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Landscaping for Cleaner Waterways
2025-07-09 17:30:00 2025-07-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Landscaping for Cleaner Waterways From rain barrels and downspout redirecting to rain gardens and no-mow lawns, there is a lot the average household can do to help keep our waterways clean!  Leonardtown Library - Meeting Rooms 1&2

Wednesday, July 09
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-07-09 17:30:00 2025-07-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Landscaping for Cleaner Waterways From rain barrels and downspout redirecting to rain gardens and no-mow lawns, there is a lot the average household can do to help keep our waterways clean!  Leonardtown Library - Meeting Rooms 1&2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Rooms 1&2

From rain barrels and downspout redirecting to rain gardens and no-mow lawns, there is a lot the average household can do to help keep our waterways clean! 

Join Caroline DiGiovanni, Watershed Restoration Educator for the University of Maryland Extension, and learn how our home landscapes can help to protect water resources. We will explore our connection to local and regional waterways and learn about the many ways we can protect water resources without even leaving the backyard! 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Gardening & Environment |

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Leonardtown Library
Phone: 301-475-2846
Hours
Mon, Jun 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 15 Closed
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Upcoming events

Cricut Crafts: Tote Bag with Iron-On Vinyl
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting iron-on vinyl (also called heat transfer vinyl or HTV) to embellish a tote bag to take home!
This event is full
Tie Dye Block Party at Leonardtown Library
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Front Patio
It’s hip. It’s happening. It’s a tie-dye block party. Join us and make your very own groovy garment. Ages 8 to 18.
Register
Mr. Jon Concert- Saturday Morning @ Leonardtown - Summer Performer
Sat, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Join musician Mr. Jon and his puppet friend George the Monkey for a high-energy family concert, and come ready to DANCE!
Mr. Jon Concert- SENSORY FRIENDLY @ Leonardtown - Summer Performer
Sat, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Join musician Mr. Jon and his puppet friend George the Monkey for a low-stress family concert designed especially for kids with sensory sensitivities.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Selling Your Home - What You Need to Know
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Our panel of industry experts are here to answer your most important questions about preparing your home for sale and overcoming the challenges of selling your home. Attend in-person or online.
Community Health Advocates - MedStar St. Mary's
Wed, Jun 18, 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.
Library Closed
Thu, Jun 19, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth.
Opera Bears @ Leonardtown - Summer Performer
Fri, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Puppets + Opera = FUN! The puppet bears Grizzelina & Grizzelino (and their human friends from Maryland Opera) sing, play, and share all the ways that opera is a delightful way to tell a story.
Art Night for Kids
Mon, Jun 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 24, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Mini Painting "Knight"
Tue, Jun 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Have you ever wanted to play a table-top roleplaying game, but are not sure where to start? Maybe you have a new campaign coming up and want to try something new!
LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library
Wed, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!
Butterfly Gardens and Pollinator Paths - Beautiful and Beneficial
Wed, Jun 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Healthy yards filled with native plants attract, feed, and shelter local pollinators. Learn how you can join Leonardtown's Butterfly Trail by planting a butterfly stopover in your yard.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jun 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jun 26, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jun 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jun 26, 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 Library Tour
Fri, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Computer Lab
Curious about the inner workings of your library? Want to learn more about what the library offers? Join us for this comprehensive tour!
Registration opens Friday, June 13 2025 at 9:00am
Puzzlemania! FAMILY EDITION Competition and Puzzle Swap
Sat, Jun 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Want to try speed puzzling? Form a team of three or four and see how fast you can put together a 300 piece puzzle!
Registration opens Saturday, June 14 2025 at 9:00am
The Wizard of Oz by Bright Star Theatre @ Leonardtown - Summer Performer
Mon, Jun 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Follow Lenny & Mabel, comic duo from Bright Star Theatre, down the yellow brick road, and meet all your favorite Oz characters along the way!
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Jun 30, 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, Jul 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
People's Insurance Counsel-Lobby Visit
Tue, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
The PIC is a division of the Maryland Attorney General's Office aimed at protecting Maryland homeowners. Visit them in the Leonardtown Lobby for more information.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jul 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jul 01, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Beat Saber Party
Tue, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Do you like playing VR games?
Registration opens Monday, June 16 2025 at 5:30pm
Kids Crafternoon at Leonardtown Library
Wed, Jul 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Sewing Machine 101: Summer Sachets
Wed, Jul 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Learn the basics of threading and operating a sewing machine to make your own herb scented sachet!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 18 2025 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jul 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jul 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jul 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jul 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
DIY Mini Book Earrings
Thu, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Miniature books are still one of the most popular crafts for booklovers everywhere. Create your own pair of colorful book earrings to kick off Summer Reading as you "Color Our World" through fashion!
This event is full
Library Closed
Fri, Jul 04, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Independence Day.
Art Night for Kids
Mon, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 6:00pm
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Tue, Jul 08, 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, Jul 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jul 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jul 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
St. Clement’s Island Then & Now
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Karen Stone, Division Manager of the St. Mary's County Museums, will give a special seminar on our local history.
Registration opens Monday, June 23 2025 at 6:00pm
LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!
Gaming in the Library : Nintendo Drop-In - At the Leonardtown Library
Wed, Jul 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Come hang out for an afternoon of racing, dancing and sports!
Cancelled
After School Art Club
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
That WIP you said you'd finish would love to come to the Maker Space!
Landscaping for Cleaner Waterways
Wed, Jul 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
From rain barrels and downspout redirecting to rain gardens and no-mow lawns, there is a lot the average household can do to help keep our waterways clean! 
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jul 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jul 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jul 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Cricut Design Space - Computer Software Class
Thu, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Want to get better at using Cricut Design Space? It's the software needed to use Cricut cutting machines. Learn to create your own designs and then visit the Makerspace to complete a custom project.
Registration opens Thursday, June 26 2025 at 9:00am
This Rocks! - Rock Painting for All
Fri, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
For years, people have been painting rocks to place in their gardens, on their desks, at tourist attractions, and other places around their community.
Robots are A-MAZE-ing!
Sat, Jul 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
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.
Registration opens Saturday, June 28 2025 at 10:00am
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