Teen Events

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

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

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 planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children 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.

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

We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through.

No coding experience required; this program is intended for beginners in the lower elementary grades. Use the Add more people button to register every child attending.

Check for seats in other sessions:

• Monday, March 30, 10:00am - 11:00am at Lexington Park Library: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/16105245
• Tuesday, March 31, 12:30pm - 1:30pm at Leonardtown Library: https://stmalib.libnet.info/event/16105328

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

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

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

21895 Pegg Rd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

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

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

46472 Admiral Lane, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Self care and spring go hand in hand, and what better way to do self care than make a relaxing time even more special!

We will have the materials and some different scents, but if you have a particular aroma you prefer, please feel free to bring it with you.

Please be advised, if you have skin sensitivities, this program may involve materials that may not work for you. 

This program is for ages 13-18.
Registration is required.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Ready to let your words loose? Celebrate Poetry Month with us! Step up to the open mic and share your favorite poem. Craft poetry themed art and experiment with different types of poetry.

Bring a poem of your own creation, one you love written by another, or choose from some provided selections. Serious, silly, heartfelt, chaotic- every style is welcome.  

Not feeling ready for the spotlight? No problem. Hang out, listen, snap your fingers in approval, and jump into our hands-on poetry experiments. Try out different poetry styles with fun prompts, remix words into blackout poems, or play with unexpected formats that prove poetry doesn’t have to rhyme—or behave.

You can also create a poetry-themed craft to take home, turning words into art you can keep or share.

This event will be held outdoors at Nicolet Park. Bring a blanket, bring a friend, bring your weirdest metaphor. Come for the poetry, stay for the creativity, and discover that poetry is way more fun when it’s a little wild. 🎤📜✨

Nicolet Park

21871 FDR Boulevard
Lexington Park, MD 20653

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children 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.

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.

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.

Make your own origami creations out of paper! Learn how to fold cats, cranes, frogs, hearts, and more.

Origami paper and instructions will be available. 

Registration is not required for this event. This event was designed for an upper elementary, tween, teen, and adult audience.

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!

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

April's book is A Deadly Education by Naomi Novik. 

Find the book in our catalog by clicking on the title above. 

Explore the basics of songwriting, covering topic, rhyme, form, and recording with music educator Nathan Earley. We'll work together to create a finished song by the end of the session.

Participants are welcome to bring any instrument they have experience with, or we can learn a quick instrument on the fly! Registration required- please use the Add More People button when registering to register every child who will be participating. 

Cyanotype printing is the art of printing using sunlight!

This historical technique is a way to make a photograph without a camera by laying objects on your canvas and letting the sun activate the chemicals in the paint to reveal your masterpieces!

This program may be messy, so please wear clothing you don't mind getting dirty.

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.

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

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

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

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

Saturday April 4, 2026 : Birds and Bugs: Big and Little

Explore the Leonardtown Library’s Front Yard Pollinator Garden with magnifying glasses and children’s binoculars looking for and identifying birds and bugs in the garden. We can loan our guests magnifying glasses and binoculars but if you have your own please feel free to bring them.

Saturday May 16, 2026: Colors in the Front Yard

A scavenger hunt in the Front Yard looking for all the colors in the rainbow and more!

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

Turn your notebook into a personalized organizer! Learn to add pockets, tabs, and decorative elements to store mementos and make journaling more fun and functional. Registration is required.

Transform your notebook into a personalized, organized space with DIY pockets and dividers. Learn to attach small envelopes, tabs, and decorative elements to enhance your journaling experience and keep your thoughts, memories, and small mementos neatly organized. 

Feel free to bring your own journal or use one of ours—we’ll have supplies ready to go!

The next step in simple book making is Advanced Book Binding, where you’ll combine multiple notebooks into one custom journal using professional stitching techniques. Let’s keep making, growing, and connecting—one page at a time.

A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam Veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org.

This book discussion series is tailored for veterans and their families. Service members of all eras, their spouses, and adult children are welcome. Author and retired college professor Wayne Karlin will lead us through conversations about books written in very different styles but connected by themes of war, courage, love, honor, and trauma.

Meetings will be held at Lexington Park library on the first Saturday of the month from 2-4 p.m. Supplies are limited; participants may pick up a copy of the book one month before the meetings.

The Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and is presented locally in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library. Veterans Book Group is supported this year by St. Mary’s County Library.

