Teen Events

Stop by the library on the first Wednesday of each month to meet with St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care and learn about respite care options available.

Stop by the library on the first Wednesday of each month to meet with St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care and learn about respite care options available. St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care offers provides s a place for socialization, rehabilitation, meaningful activities, and a strong sense of community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

20331 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Join us for a special storytime celebrating America's 250th Anniversary!

This storytime will feature books and activities themed around America's founding. Designed for preschool aged participants. Registration is not required for this event.

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

21895 Pegg Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

46472 Admiral Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Demystify knitting (and purling) while making a bookmark. We'll walk you through the knitting process, and you'll leave with a brand-new skill!

Have you been wanting to try knitting but didn't know where to start? Start here! You'll learn how to knit and purl, all while making a bookmark to take home with you. All you need to bring is yourself. We'll show you how to take needles and yarn and transform them into something useful you can start using right away.

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

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage in everyday wellness fun facts.

Upon request, team members will happily offer recovery information and resources for those who might be recovery-curious or recovery-ready.

Beacon of Hope & Cove/DFZ
Putting recovery first for Southern MD

(240) 298-0212 
46940 S Shangrai La Drive
Suites 10 and 19 (Beacon)
and Suite 15 (Cove)
Lexington Park, MD 20653

Come dressed in your most patriotic outfit and learn how voting can make a difference in your community!

This is a special story time intended to for participants with lower elementary abilities to learn why voting is such a big deal. We will talk about what voting is, read a story about voting, and cast our ballot to choose the design for our very own button! Storytime will be followed by American Birthday craft activities and a photobooth to show off your commitment to learning how you can change your community! 

This event is intended to educate young citizens on what is happening during elections and why it matters.
St. Mary's County Library does not support, endorse, or advocate the viewpoints or beliefs of any candidate, political party, non-partisan political organization, non-profit group or any other such individual or entity. 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the event.

Race against other teams to answer trivia questions about America's Semiquincentennial hidden in the library's stacks.

Teams will be given clues and find themed answers within the books and shelves of the library! Please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event.

Learn the process of designing and carving a rubber linocut stamp! Create your own stamp to make cards, patches, prints, and more!

All supplies, including aprons, will be provided. Space is limited, registration is required for this event.

Calling all artists: bring your creativity to decorate a puzzle piece that will be displayed at the Library!

We're looking for your help to create a summer display at the Charlotte Hall Library! Join us to paint or draw a blank puzzle piece. All supplies will be provided.

After the program, pieces will be assembled on a Library bulletin board to create a collaborative piece of artwork!

Please register each person who will be attending. As there will be a limited number of puzzle pieces, walk-ins will be welcome as supplies allow. 

Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction.

July's title is Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel

The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.

Back by popular request! Stick, swap, and create at StickerFest! Trade stickers, get a free sticker book, and design your own. A perfect event for sticker lovers of all ages!

Celebrate all things stickers! Bring your favorite stickers to trade with fellow fans, and start your own collection with a free sticker book provided to all attendees.

Design your own custom creations with sticker paper and markers, watch Cricut machine sticker making demonstrations and take home one-of-a-kind sticker creations.   Whether you're a collector, a creator, or just love stickers, there’s something for everyone at StickerFest2.0.

Let’s trade, create, and celebrate the joy of stickers—see you there!

More swapping room and a larger designated space for grownups too! 

*Moved to Leonardtown Library Join the Mobile Library for an all-ages storytime followed by bubbles, music, playtime, and art!

This activity will take place outdoors from 9:30-11 a.m. on Mondays in June and July. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. Please register once per family group for a reminder e-mail or inclement weather notice. In the event of inclement weather, the program may be moved to an indoor location. Registered participants will be notified via email at least one hour prior to the event. Updates will also be shared through our social media channels and on our website.  

