April 2023

Veterans Book Group

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A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org.

This book discussion series is tailored for veterans and their families. Service members of all eras, their spouses, and adult children are welcome. We will read and discuss four books written in a very different style but connected by themes of war, courage, honor, and trauma. Meetings will be held the first Saturday of the month 2-4 p.m. at Lexington Park library and online via ZOOM. Participants should plan to attend all sessions. Materials provided. Book descriptions are from Amazon unless otherwise noted.

The Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and is presented locally in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library. It is supported in part by Lockheed Martin, David Bruce Smith, and the Wawa Foundation.

If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.

February 04: The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan by Elliott Ackerman Wayne’s Note: Ackerman, a former Marine, spent five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The reading group has previously discussed Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning by Ackerman.

March 04: Her Privates We by Frederic Manning

April 01: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl

May 06: Dust Child by Nguyen Phan Que Mai Wayne’s Note: The author’s new novel (the group read The Mountains Sing by her last year) centers on what the Vietnamese call the “dust of life,” the children (now adults) of American servicemen and Vietnamese women, a group shunned and persecuted in Vietnam. The book’s release date is March 14th, 2023.  I will be hosting the author, live and on zoom at the College of Southern Maryland on March 29, and she will be at St. Mary’s College on March 30th. The Veterans’ Book Group is invited to both appearances. 

June 03: Memorial Days: Vietnam Stories, 1973-2022 by Wayne Karlin (in Longfellow room)

Button Making in the Makerspace

Join us in the makerspace for some fun button making! You can bring your own or use some of our pre-cut designs.

If you want to make sure that the button designs you create at home fit the button maker, use our template to create your design (PDF). Due to makerspace policies, children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult to use the space.

Teddy Bear Picnic

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Join us for a craft-filled celebration of everyone's favorite stuffed toy!

Enjoy a short storytime followed by bear-themed games and activities. Feel free to bring your own teddy bear or stuffed animal to join in the fun! Siblings welcome, please register each child attending.

Trivia Mondays

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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.

Celebrate Poetry

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In honor of National Poetry Month, come and experiment with all the different types of techniques to write poetry. Try writing a haiku or see if you can create a poem using the whole alphabet!

Come and join us for this teen event where each poetry station will teach you how to write various forms, styles, and techniques of poetry. Choose from whichever station you want, anything from blackout poetry to limericks, and try your hand at writing some poetry in a new way. 

P.S. no rhyming required.

Anime Club: Cooking Shows

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Do you like anime or manga?

Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch the first episode of three different shows, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided.
This month's we are watching the following shows:

• Isekai Izakaya
• Today's Menu for the Emiya Family
• Toriko

Children under 16 permitted with an adult. 

Computer Class - Email Basics: @ the Lexington Park Library

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Join us for this introductory class to learn how to use emails.

If you are interested in learning how to set up an email, in addition to sending, receiving, formatting, and understanding how to attach documents, cc people, and organize your emails, this session will introduce the basics of email, including Gmail, Yahoo, and Outlook. 

Computer Class - Microsoft Word: @ the Lexington Park Library

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Join us for this introductory class to learn how to use Microsoft: Word.

If you are interested in learning how to use Microsoft: Word, this class will cover the basics including what Microsoft: Word is, how to create, save, and format documents, in addition to how to use Microsoft: Word at the Library.

Seedco Navigators: Connecting Families to Health Care

Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection.

Navigators will be providing information on new lower premiums, access to financial assistance for those who qualify, as well as scheduling appointments for application and enrollment in health coverage. Seedco is a non-profit organization under a grant funded contract with the state of Maryland, through the Maryland Health Exchange. We work to educate and assist Maryland residents, free of charge, in understanding their health coverage options, potential for financial assistance, and how to select the best plan within the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange marketplace that suits their needs. Additionally, we work to provide resources and other options for those who do not qualify or are unable to get the coverage they need.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

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

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: LifeStyles, Inc.

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LifeStyles’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free federal and state tax preparation services for households whose total household income is $60,000 or less.

Tax services are provided by IRS-certified tax preparers. Tax service is for Charles, Prince George’s, St Mary’s and Calvert County residents, and is only for Federal and Maryland State tax returns (No D.C. or other state returns). Prior tax returns from the last four years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) can be completed, but a separate appointment must be made for each tax year that’s needed.

