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Building a Pollinator Paradise

How We Did It & How You Can Too
2024-11-19 18:00:00 2024-11-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Building a Pollinator Paradise Learn from the experts how to transform your garden into a haven for pollinators, birds & wildlife! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room A

Tuesday, November 19
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-19 18:00:00 2024-11-19 19:00:00 America/New_York Building a Pollinator Paradise Learn from the experts how to transform your garden into a haven for pollinators, birds & wildlife! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room A

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room A

Learn from the experts how to transform your garden into a haven for pollinators, birds & wildlife!

Lexington Manor Passive Park now boasts a budding Native Plant Gateway Garden next to its bountiful Community Garden! Learn all about the process of building this beautiful pollinator paradise - from ideation to breaking ground - and get inspired to build your own! Leave with the tools needed to design an outdoor oasis that attracts and supports our native pollinators, birds, & wildlife!

Register to receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome.

This program is made possible with support from the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden and the Southern Maryland Audubon Society.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Gardening & Environment |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
Hours
We're closed Friday December 06 due to Staff Development Day
Mon, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 06 Closed
(Staff Development Day)
Sat, Dec 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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!
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Wed, Dec 04, 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.
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.
Lotería - 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 Lotería, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!
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!
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Dec 26, 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 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.
Lego Mania
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!
Tracks & Stacks: Build-a-Thon!
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!
Crafternoon - Fun With 3D Pens
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. 
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Noon Years Eve at Lexington Park Library
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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun For Preschoolers
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.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 02, 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 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.
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