BOOK LIST

February 07 - With the Old Breed: at Peleliu and Okinawa by Eugene Sledge  

Based on notes Sledge secretly kept in a copy of the New Testament, With the Old Breed captures with utter simplicity and searing honesty the experience of a soldier in the fierce Pacific Theater. Here is what saved, threatened, and changed his life. Here, too, is the story of how he learned to hate and kill—and came to love—his fellow man.

“In all the literature on the Second World War, there is not a more honest, realistic or moving memoir than Eugene Sledge’s. This is the real deal, the real war: unvarnished, brutal, without a shred of sentimentality or false patriotism, a profound primer on what it actually was like to be in that war. It is a classic that will outlive all the armchair generals’ safe accounts of—not the ‘good war’—but the worst war ever.”—Ken Burns

March 07 - Seeking Quan Am: A Dual Memoir by Susan R. Dixon and Mark Smith

What happens when a two-tour Vietnam veteran tries to talk to an anti-war activist decades after the war has ended? Will buried memories, simmering resentment, and divisive stereotypes sabotage their effort? Has too much time passed?

Mark M. Smith chose to enlist in the Army after his high school graduation in 1966 and to serve in Vietnam as an infantryman with the First Air Cavalry. He wanted to experience war directly, to feel what it was like to come under fire—and he got his wish. His high school classmate

Susan R. Dixon had seen the physical effects of world wars, the Six Day War in Israel, and even the French Revolution during her travels in Europe and the Middle East. She also witnessed the emotional effects of the Civil War and world wars in generations of her own family. She opposed the war Mark chose to fight in.

When Mark and Susan reconnected in 2012, Mark needed an editor for the writing he had done immediately after the war. Susan had become interested in how the trauma of the Vietnam War had affected not just the veterans, but those who witnessed the war indirectly. Together they journeyed into memory and toward modern Vietnam, with no guarantees where that journey would take them.

April 04 - Street Without Joy: The French Debacle in Indochina by Bernard Fall 

First published in 1961 by Stackpole Books, Street without Joy is a classic of military history.

Journalist and scholar Bernard Fall vividly captured the sights, sounds, and smells of the brutal— and politically complicated—conflict between the French and the Communist-led Vietnamese nationalists in Indochina. The French fought to the bitter end, but even with the lethal advantages of a modern military, they could not stave off the Viet Minh insurgency of hit-and-run tactics, ambushes, booby traps, and nighttime raids. The final French defeat came at Dien Bien Phu in 1954, setting the stage for American involvement and a far bloodier chapter in Vietnam‘s history. Fall combined graphic reporting with deep scholarly knowledge of Vietnam and its colonial history in a book memorable in its descriptions of jungle fighting and insightful in its arguments.

After more than a half a century in print, Street without Joy remains required reading.

May 02 - An Artist's Legacy by Khanh Ha  

Amid the raging Indochina War war blossoms a love story when an artist/reporter meets a singer/performer who travels with an entertainment troupe to the valley of Dien Bien Phu for the climactic confrontation between the Viet Minh and the French Union. The lovers become separated after the victory of Đien Bien Phu when the artist is sent to South Viet Nam to fight the American Viet Nam War. They meet again 40 years later in that valley called Đien Bien Phu. His solitary soul is reunited with his truelove. It is a simple love story that transcends cultural barriers.

An Artist's Legacy is a lush, evocative, epic journey, from a love story amid the horror of war to the muted anguish of death and destruction. It carries the quality of Tree of Smoke in a foreign historical setting and an epic sense of Love in the Time of Cholera.

June 06 - Robert E. Lee and Me: A Southerner's Reckoning with the Myth of the Lost Cause by Ty Seidule

Ty Seidule grew up revering Robert E. Lee. From his southern childhood to his service in the U.S. Army, every part of his life reinforced the Lost Cause myth: that Lee was the greatest man who ever lived, and that the Confederates were underdogs who lost the Civil War with honor. Now, as a retired brigadier general and Professor Emeritus of History at West Point, his view has radically changed. From a soldier, a scholar, and a southerner, Ty Seidule believes that American history demands a reckoning.

In a unique blend of history and reflection, Seidule deconstructs the truth about the Confederacy—that its undisputed primary goal was the subjugation and enslavement of Black Americans—and directly challenges the idea of honoring those who labored to preserve that system and committed treason in their failed attempt to achieve it.