Appointments are available on Thursdays, February 2 - April 13 at the Lexington Park Library and are scheduled to be 45 minutes long. Registration is required, and walk-ins will not be accepted. Registration for each Thursday will become available three weeks in advance. Please read all the information on the registration page as it includes a list of required paperwork and important safety measures.

Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services Outreach

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Three Oaks Center’s Street Outreach identifies and engages people living in unsheltered locations, such as in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments, and on the streets and plays critical roles within systems for ending homelessness. Effective street outreach reaches people who might not otherwise seek assistance or come to the attention of the homelessness service system and ensures that people’s basic needs are met while supporting them along pathways toward housing stability.

AccessHealth at St. Mary's Hospital

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Book It! Teen Edition

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Are you a Teen and enjoy reading young adult novels? Then, join us for our monthly book club at the library!

During each session, we will be reading one young adult novel. Activities, discussions, and snacks will be available for the participants. Each title is available at several library locations, through Libby, and on Hoopla. The chosen titles are listed below.

Registration is required. Intended for ages 12-18. 

March: You Should See Me in a Crown by Leah Johnson

Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla
Or find it in our catalog

April: Furia by Yamile Saied Méndez

Read the eBook on Hoopla

Or find it in our catalog

May: Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean

Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla

Or find it in our catalog

Cricut Crafts: Custom Bag: Using Heat Transfer Vinyl

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Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own vinyl embellished cloth bag!

Have you heard of the Cricut craze and you want to find out what it’s all about? Join us for this introductory, in-person class in the Leonardtown Makerspace where you’ll learn the basics of how the Cricut cutter works as well the use of Cricut Design Space. You’ll create your own heat transfer vinyl design to apply to a cloth bag to take with you! After learning the basics, you'll be able to return to the Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut on your own to create whatever you can imagine! Visit the Makerspace website to see open hours and learn about all it has to offer! No experience needed and all materials are provided.

Teen Writing Club

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Writing can be a lonely hobby, so why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!

During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

For ages 12-18

Intro to Microsoft Excel

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Learn the basics of Microsoft Office’s computer spreadsheet application in this introductory class.

Excel is most often used to make lists or calculate columns of numbers. We will get you started with the basics like creating, saving, and formatting the spreadsheets.  
This class does not come with a MS certificate.  
Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard
Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. 

Outdoor Storytime at Historic Sotterley

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Stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, outdoors at Historic Sotterley. Please register once per family group. Rain or shine!

This activity will take place outdoors on the grass lawn beside the gardens. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort, and follow social distancing practices during the event. In case of rain, storytime will move to a covered pavilion. Families attending storytime will receive free admission stickers to Sotterley, so be sure to stay and explore the lovely grounds after storytime. Address: 44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood, MD 20636

Library Closed

The Library is closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

The Lit Kit

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Have you ever heard of Book of the Month? What about OwlCrate?

The Lit Kit is just like those boxes - except it's FREE! The Lit Kit is a free customized box for teens ages 14-17 filled with 3-4 goodies AND up to 2 YA library books that we'll choose for you (please note: the library books must be returned). Registration begins on the 1st of the month and will close on the 8th of the month, or when registration reaches the maximum amount of registrations. On the 10th of the month, The Lit Kit will be available to be picked up at the Library location of your choosing. This can be picked up inside of the branch, or via curbside appointment. 

Teen Crafternoon

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Calling all creative and artsy teens, come join us in our new Makerspace!

Our Crafternoon will feature small crafts and projects that teens can create! We will supply all the materials, you just have to provide the creativity!

Trivia Mondays

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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.

Cricut Crafts: Felt Flower Wreath

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Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting felt flowers to embellish a wreath to take home!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to create felt flowers to apply to a grapevine wreath. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs compatible with Cricut cutting machines. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

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

SeedCo Navigators & Dept. of Labor Lobby Visit: Family Healthcare & Workforce Development

Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking new insurance or employment/career opportunities.

SeedCo Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured, as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection.

The Department of Labor's Workforce Development Group will be on site to provide information on job counseling, resume help, searching for jobs, career training opportunities, Veteran services, and workforce re-entry.

Administración del Seguro Social: Medicare: (also in English from 1-2 pm)

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Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.

El programa provee ingreso mensual a las personas mayores de edad, los trabajadores que sufren de una incapacidad, niños con incapacidades y las familias en las que fallece un cónyuge o padre. Le invitamos a esta presentación virtual para aprender los requisitos de elegibilidad de medicare, los períodos de inscripción, el proceso de solicitud y los recursos.

