Teen Events

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

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.

Intersection of Cochise Ct. and Hiawatha Cir. in Golden Beach

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+

Are you new to genealogy or just need a refresher on how to improve your research? This four-part series is aimed at helping you form a good foundation to build upon throughout your journey.

Over the course of this series you will learn methodology, what is available online and what repositories have information that can help answer your genealogical questions.

Throughout these sessions you will:

1. Understand how to begin collecting and compile family history information.
2. Learn the importance of sources and documentation.
3. Learn which records provide different types of information.
4. Know the difference between online searching and repositories such as courthouses, cemeteries, historical societies, and state and national archives.

Note: This is part of a four part series. You must register for each session separately. Registration will open 2 weeks before each session.

The other sessions are:
Part 1: Basic Charts, Software, and Census Records – Tues., Sept. 15th from 6-7:30 pm
Part 2: Birth, Marriage, Death & Probate – Tues., Sept. 22nd from 6-7:30 pm
Part 3: Migration and Immigration - Tues., Sept. 29th from 6-7:30 pm

About Our Presenter
Eve Love, a native of St. Mary’s County, is an ardent student of history and genealogy. Her interest in family history began as a young adult listening to family stories. She has been conducting personal genealogy research for approximately forty years. Eve is a Member of the St. Mary’s County Genealogical Society and has served as President, 1st Vice President and Secretary. She has attended numerous seminars to expand her knowledge and research techniques and has taught Genealogy Classes at the College of Southern Maryland. Eve is also a member of the St. Mary’s County Historical Society, a volunteer member of the St. Mary’s County Historic Preservation Committee and a volunteer at Historic St. Mary’s City. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.   

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

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

Join us for a study in nature - we'll chat about leaves and trees, do some leaf crafting, and head into the Front Yard to see if we can be tree detectives!

Please register each person participating.

Meet and greet general election candidates in the lobby of the library from 4:30-5:30 and then join us to ask questions during the forum starting at 5:40.

A forum is only presented for races where there is more than one person running for the office and present at the forum. 

Online questions will close 24 hours before the forum.  Ask any other questions you have at the in-person forum.

Submit your questions for candidates here:

October 5: Judge of the Orphan's Court, Board of Education District 1, Sheriff, and County Commissioner President

October 7: County Commissioner District 1, 2, 3, and 4

October 8: State Senator District 29, House of Delegates 29A, 29B, and 29C

Celebrate fall in Stars Hollow! Bask in the coffee vibes, complete a crossword puzzle Lorelai would never touch, compete in our trivia, and do some cozy crafts!

The verdict is in! It's autumn, and we want to celebrate Rory's birthday (a day early) with the all those who would love to walk the streets of Stars Hallow!

We'll be celebrating in the best way we know how, the cozy way! If you love the scent of coffee or are eager to dive deep into the leaf piles of fall, we'll have warm drinks and crafts that will spruce up your personal spaces to make sure the fall spirit makes it way home with you. Converse (quickly!) with fellow fans or dive into a new series if you're just in it for the vibes. Whether you've been a fan for years or are just getting into the show, there is space for you at Friday Night Dinner.

There will be refreshments provided. This event is for teens and adults. 

Register to reserve your spot--please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event.

The book is always better, right? Well, maybe. Let's discuss it and declare which version worked the best.

Each month we will watch a movie and also read the novel or short story it was based on. You can check out the book from any of our libraries or find it on Libby. Movies will be available on both Kanopy and DVD, to make it easy for you read and watch before we meet up.

September: Jurassic Park

October: Memento (short story can be found in the March 2001 edition of Esquire magazine and will be available at the front desk of Leonardtown Library upon request)

November: Death on the Nile (2022 movie can be found at multiple libraries and the 1978 version is accessible via Kanopy)

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.

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!

*Cancelled for Oct 8th. Nov 12th and Dec 10th still scheduled* Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.   

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 

 This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome. 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

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. 

Drop in to make your own friendship bracelet with our beads and embroidery thread!

Meet new friends, create and build new things, or just chill out and snack as we enjoy the month's activities. Second Thursdays are Arts themed while Fourth Thursdays are STEM based.

Meet and greet general election candidates in the lobby of the library from 4:30-5:30 and then join us to ask questions during the forum starting at 5:40.

A forum is only presented for races where there is more than one person running for the office and present at the forum. 

Online questions will close 24 hours before the forum.  Ask any other questions you have at the in-person forum.