Part history lecture, part meditation on the Civil War and its fallout, and part memoir, Robert E. Lee and Me challenges the deeply-held legends and myths of the Confederacy—and provides a surprising interpretation of essential truths that our country still has a difficult time articulating and accepting.

Photo by Ron Carver

Start off spring with some bright blooms! Learn how to make flowers out of pipe cleaners and go home with your own bouquet to brighten rainy April days.

Register to reserve your spot. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. 

Calling all tiny engineers! You're invited to design a train track, stack some magnets, and explore the joys of building.

Join us in the thrill of the build with this hour of hands on, interactive play! Please register each child who will be participating - use the "add more people" button to register more than one participant.

The Library is closed in observance of Easter Sunday.

Make your own mini zine with us! Zines are pieces of art made by cutting and pasting writing, images, stamps, or tape.

Use our wide variety of craft supplies to create a personalized zine or add a page to our Library Zine! Supplies will be provided, but feel free to bring your own writing, stickers, or pictures to help bring your zine to life!

This program was designed with tweens, teens, and adults in mind. No registration is required for this event.

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 a quiet place to do your homework or study help? Learn how to find and use library resources to support your learning from a librarian 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.

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

Over the course of these programs 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:

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

This program is being held in replacement of the one previously scheduled for Monday, March 16th.

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. 

Representatives from SMC Recreation & Parks will be in the lobby with information about their programs, facilities, services, and events, as well as to answer any questions you may have.

St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks strives to provide an enriched quality of life for the community through preservation of natural, cultural and historical resources, enhancement of parks and outdoor spaces, and promotion of a variety of leisure experiences. Come talk to them about their current events, programs, parks, trails, and more!

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

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

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

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

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 planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children 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.

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.

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

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

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 ending in the Makerspace.

Children are welcome in this class, however, anyone 13 or under needs to have an adult present in the class for it's entirety and both adult and child should register separately.

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+.

Gather your friends and join us for an exciting evening of wordplay and friendly competition! Participate in timed rounds and collaborate with teammates. Please register everyone in your team.

Test your vocabulary and trivia skills in a unique event that combines the classic fun of spelling bees with the thrill of theme-based challenges. Compete for the top spot in this one-of-a-kind community event that celebrates learning, literacy, and camaraderie!

• Teams of 2-4 participants will compete in 3-4 timed rounds.
• Each round has a specific theme, with words related to the chosen topic.
• Teams earn points for correctly spelling words and guessing the theme.
• Bonus points can be awarded for quick answers or challenging words.
• The winning team is determined by the highest combined score from all rounds.

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

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 planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children 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.

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

It's been several weeks since you've received communications from the researchers looking into the secrets of a mysterious fungus. You go looking for answers, but will you make it back?

You and up to five friends are investigating the disappearance of a research crew that stopped responding to messages after discovering a large cache of previously undiscovered fungus.

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.

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

New to Google Sheets? Or would like to learn to use spreadsheets? Then this is the class for you!

Google features much more than just a search engine with Google Sheets you can keep track of finances, make lists, and calculate columns of numbers. We will get you started with the basics like creating, saving, and formatting the spreadsheets. Please bring your Gmail address, password, and cell phone.

This class does not result in certification.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard

Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Learn about the some of the nuance and special considerations needed when undergoing genealogical research for families of color.

Join us for an overview of resources that will help beginners conduct genealogical research of persons of African American descent. Examples of resources to be covered include the Black Newspaper Archives, Ancestry Library edition, Fold 3 Library edition, Freedmen's Bureau Records, the Legacy of Slavery in Maryland website and more. 

A native of Prince George’s County, Maryland, Christine Iko is a graduate of Temple University, where she double majored in English and African American Studies. She then earned a Master of Library Information Science from the University of Pittsburgh. She has been with Enoch Pratt Free Library system for almost 13 years, where she serves in the African American Department.

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 planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children 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.

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.

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

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.

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! 

Kaiser Permanente unveils a new generation of mobile health services to the region!

The Kaiser Permanente Mobile Health Vehicle will be on site to provide health education and preventative care services. These screenings include: Blood pressure, Diabetes (A1c) and Cholesterol screenings along with other health education/resources. These screenings are at no-cost to customers. For more information, please contact Kaiser Permanente's team at: 802-489-8812. 

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. 

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

Williams, McClernan & Stack LLC will offer free legal help to those seeking Maryland expungements of criminal records.

