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Purposeful Play

Serious Fun for Preschoolers
2025-04-01 16:00:00 2025-04-01 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 Rooms A&B

Tuesday, April 01
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-01 16:00:00 2025-04-01 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 Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

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.

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, Mar 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 09 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

R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Register
Videoconferencia
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
¡Aprende a manejar las reuniones de Zoom como un profesional!
Registration is now closed
R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class
Sun, Mar 09, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
Register
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Mon, Mar 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Cancelled
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
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, Mar 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.
Shopping & Cooking on a Budget
Wed, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Learn how to make the most of your resources with practical tips for shopping smart and cooking delicious, nutritious meals without breaking the bank!
Three Oaks Center Outreach - Lobby Visit
Thu, Mar 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, Mar 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Games, art, music and more in store.
Pi Day: STEAM-stravaganza!
Fri, Mar 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
There are 3.14 reasons to celebrate Pi Day! Join us on 3/14 for a Celebration of Pi Day for STEAMing good adventure!
Daytime Star Party by Southern Maryland Astronomical Society - Citizen Science
Sat, Mar 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Enjoy a Saturday morning with Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)! The members of SMAS volunteer their talent, time, and telescopes to spread a love of astronomy to Lexington Park Library.
Tabletop Hangout
Sat, Mar 15, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Afternoon Tabletop Gaming Hangout! Open tables to play card games, TTRPGs, tabletop games and more!
Origami Workshop
Sun, Mar 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Come join us for an opportunity to learn how to fold origami creations out of paper! Learn how to fold cats, cranes, frogs, hearts, and more.
CareFirst Community Health Plan MD Medicaid
Mon, Mar 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Lobby
CareFirst will have information on Medicaid, including how to sign up for Medicaid in Maryland, helpful resources, and free giveaway items.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Mar 18, 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 Lexington Park Library
Tue, Mar 18, 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, Mar 18, 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.
Introduction to Videoconferencing Basics on Zoom
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Have you heard of Zoom? Want to learn more? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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 Lexington Park Library
Thu, Mar 20, 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 Lexington Park Library
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Cancelled
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Games, art, music and more in store.
Spring Craft: Embroidered Notebooks
Sun, Mar 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Come join us for a spring embroidery craft! Embroider a notebook with hearts, stars, or moons, or make a design of your own!
This event is full
Kindles, cookies & cocoa
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Bring your ereader and join us for a hot drink and sweet treats!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Mar 25, 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 Lexington Park Library
Tue, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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.
Afterschool Adventurer's Club
Tue, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A weekly adventure of tabletop fun for teens!
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Mar 26, 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.
Veterans' Services - Lobby Visit
Wed, Mar 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans and the general public to employment services.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Mar 26, 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.
Financial Literacy Fair
Wed, Mar 26, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Calling all young money geniuses! Join the students of the Chopticon High School's Academy of Finance for activities in financial literacy!
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Mar 26, 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 Lexington Park Library
Thu, Mar 27, 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 Lexington Park Library
Thu, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 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, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Games, art, music and more in store.
Cherry Blossoms at the Library
Fri, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Get ready for the Lexington Park Cherry Blossom Festival tomorrow! We will learn about trees and create a community art piece.
Lotería - Bingo for Everyone! - Bilingual (Spanish & English) Bingo
Sat, Mar 29, 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!
Registration opens Saturday, March 15 2025 at 10:00am
Ladies of the Lights: women lighthouse keepers in Maryland - Women's History Month Program
Sat, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Lighthouse Keeper was the first non-clerical government job opened to women in Maryland. Learn their stories!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 01, 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 Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 01, 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, Apr 01, 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.
Library Game Night!
Tue, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Can you win the challenge? Snacks and goodies as we play Nintendo Switch games and determine who's the best at games such as Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and more!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 02, 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.
Reaching Financial Freedom with a Money Mindset
Wed, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Do you feel like you should have more money left over at the end of the pay cycle?
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 03, 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 Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Cancelled
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Apr 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Games, art, music and more in store.
Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, Apr 05, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B
An all-ages chess social hang-out! Drop in and out to play as needed, no experience required. Staff will be available to assist those who haven't played before.
Veterans Book Group
Sat, Apr 05, 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.
Springtime Planting: Pizza Garden!
Sun, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Plant your own pizza garden! Learn about the herbs and vegetables used to make pizza.
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