Monday, June 15: John Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Monday, June 22: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Monday, June 29: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

Monday, July 6: Leonardtown Library, 23630 Hayden Farm Lane, Leonardtown, MD 20650 (Moved from Seventh District Park due to heat)

Monday, July 13: Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

Monday, July 20: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Monday, July 27: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used.

After, they’ll have a chance to recreate the piece, or use it as inspiration to make their own unique piece of art.

For this second session, we will look at Andy Warhol’s Rorschach, and participants will have a chance to experiment with symmetry while painting.

Make sure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.

Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.

Activities are designed with preschoolers in mind and vary week to week. No registration required. 

Looking for a space to work on your art? Bring your writing, drawing, and other art materials and come work with us!

The following makerspace machines will be available for open use during this time: Cricut Maker, a button maker, Cricut Mug Press, 3D pens, and our Memory Lab. This program is intended for ages 16+

A small party with a 250 years of the USA theme, with a central art project with a small model, as well as free painting where you can show what America means to you on canvas or other mediums!

Light refreshments will be provided

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

24400 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Designed for neurodiverse library users, their caregivers, siblings, companions, & friends. Picture books, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.

If other storytimes are sometimes too overwhelming to anyone in your group, come to this sensory friendly storytime on the 2nd Wednesday of every month.

Registration is required as space is limited to keep this storytime true to its goals. Please register each person who will be in the room. 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

23154 Wetstone Ln., California, MD 20619

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.

Real questions. Real help. Drop in on the second Wednesday of the summer months! No Registration required

We’ll start each session with a 15-minute focus:

    June 10 - Using the Library Website 

    July 08 - How to Apply for a Passport

    August 12 - Creating a Real ID Account

I’ll walk through it step by step.

Then, the table is open.

Bring your own question—big or small—and we’ll look it up together!

Note: This is not a substitute for legal, medical, or financial advice. We’ll help you find information, not give professional guidance.

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.

Drop in for some games, company, and air conditioning at the library!

Join us as we hang out and play various Nintendo Switch One games such as : Mario Kart, Nintendo Switch Sports, Just Dance and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided. This event is for ages 12-18 ONLY.

We will have one Switch and controllers to play with! If you would like to bring another switch and controllers to play on one of the tables, please feel free to do so!

Learn how to use a zipper stitch to make an adjustable bracelet with gimp & beads!

Embrace your inner camp counselor from the early 2000s and practice the zipper, butterfly or box stitch to make bracelets or keychains. All supplies will be provided. Alternative stitch techniques will also be available to explore as desired! Registration recommended, walk-ins welcomed as space allows.

The Health Department will share information about its health programs and services for all ages to help you, your friends, family, and/or loved ones become the healthiest versions of yourselves!

The Health Department will share information about its health programs and services for all ages to help you, your friends, family, and/or loved ones become the healthiest versions of yourselves! Stop by to say hello and learn more!

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market is coming to visit!

Stop by to shop from our “grocery store on wheels” and receive free nonperishable food items, fresh produce, and other non-food necessities while supplies last. 

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!

Enjoy time & space to unwind, get creative, and connect! Open ended activities available to do solo or with friends. Take a break from the digital world to come have fun and meet new people!

This is a relaxed, no judgment zone for self-expression and conversation. Give your brain a rest from the doom-scrolling - come chat in person about anything and everything! Get your hands on some physical media, explore new music, create art, play board games or video games, make beaded jewelry, enjoy the occasional movie/show night, and more.

Activities will vary. Walk-ins always welcome on the 2nd Thursday of every month! 

Did you know that you have access to the NewspaperArchive online database with your Library Card?

Through the St. Mary's County Library website, you can access millions of newspaper pages from around the world with some dating back to the 17th century. This resource is great for anyone with a general interest in history or a specific focus on genealogy. Participants will learn why newspapers can be so valuable to genealogists and historians, how to navigate this extensive database, and how to identify and save useful articles and information.

Enter a calm, welcoming space where creativity can bloom!

Learn simple, step‑by‑step techniques for drawing intricate patterns with dots and lines while delving into an artful practice that does not attempt to represent reality but instead reduces stress and sharpens focus. 

