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Purposeful Play

Serious Fun for Preschoolers
2024-12-17 16:00:00 2024-12-17 16:45:00 America/New_York Purposeful Play 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. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Tuesday, December 17
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-17 16:00:00 2024-12-17 16:45:00 America/New_York Purposeful Play 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. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

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.

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

AGE GROUP: | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Games & Gaming | Crafts & Activities | Books & Reading | Art & DIY |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
Hours
Mon, Nov 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.

Upcoming events

Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Shopping Online: Holiday Edition
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Start your holiday shopping off right!
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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.
All Ages Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Fri, Nov 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Cricut Crafts: Custom Tote Bag
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish a tote bag to take home!
This event is full
Common Thread
Tue, Nov 26, 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.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Nov 27, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Crafternoon at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Afterschool Adventurer's Club
Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A monthly get together for tabletop gaming aimed at teens with a persistent world.
First Time Home Buyer Q&A
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Ask the simple and difficult questions about buying a home. Register for email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!
Cocoa Cozy Storytime!
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make your season warm and cozy at this very special evening storytime event! Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa complete with stories of cozy winter nights for friends and families of all ages!
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
SOMD Audubon Society: The Christmas Bird Count - Citizen Science
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
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.
Wayne Karlin Presents "The Genizah" - Local Author Talk
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Wayne Karlin will present his latest novel, "The Genizah," and discuss the Holocaust backgrounds of the novel. Register for an email reminder. Walk-In's are welcome.
Using Google Lens for Holiday Shopping
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab
Find exactly what you're looking for with Google Lens!
Common Thread
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.
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
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.
Tween/Teen Thursday
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.
Disaster Preparedness for Teens & Families - A One Maryland One Book Program
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?
Introduction to Canva - A Graphic Design Tool
Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn to create beautiful greeting cards using the unique tools found in Canva!
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
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.
St. Mary’s County Health Department - Lobby Visit
Tue, Dec 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Dec 17, 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, 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
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.
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
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.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Dec 19, 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, 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.
Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
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.
Loteria - Bingo for Everyone! - Bilingual (Spanish & English) Bingo
Sat, Dec 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Loteria, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am
Piñata Decorating! - ¡Decoración de piñatas!
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!
Registration opens Sunday, December 1 2024 at 9:00am
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