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Shopping & Cooking on a Budget
2025-03-12 18:00:00 2025-03-12 19:00:00 America/New_York Shopping & Cooking on a Budget Learn how to make the most of your resources with practical tips for shopping smart and cooking delicious, nutritious meals without breaking the bank! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Wednesday, March 12
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-12 18:00:00 2025-03-12 19:00:00 America/New_York Shopping & Cooking on a Budget Learn how to make the most of your resources with practical tips for shopping smart and cooking delicious, nutritious meals without breaking the bank! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

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!

This program is designed to help participants develop essential skills such as meal planning, budget-friendly grocery shopping, and preparing simple, healthy recipes. Whether you're a student, a professional, or anyone looking to save money in the kitchen, this course will empower you to eat well while staying within your budget.

Key Learning Outcomes:

  • Understand how to plan meals effectively to minimize waste and maximize savings
  • Discover strategies for identifying cost-effective grocery options
  • Master techniques for preparing healthy and satisfying meals with affordable ingredients
  • Explore ways to stretch your food budget without sacrificing quality or taste

This interactive program includes practical demonstrations, budget planning exercises, and access to easy-to-follow recipes. Perfect for individuals or families seeking to eat smarter and save money!

This program is made possible with support from the Family & Consumer Sciences program of the University of Maryland Extension and will be hosted by Family & Consumer Sciences Extension Agent Dr. Deon Littles.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Health & Wellness |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
Hours
Mon, Feb 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 20 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Feb 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 the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Feb 20, 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, Feb 20, 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.
Expungement Day
Fri, Feb 21, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Williams, McClernan & Stack LLC will offer free legal help to those seeking Maryland expungements of criminal records.
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All the Dirt on Winter Sowing: Make & Take - Veggies, Herbs, Annuals & Native Plants
Sat, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Learn from a Master Gardener how to get a head start on your garden this year with winter seed starting!
This event is full
Meet Dr. King
Sun, Feb 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Bright Star Theatre explores the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., from a young boy facing racism for the first time, to meeting his wife Coretta, becoming a pastor, & leading a national movement.
Cancelled
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Feb 25, 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.
Afterschool Adventurer's Club
Tue, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
A monthly get together for tabletop gaming aimed at teens with a persistent world.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Feb 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, Feb 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.
Bad Art Hangout
Wed, Feb 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Don't know how to draw or just want to experiment? Doesn't matter! Let's scribble, draw, and make a mess for fun! Registration Required To Ensure We Have Enough Supplies
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Feb 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.
Introduction to Computer Basics (Windows)
Thu, Feb 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Are you new to using a PC or want to build more confidence using the Windows 10 operating system? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!
Three Oaks Center Outreach - Lobby Visit
Thu, Feb 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, Feb 27, 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.
Collage and Gelli Printing Class
Sat, Mar 01, 9:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A
Learn how to create colorful, multi-layered, textural collage prints using Gelli plates, paint, book and magazine pages and scrapbook paper!
Veterans Book Group
Sat, Mar 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.
Garden Orientation + Gardening 101
Sun, Mar 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Come hear all about the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden and learn the fundamentals of gardening from a Master Gardener!
Adventures in Art - Pop Art: Create Like Roy Lichtenstein!
Mon, Mar 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Step into the world of bold colors, and comic book style with an art program inspired by the iconic Roy Lichtenstein!
Cancelled
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Mar 04, 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.
Get Tech Smart: Drop-In
Tue, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in during this open session to get all your tech and computer skill questions answered!
Library Game Night!
Tue, Mar 04, 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!
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Mar 06, 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.
Fun with 3D Pens!
Fri, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Make a craft with our 3D pens!
Videoconferencia
Sat, Mar 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
¡Aprende a manejar las reuniones de Zoom como un profesional!
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.
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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 weekly-themed hangouts! 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!
Registration opens Wednesday, February 26 2025 at 9:00am
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
Sunday 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.
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!
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.
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Mar 20, 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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