age Explorers: Book-Fan Mail
When: Monday, April 02, 2018 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Help your child discover the lost art of letter writing! Part storytime, part letter writing primer, this program will teach your child the basics of letter writing and give them a chance to write a letter to some of their favorite children's book authors. Authors are busy people so responses are not guaranteed, but having fun at the library certainly is! Recommended for ages 6-10, registration required.
National Library Week Google Expeditions
When: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 - 5:00 PM - 7:30 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Come and explore Matilda's Library (from the Roald Dahl books!), the St. Mary's College of Maryland Library, the State Library of Victoria, or even the Children's Village Library in Thailand. With Google Expeditions virtual reality kits, you will be able to go on immersive, virtual journeys without ever leaving the library! No registration, just drop in and use our Google Expedition kits!
National Library Week Google Expeditions
When: Wednesday, April 11, 2018 - 1:00 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Come and explore Matildas Library (from the Roald Dahl books!), the St. Marys College of Maryland Library, the State Library of Victoria, or even the Childrens Village Library in Thailand. With Google Expeditions virtual reality kits, you will be able to go on immersive, virtual journeys without ever leaving the library! No registration, just drop in and use our Google Expedition kits!
Minecraft Challenge
When: Thursday, April 12, 2018 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWhere: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room
Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program.
Mini Monet
When: Friday, April 13, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B
Join us on a messier adventure than ever before! We will explore the world of art through various forms. Please expect and prepare for messy activities. Ages 6 months - 4 years old.
Minecraft Challenge
When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 - 9:30 AM - 11:00 AMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program. Please only sign up for one Minecraft session per day.
Storytime at Historic St. Mary's City
When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Off Site
Join us for storytime at Historic St. Mary's City. There will be stories, activities, songs, and more intended for children 1-5 with their adult caregivers. Storytime will be at the State House Bluff, feel free to bring a blanket to sit on. Siblings welcome; no registration required.
Minecraft Challenge
When: Saturday, April 14, 2018 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Can you think on your feet, team up, use creativity, and complete the challenge? Come play Minecraft with us and find out! Must be able to use a mouse and keyboard commands, and be familiar with how to play Minecraft (we will not use the tutorial). Ages 8-11. Registration opens 2 weeks before the program. Please only sign up for one Minecraft session per day.
Video Game Club
When: Monday, April 23, 2018 - 5:00 PM - 6:00 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Looking for a place to talk about and play video games with friends? Each session of the Video Game Club will feature one newer and one retro system, so what will be nostalgic for some will be completely new to others. Take part in tournaments to win bragging rights, and feel free to bring whatever gaming handhelds you'll like. Pokémon cards are also welcome, of course! All ages. No registration required.
We Love Trees!
When: Wednesday, April 25, 2018 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PMWhere: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room
Go green with your favorite librarians. Prepare to get a little messy! Children will take home a tree or flower to re-plant! All supplies provided by the library. Free, all ages, no registration required.
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