Presentado por Diana Varela, Especialista en Relaciones Publicas, Administración del Seguro Social.  Preguntas y respuestas después de la presentación.  Este evento no será grabado. 

Social Security Administration: Medicare: (tambien en Espanol de 12-1 pm)

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The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.

Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died. We invite you to this virtual presentation to learn about Medicare eligibility requirements, enrollment periods, the application process, and resources.

Presentation by Diana Varela, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration followed by Q&A. This event will not be recorded.

National Pet Day Buttons

April 11th is National Pet Day! Bring in a picture of your pet to have it made into a button that you can wear to celebrate your furry, scaly, or feathery companion.

Images should be circular and around 1.5 inches in diameter. You will want to print the picture(s) onto standard paper for best button quality.

For more information on our Button Maker, please visit the Makerspace page on our website.

Introduction to 3D Printing

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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 and Makerspace. 

Common Thread

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Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Meet in person or online!

Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, or tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome.

Registration is required to receive an email with a link to join us online via Zoom.

St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page.

Email Basics at Leonardtown Library

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Get started using email today!

Technology can be intimidating but once you learn the basics of email you’ll be able to use it more confidently. Join us for this in-person computer class to learn how to send and receive email, navigate your inbox, and practice downloading and attaching files. We will be using Gmail in this class.  If you already have a Gmail account, please bring with you the Gmail address and password so you can login.  Don’t have a Gmail account? No problem!  We’ll help you set one up in class.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: LifeStyles, Inc.

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LifeStyles’ Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program provides free federal and state tax preparation services for households whose total household income is $60,000 or less.

Tax services are provided by IRS-certified tax preparers. Tax service is for Charles, Prince George’s, St Mary’s and Calvert County residents, and is only for Federal and Maryland State tax returns (No D.C. or other state returns). Prior tax returns from the last four years (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022) can be completed, but a separate appointment must be made for each tax year that’s needed.

Appointments are available on Thursdays, February 2 - April 13 at the Lexington Park Library and are scheduled to be 45 minutes long. Registration is required, and walk-ins will not be accepted. Registration for each Thursday will become available three weeks in advance. Please read all the information on the registration page as it includes a list of required paperwork and important safety measures.

Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services Outreach

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Three Oaks Center’s Street Outreach identifies and engages people living in unsheltered locations, such as in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments, and on the streets and plays critical roles within systems for ending homelessness. Effective street outreach reaches people who might not otherwise seek assistance or come to the attention of the homelessness service system and ensures that people’s basic needs are met while supporting them along pathways toward housing stability.

AccessHealth at St. Mary's Hospital

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Virtual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Book Club: Sunshine by Robin McKinley

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Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction novel. All books will be available on Hoopla. April's Title is Sunshine by Robin McKinley

Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla

Read the eBook on Hoopla

Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Book Sale: Members Only Day

Find great reads at great prices!

The Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Spring Book Sale offers thousands of gently used books at amazing prices! Cash, check, credit cards accepted.

Friday, April 14 is Members Only Day. Not a member? Join today! Or join at the door!

Asian American Pacific Islander Cultural Festival

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Join us to learn about and celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander culture. There will be dancing, food, art projects, games and more.

Enjoy performances and exhibits representing multiple cultures such as Korean, Hawaiian, Filipino, Chinese, Indian and Thai.  

Hints:

• Buy lunch from one of our Asian food vendors or bring a picnic!
• Registration is not required but it helps us gauge interest

Partners

AARP Maryland, Calvert County Parks & Recreation, Calvert Library, Charles County Public Library, St. Mary's County Library, Kona Ice





 
 

Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Book Sale

Find great reads at great prices!

The Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Spring Book Sale offers thousands of gently used books at amazing prices! Cash, check, credit cards accepted.

Plant for Pollinators in Your Home Garden

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Join us as Chris Pax, designer of Leonardtown Library’s Front Yard, shares strategies for using native plants at home to create pollinator friendly yards from spring to fall.

If you’re thinking about beautifying your yard, learn how to incorporate native plants that will benefit the birds, butterflies and bees that depend on them. 

Chris is the owner of Annapolis Native Landscape Design in Annapolis, MD. Since the very beginning of her design career, she’s been passionate about gardening with native plants, and is in demand as a speaker for Master Gardener and Garden Club groups throughout Maryland.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about gardening for a healthier environment.

Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Book Sale

Find great reads at great prices!

The Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Spring Book Sale offers thousands of gently used books at amazing prices! Cash, check, credit cards accepted.

You Belong at the Library

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Join us at Charlotte Hall Library to complete a fun arts and crafts project!

This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers. You Belong at the Library meets on the third Monday of the month. 

Please register each person who will be attending.

Trivia Mondays

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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.

Art On Your Own Terms

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Come brighten your day with a little "art therapy," and use creativity as your outlet for stress! Experiment with art supplies, and make a project to take home. Materials provided.

Protect Yourself: Online Security and Privacy

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Learn how to protect yourself and your information online!

Topics include using strong passwords and two-factor authentication, avoiding internet scams, and using freely available tools to limit the information that's collected and shared when you browse the web.

Genealogy Series - Using Census Records: The U.S. Federal Census and State Census Records

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The U.S. Federal Census has been conducted every 10 years since 1790. These federal and state census records contain valuable information about your ancestors.

Join us online to learn about locating census records, what information was collected, and how you can use the information to make a timeline for your ancestors. 

A Zoom link will go out to participants the day before the program. 

Interested in attending more genealogy programs?

Join us at Leonardtown Library, Lexington Park Library, and online for informative presentations about using Library resources in your genealogical research and researching specific topics, including African American Genealogy and how to preserve your own documents and family history!

Our Rights Too! : Overlooked Women of Color in the Fight for Women's Rights

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Overlooked No More!

Carol Simon Levin, storyteller and author of "Remembering The Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates," tells the story of the long fight for women’s rights emphasizing the overlooked role played by women of color. She shares the stories of Phillis Wheatley, the enslaved woman who wrote a poem in honor of George Washington, noted abolitionists and women’s rights speakers Maria W. Stewart, Sojourner Truth and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, organizers and suffrage activists Ida Bell Wells-Barnett and Mary Church Terrill, Native American activists Zitkala-Ša and Marie Loiuse Bottineau Baldwin, migrant rights advocate Dolores Huerta and many more women of all colors and creeds who fought for women’s rights and women’s lives.

A Q & A session will follow this presentation. 

Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.

Virtual Romance Book Club: Devil's Bride by Stephanie Laurens

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Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. April's Title is Devil's Bride.

Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla

Read the eBook on Hoopla

Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services Outreach

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Three Oaks Center’s Street Outreach identifies and engages people living in unsheltered locations, such as in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments, and on the streets and plays critical roles within systems for ending homelessness. Effective street outreach reaches people who might not otherwise seek assistance or come to the attention of the homelessness service system and ensures that people’s basic needs are met while supporting them along pathways toward housing stability.

AccessHealth at St. Mary's Hospital

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Cozy Mystery Book Club

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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.

The book for this month is Pushing Up Daisies (2016) by M. C. Beaton, which is part of the Agatha Raisin series.

In order to celebrate April being National Garden Month, we will be holding this month’s discussion in the Library’s beautiful new front garden, weather permitting.

The book follows private detective Agatha Raisin as she investigates the murder of the wealthy Lord Bellington who recently made waves by announcing his plans to turn the community garden into a housing estate. Everyone is relieved to hear that his son has no interest in continuing the development plans. Unfortunately, he is then declared the prime suspect in his father’s murder and then another body turns up. Agatha is on a mission to discover the truth and save the community garden if she can.

Search for copies in the catalog; or download a digital copy on Hoopla.

Please be aware that this book does contain some minor adult themes, content, and language. Parental discretion is advised for anyone under the age of 18. For more questions, please email bthorne@stmalib.org 

Sweet Structures

Registration will open on April 6, 2023

Learn about gravity and other forces while building structures with unusual materials!

We love STEM activities and invite kids ages 6-16 to join us to create and engineer, structures of their own unique designs using toothpicks, spaghetti, marshmallows and candy gumdrops! There will be surprise challenges as you build...will your structure hold up or will it crumble to the ground?

Teen Writing Club

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Writing can be a lonely hobby, so why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!

During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month.

For ages 12-18

Outdoor Storytime at Piney Point Lighthouse

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Earth-day themed stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, outdoors at Piney Point Lighthouse. Siblings welcome; please register once per family group.

This activity will take place outdoors by the pavilion. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. After storytime, explore the lighthouse and park- admission fees will be waived for families attending storytime! No rain date; we'll shelter under the pavilion in the event of inclement weather.

Address: 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD 20674

Trivia Mondays

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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.

