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Hot Takes!
2024-07-31 17:30:00 2024-07-31 19:30:00 America/New_York Hot Takes! Come beat the summer heat with some spicy snacks and your spicy opinions! Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Wednesday, July 31
5:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-07-31 17:30:00 2024-07-31 19:30:00 America/New_York Hot Takes! Come beat the summer heat with some spicy snacks and your spicy opinions! Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 2

Come beat the summer heat with some spicy snacks and your spicy opinions!

We will provide spicy food, the space, and the platform for you to share your Hot Take!

You will present your take on our theme for up to three minutes, after which you will defend your Hot Take from questions for two minutes.

Alternative debate methods can be developed over the series.

First session will be who you think was the Biggest Awards Snub (Oscars, Grammys, etc). Themes for the second and third meeting will be decided by popular vote.

This program is registration only in order to ensure that we have enough food and time for all participants!

Walk-ins will be required to sign a waiver.

This program is intended for ages 13-18.

AGE GROUP: | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Teen Zone | Lifelong Learning | Books & Reading |

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Leonardtown Library
Phone: 301-475-2846
Hours
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Tue, Aug 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 25 Closed
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Thu, Aug 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
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All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Aug 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
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Thu, Aug 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
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All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Aug 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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Thu, Aug 22, 11:00am - 3:00pm
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Wed, Aug 28, 9:00am - 11:30am
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Hot Takes!
Wed, Aug 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Come beat the summer heat with some spicy snacks and your spicy opinions!
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Thu, Aug 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks
Tue, Sep 03, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
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Tue, Sep 03, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms 1&2
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Tue, Sep 03, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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Thu, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
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Seasonal Window Mural Painting
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Tue, Sep 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
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Wed, Sep 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Tue, Sep 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area
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Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
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Children's Area
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Tue, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Sep 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.
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Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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