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Purposeful Play

Serious Fun for Preschoolers

2025-05-13 16:00:00 2025-05-13 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, May 13
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2025-05-13 16:00:00 2025-05-13 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 | Play & Activities | Books & Reading |

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Lexington Park Library

Phone: 301-863-8188

Hours
Mon, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 11 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.

Upcoming events

Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 06, 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.

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Ask the simple and difficult questions about selling a home. Register for email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!

Wed, May 07, 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, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Make your own mini zine with us! Learn about how zines were created and used by both marginalized and fannish communities pre-Internet and get a chance to design one of your own.

Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 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.

Cancelled
Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Thu, May 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.

Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
¡Aprenda cómo protegerse y proteger su información en línea!

Fri, May 09, 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, May 10, 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

Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Join us to make birdfeeders to put up in your own backyard!
This event is full

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 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.

Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 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.

Tue, May 13, 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.

Wed, May 14, 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, May 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Cancelled
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens and tweens are invited to join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A
Calling all young engineers! You are invited to design a train track, stack some magnets, and explore the joys of building at the library!

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
A workshop to teach attendees the process of painting miniatures for enjoyment, recreation, and for tabletop gaming.

Sat, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
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.

Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 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.

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A monthly adventure of tabletop fun for teens!

Wed, May 21, 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, May 21, 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.

Wed, May 21, 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, May 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 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.

Cancelled
Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.

Fri, May 23, 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, May 23, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Celebrate Asthma Awareness Month with a special storytime from our friends at the Health Department!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 7 2025 at 9:00am

Sat, May 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Come to the library and relax with the popular diamond painting craft.

Cancelled
Tue, May 27, 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.

Wed, May 28, 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.

Wed, May 28, 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.

Wed, May 28, 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.

Wed, May 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Beginners and expert crafters alike are invited to join us for Youth Common Thread!

Cancelled
Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens and tweens are invited to join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.

Sat, May 31, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Sunday Afternoon Tabletop Gaming Hangout! Open tables to play card games, TTRPGs, tabletop games and more!