Behind the Scenes!

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.

Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 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.

Cancelled

Thu, Apr 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library - 2nd and 4th Friday of the month

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.

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.

Environmental Meet & Greet - Sustainability Fair

Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Lobby

Meet with a variety of local "green" organizations that are helping preserve the natural beauty of Southern Maryland!

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!

Creature Feature: Live Turtles, Frogs, Snakes, & More! - Sustainability Fair

Sun, Apr 27, 1:30pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room A

Meet real, live reptiles & amphibians!

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.

Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Credit 101 - Healthy Finances Workshop

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.

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.

Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

Bike Rodeo: Safety Stampede - at Lexington Park Elementary

Sat, May 03, 10:00am - 2:00pm

Parking Lot

This event has been rescheduled for May 3, 2025 due to inclement weather.

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.

Menopause Matters | La Menopausia Importa

Sun, May 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Meeting Room B

Take control of your health and well-being during menopause! This session will be bilingual ¡Tome el control de su salud y bienestar durante la menopausia! Esta sesión será bilingüe.

Plant Swap & Share at the Community Garden

Sun, May 04, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

This free event offers both experienced and new gardeners a chance to start a robust garden - with both native plants and veggies!

Tue, May 06, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Selling Your First Home Q&A

Tue, May 06, 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.

Tue, May 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B

Ask the simple and difficult questions about selling a home. Register for email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!

Zine-Making: Fannish and Alternative Culture

Wed, May 07, 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.

Wed, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room B

Make your own mini zine with us! Learn about how zines were created and used by both marginalized and fannish communities pre-Internet and get a chance to design one of your own.

St. Mary's County Health Department - Lobby Visit

Thu, May 08, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 08, 1:00pm - 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.

Cancelled

Thu, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Conceptos básicos de ciberseguridad

Thu, May 08, 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.

Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab

¡Aprenda cómo protegerse y proteger su información en línea!

Gentle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library - 2nd and 4th Friday of the month

Fri, May 09, 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.

Cricut Crafts: Custom Tote Bag

Sat, May 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room B

Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish a tote bag to take home!

Registration opens Saturday, April 26 2025 at 10:00am

Mother's Day Craft: Birdfeeder

Sun, May 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room B

Join us to make birdfeeders to put up in your own backyard!

AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit

Mon, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Paws to Read

Mon, May 12, 5:30pm - 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.

Tue, May 13, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 13, 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, May 13, 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.

Wed, May 14, 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.

Thu, May 15, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Cancelled

Tracks & Stacks: Build-a-Thon!

Thu, May 15, 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.

Sat, May 17, 10:00am - 11:00am

Calling all young engineers! You are invited to design a train track, stack some magnets, and explore the joys of building at the library!

Miniature Painting Workshop

Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

A workshop to teach attendees the process of painting miniatures for enjoyment, recreation, and for tabletop gaming.

Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Afterschool Adventurer's Club

Tue, May 20, 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.

Tue, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B

A monthly adventure of tabletop fun for teens!

CareFirst Community Health Plan MD Medicaid - Lobby Visit

Wed, May 21, 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.

Wed, May 21, 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.

St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic

Wed, May 21, 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.

Thu, May 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room B

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, May 22, 1:00pm - 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.

Cancelled

Thu, May 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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.