Summer Reading 2023
Summer Reading is for all ages and runs June 10 – August 19, 2023! Register Today!
Teen Discord Server
St. Mary’s County Library is using a Teen Discord Server! Why? Discord has a number of teen-friendly features, and it allows teens to stay connected even after Library events. Request an invitation to our Discord Server!
St. Mary’s County Library Anime Club
If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible. Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store. No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided. Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM Writing can be a lonely hobby, so why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens! During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st Thursday of the month. For ages 12-18 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. If you play an instrument or are interested in starting, this event will be music to your ears! Share what you love about music, learn more about musical history, and make some friends along the way! This program is intended for tweens and teens. It will be a monthly meeting where they can talk about the different instruments they play and other cool music activities. There will be sheet music for them to take home and keep. Music-themed crafts will be available for the tweens and teens as well. This program is intended to help participants bond over their love of music, learn more about music history, and make new friends. Do you like anime or manga? Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch the first episode of three different shows, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian. Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store. No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided. Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM Have you ever heard of Book of the Month? What about OwlCrate? The Lit Kit is just like those boxes - except it's FREE! The Lit Kit is a free customized box for teens ages 14-17 filled with 3-4 goodies AND up to 2 YA library books that we'll choose for you (please note: the library books must be returned). Registration begins on the 1st of the month and will close on the 8th of the month, or when registration reaches the maximum amount of registrations. On the 10th of the month, The Lit Kit will be available to be picked up at the Library location of your choosing. This can be picked up inside of the branch, or via curbside appointment.
WWKIPD is the largest Knitter run event in the world. It started in 2005 and is now celebrated in 57 different countries (2016). The mission is: "Better Living through stitching together!"
The Common Thread group that regularly meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Lexington Park Library invites fabric artists of all kinds and ages to come celebrate our love of yarn and thread! Grab a table in the lobby or bring a chair/blanket to sit outside on the lawn. We will have light refreshments and tables for material swapping in Meeting Room B. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. 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. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. It's plant time! Join us for our adventurous plant club. This program shows members everything about growing plants, gardening, and a lot of cool plant tricks! This program is intended for tweens and teens. The club will meet up and learn about different plants and how to grow them from various lifecycle stages. You will learn how to garden, interact with others who have similar plant-based interests, and learn more about the science behind plants. Attend this program to watch of the magic of plants take place within the library! Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome! Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Do you love animals and all things DIY? Do you want to get some service hours while doing something fun? Join us in making DIY dog and cat toys for our local animal organizations! All supplies will be provided. This event is intended for teens. It’s hip. It’s happening. It’s a tie-dye block party. Join us and make your very own groovy garment! Ages 8 to 18.
Each appointment is for one participant. The Library will supply 1 cotton bandana per person to tie-dye, but you are welcome to bring 1 additional item (tee, bag, hat, etc.) if you’d like. You will have 20 minutes to complete your tie-dye project. Each appointment is for one participant. This program will be taking place outdoors. Wear something you won’t mind getting messy. It’s hip. It’s happening. It’s a tie-dye block party. Join us and make your very own groovy garment. Ages 8 to 18.
Each appointment is for one participant. The Library will supply 1 cotton bandana per person to tie-dye, but you are welcome to bring 1 additional item (tee, bag, hat, etc.) if you’d like. You will have 20 minutes to complete your tie-dye project. Each appointment is for one participant. This program will be taking place outdoors. Wear something you won’t mind getting messy. It’s hip. It’s happening. It’s a tie-dye block party. Join us and make your very own groovy garment. Ages 8 to 18.
Each appointment is for one participant. The Library will supply 1 cotton bandana per person to tie-dye, but you are welcome to bring 1 additional item (tee, bag, hat, etc.) if you’d like. You will have 20 minutes to complete your tie-dye project. Each appointment is for one participant. This program will be taking place outdoors. Wear something you won’t mind getting messy. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn! This introductory course will cover the basics of how a 3D printer works and how to use PrusaSlicer software. Learn how to find ready-to-print files online and submit them to the Library for printing. No prior experience is needed. This is an in-person class held in the Computer Lab and Makerspace. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store. No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided. Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM Overlooked No More! Carol Simon Levin, storyteller and author of "Remembering The Ladies: From Patriots in Petticoats to Presidential Candidates," tells the story of the long fight for women’s rights emphasizing the overlooked role played by women of color. She shares the stories of Phillis Wheatley, the enslaved woman who wrote a poem in honor of George Washington, noted abolitionists and women’s rights speakers Maria W. Stewart, Sojourner Truth and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, organizers and suffrage activists Ida Bell Wells-Barnett and Mary Church Terrill, Native American activists Zitkala-Ša and Marie Louise Bottineau Baldwin, migrant rights advocate Dolores Huerta and many more women of all colors and creeds who fought for women’s rights and women’s lives. A Q & A session will follow this presentation. Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. 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. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Calling all creative and artsy teens, come join us in our new Makerspace! Our Crafternoon will feature small crafts and projects that teens can create! We will supply all the materials, you just have to provide the creativity! Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services. Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store. No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided. Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Lunches are provided by the Judy Center Early Learning Hub and St. Mary's County Public Schools through the USDA Summer Meals program, with additional support from the St. Mary's County Department of Social Services.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Teen Writing Club
Trivia Mondays
Monday Evening Music Club
Anime Club: Sports
This month's shows:
Tween-Teen Thursdays
The Lit Kit
Worldwide Knit In Public Day: WWKIPD
Summer Lunches
Trivia Mondays
Summer Lunches
Summer Lunches
St. Mary's County Library Plant Club
Summer Lunches
DIY Pet Toys
Tie Dye Block Party at Leonardtown Library
Tie Dye Block Party at Lexington Park Library
Tie Dye Block Party at Charlotte Hall Library
Summer Lunches
Summer Lunches
Introduction to 3D Printing
Summer Lunches
Summer Lunches
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Our Rights Too! : Overlooked Women of Color in the Fight for Women's Rights
Summer Lunches
Summer Lunches
Trivia Mondays
Summer Lunches
Summer Lunches
Teen Crafternoon
Summer Lunches
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Summer Lunches
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