Kids and Teens Events Brochure – Fall 2018
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NaNoWriMo
Write a 50,000 word novel in November. We’ve got events planned all month to help you meet your goal!
One Maryland One Book
Capture the Flag: An Ethical Hacking Cybersecurity Competition
Lexington Park, Saturday, November 3, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
MAGIC’s Capture the Flag is an ethical hacking cybersecurity competition for entry-level participants at the high school and college level. No prior experience is required and the event is free for participants. MAGIC’s CTF will feature teams of 2-4 students working their way through a series of cybersecurity puzzles set up in a “jeopardy” style format to find hidden flags to earn points. Coaches will be on site to help students if needed. St. Mary’s County Library is one of a number of organizations across the country participating in this live event. The top 3 teams overall will win Amazon gift cards, and every participant gets a free t-shirt!
Students who can do so, should plan to bring their own laptops. Laptops must have Remote Desktop software installed. This software is automatically installed on Windows machines. For Mac users, download Microsoft Remote Desktop from the App Store (free). We will have a limited number of laptops available on the day of the event.
Register today as space is limited! Registration closes October 31 at noon.
MAGIC (the Mid-Atlantic Gigabit Innovation Collaboratory) is a non-profit organization headquartered in Westminster, MD with the mission of leveraging its community’s broadband infrastructure to foster economic development.
Zombie Escape Room
When: Monday, October 01, 2018 - 4:00 PM - 4:45 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Solve clues to find the antidote to a deadly virus! Can you find it in time to stop the zombie apocalypse? Planned by the Leonardtown Teen Advisory and Planning Society (TAPS)
Registration required. Ages 12-18
One Maryland One Book Author Visit
When: Wednesday, October 03, 2018 - 7:00 PM - 10:00 PMWhere: St. Mary's County Library - Events for All Library Branches
This event will take place at Leonardtown High School, 23995 Point Lookout Road, Leonardtown, MD. As part of Maryland Humanities' programming for the states largest reading and discussion program, 2018 One Maryland One Book author Tim Junkin will tour the state to discuss his book 'Bloodsworth: The True Story of the First Death Row Inmate Exonerated by DNA.' The event is free. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Mr. Junkin will speak and sign books. This is a Choose Civility: Southern Maryland event.
PosiTeens!
When: Thursday, October 04, 2018 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lobby
Meet our trained teen conflict coaches who offer positivity, activities, friendship, and fun! Join us to build community, volunteer, make some new friends, and spread positivity. Walk-ins are encouraged.
Walden Pop Up Recovery!
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 10:30 AM - 12:15 PMWhere: Charlotte Hall Library in Lobby
A representative from Walden will be in the foyer to talk about behavioral health & wellness. Activities provided, games, crafts may be provided.
Paying for College
When: Wednesday, October 10, 2018 - 6:00 PM - 7:30 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Thirza Morgan, Financial Assistance Advisor from CSM, will join us to discuss the FAFSA process, the changes to Year 2018, different types of college financial aid, requirements, and sources, along with how eligibility for need based financial aid is determined.
PosiTeens!
When: Thursday, October 11, 2018 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lobby
Meet our trained teen conflict coaches who offer positivity, activities, friendship, and fun! Join us to build community, volunteer, make some new friends, and spread positivity. Walk-ins are encouraged.
Southern Maryland Math Circle
When: Saturday, October 13, 2018 - 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B
The Southern Maryland Math Circle provides fun, fascinating math activities to middle- and high-school students (and their families!) Run by the faculty at St. Mary's College of Maryland, this monthly gathering is sure to inspire a love of mathematical exploration to everyone who comes. Snacks will be provided. No registration required.
Clothesline Project Art Reception
When: Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 4:00 PM - 7:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library
Join staff from Walden and the Positeens volunteers for an art reception in support of The Clothesline Project. The mission of The Clothesline Project is to provide a creative expression for survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault that educates others in the community of the realities and impacts of trauma, that help is available, and there is hope and a path to healing.
For more information on Walden and the support their staff provide, contact the 24 hour hotline at 301-863-6661 or visit www.waldensierra.org.
TAG, You're it!
When: Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 4:00 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B
Teen Action Group meeting. Take a leadership role in creating and assist with library events. Earn volunteer hours too! Walk-ins welcome.
PosiTeens!
When: Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lobby
Meet our trained teen conflict coaches who offer positivity, activities, friendship, and fun! Join us to build community, volunteer, make some new friends, and spread positivity. Walk-ins are encouraged.
Teen Night: HAUNTED MAZE
When: Thursday, October 18, 2018 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Room B
Try to find your way through the Haunted Maze, if you dare! Open for teens and tweens ages 12 to 18. Walk-ins welcome.
Dismantling Racism: '13th' Screening and Discussion
When: Sunday, October 21, 2018 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lexington Park Library Meeting Rooms A & B
Free viewing and discussion of the film '13th' about the intersection of race, justice and mass incarceration in the United States. This is a Choose Civility Southern Maryland event.
Creepy Scary Campfire Stories
When: Wednesday, October 24, 2018 - 5:00 PM - 7:00 PMWhere: Charlotte Hall Library in Charlotte Hall Library Meeting Room
Are you afraid of the dark? Come for the gory stories. Stay for the gooey snacks. Listen to our bone-chilling tales or share one of your own. Bring your flashlights and join us around the 'campfire'...if you dare. Must be 12+ and brave of heart.
Remind Me 2 Days Before EventPosiTeens!
When: Thursday, October 25, 2018 - 4:30 PM - 5:30 PMWhere: Lexington Park Library in Lobby
Meet our trained teen conflict coaches who offer positivity, activities, friendship, and fun! Join us to build community, volunteer, make some new friends, and spread positivity. Walk-ins are encouraged.
Remind Me 2 Days Before EventTeen Advisory and Planning Society (TAPS)
When: Monday, October 29, 2018 - 5:00 PM - 6:30 PMWhere: Leonardtown Library in Leonardtown Library Meeting Room
Have a say in what happens at your library. Meet with other teens, and take a leadership role in planning exciting library programs. Snacks and service hours provided. Walk-ins welcome.
Ages 13-18
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.