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SOMD Audubon Society: The Christmas Bird Count

Citizen Science

2024-12-07 10:00:00 2024-12-07 11:30:00 America/New_York SOMD Audubon Society: The Christmas Bird Count The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been held for well over a century and is conducted by National Audubon Society with help from thousands of volunteers. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Saturday, December 07
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2024-12-07 10:00:00 2024-12-07 11:30:00 America/New_York SOMD Audubon Society: The Christmas Bird Count The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been held for well over a century and is conducted by National Audubon Society with help from thousands of volunteers. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been held for well over a century and is conducted by National Audubon Society with help from thousands of volunteers.

Molly Moore, President of the Southern Maryland Audubon Society, Charles County Master Gardener, and MD Master Naturalist will teach participants how to contribute to the data collected between December 14 and January 5 for this long-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations, and to help guide conservation actions.

Audubon's 124th Christmas Bird Count!

For more information about Citizen Science, please visit our Citizen Science page. Also you may place requests for a Citizen Science Kit to collect data for Citizen Science projects about birds on SciStarter.org

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Gardening & Environment |

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Lexington Park Library

Phone: 301-863-8188

Hours
Mon, Dec 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM

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Upcoming events

Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab
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Tue, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.
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Wed, Dec 11, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Lobby
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on everyday wellness fun facts.

Wed, Dec 11, 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.

Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Do you know what to do when a tornado sweeps into your neighborhood or floodwater reaches your doorstep?

Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn to create beautiful greeting cards using the unique tools found in Canva!

Tue, Dec 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Tue, Dec 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Dec 17, 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.

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Wed, Dec 18, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Lobby
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on everyday wellness fun facts.

Wed, Dec 18, 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.

Thu, Dec 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Dec 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

Fri, Dec 20, 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.

Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Lotería, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!

Sat, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Want to learn how a Piñata is made? Come decorate a Piñata with us! ¿Quieres aprender cómo se hace una piñata? ¡Ven a decorar una piñata con nosotros!

Thu, Dec 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Dec 26, 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.

Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

Sat, Dec 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Calling all young engineers! You are invited to design a train track, stack some magnets, and explore the joys of building at the library!

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Visit the library to make a craft with our 3D Pens. This program is intended for upper elementary aged children and tweens. Please register every member of your family that is attending. 

Tue, Dec 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
All the fun of a New Year's Eve party for our young friends with early bedtimes! Countdown to a Happy NOON Year with silly songs, creative crafts, and awesome activities.

Tue, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Rooms A&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.

Thu, Jan 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 02, 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Tackle challenging STEAM activities while laughing, learning and discovering the joy in every scientific twist and turn. 
Registration opens Wednesday, December 18 2024 at 9:00am

Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&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!

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Let's discuss fan theories before the release of Onyx Storm, the 3rd book from the Empyrean book series by Rebecca Yarros!
Registration opens Saturday, December 21 2024 at 2:00pm

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for a fun and creative art program inspired by the legendary Michelangelo!
Registration opens Sunday, December 22 2024 at 9:00am

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Jan 07, 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.

Wed, Jan 08, 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 09, 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.