Submit your questions for candidates here:

October 5: Judge of the Orphan's Court, Board of Education District 1, Sheriff, and County Commissioner President

October 7: County Commissioner District 1, 2, 3, and 4

October 8: State Senator District 29, House of Delegates 29A, 29B, and 29C

Stories and activities designed to get kids ready for life and self-care activities such as dressing, potty training, brushing teeth, eating lunch at school and more!

A combination storytime and life skills event. 

October 9 we will be working on skills to get ready to eat lunch at school or daycare, building the fine motor skills to open food packaging.
November 19 we will be focused on utensil use, strengthing confidence to use spoons, knives, and forks. 

Registration opens 2 weeks before the event. Please register each child attending.

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.

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 28th of the previous month and will close on the 5th 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. If more than one location is closed on the 10th, the Lit Kit will be available the next day all three building locations are open.

Lit Kits will be held for a week before the items are returned to the library.

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.  

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun!

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Get creative with diamond art. Make a diamond art bookmark without a pattern just for fun. It doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be sparkly!

Pick a game to play from our Board Game Buffet!

Turn sound into color! An all ages event to explore how different styles of music can inspire unique works of art.

As the music changes, so do the colors, shapes, and textures—will a song make you paint bold zigzags, soft swirls, or something totally new? There’s no right or wrong, just express how music makes you feel.

Perfect for young artists of all skill levels, this program encourages creativity, self-expression, and a whole lot of fun. Listen, move, and make your masterpiece!

Come dressed for a mess!

The Library is closed in observance of Indigenous Peoples' Day.

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

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

The Parents’ Place of Maryland will be in the lobby to talk about who they are and the assistance they offer to families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

They offer a variety of programs, resources, and services to support thousands of Maryland families each year. Visit The Parents' Place of Maryland website or come by during their visit to learn more.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

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

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.

En este foro abierto, los residentes de la comunidad tendrán la oportunidad de hacer preguntas sobre los beneficios del Seguro Social.

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.

You are invited to a cozy, open-hearted gathering to share goals reached, what you’re still working toward, and what’s inspired you along the way. Register for notifications. Walk-ins welcome.

No need to have attended the earlier workshops—this is an open invitation to anyone seeking inspiration and connection.
No pressure to share your personal story. This is as much a celebration of ideas as it is of personal growth. You’re welcome to share:

• A story that inspires you
• A goal you’ve been working toward
• A challenge you’re still navigating
• A moment of quiet pride
• An author whose words stuck

We’ll have light refreshments.

Here is a list of books and authors available through the library—works that support habit change, build resilience, and help us live with purpose. (And of course, you’re welcome to mention any book that matters to you, even if it’s not on the list.)
Reflect & Reconnect Book List

The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.

SSA Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died.

In this open forum, community residents will have the opportunity to ask questions about any aspect of Social Security benefits. Have your questions answered by our Social Security Administration outreach specialist, Diana Varela. You will receive a Zoom link to join this virtual presentation a day or two before the program date.

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

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.   

Designed for neurodiverse children and families who may find our other storytimes overwhelming.

Enjoy books, songs, and activities in a gentle environment to build early literacy skills while developing confidence and connection. This storytime is adapted for sensory sensitivities with lower lights and volume, predictable routines, visual supports, and flexible participation.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

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

Creating something 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.

For October, we will use cardboard and paper to construct a moon with a crow silhouette

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.

Attendees under 14 years old need to be accompanied by an adult for the entirety of the class and the adult should register for the class in addition to the child.

Are you a horror fan? Do you have a favorite book that has been dying to be shared?

It's that time of year, and we want to skulk into the scary season with some new reads!

We'll have spooky snacks and bone-chilling beverages to enjoy while we share our favorite stories so that we can celebrate fall in style.

This event is for teens ages 13-18. Please bring materials that you would recommend to other teenagers!

Register to reserve your spot--please use the Add More People button when registering to register every person who will be attending the event.

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.

August 19- Beginner Cardio
September 23 - Stability and Strength
October 14 - Cardio Power Hour: Intro to Circuit Training
November 18 - Yoga

Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking low-cost or free health insurance options through Maryland Health Connection.

Seedco enrollment counselors will be available to educate and assist with Maryland Health Connection accounts.

