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Bay-lieve It Or Not

Bay Science For Tweens & Teens
2025-11-07 14:30:00 2025-11-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Bay-lieve It Or Not 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. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Friday, November 07
2:30pm - 3:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-07 14:30:00 2025-11-07 15:30:00 America/New_York Bay-lieve It Or Not 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. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

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.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Gardening & Environment |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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Mon, May 11 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
St. Mary's County Health Department - Lobby Visit
Thu, May 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Lexicon Dungeons & Dragons - A K-Pop Demon Hunters Inspired Adventure
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for a unique K-Pop D&D Adventure where the show doesn’t go as planned. No experience needed—all materials provided. Participants must be 8 or older.
This event is full
LexiCon Live!
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Catch us on stage for LexiCon Live! We will have a blast with live performance-based activities, crafts, and of course, our cosplay contest! Keep an eye out for more information about our redebut!
Digital Photocard Decorating
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Computer Lab
Want to collect and decorate K-Pop photocards but don't have the supplies? Learn to design them digitally! This class will cover creating and editing your own photocards using Canva.
Lexicon Dungeons & Dragons - A K-Pop Demon Hunters Inspired Adventure
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a unique K-Pop D&D Adventure where the show doesn’t go as planned. No experience needed—all materials provided. Participants must be 8 or older.
This event is full
Intro To Improv Comedy (A Three Part Series)
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
The SoMD Improv Comedy Club is joining us to teach you how to "Yes, And" your way to confidence and success. This three week (with a week off in the middle) series is aimed at teens.
Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit
Mon, May 18, 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.
Teen Writing Club
Mon, May 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills!
Puzzle Prints!
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Bring in a cherished photo and create a puzzle to challenge and delight friends and family!
This event is full
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, May 19, 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
Tue, May 19, 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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, May 20, 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.
Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance:Lobby Visit
Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Longfellow Room
Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking low-cost or free health insurance options through Maryland Health Connection.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Headshots at the Library
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at our Library!
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Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Book Tasting Brunch
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Expand your literary palate in a fun, interactive “fine‑dining” style experience!
Homebuyer Help - Get Your Questions Answered
Tue, May 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Longfellow Room
Thinking about buying a house? Come have a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amy Scott, Owner of OE Realty, and her team about buying a home in Maryland.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, May 27, 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.
Journey to 500 by 5! - An Early Literacy Celebration
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
It doesn't matter if you are starting, finishing, or somewhere in the middle. Celebrate our goal of reading 500 books by age 5! A special storytime, picture book themed activities, and literacy joy!
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Designed for neurodiverse library users, their caregivers, siblings, companions, & friends. Picture books, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, May 27, 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.
Drop-In Tummy Time - Lil' Spuds
Thu, May 28, 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!
Open Art Hour
Thu, May 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, May 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!
Sensory Play: Dynamic Dinos!
Tue, Jun 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Collaborative art, sensory play, fine motor and early learning activities to get kids playing! Dress for a mess!
Nature Walk
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Join us for a Nature Walk led by Master Gardner and Master Naturalist Molly Moore!
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Thu, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Jun 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
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.
Veterans Book Group
Sat, Jun 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Longfellow Room
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.
This event is full
Teen Writing Club
Mon, Jun 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop with Tracy Gatton from the Maryland Writer's Association designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills!
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Common Thread
Tue, Jun 09, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Register to receive email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!
Let’s Look It Up Together!!
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Real questions. Real help. Drop in on the second Wednesday of the summer months! No Registration required
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Jun 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!
Abstract Drawing with Jinna Lee
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Enter a calm, welcoming space where creativity can bloom!
Registration opens Thursday, May 28 2026 at 6:00pm
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Jun 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
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