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Kids and Teens Events Brochure – Winter/Spring 2019
Download an accessible version of the Kids and Teens Winter/Spring 2019 Events Brochure

Storytime

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Storytime runs January 16 – May 18!

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!

LexiCon 2019

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LexiCon returns to the Lexington Park Library on Saturday, September 21! Check out what we have in store for this year’s LexiCon event!

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Chillax at the Lex - Try It!: Stress Balls

When: Thursday, April 04, 2019 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B

Chillax at the Lex is a time set aside for kids ages 8 – 13 on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of each month. We switch it up with Games, crafts, and activities. Walk ins welcome, we'd love to have you drop in! THIS WEEK: Squeezing a small ball can squeeze away your stress and help you pay attention to other things. Come in and make your own stress ball.

Chillax at the Lex - Game It!: Wii and Computer Games

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B

Chillax at the Lex is a time set aside for kids ages 8 – 13 on the 1st and 2nd Thursday of each month. We switch it up with Games, crafts, and activities. Walk ins welcome, we'd love to have you drop in! THIS WEEK: Try out Oculus Rift VIRTUAL REALITY GLASSES! We'll have Wii & laptop computers to play too, all in our talking zone meeting room.

Paws to Read 5pm

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

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.

Paws to Read 5:20pm

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 5:20 PM - 5:35 PM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

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.

Paws to Read 5:40pm

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 5:40 PM - 5:55 PM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

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.

Paws to Read 6:05pm

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 6:05 PM - 6:20 PM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

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.

Paws to Read 6:25pm

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 6:25 PM - 6:40 PM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

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.

Paws to Read 6:45pm

When: Thursday, April 11, 2019 - 6:45 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

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.

Groovy Day

When: Monday, April 15, 2019 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

Enjoy a program of peace, love, arts, and crafts, as we make far out creations while listening to music of the 1960's. All supplies provided by the library. Free, ages 6-12, registration required. (We will be tie-dying Youth Medium and Youth Large t shirts. If you want to tie-dye anything else, please bring it along!)

Sweet Structures!

When: Monday, April 15, 2019 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

Build skyscrapers, bridges, and domes out of sweet treats! With grapes, marshmallows, and rice crispy treats you can build the most amazing feats of engineering you can imagine. Designed with ages 6-12 in mind.

Pirates & Princesses Party

When: Tuesday, April 16, 2019 - 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

Avast me hearties! It's a family program inspired by knights, ladies, and the high seas. There will be a variety of games and activities for fair maidens, brave squires, and fearless sea captains of all ages. Costumes encouraged! No registration.

Accessible STEAM Family Fun: Be a Builder

When: Friday, April 19, 2019 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

Use common straws and special connectors to build a three dimensional grid that grows! Create a structure from lines, shapes and forms that can grow taller than you. This program will help children explore science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics using accessible design, especially those with visual disabilities. Presented by the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped & FutureMakers, this event is open to all families with children from ages 5-10 (with or without special needs). Please register.

Mini Monet

When: Friday, April 26, 2019 - 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

Join us on an art adventure! We will explore the world of art through various forms. Please expect and prepare for messy activities. Ages 6 months - 4 years old.

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