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Shopping & Cooking on a Budget

Part Two
2025-04-16 18:00:00 2025-04-16 19:30:00 America/New_York Shopping & Cooking on a Budget Shopping & Cooking on a Budget is back with more tips and tricks for saving money in the kitchen! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Wednesday, April 16
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-16 18:00:00 2025-04-16 19:30:00 America/New_York Shopping & Cooking on a Budget Shopping & Cooking on a Budget is back with more tips and tricks for saving money in the kitchen! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

Shopping & Cooking on a Budget is back with more tips and tricks for saving money in the kitchen!

Learn how to make the most of your resources with practical tips for shopping smart and cooking delicious, nutritious meals without breaking the bank; and develop essential skills such as meal planning, budget-friendly grocery shopping, and preparing simple, healthy recipes.

This extended session will allow time for participants to practice their skills in the kitchen - right here at the Library!

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

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. 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: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Health & Wellness |

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Phone: 301-863-8188
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Upcoming events

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.
CareFirst Community Health Plan MD Medicaid
Thu, Mar 20, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby
CareFirst will have information on Medicaid, including how to sign up for Medicaid in Maryland, helpful resources, and free giveaway items.
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!
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!
Cancelled
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.
Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library - 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Fri, Mar 28, 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.
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!
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
Did you know being a 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
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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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 08, 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 08, 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 08, 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, Apr 08, 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 Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 09, 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 Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 10, 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 10, 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, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 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.
Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library - 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Fri, Apr 11, 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.
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Fri, Apr 11, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending.
Registration opens Friday, March 28 2025 at 2:30pm
Bike Rodeo: Safety Stampede - at Lexington Park Elementary
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot
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Introduction to Android Mobile Devices - Android
Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
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AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Play-Doh It Yourself!
Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Play your own way with an hour of Play-Doh fun! Create fantastic scenes on custom Play-Doh mats, stamp a design on your Doh, or just Doh it yourself!
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Hands-On with the History of Clay Pots - at Historic Sotterely
Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Step back in time at Historic Sotterley and discover the history of pottery and clay Then build your own clay pot to paint and take home!
Register
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 15, 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 15, 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, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A weekly adventure of tabletop fun for teens!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
CareFirst Community Health Plan MD Medicaid - Lobby Visit
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
How To Make Your Dragon: Creative Workshop
Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
A creative workshop to practice writing, drawing, and conceptualization skills by making their own dragon and telling their own story.
Shopping & Cooking on a Budget - Part Two
Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Shopping & Cooking on a Budget is back with more tips and tricks for saving money in the kitchen!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 17, 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 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
STEAMing Through Spring Break
Thu, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Tackle challenging STEAM activities while laughing, learning and discovering the joy in every scientific twist and turn. 
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 9:00am
Cancelled
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
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