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Kids and Teens Events Brochure – Fall 2018
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Storytime

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Check out the Fall schedule!

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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Chillax at the Lex: Wii and WeDo robots

When: Thursday, December 06, 2018 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B

Wii, computer games, and WeDo lego robots. Open for kids ages 8 to 13. Hang out, bring your friends! Walk ins Welcome.

Cookies and Cards

When: Saturday, December 08, 2018 - 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

Decorate cookies to eat, and make cards to give your friends and family! All supplies provided by the library. Free, all ages, registration required.

Chillax at the Lex: Snowflake art

When: Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B

Winter is coming! Learn how to make paper snowflakes. Open for kids ages 8 to 13. Hang out, bring your friends! Walk ins Welcome.

Minecraft Challenge

When: Thursday, December 13, 2018 - 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM
Where: 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.

Itsy Bitsy Storytime

When: Friday, December 14, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

A storytime designed for a smaller group. It'll be a bit more chill, but just as much fun as regular storytime. Recommended for ages 2-5 with their caregivers. Registration required.

Stay and Play

When: Wednesday, December 19, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

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.

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Stay and Play

When: Thursday, December 20, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

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

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Snacking with S.T.E.A.M. - Edible Engineering

When: Friday, December 21, 2018 - 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

Snacking with S.T.E.A.M.

Join us for any or all of our 3-part series exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math with food! Please note all activities involve food which may contain potential allergens.

Edible Engineering

Come test your engineering skills with us as we build delectable houses. Whether you build a cottage, apartment, or town home we will see if it can stand the test of gravity. For ages 6-12. Registration required.

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Stay and Play

When: Wednesday, December 26, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room

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.

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Stay and Play

When: Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

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

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Stay and Play

When: Thursday, December 27, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

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

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Noon Year's Eve Party!

When: Friday, December 28, 2018 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room

All the fun of a new year's party for our young friends with early bed times! Count down to a happy NOON year with songs, crafts, and awesome activities. No registration required.

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School-Age Explorers: Robot Discovery Lab!

When: Friday, December 28, 2018 - 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

Learn to code a robot, guide a robot through a maze, and even build your own tiny robot. You can even experience virtual reality! Welcome to the Discovery Lab. All supplies provided by the library. Recommended for ages 6-11. Registration required.

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Noon Year's Eve Party!

When: Monday, December 31, 2018 - 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Where: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B

All the fun of a new year's party for our young friends with early bed times! Count down to a happy NOON year with songs, crafts, and awesome activities. No registration required.

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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.