Tweengineers: Paper Airplane Challenge!

Lotería (Bingo) for Everyone! - Bilingual Spanish & English

Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Children's Area

It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.

Sat, May 02, 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!

Veterans Book Group

Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Longfellow Room

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.

This event is full

Intro To Improv Comedy (A Three Part Series)

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

The SoMD Improv Comedy Club is joining us to teach you how to "Yes, And" your way to confidence and success. This three week (with a week off in the middle) series is aimed at teens.

Square Foot Gardening

Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Learn how to improve vegetable yields while reducing gardening costs, avoiding heavy tools, and minimizing space requirements using the Square Foot Gardening Method!

Intro to Microsoft Excel

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Computer Lab

Learn the basics of Microsoft Office’s computer spreadsheet application in this introductory class.

May the 4th Be Your Bookmark

Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room B

May the 4th be with you as we make Vader and droid bookmarks to celebrate this holiday.

Tue, May 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers

Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 05, 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.

Homebuyer Help - Get Your Questions Answered

Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Longfellow Room

Thinking about buying a house? Come have a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amy Scott, Owner of OE Realty, and her team about buying a home in Maryland.

Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Stop The Bleed Training

Wed, May 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

Stop the Bleed is a national public health campaign initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense to empower everyday people to act as immediate responders in life-threatening bleeding emergencies.

Thu, May 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic

Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Lobby

Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener!

Asthma Read with Me - with Sareka Butler

Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Children's Area

It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.

Advanced Book Arts

Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

Take your crafting to the next level by assembling and binding your own custom journal from scratch. Registration is required.

Lexington Park Chess Day

Sat, May 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

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.

Sun, May 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm

Meeting Room A

Breathe easy & join the fun! Explore life with asthma through read-alouds, crafts, & games. Build confidence, learn helpful tips, and meet other families learning to thrive with asthma.

Paws to Read

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 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.

Art to Unwind

Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B

Art doesn't have to be intimidating, or time consuming. Instead, it can be a chance to explore creativity, the ability to make mistakes, and an opportunity to try something new.

Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers

Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 12, 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.

Common Thread

Tue, May 12, 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. Register to receive email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!

St. Mary's County Health Department - Lobby Visit

Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 14, 9:00am - 11:00am

Lobby

SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Tween Teen Thursdays

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Longfellow Room

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!

Lexicon Dungeons & Dragons - A K-Pop Demon Hunters Inspired Adventure

Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.

LexiCon Live!

Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

Catch us on stage for LexiCon Live! We will have a blast with live performance-based activities, crafts, and of course, our cosplay contest! Keep an eye out for more information about our redebut!

Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am

Join us for a unique K-Pop D&D Adventure where the show doesn’t go as planned. No experience needed—all materials provided. Participants must be 8 or older.

Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 10:00am

Digital Photocard Decorating

Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Computer Lab

Want to collect and decorate K-Pop photocards but don't have the supplies? Learn to design them digitally! This class will cover creating and editing your own photocards using Canva.

Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 9:00am

Lexicon Dungeons & Dragons - A K-Pop Demon Hunters Inspired Adventure

Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Join us for a unique K-Pop D&D Adventure where the show doesn’t go as planned. No experience needed—all materials provided. Participants must be 8 or older.

Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 1:00pm

Intro To Improv Comedy (A Three Part Series)

Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

The SoMD Improv Comedy Club is joining us to teach you how to "Yes, And" your way to confidence and success. This three week (with a week off in the middle) series is aimed at teens.

Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit

Mon, May 18, 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.

Teen Writing Club

Mon, May 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room B

Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills!

Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers

Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 19, 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.

After-School Adventurer's Club

Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B

No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. We'll have a D&D 5e Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.

St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic

Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Wed, May 20, 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.

Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance:Lobby Visit

Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Longfellow Room

Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking low-cost or free health insurance options through Maryland Health Connection.

Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.

Headshots at the Library

Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

Get a FREE headshot photo taken at our Library!

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:45pm

Children's Area

It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.

Book Tasting Brunch

Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room B

Expand your literary palate in a fun, interactive “fine‑dining” style experience!

Registration opens Saturday, May 9 2026 at 10:00am

Wed, May 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.

500 by 5! - An Early Literacy Celebration

Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

It doesn't matter if you are starting, finishing, or somewhere in the middle. Celebrate our goal of reading 500 books by age 5! A special storytime, picture book themed activities, and literacy joy!

Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 10:00am

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room B

Designed for neurodiverse library users, their caregivers, siblings, companions, & friends. Picture books, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.

St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic

Wed, May 27, 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.

Drop-In Tummy Time - Lil' Spuds

Thu, May 28, 9:30am - 10:30am

Meeting Room B

Come for a social happy hour of tummy time with your baby! We will have mats for comfort and toys for play. Chat with other care givers as your littlest ones explore!

Open Art Hour

Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Meeting Room B

Everyone needs a bit of time to relax and create. Come and paint with your fellow library users. Chat and make friends, or paint on your own - however you feel that day.

Tween Teen Thursdays

Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Longfellow Room

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!