Appointments will be at Lexington Park Library and will last approximately 20 minutes. Please bring any paperwork relating to the case if the case was dismissed because the lawyers will be unable to see it on CaseSearch. Upon registering, participants will be asked to give their name, birth date, and phone number. Please also provide a case number if you have special cases you wish to discuss, as well as the name the case is under if it is different. The lawyers are English speakers. A Spanish language translator will be on site if needed. Please note: registration information will be shared with Williams, McClernan, & Stack so that the attorney can assist you during your appointment. 

Maryland Expungements Only

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Williams, McClernan & Stack LLC ofrecerá asistencia legal gratis para aquellos que buscan expunción de antecedentes penales del estado de Maryland el viernes, 10 de abril, 2025.   

Las citas se llevarán acabo en la biblioteca de Lexington Park y durarán aproximadamente 20 minutos.  Por favor traer todos los documentos relacionados con el caso si se retiraron los cargos porque los abogados no podrán verlos en CaseSearch. Al registrarse, se le preguntara a los participantes su nombre, fecha de nacimiento, y número de teléfono.  Favor de proveer el número de caso si tiene casos especiales que quiera discutir, así como el nombre en el caso si es diferente. Los abogados solo hablan Inglés.  Un traductor en Español estará disponible si lo necesita. Nota: la información de la registración será compartida con Williams, McClernan, & Stack para que el abogado le pueda asistir durante la cita.  

Expunción de casos en el estado de Maryland solamente.  

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own felt flowers!

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 felt to create a flower project for you to take home with you. 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 materials, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer.

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

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.

An interactive training program rooted in the tradition of gathering stories in informal, welcoming spaces.

Front Porch Stories invites you to learn the fundamentals of ethnographic research and oral history methods including developing a research focus and interview guides, interviewing and recording techniques, analyzing themes, creating safe and inviting spaces, and more!

Dr. Linda J. Mann, PhD is the co-founder and Director of AARN. She is a leading executive director and researcher on racial redress initiatives at the intersection of U.S. history and international human rights. Dr. Mann is the recipient of the 2024-2025 Fulbright EU Schuman award. Currently, she serves as Executive Director at OUDC and is also an Adjunct Senior Researcher at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs. Previously she served as the Executive Director for the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project at Northeastern University’s School of Law and VP of Research for the Georgetown Memory Project. Dr. Mann has written widely about local and state reparative justice, descendant engagement, and maximizing justice potentials.

Kayla Edwards-Scott is a former high school history teacher and third-year law student at Howard University. As a student, she has served as a student attorney in the Movement Lawyering Clinic and policy intern with the NAACP Legal Defense Fund. She is committed to using the law as a tool to support the movement for reparations and justice.

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Please feel free to bring in an object of great significance to you for an activity we have planned!

Registration is not required to attend--register to receive an email reminder, all walk-ins are welcome.

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

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

Visit our makerspace to make a craft with our 3D Pens. 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.

Celebrate National Board Game Day at the library! Play life-sized versions of your favorite board games, including Jenga, Sorry, checkers, Uno, and more.

Feel free to drop in and out of the meeting room during the program time; no registration required. This event is for all ages.

Spend an afternoon at Port of Leonardtown Park reading and crafting! Pack your own picnic, bring a book to exchange (or not), craft mini books, and enter a raffle to win a mini book cart.

Share, relax, or simply enjoy the atmosphere your way. Feel free to pack your own full picnic, along with a blanket or chairs, and settle in for a peaceful afternoon in the park. Mingle with fellow readers or keep it low-key and dive into your own book while enjoying the quiet company of others doing the same.

You can create your own mini books, browse selections from the Mobile Library, and pick up free children's books from the Friends of the Library while supplies last. Swap titles if you'd like-bring a book, take a book, or just browse with no pressure. However you spend it, it's a chance to slow down, unplug, and enjoy a good book in good company. 

This is a weather-dependent event.

Bring in a cherished photo and create a puzzle to challenge and delight friends and family!

Bring a photo from home, create your own artwork during the program, or use one of our pre-made designs. We will provide blank puzzles and the sublimation oven that will bake your chosen piece directly onto the front of the 48 piece puzzle (7.5 '' x 5.1''). 

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

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

We meet on the second Monday of the month to make a craft, play a game, and listen to music.

Our activities for this month are Jenga and mini canvas painting.

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.

Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills!

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

Registration is recommended for this event. 