If you need assistance, don't forget to bring these items:

1. Birth dates for each household member applying for coverage
2. Social Security numbers or document numbers for each household member applying for coverage
3. Employer and income information for everyone in your household (including pay stubs or tax forms)
4. Citizenship or immigration information for anyone applying for coverage
5. Information about any job-related health insurance available to your household

Call Seedco at 1-855-339-3007 for more information.

https://seedco.org/marylandhealth/  

https://www.marylandhealthconnection.gov/ 

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.   

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 

 This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome. 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Create your own unique and beautiful art with non-traditional art supplies!

This event is intended for ages 12 and up.

There will be three stations available: making collages with natural and found materials, junk journaling, and rock painting!

A wide selection of materials will be provided, but you are encouraged to bring any materials you find or have. Bring your junk journal if you have one, or make one here if you don't!

Dress for a bit of a mess. No previous art experience required – simply come ready and willing to get creative.

A discussion group for the 2026 One Maryland One Book pick!

Participants will meet to discuss No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney, followed by a prompted freewriting session.

Register for a reminder email, all walk-ins are welcome!

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 selection is The Author's Guide to Murder by Beatriz Williams, Lauren Willig, and Karen White.

Literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley purchased Castle Kinloch, located on a remote island in the Scottish Highlands, in order to showcase his brand and lure in paying guests with a taste for writerly glamour. Now it seems, the castle or one of his guests have done him in. Detective Chief Inspector Euan McIntosh finds himself with the task of extracting statements from three American lady novelists (did we mention that McIntosh has no love for literary Americans?). The women claim to be best friends and co-writers of a new book, but their stories don't seem to quite line up and the detective can't shake his suspicions that something more is going on here....

Find physical and digital copies in our catalog!

Learn about Cubism, a modern art style using basic shapes to show a new perspective. We'll have an example art piece to talk about and then we'll each paint our own version of the piece!

No experience needed and all materials will be provided. This program is intended for adults with cognitive disabilities and their caregivers. You will only need to register the adult participant not the accompanying caregiver.

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

Learn how to locate and respectfully navigate historic gravesites and read historical grave markers. Special attention to local grave sites and Arlington National Cemetery.

St. Mary's County is home to numerous historical cemeteries. Reading these tombstones can be an important part of your genealogical research. Even when not looking for ancestors, exploring gravesites can teach us about those who came before us. In this session, we will learn the proper etiquette for exploring historical gravesites, what to look for on grave markers, and how to properly take etchings of tombstones.

We will also discuss how to look up grave registries at the state level. Special attention will be given regarding how to look up specific areas on internment at Arlington National Cemetary.

You will leave with a list of local, St. Mary's County cemeteries and the knowledge of how to explore them. 

Have your little one make a clay pot to take home!

Using air dry clay, we will be making coil pots that can be taken home for painting and drying! Come use our makerspace to explore the possibilities of clay arts. Dress for a mess, aprons will be provided if needed. 

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.

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.

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.  

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.  

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun!

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Use our chomp saw to make your Halloween costumes!

We have stencils, cardboard, and chompsaws! You'll have a great costume!

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Learn through play by reading, experimenting, and creating with hands-on science activities inspired by pizza!

Activities will include a short pizza themed storytime, stamping with vegetable shapes, and mixing up homemade playdough (contains gluten). Science can get messy, so please wear clothes that are easily washed. (Note: no actual pizza will be served)

Register to reserve your spot--please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating at the event.

We’ll be hosting a special “Sidewalk Astronomy” open house, presented by SMAS!

This is a casual, drop-in event—stop by for a quick look or stay a while. Safely observe the Sun, explore space-themed exhibits, and chat with local astronomy enthusiasts.

Set up near the library’s main entrance, we’ll have safe solar telescopes and engaging displays ready for curious minds of all ages. Please dress for the day’s weather and be prepared for an outdoor setting. In the event of clouds or poor conditions, the event will be canceled—there is no rain date.

Since clear skies are essential, we encourage you to register for updates and check your email or phone for last-minute notifications.

Hope to see you under the Sun! ☀️🔭

Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)

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

Construct ramps, engineer marble runs, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls, what slides, and how to make things roll faster and further.

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 October's event will be held on the third Monday of the month due to Indigenous Peoples' Day. 

Our activities for this month are not-so-spooky cotton ball ghosts and Legos. 

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.

Pack bags for survivors of domestic violence and stay for a discussion on healthy relationships and resources for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence.

All supplies for the bags will be provided by the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy. Light refreshments will be provided.

