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Resilience of the Piscataway People

2025-04-12 10:00:00 2025-04-12 11:30:00 America/New_York Resilience of the Piscataway People Piscataway historian Mario Harley will explore Piscataway Indigenous history from pre-European contact through the present day. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Rooms 1&2

Saturday, April 12
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-04-12 10:00:00 2025-04-12 11:30:00 America/New_York Resilience of the Piscataway People Piscataway historian Mario Harley will explore Piscataway Indigenous history from pre-European contact through the present day. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Rooms 1&2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Piscataway historian Mario Harley will explore Piscataway Indigenous history from pre-European contact through the present day.

This insightful presentation offers a Tribal perspective on the rich history of the Piscataway People. Through the lens of his Piscataway ancestors, Mario will explore the survival strategies shaped by cultural values and inter-tribal relationships.

This presentation highlights the resilience and adaptability of the region's Indigenous communities, emphasizing their ongoing presence and dedication to preserving traditions on their ancestral lands in the Nation's Capital, Northern Virginia, Southern Maryland, and the Chesapeake Bay.

Mario Harley is a citizen of the Piscataway Indian Tribe, and a member of the Wild Turkey Clan. Since childhood, he has embraced and lived his culture. He is a graduate of the American University in Washington DC with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. Since 1991, Mario has been a lifetime “Sequoyah" member of the American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES). Beginning in 2013, Mario has been the lead volunteer instructor for the Charles County Indian Education program for Native American students. In collaboration with the University of Maryland leadership team, Mario served as the Piscataway lead in implementing various Tribal themes and history displays within their Yahentamitsi (Yah-hen-tah-mit-si) Dining Hall. He led a team of Piscataway citizens in developing a curriculum and teaching Piscataway history to Honor Course students at the University of Maryland, College Park campus which was first offered for the Fall 2023 semester. Mario is currently serving as the Piscataway Tribal representative to the Mallows Bay – Potomac River National Marine Sanctuary Advisory Council.

He has been an active member in perpetuating the Piscataway culture, teaching the youth, educating the public, and advocating for the lands and waterways that make up the traditional Piscataway homeland which includes most of the western shore of Maryland, northern Virginia and Washington DC. The tribal history that is being shared belongs to all the Piscataway people. He views his tribal knowledge as a gift bestowed upon each generation from the elders.

* This project has been financed in part with State funds from the Maryland 250 Commission, an instrumentality of the State of Maryland. Project contents or opinions do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the State or Maryland 250 Commission.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Culture |

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Leonardtown Library

Phone: 301-475-2846

Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 Closed

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Upcoming events

Fri, Apr 25, 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!
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Sat, Apr 26, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Front Yard,Meeting Rooms 1&2
Drawing inspiration from the Library's native garden, artist Parran Collery, of Eartha Handmade Tile will lead participants through the process of making their own relief sculpted tile.
Registration is now closed

Mon, Apr 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Do you like graphic novels? Do you want to talk about your favorite graphic novel with kids your age? Join us for our kids book club!

Tue, Apr 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Apr 29, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.

Tue, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Have you heard of Zoom? Want to learn more? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!

Thu, May 01, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
MCF is a statewide nonprofit connecting parents with school-aged children to local mental health resources, and guidance and support for 504 plans, IEPS, and school-related challenges at no cost.

Thu, May 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Find your puzzle people! Join us for casual group jigsaw puzzles and puzzle games. Try out this new club to grow our adult puzzle loving community! Ages 16+.

Mon, May 05, 9:30am - 11:30am
Lobby
The St. Mary's Co. UMD Extension Office on Family and Consumer Science will be in our lobby to share information on food safety, financial management, home & work safety, and more!

Tue, May 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
Representatives from SMC Recreation & Parks will be in the lobby with information about their programs, facilities, services, and events, as well as to answer any questions you may have.

Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.

Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Do you like anime or manga?

Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.

Fri, May 09, 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!

Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting felt designs to create felt flowers.
Registration opens Monday, April 28 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, May 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.

Tue, May 13, 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!

Cancelled
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
That WIP you said you'd finish would love to come to the Maker Space!

Wed, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Share an evening of fun, games, crafts & food for families to learn Dinner will be provided. Registration not required.

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us to discuss a different cozy mystery on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.

Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Celebrate Asthma Awareness Month with a special storytime from our friends at the Health Department!
Registration opens Friday, May 2 2025 at 9:00am

Fri, May 16, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
The Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Spring Book Sale offers thousands of gently used books at amazing prices! Cash, check, credit cards accepted.

Fri, May 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Come learn how to crochet with a fun and simple craft perfect for any reader.

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Find great reads at great prices!

Sun, May 18, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Find great reads at great prices!

Mon, May 19, 9:30am - 11:30am
The St. Mary's Co. UMD Extension Office on Family and Consumer Science will be in our lobby to share information on food safety, financial management, home & work safety, and more!

Mon, May 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Do you like graphic novels? Do you want to talk about your favorite graphic novel with kids your age? Join us for our kids book club!

Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Create your own custom bookmarks!
This event is full

Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings.

Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
In honor of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, join us for a book discussion about the popular book that inspired the 2018 film, Crazy Rich Asians by Kevin Kwan.