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Free for All: The Public Library. A woman sits at a desk reading a book with a large bookshelf in the background

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Free Movie Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library"

Literacy
2025-05-02 14:00:00 2025-05-02 16:00:00 America/New_York Free Movie Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" This film explores the history and impact of public libraries in shaping our lives. Join us for an engaging discussion about the incredible ways the library helps us learn, connect, and grow together. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

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

Add to Calendar 2025-05-02 14:00:00 2025-05-02 16:00:00 America/New_York Free Movie Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" This film explores the history and impact of public libraries in shaping our lives. Join us for an engaging discussion about the incredible ways the library helps us learn, connect, and grow together. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

This film explores the history and impact of public libraries in shaping our lives. Join us for an engaging discussion about the incredible ways the library helps us learn, connect, and grow together.

We are delighted to have the Literacy Council of St. Mary's County joining us to explore the connections between literacy, citizenship, critical thinking, and the role libraries play in providing access to diverse stories, perspectives, and educational resources. 

The film, Free for All: The Public Library, tells the story of the quiet revolutionaries who made a simple idea happen – to create a place where anyone can enter and encounter a universe of ideas, free of charge. From the pioneering women behind the “Free Library Movement” to today's librarians who serve the public while navigating a world experiencing library closures and book bans, meet those who created a civic institution where everything is free and the doors are open to all.  

Watch the Free for All: The Public Library trailer.

Register to receive reminder text/emails. Walk-ins Welcome! 

Free for All: The Public Library will premiere on MPT on April 29, 2025. 

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
Hours
Mon, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 06 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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 join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.
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.
This event is full
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.
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Wed, Apr 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on everyday wellness fun facts.
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 join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.
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.
Robots are A-MAZE-ing!
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.
Bike Rodeo: Safety Stampede - at Lexington Park Elementary
Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Parking Lot
Saddle up and test your cycling know-how!
Introduction to Android Mobile Devices - Android
Sun, Apr 13, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Do you have an Android device and don't know what to do next? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!
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!
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
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 monthly 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.
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Wed, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on everyday wellness fun facts.
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 for kids and tween 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. 
Cancelled
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Apr 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens and tweens are invited to join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.
Wings Of Fire Fair
Fri, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Dragon lovers don’t miss this fiery celebration of adventure and imagination!
Cancelled
DRAFT Fun with 3D Pens - Afternoon Session
Sat, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Visit the library to make a craft with our 3D Pens! This program is intended for upper elementary aged children and tweens. Please register every member of your family that is attending. 
Library Closed
Sun, Apr 20, All day
Lexington Park Library is closed in observance of Easter.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 22, 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 22, 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 22, 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.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 23, 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.
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Wed, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on everyday wellness fun facts.
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Apr 23, 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, Apr 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.
Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library - 2nd and 4th Friday of the month
Fri, Apr 25, 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.
Behind the Scenes! - St. Mary's County Library 75th Anniversary Kickoff
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
2025 is our 75th Anniversary! April is also National Library Month! We're celebrating all things St. Mary's County Library this month to kick off our celebratory year.
Comic Book Bonanza: Swap, Sketch, and Socialize
Sat, Apr 26, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Longfellow Room,Meeting Rooms A&B
Bring your love for comics and your creativity to join us for a fun-filled day where the library is giving away our used adult graphic novels. Pick up your favorites in trade paperback or hardcover.
Creature Feature: Live Turtles, Frogs, Snakes, & More! - Sustainability Fair
Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
Meet real, live reptiles & amphibians!
Found Object Art Workshop - Sustainability Fair
Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Do you love finding ways to reuse items that might otherwise get thrown away? Have you ever wanted to create art? In this program, you can do both!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 29, 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 29, 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 29, 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.
Credit 101 - Healthy Finances Workshop
Tue, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Improving or establishing credit doesn't have to be confusing!
Veterans' Services - Lobby Visit
Wed, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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.
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Wed, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on everyday wellness fun facts.
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Apr 30, 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.
Día del Niño - Day of the Child
Wed, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Come celebrate Día del Niño/Day of the Child with crafts and activities. One free book per child while supplies last.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 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
Thu, May 01, 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, May 01, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teens and tweens are invited to join us at themed hangouts, the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month! Main activities will rotate between art and STEAM options.
Free Movie Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library" - Literacy
Fri, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
This film explores the history and impact of public libraries in shaping our lives. Join us for an engaging discussion about the incredible ways the library helps us learn, connect, and grow together.
Project Butterfly & Bumblebee - Citizen Science
Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Susan Polsky, from the Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers, will teach us how to help the state increase pollinator habitats. Register to receive email or text reminders! Walk-In's welcome!
Veterans Book Group
Sat, May 03, 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.
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