Calling all artists! Community members are invited to submit art related to the prompt "What does love look like"? Teen and adult divisions are open until September 30. The winners will be announced at the event on October 19. Submit your art at tinyurl.com/2026-WDTJL-Art

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.

Need study help or a quiet place to do your homework? Learn from a librarian how to find and use library resources to support your learning during this dedicated time for practice and inquiry.

This event is intended for elementary through high school-aged students and on a first-come, first-served basis; this is not meant for tutoring services but study guidance and support.

Join us as we explore art that’s spooky and creepy – just in time for Halloween! We’ll be introducing kids to different artworks that explore the theme, including:

Takiyasha the Witch and the Skeleton Spectre by Utagawa Kuniyoshi, 1844; The Scream by Edvard Munch, 1895; and Maman by Louise Bourgeois, 1999.

Please register each person participating in the program.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Add to your basics skills of threading and operating a sewing machine to create your own microwavable soup bowl cozy!

Basic sewing machine experience is needed but all materials are provided. If you have not operated a sewing machine, please consider taking Sewing Machine 101 before taking this class.

Sewing machine users can visit the Library Makerspaces during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material!

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. 

No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. We'll have a Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition 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. Teamwork is key as adventurers work together to save the day.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.   

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.

Construct ramps, engineer marble runs, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls, what slides, and how to make things roll faster and further.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

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.

Beyond delicious ingredients, making and selling foods requires producers to locate, interpret, and apply laws related to food safety, processing, licensing, and labeling. 

During this interactive webinar session:

• Learn about Maryland's Cottage Food Law
• Understand the legal and regulatory requirements to sell Cottage Foods in Maryland
• Know the basic food science principles and how they relate to your food product
• Apply the regulatory and food science to your food business idea

Bring your food business ideas and questions!

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 Charles County Public Library.

You've been tracking Mothman's whereabouts and planned to make camp for the night when one of your fellow enthusiasts snuck out past curfew and vanished. Follow the clues they left behind to catch

You and up to five friends are searching a cabin for clues to find your friend. Time is ticking and Mothman awaits. Catch up before he goes back into hiding.

Can you escape before it's too late?

Each group will have 20 minutes to complete the escape room. As the appointments are timed, your time may be further restricted depending on time of arrival. If you arrive after ten minutes past your registration time, you will not be able to complete the escape room and your reservation will be canceled.

Registration is required and will be made available 2 weeks prior to the escape room date! Both weeks are the same escape room, so please only register for one or the other.

Only one person may register the whole party for each time slot. Please include the names of the additional guests who will be completing the escape room in the registration notes.

This program is intended for teens. Tweens may attend but the puzzle difficulty may require assistance! 

Time slots are as follows. Please be on time for the registered time or the time you have to escape may be deducted.

October 21

3 PM
3:30 PM
5:30 PM
6 PM
6:30 PM

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.

Intersection of Schirra St. and Sheppard Blvd. by the Lovell Cove Playground, NAS Patuxent River

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

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

For October, we will discuss Tourist Season by Brynne Weaver. 

Find Tourist Season in our catalog.

From the publisher: 

Welcome to Cape Carnage! Visit Once, Stay Forever.

You can hide in the farthest reaches of the deepest hell, and I will still drag you out. Even the devil can't save you from me.

Cape Carnage is a seaside town of colourful houses, quirky shops, and an unusually high body count. But with tourists comes trouble, and Harper Starling won't let anyone ruin her picture-perfect home. A skilled gardener with killer instincts, Harper protects her sanctuary at any cost. Troublesome tourists don't check out of Carnage. They compost beneath Harper's award-winning flowerbeds.

But Nolan Rhodes isn't your average tourist. Devilishly handsome, disarmingly charming, and skilled with a blade, Nolan is relentless in the pursuit of revenge. Every year, Nolan slays another target. And he's saved the best for last: the undeniably beautiful Harper Starling. The problem? Harper isn't the monster he expected. And she won't go down without a fight.

When an amateur true crime investigator comes to Cape Carnage on the trail of a long-lost serial killer, Harper and Nolan strike an uneasy truce. If Nolan helps Harper protect her town, she'll keep quiet about his hunting habits . . . for now. But their alliance soon spirals into obsession, one that threatens to shatter every secret in Carnage - including their fragile love.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.   

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 

 This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome. 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on 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; 20850 Langley Road Lexington Park MD

Meet new friends, create and build new things, or just chill out and snack as we enjoy the month's activities. Second Thursdays are Arts themed while Fourth Thursdays are STEM based.