To get the full class experience, please register for both sessions within the same month (e.g., both June sessions, both July sessions, etc.). The first session teaches the basics, and the second session will expand on more advanced techniques.

All supplies are provided. No artistic experience required—just a desire to unwind and create. Join instructor Jinna Lee to unlock your creative spirit with no pressure for perfection!

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine and Cricut Mug Press to customize a ceramic mug!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to decorate a ceramic mug by cutting an infusible ink design and using the Cricut Mug Press to transfer the design through a process called sublimation. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut to create whatever you can imagine! Customers need to have their own Cricut Design Space online account and bring their own material, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer.

Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without a guardian present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace. 

Enjoy a summer story and craft before exploring the natural world right outside the Library along the story walk!

We will read a outdoors-themed book, build a craft, and then head outside to complete a nature scavenger hunt on the story walk. Participants will explore the walking trail and complete the scavenger hunt for a prize. The nature walk is weather-dependent.

Feel the rhythm and experience the power of taiko! This exciting interactive performance features traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming, energetic rhythms, and audience participation.

Learn about the history of taiko, explore Japanese language and culture, and see — and hear — these enormous drums up close. Brave volunteers may even get a chance to try drumming themselves! Note for those with sensitive ears: Taiko drums are extremely loud.

Most seating will be on the floor- feel free to bring a blanket! Space may be limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Feel the rhythm and experience the power of taiko! This exciting interactive performance features traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming, energetic rhythms, and audience participation.

Learn about the history of taiko, explore Japanese language and culture, and see — and hear — these enormous drums up close. Brave volunteers may even get a chance to try drumming themselves! Note for those with sensitive ears: Taiko drums are extremely loud.

Most seating will be on the floor- feel free to bring a blanket! Space may be limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.

It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.

An informal chance to read and spend time with the youth librarians of the Lexington Park Library. Look for our red accordion stool to know it's time. All picture book lovers welcome. Books will be read in the order they are offered to our librarian.

Get ready for a roaring good time with the Mobile Library at Historic Sotterley! Join us for a family-friendly dinosaur documentary and travel back to the age of the dinosaurs.

Discover fascinating fossils, explore hands-on dinosaur activities, and browse books from the Mobile Library. After the film, stick around for dino-themed crafts and science activities that bring prehistoric creatures to life. Popcorn and drinks will be provided.

This program will be held indoors at Historic Sotterley. Registration is required. Please use the "Add More People" button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event.

44300 Sotterley Lane, Hollywood, MD 20636

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Explore the garden and go on guided nature walks with a Master Gardener!

Family garden walks will be led by Master Gardener volunteer Deb Pence and other volunteer community garden enthusiasts in the Leonardtown Library’s “Front Yard Garden.” Activities and guided walks are developed for 3–6-year-olds, but the whole family is welcome to join in the explorations. Children must be accompanied by an adult and parents should note there will most likely be exposure to nuts, seeds and other plant parts as well as a variety of pollinators, so please be advised for potential allergens.

Explore the Leonardtown library’s Front Yard garden and learn to identify 4-6 (more or less) easy to identify trees, shrubs or flowers found in our native gardens and Maryland’s natural landscapes.

Registration is requested but drop-ins will be welcome. Walks will be approximately 30-40 minutes and loosely scheduled for 10:00 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 11:30 a.m.

Hone your skills as a modern-day treasure hunter racing against time to uncover a hidden historical secret!

In honor of the country's 250th birthday, solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and challenges inspired by our nation's history to discover "whodunnit" in a casual, self-paced immersive experience. Choose to solve solo or in a small group! Please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be part of your group.

If you just can't get enough sleuthing, join us at Lexington Park Library on Sunday, July 26 for a repeat event. Same theme, all new clues! Register for the Lexington Park Library event.

