Summer Reading 2022
LexiCon Returns!
Save the date for LexiCon at Lexington Park Library on Saturday, October 8! We’ll have author talks, trivia, a cosplay contest, workshops, and prizes!
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 Join us to watch a video tutorial via CreativeBug providing a basic understanding of materials, knots, stitching, & patterns. Staff will be available to help and answer questions. Did you know that with your St. Mary’s County Library card, you can access CreativeBug? Are you feeling particularly crafty? Have you ever wanted to learn how to knit? This may be the program for you. You are welcome to bring your own materials if you have them (needles, yarn, scissors, etc.), though there will be some provided. Registration is required. Most boating accidents occur in open motorboats of 16 feet or less in length; and hunters are more likely to drown than to die from an accidental gunshot wound. This course addresses the factors that contribute to boating accidents while hunting or fishing. Topics covered include loading and maneuvering your boat, anchoring, lights, visual distress signals, sound producing devices, capsizing, swamping, and man overboard. Learn about the new Engine Cut Off Switch law; and how to avoid the dangers of hypothermia. This is a classroom course, not an on-the-water course, and does not provide actual underway experience. Presented by The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary, Solomons Flotilla. USCGA website All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today. Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives. They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more! 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. Get better acquainted with how the Internet works and how you can get it to work better for you! Almost everything is online these days so being able to use the Internet is now an essential skill. Boost your confidence with this introductory class where we'll talk about how to perform web searches, judge if a website has legitimate information, create an online account, and fill out forms or registrations online. Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives. They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more! Are you a teen that likes to organize and plan? Do you enjoy eating snacks? Then, come on over to the Lexington Park branch and join our Teen Advisory Group! Calling all teens to take action at the library. Help plan teen and tween programs, create library displays, and try out new tech, games, or crafts. Registration is recommended, snacks and service hours will be provided, and drop-ins are welcome! Ages 12-18. We need you! Calling all teens to take action at your library. The Teen Advisory and Planning Society (TAPS) is for teens interested in making a difference in the community. Help plan teen programs and share opinions on book recommendations and teen related issues! Snacks and service hours provided! This group is for teens ages 12-18. 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 Join us to watch a video tutorial via CreativeBug providing a basic understanding of materials, knots, stitching, & patterns. Staff will be available to help and answer questions. Did you know that with your St. Mary’s County Library card, you have access to CreativeBug? Are you feeling particularly crafty? Have you ever wanted to learn how to crochet? This may be the program for you. You are welcome to bring your own materials if you have them (hooks, yarn, scissors, etc.), though there will also be some provided. Registration is required. Join us each month to discuss Becky Chambers' Wayfarers Series. This month, we will be discussing book 1, The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla read the eBook on Hoopla Or find it in our catalog Stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, at Piney Point Lighthouse Museum & Historical Park. This activity will take place outdoors by the pavilion. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. After storytime, explore the lighthouse and park- admission fees will be waived for families attending storytime! No rain date; we'll shelter under the pavilion in case of rain. Address: 44720 Lighthouse Road, Piney Point, MD 20674 Join us online to hear two internationally known experts address how trauma impacts all of our lives and how racial trauma is often an unseen force. Where does it come from: symptoms, the stressors, impact, and resources to addressing trauma? How does racial trauma affect the individual and communities? What can we do to end racial trauma? Following the presentations from noted experts Dr. Jules Harrell and Dr. Kevin Washington, participants will break into small facilitated groups to share what they learned, discuss the impact of trauma and discover solutions for how our community can better address trauma. “Living and Coping with Trauma: The Unseen Force” is in response to participants’ requests from the Big Conversation forum, “Many Wounds to Heal” and the events and revelations of dealing with COVID. The forum is brought to you by The Big Conversation Partners in Dismantling Racism and Privilege in Southern Maryland. Dr. Camara Jules P. Harrell is a 30 year professor of clinical psychology at Howard University and a researcher in the field of the effects of stress and racism on the health of African Americans. His research interests include psychometrics and psychology of racism, personality theories, assessment, and research, and psychophysiology. Much of Dr. Harrell's research examines the effect of racism as a stressor to African Americans, resulting in poorer health. Dr. Kevin Washington is an Associate Professor and Head of the Sociology and Psychology at Grambling State University. He is founder and CEO, of Nyanasapo Empowerment Works Unlimited Counseling Consultation. As a Fulbright-Hays scholar he researched the impact of socializing institutions on the healing or restructuring of post-apartheid South Afrika. Not only does he work on healing the psycho-spiritual wounds that are present within people as a result of cultural and historical trauma, he continues developing