Make+Munch lets you build with Legos, KEVA planks, and more while enjoying plenty of snackage from the Library. Create architectural marvels or go off script and freeform design your own projects.

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.

Intersection of Pegg Road and Fox Hill Drive, Great Mills

Play three spine-chilling rounds of trivia for the chance to win prizes! Receive extra points for dressing up in your most frightening finery!

Attendees will play three rounds for prizes. No phones will be allowed during the rounds but may be used during scoring. Teams of up to four people are allowed but not required to play the game; please register all group members.

Beware of spoilers!

Construct ramps, engineer marble runs, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls, what slides, and how to make things roll faster and further.

Come learn how to crochet with a fun and simple craft perfect for any autumn enthusiast.

This is the perfect project for anyone who loves autumn and is wanting to get the hang of crocheting for the first time or wanting to get back into crocheting after a long break.

Materials (such as yarn and hooks) and instructions will be provided. No experience is necessary, though may be beneficial in completing your project by the end of the program! Even if you don't finish the project you will leave with the skills and materials necessary to finish it at home.

Another version of this program will be held on Thursday, September 26th at 6 pm. This program is for adults, not children.

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.

Join us for a whole day of pet themed activities. Families of all kinds (fur babies included) are welcome to participate in a variety of outdoor activities.

Want all the fun of the Trick or Treating Spooktacular but with every member of the family? Get ready for Howl-O-Ween, a whole day of spooky, pet themed fun! We have you covered (probably covered in fur) for treats, crafts, spooky stories, and more. Join us for a day filled with pet themed activities that everyone in the family, both two and four-legged, will be able to enjoy. Enjoy Halloween-themed games and activities while trick-or-treating through the library in your costume! 

Stroll around our story trail for a pet themed spooky tale.

Make paper plate animal masks so you can match your favorite furry friend.

Learn to make pet friendly treats with yummy ingredients you already have at home.

Feeling moved to do something a little scarier? Try your hand at our dog-gerel verse competition. See if you can write a poem so bad it makes people howl in fright. Prizes for the Worst Poet in St. Mary's County will be given. 

We'll finish off the day with a costumed pet (and human) parade through The Front Yard.

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.

21078 Three Notch Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.  

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun!

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Get ready to join in on the costuming fun by making a mask of your favorite furry friend.

Still looking for the perfect touch to finish your costume? Want to match the best animal buddy you can think of? Join us for a round of paper plate mask making. You'll be able to make a mask to look like your favorite animal or your fuzzy family member!

Learn to make healthy, homemade treats for your favorite doggy friend.

With all the trick or treating, we think your dog friends deserve treats too! Learn how to make quick, safe treats for the dogs in your life. You'll leave with the recipe and a few snacks to share with your furry friend!

While the treat recipe used is technically safe for cats, these treats are best for dogs. 

Caution: This session will utilize peanuts. 

Get ready for spooky fun! Start here in the afternoon to get caught up on crafts and trick or treating around the library.

Your Howl-O-Ween Homebase is your destination for a whole afternoon of crafts and getting going on the various games and activities throughout the library.

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.

Intersection of McCool Dr. and Clark St., California, MD 20619

A special edition chess day, featuring a chess tournament with a formal ruleset utilizing chess clocks and judging.

Registration is required for competitors, format will be in quads, with a potential winner's group with enough participants.

Prizes will be available for quad winners.

There will be a 14 and under division and a 15+ division, maximum of 24 participants per division. 

Tournament Rules-

Clock Rules

Matches have a 10 minute clock timer.

You must hit the clock with the same hand you move a piece with.

Black decides which side of the board the clock is on.

No Taking Back Moves

Once you let go of a piece, the move is final.

If you make more than 3 illegal moves in a game, further illegal moves have a 10 second penalty.

A special edition chess day, featuring a chess tournament with a formal ruleset utilizing chess clocks and judging.

Registration is required for competitors, format will be in quads, with a potential winner's group with enough participants.

Prizes will be available for quad winners.

There will be a 14 and under division and a 15+ division, maximum of 24 participants per division. 

Clock Rules

• Matches have a 10 minute clock timer.
• You must hit the clock with the same hand you move a piece with.
• Black decides which side of the board the clock is on.

No Taking Back Moves

• Once you let go of a piece, the move is final.
• If you make more than 3 illegal moves in a game, further illegal moves have a 10 second penalty.