Hear a fascinating deep dive into the untold stories behind the American Revolution with author Thomas Guay as he discusses his book, "Chesapeake Bound."

This talk explores the social, political, and economic forces that ignited the path to independence—from rigid class structures and British arrogance to the desperate choices of those who indentured themselves to escape hardship in London. Focusing on the critical years of 1763–1765, Thomas reveals how Parliament’s missteps and colonial resistance set the stage for revolution—culminating in the explosive Stamp Act protests right here in Annapolis.

Register to receive reminder notifications!

Visit Thomas Guay's website. 

If you've been struggling to get in time to read those last few chapters or if you have been looking for some quiet time to really sink into the good part of a book, come join us for Silent Book Club!

It's all the community of a book club, but without the pressure of discussion. Participants can bring their book, drinks, and snacks to come and dedicate some time to reading. There will be a chance to swap recommendations and chat half-way through, but if you just got to a juicy part, you could easily keep your head down. 

It's the perfect opportunity to dedicate time for a little shelf-care.

Design the wooden frame for your suncatcher and then watch as the library glow forge cuts out your design. Return in two weeks to fill in your suncatcher with color!

Design a pattern for a hanging window ornament and then come back to pick up your complete artwork once our glow forge has cut out your design.

Two weeks after this program we will hold a second program where you can glue in tissue paper or epoxy resign to color in your window. Register for Sun Catcher Workshop Part 2. 

Learn how to create a memorable LinkedIn profile and control your social media presence and how others see you online.

To register, either follow the prompts to register with the library or create an account at mwejobs.maryland.gov and then email gayle.howe@maryland.gov with the name and date of the workshop you would like to attend.

Join the Mobile Library for an all-ages storytime in the park followed by bubbles, music, playtime, and art! The Mobile Library will be open for library services as well.

This activity will take place outdoors from 9:30-11 a.m. on Mondays in June and July. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. Please register once per family group for a reminder e-mail or inclement weather notice. In the event of inclement weather, the program may be moved to an indoor location. Registered participants will be notified via email at least one hour prior to the event. Updates will also be shared through our social media channels and on our website.  

Monday, June 15: John Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Monday, June 22: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Monday, June 29: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

Monday, July 6: Seventh District Park, 23035 Colton Point Rd., Bushwood, MD 20618

Monday, July 13: Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

Monday, July 20: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Monday, July 27: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

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 doesn't have to be intimidating, or time consuming. Instead, it can be a chance to explore creativity, the ability to make mistakes, and an opportunity to try something new.

Each session will feature a small art and/or craft project that can be completed in an hour to an hour and a half.
 

Therapy animals from Pets on Wheels are visiting the library! Friends of all ages are invited to practice reading with a furry friend, or just enjoy some pets and snuggles.

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

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

Maritime Building
44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674

Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.

Activities are designed with preschoolers in mind and vary week to week. No registration required. 

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 una presentación virtual para que aprenda más sobre los requisitos para obtener beneficio de jubilación.

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

Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Register to receive email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!

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, and tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome. No registration required.

Learn about Inkscape and the different types of images used in digital media.

Learn how about vector images and how to create them for use with the library's glowforge! Make simple and striking designs that you can use in other digital or physical media!

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 Retirement 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.

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings.

They will also provide information about ways that Access Health can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Watch a live online event from the American Museum of Natural History together, as paleontologist Aki Watanabe shares a fascinating look at the most exciting dinosaur discoveries from the past year.

Have you ever wondered how scientists uncover the secrets of dinosaurs? In this exciting journey into the world of fossils, fieldwork, and groundbreaking discoveries, you'll learn about:

• New dinosaur discoveries making headlines around the world
• How paleontologists search for and study fossils
• The cutting-edge technology helping scientists unlock ancient mysteries
• What dinosaur fossils can tell us about evolution, behavior, and life millions of years ago
• Answers to your questions during a live Q&A session

Dr. Watanabe is an Associate Professor of Anatomy at the New York Institute of Technology and a Research Associate in the Division of Paleontology at the American Museum of Natural History.

