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Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History
2025-02-02 14:00:00 2025-02-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History Bright Star Theatre takes us on a musical journey through Black History, from the songs of enslaved workers to ragtime, jazz, R&B, civil rights spirituals, and on to the modern day. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Sunday, February 02
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-02-02 14:00:00 2025-02-02 15:00:00 America/New_York Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History Bright Star Theatre takes us on a musical journey through Black History, from the songs of enslaved workers to ragtime, jazz, R&B, civil rights spirituals, and on to the modern day. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

Bright Star Theatre takes us on a musical journey through Black History, from the songs of enslaved workers to ragtime, jazz, R&B, civil rights spirituals, and on to the modern day.

Meet incredible Americans like Scott Joplin, Billie Holiday, Little Richard and more in a tale that is sure to intrigue audiences of all ages!

This Black History Month special event is presented in partnership with the NAACP St. Marys County Branch 7025 and the Unified Committee for Afro-American Contributions.

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Teen | Preschool | Lower Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | History & Genealogy | Culture & Heritage |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
Hours
We're closed Monday January 06 due to Inclement weather
Mon, Jan 06 Closed
(Inclement weather)
Tue, Jan 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 08 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 10 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 11 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 12 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Adventures in Art - Painting Under the Table
Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for a fun and creative art program inspired by the legendary Michelangelo!
Registration is now closed
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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, Jan 07, 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.
Get Tech Smart: Drop-In
Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in during this open session to get all your tech and computer skill questions answered!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Jan 08, 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.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 09, 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 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Kindles, Cookies & Cocoa
Thu, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Bring your ereader and join us for hot drink and sweet treats!
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Jan 09, 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.
Student Success - Educational Resources at your Library
Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Looking to help your student thrive in school? Dealing with homeschool burnout? Parents can benefit from learning about all the resources the Library has to offer!
Manifesting 2025: Create a Vision Board
Sat, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Whether you are a seasoned vision board enthusiast or a beginner, this morning is going to be full of fun, reflection and connection.
Introduction to 3D Printing
Sun, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab
Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!
Tweengineers: Paper Airplane Challenge!
Mon, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
How do you make the best paper airplane? What's the best paper? What's the best design? The only way to find out is to bring in the best Tweengineers to test it out!
Build Your Budget - A Hands-On Workshop
Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Want to feel in control of your money? Join us for an interactive workshop to build your own budget!
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 14, 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, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Be Your Best Self at School - What To Do When You Experience Conflict
Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
We don't always get along with everyone.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Common Thread
Tue, Jan 14, 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Jan 15, 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 Dept of Aging & Human Services - Lobby Visit
Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Jan 15, 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, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Introduction to Apple (iOS) Mobile Device Basics
Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Do you have an Apple device and don't know what to do next? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 16, 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 16, 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.
Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Fri, Jan 17, 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.
Preschool STEAM Fun: Color Mixing
Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Let's be scientists & investigate color mixing! Predict, observe, test, collect data, & have lots of fun as we learn about primary colors & secondary colors and how they combine.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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, Jan 21, 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.
Afterschool Adventurer's Club
Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A monthly get together for tabletop gaming aimed at teens with a persistent world.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Jan 22, 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.
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Jan 23, 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 23, 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 23, 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.
Computación Básica
Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
¿Te gustaría aprender a usar una computadora?
Tabletop Hangout
Sat, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Weekend afternoon Tabletop Gaming Hangout! Open tables to play card games, TTRPGs, tabletop games and more!
Garden Social & Recipe Swap
Sun, Jan 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Missing those sunny days in the garden?
Mixed Media Art Collage
Mon, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Making art can feel overwhelming at times, but we deserve to see our art on the wall! Come and create a collage using watercolor-painted paper. You'll be delighted with what you can make!
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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, Jan 28, 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.
Future Focus: Connecting Interests with Careers
Tue, Jan 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
When envisioning the perfect career, do you think about how it aligns with your interests and passions?
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Jan 29, 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.
National Puzzle Day - Family Puzzle-Ganza!
Wed, Jan 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Celebrate National Puzzle Day with the whole family! Pull up a puzzle at the library or bring your own in celebration of the most puzzling day of the year!
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Jan 29, 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, Jan 30, 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 30, 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 30, 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.
Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Fri, Jan 31, 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.
Big Kid Process Art - Explore, Experiment and Create!
Fri, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Process Art for Kids 5-12. Explore using different mediums where the process is encouraged, not the product.
Registration opens Friday, January 17 2025 at 9:00am
Inclusive Sensory Play and Caregiver Cafe
Sat, Feb 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A&B
A low stimulation and sensory friendly experience, for neurodiverse youth and their caregivers.
Veterans Book Group
Sat, Feb 01, 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.
Freedom Songs: The Music of Black History
Sun, Feb 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Bright Star Theatre takes us on a musical journey through Black History, from the songs of enslaved workers to ragtime, jazz, R&B, civil rights spirituals, and on to the modern day.
Adventures in Art: Mosaic Style inspired by Alma Thomas - Celebrate Black History Month
Mon, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us as we explore the vibrant, abstract style of African American artist Alma Thomas! 
Registration opens Monday, January 20 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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, Feb 04, 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.
Get Tech Smart: Drop-In
Tue, Feb 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in during this open session to get all your tech and computer skill questions answered!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Feb 05, 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.
Be a Well Woman! ¡Sea una Mujer de Bienestar! - Take Charge of Your Health
Wed, Feb 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join us for a special event on Women's Health! This session will be bilingual. ¡Únase a nosotros en un evento especial sobre la salud de la mujer! Esta sesión será bilingüe.
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