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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 planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children 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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Poetry writing workshop inspired by collection of poems "Ink Knows No Borders".

We will examine selections from Ink Knows No Borders, edited by Patrice Vecchione and Alyssa Raymond, and use those poems as a catalyst for exploring the immigrant and refugee experience through poetry. Selections will be read and reflection will be facilitated by Dr. José R. Ballesteros, Professor of International Languages and Cultures and Interim Co-director of Equity Programming at St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Participants are encouraged to reflect and write based on their own experiences, opinions, and beliefs. All are welcome! No previous poetry experience is necessary; we will all leave with a draft, ideas, and inspiration for future poems.

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.

Poetry writing workshop inspired by collection of poems "Ink Knows No Borders".

We will examine selections from Ink Knows No Borders, edited by Patrice Vecchione and Alyssa Raymond, and use those poems as a catalyst for exploring the immigrant and refugee experience through poetry. Selections will be read and reflection will be facilitated by Dr. José R. Ballesteros, Professor of International Languages and Cultures and Interim Co-director of Equity Programming at St. Mary's College of Maryland.

Participants are encouraged to reflect and write based on their own experiences, opinions, and beliefs. All are welcome! No previous poetry experience is necessary; we will all leave with a draft, ideas, and inspiration for future poems.

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.

DJ Oso Rock (and his hype girl Ms. Tess) present a half hour of family friendly bangers! The only rule is: you can't stop dancing! (unless you get really tired, then you can take a brief break!)

Please be advised this program will include loud music, flashing lights, and a lot of movement!

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children 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.

Discover the art of sustainable crafting by turning clear recycled plastic and simple dried flowers into elegant botanical bookmarks.

Guided step‑by‑step, you’ll learn how to arrange vibrant blooms, embed them in sleek, transparent frames, and add a personal touch with ribbons or charms. This relaxing, eco‑friendly session offers a perfect blend of creativity and sustainability—plus you’ll walk away with a beautiful, functional keepsake to mark your favorite reads.

This event is for adults.

It's been several weeks since you've received communications from the researchers looking into the secrets of a mysterious fungus. You go looking for answers, but will you make it back?

You and up to five friends are investigating the disappearance of a research crew that stopped responding to messages after discovering a large cache of previously undiscovered fungus.

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.

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

Have a favorite garment that needs a little repair? Come learn some mending basics so you can fix it yourself!

We'll demonstrate how to change a hem, repair a hole, and attach a button.  You are invited, but not required, to bring your own item to repair and we'll help you repair it yourself, as time allows.

No experience needed.

Visit our Makerspace during open hours to use one of the sewing machines available for self-guided customer use. We have the sewing machines and all the tools you'll need, just bring your own material and pattern!

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

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

Eager to start your spring planting?

Master Gardeners will teach you the proper methods for transplanting seedlings into the garden or containers, whether you winter sow them yourself in milk jugs, grow them indoors or buy from nurseries. A colorful presentation will be followed by a hands-on chance to transplant seedlings into pots you can take home.

This program is made possible with support from the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden and the University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener and Master Naturalist programs. This workshop may qualify for continuing education hours for Master Gardeners and Master Naturalists.

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

April's title is The Girl Who Knew Too Much by Amanda Quick. 

Find The Girl Who Knew Too Much in our catalog

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/ 

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.

Do you have a preschool-aged child? Come learn about the St. Mary's County Head Start Center-Based Program, which focuses on preparing children for kindergarten.

Representatives from Head Start will be available to talk about their services, enrollment, and answer any questions you may have.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children 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.

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.

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.

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 Murder Takes a Vacation by Laura Lippman, the first in her new Mrs. Blossom series.

After finding a winning lottery ticket, everything changes for Mrs. Blossom. She's determined to see the world and no longer let life pass her by, something she was all too used to in her job assisting a private investigator and literally making a living blending into the background.

When she booked her cruise through France on the MS Solitaire, she did not expect to meet Allan on the flight there. He's the first man to spark something inside of her since her beloved husband's passing. However, she also didn't expect Allan to be found dead twenty-four hours later in Paris.

Mrs. Blossom doesn't know who to trust on board the ship, especially when the mystifying Danny keeps popping up around every corner, always present when things go awry. He is convinced that Allan was transporting stolen artwork and that Mrs. Blossom knows more about Allan, his death, and the artifact than she is letting on.

