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Registration opens:
December 04th, 2025

Cup to Keepsake: DIY Shrink Ornaments

2025-12-18 17:30:00 2025-12-18 18:30:00 America/New_York Cup to Keepsake: DIY Shrink Ornaments Transform everyday plastic cups into one-of-a-kind ornaments! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Thursday, December 18
5:30pm - 6:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-18 17:30:00 2025-12-18 18:30:00 America/New_York Cup to Keepsake: DIY Shrink Ornaments Transform everyday plastic cups into one-of-a-kind ornaments! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

Transform everyday plastic cups into one-of-a-kind ornaments!

Decorate cups with permanent markers, then watch the magic as heat shrinks them into colorful, sturdy keepsakes—perfect for gifts or holiday décor. All supplies provided; just bring your creativity!

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

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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Mon, Nov 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 23 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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.
This event is full
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.
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!
Art to Unwind
Mon, Nov 24, 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
Nintendo Switch Smackdown
Tue, Nov 25, 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!
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Nov 26, 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.
Lexington Park Chess Day - Tournament: The Turkey Tourney
Sat, Nov 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
A special edition chess day, featuring a chess tournament with a formal ruleset utilizing chess clocks and judging.
Play-Doh It Yourself!
Sat, Nov 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
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!
Dogman & Me
Sun, Nov 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Discover the beloved Dog Man books by Dav Pilkey with a variety of crafts, activities, and games.
Connect & Converse at Lexington Park Library - Inclusive Crafts and Games Night
Tue, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
On the first Tuesday of December, January, and February, we invite caregivers and adults with cognitive disabilities to a fun-filled evening of crafts and games. Adults of all abilities are welcome!
Winter Mural Day
Wed, Dec 03, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Come by to create a winter mural together! Decorate our winter landscape snowflakes, snowmen, and other wintry creatures!
Lil' Spuds: Drop-In Tummy Time
Thu, Dec 04, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Come for a social happy hour of tummy time with your baby! We will have mats for comfort and toys for play. Chat with other care givers as your littlest ones explore!
Pages & Pieces - Collage Art Journaling Workshop
Sat, Dec 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Visual art and poetry often go hand in hand, why not create a designated journal for all of your creative musings?
Lotería (Bingo) for Everyone! - Bilingual Spanish & English
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Loteria, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!
Holly Days Light Up The Night - with LexBA
Sat, Dec 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
outdoors
Enjoy cocoa and singing as we bring in the light with a Christmas tree and menorah lighting!
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Mon, Dec 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Art to Unwind
Mon, Dec 08, 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.
Community Friendship Quilt to Celebrate 75 Years - Common Thread
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join us for a special Common Thread gathering. As always, you're welcome to bring your current crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, or any other needlework project to share with fellow crafters.
Open Art Hour
Wed, Dec 10, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B
Everyone needs a bit of time to relax and create. Come and paint with your fellow library users. Chat and make friends, or paint on your own - however you feel that day.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Tween/Teen Thursdays
Thu, Dec 11, 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!
Linocut Stamp Carving
Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Learn the process of designing and carving a rubber linocut stamp! Create your own stamp to make cards, patches, prints, and more!
Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance
Mon, Dec 15, 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, Dec 16, 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, Dec 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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Dec 16, 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, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. 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, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 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 Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Dec 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.
Adult Afternoon Craft Club
Thu, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Get together with fellow craft-lovers and create something simple but satisfying. We will meet once a month and craft something new each session.
Cup to Keepsake: DIY Shrink Ornaments
Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Transform everyday plastic cups into one-of-a-kind ornaments!
Registration opens Thursday, December 4 2025 at 9:00am
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