Drop in to use our button maker with a provided selection of images, or bring/draw your own!

Participants can make up to 10 buttons each. A button cutter will also be available to cut out any images brought in. The desired image must have a diameter of 1.5 inches.

This event is intended for upper elementary aged children, tweens, and teens.

Join us for a celebration of bad poetry, also known as doggerel verse!

Think you have what it takes to write the worst poem St. Mary's County has ever seen? Put your pencil to paper and prove it. Participants will learn a little about poetry and then try to break each and every rule they just learned all in a quest to be crowned the Worst Poet in St. Mary's County!

If you have what it takes to be bad at poetry, you should see if you can win the trophy. Yes, there will be prizes. 

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.

Intersection of Smith St., and Scobee St., California, MD 20619

See who will be crowned the winners of our literary pet costume contest.

Come to see the cutest submissions from the Library's pet costume contest. We'll cheer for the winners, give them their prizes, and know that every entrant was, in fact, a very good dog/kitty/pet.

Join us in your best pet costume for a parade through the Front Yard.

Get the whole family into their best outfits and come show them off. We'll follow the Story Trail, reading along the way. By the end, you'll know how well your costume fits before the big night and you will have enjoyed a book with your favorite furry friends!

Celebrate & share the bounty of this year's growing season!

Join us at the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden for a joyful year-end celebration with music, snacks, and activities! Learn essential gardening skills at one of the mini seed-saving workshops, create a craft to beautify your home garden, and share stories and seeds with fellow gardeners as we reflect on another successful year at the Community Garden. Drop-in or bring a chair or blanket to hang out for the day!

This event features:

• a native plant swap and a vegetable seed swap to support our pollinators and local biodiversity! Spread the joy by bringing native plants and veggie seeds to share, or simply enjoy the abundance of the season as you build your garden for next year!
• a hands-on banner design workshop sponsored by the St. Mary's County Arts Council
• live music
• crafts & activities

A full schedule of events will be forthcoming.

As your garden transitions to the cooler months, find warmth at your local community garden! 

Note: This event is weather-dependent. In the event of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled. Register to receive a reminder email or notice of postponement due to weather. Walk-ins welcome!

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about what books you're reading with people who love reading as much as you do? Do you like crafts and book related activities? Join us for our kids book club!

Participants can bring in and discuss whatever they're reading, whether it's novels, graphic novels, nonfiction books, audiobooks, etc., participate in a craft, and enjoy refreshments with peers.

Come enjoy not-so-scary stories, games, activities, and more, while trick-or-treating through the library in your costume!

Register once per family group to receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome!

Everyone needs a bit of time to relax and create. Drop in and paint with your fellow library users. Chat and make friends, or paint on your own - however you feel that day.

Register to receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome

Interested in a spooky presentation? Guest speaker Dr. Jim Gibb will discuss cemeteries and what they reveal about our society from an archaeological standpoint.

How we treat the remains of deceased family and friends says much about us and the society we have created. Patterns of burials in cemeteries and the means by which we mark graves reveals aspects of the past that may not be recoverable through more conventional forms of historical research. This illustrated presentation, revised from previous presentations, provides examples of what we have learned through archaeological investigation of cemeteries throughout the region, from simple mapping and archival research of a 19th/20th-century Irish Catholic cemetery in Baltimore City, to analysis of excavated human remains from a 17th-century family cemetery in Calvert County.

This event will be held live over Zoom. It will also be recorded and uploaded to the St. Mary's County Library YouTube channel.

If you would like to attend this event live and/or watch the recording, please register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event. The YouTube link to the recording will be emailed to everyone who registers for this program.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

If you're curious about the otherworldly, visit our witchy pre-Halloween expo to learn about crystals, tarot cards, astrology, and more!

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own custom zipper pouch!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to make clean and precise cuts on Iron-on Vinyl (also known as Heat Transfer Vinyl, or HTV) as well as the Cricut Heat Press to apply the vinyl onto fabric. 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 an adult present; younger customers need an adult present at all times while visiting the Makerspace. 

Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited of Lexington Park and La Plata, will share her love of blue jays with us.

She will educate us on why we should not look at blue jays as bullies, but instead as bold, brilliant protectors that make every other bird your yard a little safer.

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

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.   

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

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.

Decorate a small trinket tin and create a little world inside for a tiny cryptid.