Mrs. Blossom's questions only increase as they continue to sail down the Seine. Why does it feel like she's being followed? Who was Allan really, and why was he killed? And, the most alarming question of all, why do these mysterious men keep flirting with her?!

Find a copy today in our Catalog or download the eBook and audiobook on Libby or the Palace Project.

Bring your littles along to this Big & Little yoga class taught by Kathy Therrien! Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to join their caregivers at this morning yoga session.

Mats will be available, but please feel free to bring your own yoga mat or a beach towel to use. 

Registration is required for this event.

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

Are you new to using a PC or want to build more confidence using the Windows 11 operating system? Learn how to navigate it effectively with this class!

During this workshop, attendees will learn how to navigate the Windows 11 operating system, manage applications using the task manager, find and manage files and folders, save and delete files, and more.

Computer skills needed for this class: none. 

Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows. 

Use the Add More People button to register every person who will be attending.

Make mathematical magic as we explore patterns in music, motion, nature, shapes, and colors. Create fantastic pattern crafts to take home!

Check for spots in other sessions:

• Sat, April 18, 10am at Lexington Park Library
• Fri, May 1, 2:30 at Leonardtown Library
• Saturday, May 2, 10am at Leonardtown Library

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.

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

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

Make mathematical magic as we explore patterns in music, motion, nature, shapes, and colors. Create fantastic pattern crafts to take home!

Check for spots in other sessions:

• Fri, April 17, 10am at Lexington Park Library
• Fri, May 1, 2:30 at Leonardtown Library
• Saturday, May 2, 10am at Leonardtown Library

Pick a game to play from our Board Game Buffet!

An all-ages chess social hang-out! Drop in and out to play as needed, no experience required. Staff will be available to assist those who haven't played before.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities all about how to take care of our planet! This special Storytime was planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

This special Storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis.

Check out the full lineup of Sustainability Fair events at: https://www.stmalib.org/events/sustainability-fair/ 

Do you love finding ways to reuse items that might otherwise get thrown away? Have you ever wanted to create art? In this program, you can do both!

Make new art creations using found items! Artist Deb McClure will be available to help let your creativity run wild. Come prepared to get a bit messy and have fun! Drop in or stick around for the whole thing.

Check out the full lineup of Sustainability Fair events at: https://www.stmalib.org/events/sustainability-fair/  

Meet with a variety of local "green" organizations that are helping preserve the natural beauty of Southern Maryland!

Learn ways to save money through energy efficiency programs, hear about how to save the bees with native plants, and more!

Participating partners include:

• SMECO: Come meet the SMECO Energy Efficiency team at their table and chat about easy ways to cut energy costs and make managing energy use simpler. Learn about energy efficiency and demand response programs, and pick up practical tips to stay comfortable at home while taking more control of your energy use. SMECO is here to help members save money and support a more sustainable community.
• University of Maryland Extension Master Gardener Program: Master Gardeners are committed to educating residents about safe, effective and sustainable horticultural practices that build healthy gardens, landscapes, and communities. Learn about the upcoming Master Gardener certification course, register for future educational programs, and get tips and tricks for a successful gardening season!
• Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden - Gateway Native Garden: The Community Garden is right around the corner and full of fun opportunities to grow with your community. From the communal garden plots full of growing veggies (and quickly ripening strawberries) to the native plants supporting our pollinators right outside the fence, there's always something growing on at the garden!
• St. Mary's College of Maryland - Environmental Studies Department Student Capstone Project: Maryland Seed Swapper Guide: Meet the group of passionate undergraduates designing a community resource to empower people in Maryland to get involved in their communities, specifically through the cultivation of native seeds. Their aim is to create a user-friendly, fact-based, and accessible package for people who want the right information for environmental protection through native plants.

Check out the full lineup of Sustainability Fair events at: https://www.stmalib.org/events/sustainability-fair/  

Meet real, live reptiles & amphibians!

Discover how these fascinating animals adapt to their surroundings in the framework of major environmental issues - pollution, climate change, and habitat loss, to name a few. Come see these creatures up close and gain a new appreciation for the wonders of the natural world, while understanding the importance of protecting their fragile environments.

Each critter will be introduced with brief educational lecture followed by hands-on interaction. Drop in for a favorite animal or stick around for the whole thing!

Check out the full lineup of Sustainability Fair events at: https://www.stmalib.org/events/sustainability-fair/  

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

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 a quiet place to do your homework or study help? Learn how to find and use library resources to support your learning from a librarian 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.