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Registration opens:
November 06th, 2025

Gratitude is the Best Attitude!

2025-11-22 12:30:00 2025-11-22 16:30:00 America/New_York Gratitude is the Best Attitude! Enjoy stories, crafts, and activities that inspire positivity for all ages. Leave with tools to practice daily gratitude! Lexington Park Library -

Saturday, November 22
12:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-22 12:30:00 2025-11-22 16:30:00 America/New_York Gratitude is the Best Attitude! Enjoy stories, crafts, and activities that inspire positivity for all ages. Leave with tools to practice daily gratitude! Lexington Park Library -

Enjoy stories, crafts, and activities that inspire positivity for all ages. Leave with tools to practice daily gratitude!

Join us for a heartwarming, interactive program that celebrates the power of gratitude! "Gratitude is the Best Attitude" invites participants of all ages to explore what it means to be thankful through stories, creative activities, group sharing, and fun reflection exercises.

Whether you're young or young at heart, you'll leave with simple tools to carry gratitude into your daily routine—and maybe even a gratitude craft or journal to take home!

Perfect for families, individuals, and anyone looking to add a little more positivity to their world.  

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Teen | Lower Elementary | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Play & Activities | Arts & Crafts |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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Mon, Oct 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Oct 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Oct 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 26 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 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.
Three Oaks Center Outreach - Lobby Visit
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
Tween/Teen Thursdays
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art and STEM activities, plus more!
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Oct 24, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Tracks and Stacks
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Calling all tiny engineers! You're invited to design a train track, stack some magnets, and explore the joys of building.
Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 
Harvest Festival & Seed Swap - at the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden
Sun, Oct 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate & share the bounty of this year's growing season!
Art to Unwind
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Art doesn't have to be intimidating, or time consuming. Instead, it can be a chance to explore creativity, the ability to make mistakes, and an opportunity to try something new.
This event is full
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Nintendo Switch Smackdown
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Can you win the challenge? Test your skills in Nintendo Switch games and determine who's the best at games such as Smash Bros, Mario Kart, and more!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Origami Workshop
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make your own origami creations out of paper! Learn how to fold cats, cranes, frogs, hearts, and more.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 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.
Spooktacular at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Enjoy Halloween-themed games and activities while trick-or-treating through the Library in your costume!
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Oct 31, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Renaissance Revelry: A Day of Crafts, Games, and Merriment
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Immerse yourself in the fascinating Renaissance era through engaging crafts, entertaining games, and cultural exploration. Registration is required to ensure adequate materials for all participants.
Paws to Read
Mon, Nov 03, 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 Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Nov 04, 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Men's Health | Salud Masculina - Body, Mind, & More | Cuerpo, Mente, y Más
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the experts for a real talk on men's health. This session will be bilingual. Únase a los expertos para una charla sincera sobre la salud masculina. Esta sesión será bilingüe
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 06, 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.
Bay-lieve It Or Not - Bay Science For Tweens & Teens
Fri, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Learn more about how Oysters help the Chesapeake Bay with help from the Calvert Marine Museum including a live Oyster demo and a look at how acidification impacts the Bay ecosystem.
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Nov 07, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Children's Area
Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Seed-Saving Smarts Workshop - How to Harvest & Save Native Plant Seeds
Sat, Nov 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn the tricks of the trade for collecting, cleaning, and storing native plant seeds for your home garden or to share!
Jane Austen Celebration
Sat, Nov 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Don your finest regency inspired apparel in celebration of the classic works of Jane Austen!
Robots are A-MAZE-ing!
Sun, Nov 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
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.
Registration opens Sunday, October 26 2025 at 1:30pm
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Mon, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Cancelled
Common Thread
Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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, Nov 12, 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.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Rooms A&B
Preschool through Lower Elementary are invited to a special evening of stories and slumber party shenanigans featuring their favorite bedtime buddies!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
St. Mary's County Health Department - Lobby Visit
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 13, 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.
Tween/Teen Thursdays
Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art and STEM activities, plus more!
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Nov 14, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Cricut Design Space: Computer Software Class
Sat, Nov 15, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Computer Lab
Whether you are an experienced crafter in need of a refresher or a novice at Cricut crafts, this program will provide an overview of the Cricut Design Space software required to use the Cricut Maker!
Fun with 3D Pens
Sun, Nov 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Visit us to make a craft with our 3D Pens. This program is for upper elementary aged children to do with a caregiver!
Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance
Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Get on-the-spot assistance to apply for health insurance through Maryland Health Connection!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Nov 18, 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.
After-School Adventurer's Club - Tween/Teen Dungeons And Dragons
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
No experience needed! Characters will be provided or you can make your own ahead of time! We'll have a D&D 5e Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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.
Decoupage Delight - Custom Glass Jar Creations
Wed, Nov 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Step away from the daily grind and indulge in a relaxed, creative hour that turns ordinary glass jars into polished, personalized décor.
Registration opens Saturday, November 1 2025 at 9:00am
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Nov 19, 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, Nov 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 20, 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.
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Nov 21, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Gratitude is the Best Attitude!
Sat, Nov 22, 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Enjoy stories, crafts, and activities that inspire positivity for all ages. Leave with tools to practice daily gratitude!
Registration opens Thursday, November 6 2025 at 9:00am
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