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Kids and Teens Events Brochure – Winter 2019/2020
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Storytime

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Join us for Stay and Play during the Storytime Winter Break!

500 by Five

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Help your child read 500 books by age five! Reading with your child helps them get read for school, increase their vocabulary, improve logical thinking, and more. See more information about 500 by Five and get started!

Get an Honorary MLS Certificate

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

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Stay and Play

When: Thursday, January 02 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Lexington Park Library in Meeting Rooms A&B
Age Groups: Toddler, Preschool

During the Storytime break visit your library for a toddler/preschool playgroup. We'll provide the playthings; you bring the fun! No registration.

Stay and Play

When: Thursday, January 02 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Leonardtown Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Toddler, Preschool

During the Storytime break visit your library for a toddler/preschool playgroup. We'll provide the playthings; you bring the fun! No registration.

Stay and Play

When: Wednesday, January 08 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Toddler, Preschool

During the Storytime break visit your library every week for a toddler/preschool playgroup. We'll provide the playthings; you bring the fun! No registration.

Stay and Play

When: Thursday, January 09 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Lexington Park Library in Meeting Rooms A&B
Age Groups: Toddler, Preschool

During the Storytime break visit your library for a toddler/preschool playgroup. We'll provide the playthings; you bring the fun! No registration.

Stay & Play

When: Thursday, January 09 - 10:00am - 11:00am
Where: Leonardtown Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Toddler, Preschool

During the Storytime break visit your library for a toddler/preschool playgroup. We'll provide the playthings; you bring the fun! No registration.

Glow in the Park for Tweens

When: Thursday, January 09 - 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Where: Lexington Park Library in Meeting Rooms A&B
Age Group: Tween

It's dark outside so get your glow on! Come in to make GLOW IN THE DARK SLIME and play glow in the dark games.

All materials provided, no experience needed and no registration required. 

Paws to Read 2:15pm

When: Saturday, January 11 - 2:15pm - 2:30pm
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary

For beginning readers or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions.

Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.

photo of a girl reading to a dog

Paws to Read 2:35pm

When: Saturday, January 11 - 2:35pm - 2:50pm
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary

For beginning readers or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions.

Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.

photo of a girl reading to a dog

Paws to Read 2:55pm

When: Saturday, January 11 - 2:55pm - 3:10pm
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary

For beginning readers or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions.

Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.

photo of a girl reading to a dog

Paws to Read 3:20pm

When: Saturday, January 11 - 3:20pm - 3:35pm
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary

For beginning readers or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions.

Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.

photo of a girl reading to a dog

Paws to Read 3:40pm

When: Saturday, January 11 - 3:40pm - 3:55pm
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary

For beginning readers or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions.

Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.

photo of a girl reading to a dog

Paws to Read: 4pm

When: Saturday, January 11 - 4:00pm - 4:15pm
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary

For beginning readers or any student who needs a confidence boost. Join "Pets on Wheels" to practice reading out loud to a therapy dog for 15 minute sessions.

Registration opens 2 weeks before each program. Readers should bring a book or arrive at least 20 minutes early for help to choose a book.

photo of a girl reading to a dog

Blue Sky Puppet Theatre: Pig Tales

When: Sunday, January 12 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Lexington Park Library in Meeting Rooms A&B
Age Groups: Preschool, Lower Elementary

Enjoy a free puppet show full of fun, fractured fairy tales, and gentle lessons about sharing and cooperation. Suited for ages 3-7; all ages welcome. No registration needed.

This event is sponsored by the Early Childhood Advisory Council of St. Mary's County.

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Mini Monet

When: Friday, January 17 - 9:30am - 10:30am
Where: Lexington Park Library in Meeting Rooms A&B
Age Groups: Toddler, Baby

Join us on an art adventure! We will explore the world of art through various forms. Please expect and prepare for messy activities. Baby-toddler. Registration required.

LEGO Block Party

When: Friday, January 17 - 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Preschool, Lower Elementary

We supply the bricks you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces. Toddler-upper elementary.

Storytime At The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum

When: Saturday, January 18 - 10:30am - 11:00am
Where: Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Road Lexington Park, MD 20653).
Age Groups: Toddler, Preschool

This program takes place at the Patuxent River Naval Air Museum (22156 Three Notch Road Lexington Park, MD 20653).

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 2-5 with their adult caregivers.  The entry fee will be waived for all children attending the storytime and offered at a reduced price to all adults.  The building will open at 9:30 to give everyone plenty of time to check out the many amazing exhibits! To fully plan your trip you can visit www.paxmuseum.org for more details. Siblings welcome; no registration required.

Snow Much Fun!

When: Saturday, January 18 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Meeting Room
Age Groups: Upper Elementary, Lower Elementary

Enjoy the magic of winter with snow themed crafts and activities! Lower-upper elementary.

IceFest

When: Thursday, January 23 - 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Where: Lexington Park Library in Meeting Rooms A&B
Age Groups: Preschool, Lower Elementary

For the first time in a long time we are letting it go! Join us for frosty and fun activities to celebrate our favorite ice princesses and talking snowman.

Please note that library staff may be taking photos of any or all events to use for future library publications. Event participants’ photos may be used without notification or compensation. If you do not feel comfortable having your photo taken, please inform library staff when you arrive to an event.