Tins, decorating materials, and one tiny cryptid will be provided. Use your tin to continue collecting other trinkets of any kind!

This event is intended for ages 12-18. Due to limited supplies for this event, adults who are accompanying their teens should not plan on participating in the craft.

Have you ever wondered where your favorite dairy products come from? You wouldn't have mozzarella sticks, chocolate milk, or ice cream without a hard working dairy cow!

The Library adopted a cow through Discover Dairy, an initiative of the Center for Dairy Excellence. Together we will learn all about our cow, the farm they live on, the farmers who take care of them, and everything it takes to keep them happy and healthy, then we will do an art activity to sum up everything we've learned. Attendees will be added to an email list to receive further updates about our cow.

Designed for neurodiverse children and families who may find traditional storytimes overwhelming.

 Enjoy books, songs, and activities in a gentle environment to build early literacy skills while developing confidence and connection. This storytime is adapted for sensory sensitivities with lower lights and volume, predictable routines, visual supports, and flexible participation.

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

Gather 'round the campfire to listen to some spooky stories! Sip some hot cocoa and settle in for an evening of spooky picture book read-alouds at the Lexington Park Library.

The books selected for this program are intended to be scary and feature ghost stories. Parents are encouraged to consider their child's capability to handle scary books and ghost stories before attending this program. Attendees are not obligated to remain at the program if they become uncomfortable or frightened.

Southern Maryland is the oldest part of the state, and therefore, we have the oldest, spookiest stories to share.

Southern Maryland has more than three centuries of stories to tell, and not all of them rest quietly in the past. Join Adam Tremper of Spooky Solomons Historical Ghost Tours for an exploration of some of the region’s legends, folklore, ghost stories, and strange tales.

From haunted houses and restless spirits to mysterious happenings passed down through generations, we’ll explore the stories Southern Marylanders have told about the places we call home and look at the history that supports the legend. Come discover the darker, stranger, and sometimes unexplained side of Southern Maryland history.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Babies and their grownups build early language, motor, and social skills while sharing joyful moments together and with new friends.   

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 

 This active storytime builds vocabulary, coordination, confidence, and early social skills through short stories, songs, movement, rhymes, and playful activities. Siblings are welcome. 

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. 

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.

Children will build vocabulary, listening, early literacy, and other skills that help them feel ready for school while having fun with their grownups and friends. Siblings are welcome.  

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on 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; 20850 Langley Road Lexington Park MD

Enjoy Halloween-themed games and activities while trick-or-treating through the Library in your costume!

No registration is required to attend this family friendly event! Grab your ghostly pals and don your best costumes for the spookiest soirée of the season!

Learn to use the Cricut die-cutting machine and make your own jewelry to celebrate the season!

NOTE: This program has two sessions of the same event. Please register for only the November 5 evening session or the November 7 afternoon session.

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.

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.  

Meet friends, discover new favorite books, and have fun!

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.  

The Third Annual Native Plant Swap and Share will take place at the Leonardtown Public Library’s “Front Yard” on Saturday October 31st, 2026 from 10am to noon.

This free event offers both experienced and new gardeners a chance to add native plants to their yards. In doing so, you will be creating habitat for our native birds, bees and butterflies.

If you're new to gardening with native plants, this event is the place to get started! Meet and chat with native-plant enthusiasts, view native plants in the Front Yard gardens, and take home free plants and seeds!

If you're an experienced native gardener, please spread the joy by bringing your favorite plants and seeds to swap and share.

Strange as it sounds, we're trying to prevent the spread of invasive weeds and jumping worms, so please follow these simple steps when bringing your plants to the event:

Dig up your plants. Shake the dirt off the roots. Gently rinse the roots clean. Label each plant (include the botanical name if you can). Bring them to the Swap & Share in a bucket of water or wrapped in wet paper and tucked in a plastic bag.

Participating partners include Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, the St. Mary's County Garden Club, St. Mary's County Master Gardeners, and Friends of St Clements Bay.

For more information, contact Liz Curtz, Friends of St Clements Bay, at curtzeli@gmail.com or Marlene Smith, Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, @nikhaven@comcast.net

Use our 3D pens to make yourself a 3D pet!

Need something last-minute for a Halloween gathering? Stop by and decorate a trick-or-treat bag, make a bookmark, or assemble a spooky sensory bottle. Give to a trick-or-treater or keep for yourself!

This is a drop-in style program with no registration required. 

This program is intended for adults, teens, and tweens.