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Reptile Wonders

Summer Performer
2024-08-17 15:15:00 2024-08-17 16:15:00 America/New_York Reptile Wonders Meet real, live reptiles from around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Saturday, August 17
3:15pm - 4:15pm

Add to Calendar 2024-08-17 15:15:00 2024-08-17 16:15:00 America/New_York Reptile Wonders Meet real, live reptiles from around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

Meet real, live reptiles from around the world! From baby tortoises to giant pythons, learn about their habitats, diet, adaptations, & behaviors.

Most seating will be on the floor- feel free to bring a blanket! Space may be limited and will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. This event is supported in part by a grant from the St. Mary's County Arts Council.

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Preschool | Lower Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
Hours
Mon, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Be Your Best Self at School - What To Do When You Experience Conflict
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
We don't always get along with everyone.
Registration is now closed
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Jan 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room B
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.
Get Tech Smart: Drop-In
Tue, Jan 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Drop in during this open session to get all your tech and computer skill questions answered!
Common Thread
Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been creating for years or just started on your journey, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.
Registration is now closed
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.
St. Mary's County Dept of Aging & Human Services - Lobby Visit
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Jan 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Introduction to Apple (iOS) Mobile Device Basics
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Do you have an Apple device and don't know what to do next? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Jan 16, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Fri, Jan 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned for individuals ages 1-5 who prefer a quieter atmosphere; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Preschool STEAM Fun: Color Mixing
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Let's be scientists & investigate color mixing! Predict, observe, test, collect data, & have lots of fun as we learn about primary colors & secondary colors and how they combine.
This event is full
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Jan 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room B
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.
Afterschool Adventurer's Club
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A monthly get together for tabletop gaming aimed at teens with a persistent world.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Jan 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Three Oaks Center Outreach - Lobby Visit
Thu, Jan 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
The Three Oaks Center will connect those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to resources in the tri county that can help them with benefits, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and more.
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Jan 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
Computación Básica
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
¿Te gustaría aprender a usar una computadora?
Tabletop Hangout
Sat, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Weekend afternoon Tabletop Gaming Hangout! Open tables to play card games, TTRPGs, tabletop games and more!
Garden Social & Recipe Swap
Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Missing those sunny days in the garden?
Mixed Media Art Collage
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Making art can feel overwhelming at times, but we deserve to see our art on the wall! Come and create a collage using watercolor-painted paper. You'll be delighted with what you can make!
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room B
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.
Future Focus: Connecting Interests with Careers
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
When envisioning the perfect career, do you think about how it aligns with your interests and passions?
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Jan 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.
National Puzzle Day - Family Puzzle-Ganza!
Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Celebrate National Puzzle Day with the whole family! Pull up a puzzle at the library or bring your own in celebration of the most puzzling day of the year!
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Jan 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Jan 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Fri, Jan 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned for individuals ages 1-5 who prefer a quieter atmosphere; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Big Kid Process Art - Explore, Experiment and Create!
Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Process Art for Kids 5-12. Explore using different mediums where the process is encouraged, not the product.
Registration opens Friday, January 17 2025 at 9:00am
Inclusive Sensory Play and Caregiver Cafe
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A&B
A low stimulation and sensory friendly experience, for neurodiverse youth and their caregivers.
Veterans Book Group
Sat, Feb 01, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room B
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.
Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History
Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Bright Star Theatre takes us on a musical journey through Black History, from the songs of enslaved workers to ragtime, jazz, R&B, civil rights spirituals, and on to the modern day.
Adventures in Art: Mosaic Style inspired by Alma Thomas - Celebrate Black History Month
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us as we explore the vibrant, abstract style of African American artist Alma Thomas! 
Registration opens Monday, January 20 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Feb 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Feb 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Feb 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room B
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.
Get Tech Smart: Drop-In
Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in during this open session to get all your tech and computer skill questions answered!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.
Be a Well Woman! ¡Sea una Mujer de Bienestar! - Take Charge of Your Health
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join us for a special event on Women's Health! This session will be bilingual. ¡Únase a nosotros en un evento especial sobre la salud de la mujer! Esta sesión será bilingüe.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Feb 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Feb 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Feb 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
St. Mary's County Dept of Aging & Human Services - Lobby Visit
Fri, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.
radKIDS
Sat, Feb 08, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Free radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education: Kids 8 -12 years of age (siblings 7 & 13 years permitted). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Register
radKIDS
Sun, Feb 09, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Free radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education: Kids 8 -12 years of age (siblings 7 & 13 years permitted). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Register
Galentine's/Palentine's Day - Paint and Chat
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Celebrate the friendships in your life by painting while you enjoy a mocktail and hangout!
Registration opens Sunday, January 26 2025 at 6:00pm
Paws to Read
Mon, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
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.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Feb 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Feb 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room B
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.
Common Thread
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been creating for years or just started on your journey, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Feb 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Feb 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Introduction to Videoconferencing Basics on Zoom
Thu, Feb 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Have you heard of Zoom? Want to learn more? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Feb 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Three Oaks Center Outreach - Lobby Visit
Thu, Feb 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
The Three Oaks Center will connect those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to resources in the tri county that can help them with benefits, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and more.
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Feb 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
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