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Free for All: The Public Library. A woman sits at a desk reading in front of a bookshelf

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Free Movie Screening of "Free for All: The Public Library"
2025-04-11 14:00:00 2025-04-11 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. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Friday, April 11
2:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-04-11 14:00:00 2025-04-11 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. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 2

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.

Leonardtown's film discussion will feature Everlyn Holland, local historian; Dr. Janice Walthour, former library board member, educator, local historian, and activist; and Carolyn Guy, former library board member and current Friends of the Library volunteer to discuss women, segregation, and racial justice in the library movement.

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.

Refreshments provided!

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. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event |

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Phone: 301-475-2846
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Mon, Apr 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Upcoming events

Community Health Advocates - MedStar St. Mary's
Wed, Apr 16, 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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Apr 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Cybersecurity Basics: Online Security and Privacy
Thu, Apr 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn how to protect yourself and your information online!
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Thu, Apr 17, 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.
Behind the Scenes! - St. Mary's County Library 75th Anniversary Kickoff
Sat, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 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.
Family and Consumer Sciences - UMD Extension
Mon, Apr 21, 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!
Robots are A-MAZE-ing! (1:30 Session) - FULL- space in 3pm session
Mon, Apr 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
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.
This event is full
Thanks! It Has Pockets! - An Introductory Sewing Class
Mon, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Have a skirt, dress, or kilt that you love, but it doesn’t have pockets? Learn how to add your own! Bring a garment to work on and we’ll provide the rest!
Robots are A-MAZE-ing! (3pm Session)
Mon, Apr 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
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.
Paws to Read
Mon, Apr 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Therapy animals from Pets on Wheels are visiting the library! Friends of all ages are invited to practice reading with a furry friend, or just enjoy some pets and snuggles.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Apr 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Apr 22, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Apr 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Apr 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.
Selling Your Home: What You Need To Know
Tue, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Amy Scott, Broker/Owner of OE Realty and industry expert is here to help you prepare your home for sale and get top dollar for your listing.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Apr 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Apr 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Apr 24, 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.
Make Your Own Relief Sculpted Tile - Tile Art with Parran Collery
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.
This event is full
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
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!
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Apr 29, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Introduction to Videoconferencing Basics on Zoom
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!
Maryland Coalition of Families
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Puzzle Club & Swap
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+.
Family and Consumer Sciences - UMD Extension
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!
St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Anime Club
Tue, May 06, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Do you like anime or manga?
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Introduction to Computer Basics (Windows)
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!
Cricut Crafts: Felt Flowers
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
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
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
After School Art Club
Wed, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
That WIP you said you'd finish would love to come to the Maker Space!
Family Learning Fair
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
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.
Cozy Mystery Book Club
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.
Asthma & Me @ Leonardtown Library - Presented by the St. Mary's County Health Department
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
Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Annual Book Sale - Members Only Day
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.
Beginner Crochet - Bookworm Bookmark
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.
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