healing paradigms for persons of Afrikan ancestry who have been impacted by Persistent Enslavement Systemic Trauma (PEST). When you register, you will be asked for the race with which you identify. This is voluntary, but we ask for this to create diversified small groups. You will receive registration confirmation and Zoom link immediately. Just prior to the event you will also receive, by email from Big Conversation, a digital program for the forum. Join us online to hear two internationally known experts address how trauma impacts all of our lives and how racial trauma is often an unseen force. Where does it come from: symptoms, the stressors, impact, and resources to addressing trauma? How does racial trauma affect the individual and communities? What can we do to end racial trauma? Following the Zoom presentations from noted experts Dr. Jules Harrell and Dr. Kevin Washington, participants will break into small facilitated groups to share what they learned, discuss the impact of trauma and discover solutions for how our community can better address trauma. “Living and Coping with Trauma: The Unseen Force” is in response to participants’ requests from the Big Conversation forum, “Many Wounds to Heal” and the events and revelations of dealing with COVID. The forum is brought to you by The Big Conversation Partners in Dismantling Racism and Privilege in Southern Maryland. Dr. Camara Jules P. Harrell is a 30 year professor of clinical psychology at Howard University and a researcher in the field of the effects of stress and racism on the health of African Americans. His research interests include psychometrics and psychology of racism, personality theories, assessment, and research, and psychophysiology. Much of Dr. Harrell's research examines the effect of racism as a stressor to African Americans, resulting in poorer health. Dr. Kevin Washington is an Associate Professor and Head of the Sociology and Psychology at Grambling State University. He is founder and CEO, of Nyanasapo Empowerment Works Unlimited Counseling Consultation. As a Fulbright-Hays scholar he researched the impact of socializing institutions on the healing or restructuring of post-apartheid South Afrika. Not only does he work on healing the psycho-spiritual wounds that are present within people as a result of cultural and historical trauma, he continues developing healing paradigms for persons of Afrikan ancestry who have been impacted by Persistent Enslavement Systemic Trauma (PEST). The Family Peer Support Specialist for our local Maryland Coalition of Families will be present in the lobby to explain their free resources. Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs by using their personal experience to connect, support and empower Maryland’s families. Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with behavioral health issues, anyone who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue, and families with youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services. Stop by the lobby to find out more! 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. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Feel free to wear your pajamas! Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection. Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives. They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more! Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber! 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. All skill levels welcome. No registration required. St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page. Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program. Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Work on your current project and chat with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome. Join us for a special presentation on recent archaeological projects in and around Southern Maryland. Remembrance of Things Past: Reflections on a Half Century of Material Culture Study. 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 Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library to discuss a different cozy mystery novel. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes. Come dressed in comfy clothes, maybe bring a cup of tea, and be ready for a great conversation. The theme for September is "Classic Cozy" and we will be reading The Murder at the Vicarage (1930) by Agatha Christie. Murder at the Vicarage is the first book in the Miss Marple series. Though a bit of a gossip and ever nosey, Jane Marple is the perfect example of a British “gentlewoman” detective. She is considered by many to be one of the original cozy detectives. We’ll join her in St. Mary Mead to investigate the mysterious death of a colonel that has the local inspectors dumbfounded. Search for physical copies in the library or the eBook from Libby in our catalog. Listen to the audiobook or read the eBook on Hoopla. Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own hanging wood plaque wall decoration with a vinyl design. Have you heard of the Cricut craze and you want to find out what it’s all about? Join us for this introductory, in-person class in the Leonardtown Maker Space where you’ll learn the basics of how the Cricut cutter works as well the use of Cricut Design Space. You’ll create your own wooden wall plaque to take with you! After learning the basics, you'll be able to return to the Maker Space during open hours to use the Cricut on your own to create whatever you can imagine! Visit the Maker Space website to see open hours and learn about all it has to offer! Employees from the St. Mary's County Health Department will be available in the lobby to answer your questions about Narcan and Opioid overdose. No appointment necessary. Play your own way in celebration of National Play Doh-Day! Create fantastic scenes on custom Play-Doh mats, stamp a design on your Doh, or create your own Play-Doh from scratch! Toddlers, Preschoolers, and Elementary Aged Play-Doh creators are invited to Play-Doh it their way in the Lexington Park Library's Meeting Rooms A&B! Throw on some clothes that won't mind some mess and come Play! Please register your child individually