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.

Grab a snack, sit back, and watch a movie playing at the library!

Do you have wild dreams when your head hits the pillow? On July 15 we'll be watching Napping Princess directed by Kenji Kamiyama, a film that takes place in Japan and also in the fantasy dream world of Heartland. With monster fights, new tech, and her family at stake, can Kokone bridge the gap between her dreams and the waking world? 

In this step-by-step watercolor class, learn beginner friendly brush techniques and layering and create a piece. Learn the process to create watercolors and mix pigment and binder to make your own!

This is a guided step-by-step water color class. Beginner friendly brush techniques and layering will be taught to create a piece. Jars showing the process to create watercolors will be shown and the final dried pigment will be passed around for guests to mix with binder to use in the painting.

Presented by Adrianna Reloba, local artist and founder, owner, and lead instructor of Freedom Palette.

Learn the basics of threading and operating a sewing machine to make your reusable, terry lined cleaning cloth!

No experience needed and all materials provided.

Classes are a way to get started but are not required before using our sewing machines. Visit our Makerspace during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for self-guided customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material and pattern!

Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without an adult present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace. 

We’re celebrating 250 years of America! Let’s honor the past—one tricky word at a time.

Test your knowledge of founding documents like The Bill of Rights. Define landmark terms about Elections & Democracy. No stuffy lecture—just teams and friendly rivalry with a few Wait, that’s in the Constitution?! moments.

Refresh your knowledge with educational videos from the Bill of Rights Institute, a non-partisan, non-profit educational organization.

Bring a friend or a team of up to five people (or join one when you get here).

And bring your pride—because 250 years of democracy deserves a celebration with a little brainpower.

Use the add more people button to register each group member. Walk-ins will be welcome.

Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. Register to receive the zoom link for the discussion.

July's Title is Devil in Spring by Lisa Kleypas

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Make friendship bracelets out of embroidery thread and beads! Bring some bracelets to trade with friends or to keep for yourself!

This is a walk-in crafternoon program, so supplies and instructions will be provided.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

Seventh District Volunteer Fire Department, 21660 Colton Point Rd., Avenue, MD 20609

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.

This month's discussion will be on Mrs. Plansky's Revenge, the first in Spencer Quinn's new Mrs. Plansky series.

Mrs. Loretta Plansky is still settling into her new Florida home. She's found herself recently widowed, retired, taking care of her elderly father, and fielding money requests from her children and grandchildren. She is startled awake one night by someone claiming to be her grandson Will begging for ten thousand dollars for an "emergency." Despite not getting a simply "thank you" for the last gift she sent weeks ago, she obliges. By sunrise, her life savings is gone. Law enforcement says trying to catch the scammers is hopeless, but Loretta refuses to be just another victim, channeling her humiliation into fury. In an instant, she has followed her only clue to a small village in Romania on a hunt for her money and her dignity back.

Find a copy in our catalog or download an eBook or digital audiobook on Libby or the Palace Project!

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities in Spanish and English! You don't need to know Spanish to enjoy this Storytime!

¡Cuentos, rimas, canciones y actividades en español e inglés! ¡No necesitas saber inglés para disfrutar de esta hora del cuento!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Disfruta de cuentos, música, movimiento, rimas y actividades prácticas que ayudarán a los niños a desarrollar habilidades de lectoescritura temprana, hacer nuevos amigos y descubrir nuevos libros favoritos. ¡Los hermanos son bienvenidos!

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

13820 Point Lookout Rd, Ridge, MD 20680

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Blast back to the analog activities of the last millennium! Choose your favorite animal and learn how to fashion your own keychain with beads and string.

It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.

An informal chance to read and spend time with the youth librarians of the Lexington Park Library. Look for our red accordion stool to know it's time. All picture book lovers welcome. Books will be read in the order they are offered to our librarian.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Drop in and experience the wonderful world of worms!