The Bibb Tobacco Flue: A Southern Maryland Experiment

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This presentation will examine the archaeology of former flue curing barns in Southern Maryland, which were used to dry out tobacco leaves.

Beginning with initial European settlement in the 17th century and continuing until the early years of the 21st, Maryland tobacco farmers air-cured their harvests in barns with hinged siding. Several farmers, however—among the wealthiest—experimented with flue-curing in weather-tight barns. One invented and patented a jacketed furnace manufactured by the Bibb Company of Baltimore in the 1860s. This illustrated talk examines a surviving Bibb Tobacco Flue Furnace recovered from a barn in Calvert County and suggests other possible examples of former flue curing barns in Calvert and Charles counties.

Register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event.

Cornerstone Southern Maryland

Supported Employment Program

The Cornerstone Southern Maryland (formerly Southern Maryland Community Network) Supported Employment Program is designed to help people who suffer from serious behavioral disorders to obtain and maintain competitive employment of their personal choice in the community. Supported Employment works with various community partners to include Division of Rehabilitation (DORS) to assist individuals with reaching their fullest potential, whether it's to go back to school, obtaining your driver's license, benefits counseling or to receive on the job skills. You can work and still receive social security disability and medical assistance!

Common Thread

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Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Meet in person or online!

Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, or tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome.

Registration is required to receive an email with a link to join us online via Zoom.

St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page.

St. Mary's County Health Department

Employees from the St. Mary's County Health Department will be available in the lobby to answer your questions about Narcan and Opioid overdose. No appointment necessary.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

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

Three Oaks Center Homelessness Services Outreach

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Three Oaks Center’s Street Outreach identifies and engages people living in unsheltered locations, such as in cars, parks, abandoned buildings, encampments, and on the streets and plays critical roles within systems for ending homelessness. Effective street outreach reaches people who might not otherwise seek assistance or come to the attention of the homelessness service system and ensures that people’s basic needs are met while supporting them along pathways toward housing stability.

AccessHealth at St. Mary's Hospital

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Scrap Your Spring! Scrapbook Event

Registration will open on April 13, 2023

Do you want to learn how to start a scrapbook? Then, join us at Lexington Park for our Spring Scrapbooking Event!

During this program, we are going to show you how to start your very own scrapbook, and how to decorate the pages with fabulous materials. If you bring your own photos, we will make copies to paste into your book. Scrapbook materials will be provided. Come join us for a fun day of accessorizing and crafting! 

Intended for ages 8-18. Registration is required. 

Teen Advisory Board

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Do you have ideas on programs for the library? Maybe you want to see some changes in the teen area? Then come join the Teen Advisory Board!

The meetings will be held virtually on the last Thursday of each month. During the meeting, there will be discussions about teen programming ideas, book recommendations, book display ideas, and anything else teen-related. Help to serve the community by sharing your thoughts and opinions!

Ages 12-18. 

Open Art Workshop: Color Your Way

Art is all about self-expression, but having some guidance never hurt anyone. Artist Deb McClure will be here, prepped with exercises and guidance, to help you create art that truly speaks to you.

This program will focus on color (such as mixing, color theory, or just general usage). Painting supplies, such as canvas, brushes, and paints will be provided by the St. Mary’s Arts Council. Each workshop will feature a still life set up for use, as well as other guided exercises specifically focused on improving your understanding and use of color. Deb will be on hand to offer advice, guidance, or just friendly artistic conversation. Feel free to come in and stop by for however long you would like, just be ready to make some art!

Introduction to Boating Safety: @ the Lexington Park Library

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Join the Lexington Park Library in learning about boating safety, security, navigation, and much more!

The seminar is for boaters with little to no background or training in boating safety as well as a refresher for more experienced boaters. It covers the most critical components of boating safety a new boater needs to know immediately. The seminar includes the importance of life jackets, fire extinguishers and their use, how to get a free boat safety check, navigating on the water, navigation rules, safe fueling, anchoring and knots. This is a classroom seminar presented by a certified USCG Auxiliary instructor. It is not an on-the-water course. It covers the things that you should know but does not give you actual underway experience.

Fun with 3D Pens

Registration will open on April 15, 2023

Visit our makerspace to make a craft with our 3D Pens. This program is for upper elementary aged children to do with a caregiver! Please register every member of your family that is attending.

Due to makerspace policies, children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult to use the space. Because of this, we ask that both parents and children register themselves for this program.