to ensure adequate supplies can be provided to each participant! Allergy Warning: Pleased note that items may contain wheat or dairy ingredients. Parent discretion and is advised. Visit our makerspace to make a craft with our 3D Pens. This program is for upper elementary aged children to do with a caregiver! Please register every member of your family that is attending. Due to makerspace policies, children under age 14 must be accompanied by an adult to use the space. Because of this, we ask that both parents and children register themselves for this program. Free workshop for licensed childcare providers. Learn how using sign language with children can improve vocabulary & comprehension, defuse difficult behavior, & support a variety of learning styles! Learn the fascinating reasons behind how sign language supports language development & positive behavior, as well as strategies for incorporating signs into your curriculum and classroom management. You’ll leave with a basic vocabulary of signs and free materials to get you started. Please register. Childcare centers are limited to 3 registrations per center; additional staff will be placed on the wait list until September 10, then added as space allows. This workshop provides 3 Core of Knowledge hours (1.5 Child Development, 1.5 Curriculum) and is sponsored by the St. Mary's County Early Childhood Advisory Council. MSDE Office of Childcare approval number CWO-160785; course id SM-07292022-01. 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. Come brighten your day with a little "art therapy," and use creativity as your outlet for stress! Experiment with art supplies, and make a project to take home. Materials provided. Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives. They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more! A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. The Family Peer Support Specialist for our local Maryland Coalition of Families will be present in the lobby to explain their free resources. Maryland Coalition of Families (MCF) helps families who care for someone with behavioral health needs by using their personal experience to connect, support and empower Maryland’s families. Our staff provide one-to-one support to parents and caregivers of young people with behavioral health issues, anyone who cares for someone with a substance use or gambling issue, and families with youth involved with the Department of Juvenile Services. Stop by the lobby to find out more! Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. 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. Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting felt while assembling a felt fall leaf garland decoration to take home! All materials provided. Join the Lexington Park Library in welcoming author, historian, and researcher, Daryl T. Hinmon, in discussing his works and his efforts to celebrate lesser-known figures in Black History. Anything of value is typically hidden by nature, or other people, and it takes work to unearth valuable gems that will increase your worth. True Black History is one of those gems that was hidden from our enslaved ancestors because the true knowledge of their history would have made them 'forever unfit to be slaves'. Daryl T. Hinmon, a local author, researcher, and historian, will join the Library in discussing his works, his research, and his approach to understanding history, and how we, as a community, may better look to understand how much of American History is Black History, and the incredible lives lived by so many individuals not taught in many curriculums. Daryl T. Hinmon is an acclaimed local author of two books: Slaves With Swag: The Negroes Your History Teacher Forgot To Mention and Black Gold: Remarkable Achievements of Formerly Enslaved African Americans & Their Descendants. A local author, researcher, and historian, the Library welcomes Daryl in discussing his works, his research, and his approach to understanding history, and how we, as a community, may better look to understand how much of American History is Black History, and the incredible lives lived by so many individuals not taught in many curriculums. Born and raised in Philadelphia, PA, Daryl T. Hinmon earned a Bachelor's degree with Highest Honors from Morgan State University and a Summa Cum Laude Master's degree from the Florida Institute of Technology. Through all his schooling, Daryl has always loved the History discipline, but disliked the manner in which Africans and African Americans were portrayed in the curriculum. Consequently, he has performed many years of independent study to discover the rest of the story, which he shares with the rest of the world by publishing history books written from the Black perspective. Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives. They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more! Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. August's Title is Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla Read the eBook on Hoopla Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. 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 Explore painting with vegetables - a different sensory experience than the average paint brush! Vegetables make fun painting tools because of the variety of shapes and textures each brings to the canvas. With these tools, children can either try to duplicate the provided Van Gogh examples or they can make something of their own creation. Impressionism is all about capturing the moment of inspiration and is a way to let children's creativity shine as they experiment and have fun! No SMCPS on this day. a perfect opportunity to have fun at the Library! Recommended for ages 3-6. Join us for stories, rhymes, songs, and activities in Spanish and English! You do not need to know Spanish to enjoy this storytime! This bilingual event is planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages are welcome with their adult caregivers. Join the library for a Virtual Author Talk with Romance Author, OIivia Dade Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting the day before the event. If you require any accommodations for the event, please fill out the this accommodation request form with as much notice as possible, but no later than five business days before the event date. Olivia Dade grew up an undeniable nerd, prone to ignoring the world around her as she read any book she could find. Her favorites, though, were always, always romances. As an adult, she earned an M.A. in American history and worked in a variety of jobs that required the donning of actual pants: Colonial Williamsburg interpreter, high school teacher, academic tutor, and (of course) librarian. Now, however, she has finally achieved her lifelong goal of wearing pajamas all day as a hermit-like writer and enthusiastic hag. She currently lives outside Stockholm with her delightful family and their ever-burgeoning collection of books. Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection. 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. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Feel free to wear your pajamas! Dr. James Gibb will discuss the archaeological findings at the Riversdale Mansion. Riversdale Mansion in Prince George’s County, for more than a century, was the nexus of some of the most dramatic national and international historical events of the modern era. Built by Belgian emigres fleeing Napoleon in 1799, and occupied by their daughter Rosalie and her husband, George Calvert, it was a stop on Frederick Law Olmstead’s tour of the slave holding states and about which he wrote. It was the childhood home of Charles Benedict Calvert, one of the founders of the University of Maryland in nearby College Park. And it was home to US Senators and Representatives eager to cash in on the property’s “Colonial” cachet, an emblem of the Colonial Revival, patriotism, and nationalism. Archaeological excavations reveal some manifestations of those events, bringing the mansion and the events into greater focus. Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives. They will also offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more! A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. 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. Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber! 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. All skill levels welcome. No registration required. St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page. Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program. Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Work on your current project and chat with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome. Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection. Navigators will be providing information on new lower premiums, access to financial assistance for those who qualify, as well as scheduling appointments for application and enrollment in health coverage. Employees from the St. Mary's County Health Department will be available in the lobby to answer your questions about Narcan and Opioid overdose. No appointment necessary. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives. They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more! Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers. Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community. FREE civil legal services in your community! 1-on-1 Civil Legal Advice
No appointments necessary. Assistance is provided on a first-come, first-served basis to financially eligible individuals.
Maryland Legal Aid attorneys and paralegals, law students, and volunteer attorneys will provide brief, one-on-one advice on a variety of civil legal issues including: • Bankruptcy For more information, contact the Community Lawyering Initiative at (443) 451-2805 or visit www.mdlab.org/law-in-lib. 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 Are you new to proposal writing or want a quick refresher? If so, you don't want to miss one of our most popular classes! This live, virtual course is taught by a representative from Candid, the providers of the Foundation Directory Online database. This database allows grant seekers to search for potential funding sources from the profiles of 235,000+ foundations, corporate donors and grantmaking public charities, who have offered a million plus recent grants. You will receive the Zoom link the day before the program. Come join us at the library for an indoor campout! We will have s'mores, build reading forts, and sing songs and read stories around a "campfire." We will also make marshmallow constellations and paper circuit lightning bug jars. We will provide some blankets and flashlights to borrow for fort building, but feel free to bring your own. Please register each child attending. Come to the Nonfiction Book Club to learn about interesting information and true stories! We will meet via Zoom on the last Thursday of every month. Whether you are very familiar with nonfiction or only read it occasionally, this book club will have something for you, as we will cover a variety of topics, from biographies to science to self-help. This month's pick is The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot. A description of the book provided by the publisher reads, "Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco farmer, yet her cells--taken without her knowledge--became one of the most important tools in medicine. The first "immortal" human cells grown in culture, they are still alive today, though she has been dead for more than sixty years. HeLa cells were vital for developing the polio vaccine; uncovered secrets of cancer and viruses; helped lead to in vitro fertilization, cloning, and gene mapping; and have been bought and sold by the billions. Yet Henrietta Lacks is buried in an unmarked grave. Her family did not learn of her "immortality" until more than twenty years after her death, when scientists began using her husband and children in research without informed consent. The story of the Lacks family is inextricably connected to the dark history of experimentation on African Americans, the birth of bioethics, and the legal battles over whether we control the stuff we are made of." Find The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks in the catalog!