Activities include:

• Meet n Greet with the Library's Composting Worms
• "What do worms eat?" Sorting Activity
• Read-aloud with Worm-Themed Stories

Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome. Click the Add more people button to register each person in your group.

This event was designed with Preschool to Upper Elementary schoolers in mind.

AI is everywhere, but what does it actually mean for you? This hands-on workshop is designed for those who want to understand what generative AI can do in real, everyday life in a low-pressure way.

We’ll discuss how AI actually processes what you give it, why it sometimes misses the mark, and small changes you can make in prompting that can make a big difference.

You’ll leave the workshop with:

• A clear picture of how AI responds to your input
• Practical strategies to avoid common issues, like vague prompts, blind trust in the output, and more
• Hands-on practice applying generative AI to something you actually do
• A simple method you can reuse going forward

Presented by Anthony Saxon - Anthony Saxon is a Virtual Reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR) visual system architect. Anthony has been working in the field of flight simulation for over 10 years and uses AI daily to help solve complex technical problems at an accelerated pace. 

Join the Mobile Library for an all-ages storytime in the park followed by bubbles, music, playtime, and art! The Mobile Library will be open for library services as well.

This activity will take place outdoors from 9:30-11 a.m. on Mondays in June and July. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. Please register once per family group for a reminder e-mail or inclement weather notice. In the event of inclement weather, the program may be moved to an indoor location. Registered participants will be notified via email at least one hour prior to the event. Updates will also be shared through our social media channels and on our website.  

Monday, June 15: John Baggett Park, 26929 Three Notch Rd., Mechanicsville, MD 20659

Monday, June 22: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Monday, June 29: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

Monday, July 6: Seventh District Park, 23035 Colton Point Rd., Bushwood, MD 20618

Monday, July 13: Lancaster Park, 21550 Willows Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

Monday, July 20: Judge P. H. Dorsey Park, 24275 Hollywood Rd., Leonardtown, MD 20650

Monday, July 27: Chancellor's Run Regional Park, 21905 Chancellor's Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans and the general public to employment services.

Learn about connections to employers, connections to the DVA, health services, veterans resources, assistance for homeless veterans, and more!

Veteran Services - Workforce Development & Adult Learning

Get ready for a musical adventure through Latin America with Cantaré! With music in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, we'll explore the joyful songs, rhythms, dances, and instruments of many cultures.

This event takes place at Mechanicsville Elementary School. Most seating will be on the floor- feel free to bring a blanket! Space may be limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.

Do you enjoy doing arts & crafts, playing board games, and making new friends? Connect and Converse might be the event for you!

We normally meet on the second Monday of the month to make a craft, play a game, and listen to music. Please note that July's event will be held on the third Monday of the month. 

Our activities for this month are water droplet painting and Pictureka.

This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers.

Registration is required for attendees. Please use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending.

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Get ready for a musical adventure through Latin America with Cantaré! With music in Spanish, Portuguese, and English, we'll explore the joyful songs, rhythms, dances, and instruments of many cultures.

Most seating will be on the floor- feel free to bring a blanket! Space may be limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Summer Performing Arts events are supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.

Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop with Tracy Gatton from the Maryland Writer's Association designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills!

This event is intended for writers aged 13-18. Feel free to bring your tablet, laptop, journal, or wherever you write best!

Registration is recommended for this event. 

Tracy L. Gatton has been a lover of words and stories since she was very young. In 2021, she achieved her lifelong dream of publishing her own words in a collection called  I Will Raise My Voice! Poetry for the Beautifully Broken, which is available on Amazon. In addition to being a self-published author, Tracy has been a dental assistant for 35 years. 20 of those years she spent in pediatric dentistry, using storytelling to make her young patient's visits less scary and to teach them how to care for their dental health. An active member of her church, Tracy also serves children by sharing stories of God's love for them every Sunday. Tracy has been a Teen Mentor for the Maryland Writers Association (MWA) and St. Mary’s County Library since 2022. In this position, Tracy enjoys helping local youth improve their writing skills, encourage others, and be encouraged in a safe and welcoming space. 

Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used.

After, they’ll have a chance to recreate the piece, or use it as inspiration to make their own unique piece of art.

For this third session, we will look at works from MC Escher’s Symmetry Series, and participants will have a chance to learn about tessellations and make their own tessellation artwork.

Make sure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Bocadillos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.

Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.

Activities are designed with preschoolers in mind and vary week to week. No registration required. 

No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. We'll have a Dungeons & Dragons 5e Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.

Dungeons and Dragons is a tabletop roleplaying game that promotes creative thinking and problem-solving while utilizing strategic thinking and social skills. 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Lotería-Library Edition, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!

Join us for a morning of Lotería- Library edition (Mexican Bingo) for all ages! The bingo boards have colorful pictures with Spanish words labeling the picture. Pictures will be called in Spanish and translated to English, giving you an opportunity to learn new Spanish or English words!

Únase a nosotros para una mañana de Lotería- edición Bibliotecaria, para todas las edades! Los tableros de bingo tienen imágenes que se llamarán en español y se traducirán al inglés, ¡dándote la oportunidad de aprender nuevas palabras en español o inglés!

Registration is recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Se recomienda registrarse. Se admiten personas sin cita previa según lo permita el espacio.

Event will take place in the park's pavilion. El evento se llevara acabo en el pabellón del parque.

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Enjoy stories, music, movement, rhymes, and hands-on activities to help children build early literacy skills, make new friends, and discover new favorite books. Siblings are welcome! 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!

Almuerzos nutritivos gratuitos para niños y jóvenes de 0 a 18 años y los adultos que los acompañen. Los almuerzos deben consumirse en la Biblioteca; no se permite llevar comida para llevar. ¡Disfruta de actividades educativas sencillas ofrecidas por la Biblioteca mientras comes!

Join us online for the SAFE (Scam Awareness and Financial Education) series. These webinars are offered in partnership with the MD Dept of Labor and public libraries statewide.

Did you know that scams and fraud are responsible for stealing billions of dollars from American consumers each year? Learn about strategies you can take to keep yourself, your identity and your money safe. We will review some of the most common current scams, discuss red flags that can help you recognize a scam and practice strategies for helping you and those you know avoid scams in the future. Presented by Catherine Sorenson with UMD Extension.

This event is a Maryland Libraries Together event and is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library Services & Technology Act administered by the MD State Library Agency. Registration is through Calvert Library.

Empowering people living with mental health and substance use disorders to thrive in their community through collaboration, treatment, education and advocacy.

Our programs are available to those who are uninsured or have Medicaid or Medicare. Stop by and talk to our staff about how we can assist you.

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

LEGO® is a trademark of the LEGO Group of companies, which does not sponsor, authorize, or endorse this program.

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.

Drop in for some games, company, and air conditioning at the library!

Join us as we hang out and play various Nintendo Switch One games such as : Mario Kart, Nintendo Switch Sports, Just Dance and more! Snacks and drinks will be provided. This event is for ages 12-18 ONLY.

We will have one Switch and controllers to play with! If you would like to bring another switch and controllers to play on one of the tables, please feel free to do so!

The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.

Come for a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss matters such as custody, visitation, divorce, child support, name change, guardianship, and domestic violence.

First Come First Serve. No appointments - walk-ins only.

Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator

Email: claire.langeluttig@mdcourts.gov
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110

NOTE: Dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact Claire Langeluttig to confirm dates. We recommend getting to the library by 5:30pm to sign in. Please note that the attorney must leave by 7:30pm

Want to try out an exercise class but don't know where to start? Start here! The Library will host beginner exercise classes for the community to try out and explore. All you need is your enthusiasm.

No equipment needed, just bring yourself.

April 29: Pilates

May 29: Yoga

June 23: Pilates

July 22: Yoga