September 2022
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Introduction to Knitting: CreativeBug - How to Knit course
Waterfowl Hunting and Boating Safety: Presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
Library Closed
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Anime Club
This month's shows:
Internet Basics for Seniors
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
TAPS - Teen Advisory and Planning Society Meeting
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Introduction to Crocheting: CreativeBug - How to Crochet course
Wayfarers by Becky Chambers Book Club: The Long Way to a Small, Angry Planet
Outdoor Storytime at Piney Point Lighthouse
Big Conversation: Racial Trauma (on Zoom) : Living and Coping with Trauma: the Unseen
Panelists
Note
Partners
Big Conversation: Racial Trauma In-Person Event: Living and Coping with Trauma: the Unseen
Panelists
Partners
Maryland Coalition of Families
Trivia Mondays
Pajama Storytime
Seedco Navigators: Connecting Families to Health Care
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Common Thread: In Person!
Common Thread: Online
Remembrance of Things Past: Archaeology Seminar
The former archaeological curator of Historic St. Mary’s City reflects on the many artifacts that have led to a range of studies into the past over the preceding fifty years.
This illustrated discussion will feature a spectrum of objects and approaches to identifying and elucidating the stories they communicate. The focus will be on artifacts discovered in St. Mary’s City but may include material from elsewhere in Maryland and beyond. No madeleines, but a number of ceramic stories and other cerebral confections and hidden historical connections.
Presented by Silas Hurry, Curator Emeritus, Historic St. Mary’s City.Tween-Teen Thursdays
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Cricut – Vinyl on Wood decorations
St. Mary's County Health Department
Play-Doh It Yourself!: National Play-Doh Day Party
Fun with 3D Pens
Little Hands Signing in the Classroom: Childcare Provider Workshop
Trivia Mondays
Art On Your Own Terms
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
Maryland Coalition of Families
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown
Introduction to 3D Printing
Cricut Crafts: Felt Fall Leaf Garland
Author Talk - Daryl T. Hinmon
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall
Virtual Romance Book Club : Spoiler Alert by Olivia Dade
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Veggie Van Gogh: Painting with Vegetables
Bilingual Storytime
Virtual Author Talk with Olivia Dade
Seedco Navigators: Connecting Families to Health Care
Trivia Mondays
Pajama Storytime
The Nexus that is Riversdale Mansion
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Common Thread: In Person!
Common Thread: Online
Connecting Families to Health Care
Seedco is a non-profit organization under a grant funded contract with the state of Maryland, through the Maryland Health Exchange. We work to educate and assist Maryland residents, free of charge, in understanding their health coverage options, potential for financial assistance, and how to select the best plan within the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange marketplace that suits their needs. Additionally, we work to provide resources and other options for those who do not qualify or are unable to get the coverage they need.
Social distancing and safe COVID protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of Seedco staff, Library staff, and the general public.
For more information please contact :
Christie Taylor
Seedco Navigator
chtaylor@seedco.orgSt. Mary's County Health Department
Toddler Storytime at Charlotte Hall
Health Department Outreach to Parents: Resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion & other resources
Preschool Storytime at Charlotte Hall
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown
Baby Storytime at Charlotte Hall
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Charlotte Hall
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown
Lawyer in the Library: A Community Lawyering Project
• Child Custody & Support
• Debt Collection
• Expungements
• Government Benefits
• Foreclosure
• Landlord/Tenant
• Veterans’ Benefits
• Wage Claims
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Introduction to Proposal Writing
Camp Read S'more
Nonfiction Book Club: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
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