Bay-lieve It Or Not

Energy Efficiency Programs - Save Energy, Save Money

Wed, Oct 08, 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, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Meeting Room B

Learn about FREE energy efficiency programs for Maryland residents!

Thu, Oct 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Three Oaks Center Outreach - Lobby Visit

Thu, Oct 09, 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, Oct 09, 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 09, 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!

Fri, Oct 10, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

LexiCon - Origins

Sat, Oct 11, All day

Meeting Rooms A&B

LexiCon is an event for people of all ages who love comic books, science fiction, fantasy, gaming, and superheroes! Join us for trivia, an obstacle course for kids, a cosplay contest, and prizes!

Bluey & Me

Sun, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

Have a whackadoo good time inspired by Bluey and friends!

Tue, Oct 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Tue, Oct 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.

Tue, Oct 14, 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, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

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.

CareFirst Community Health Plan MD Medicaid - Lobby Visit

Wed, Oct 15, 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, Oct 15, 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.

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

Thu, Oct 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

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

Thu, Oct 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.

Franken-Squishy

Thu, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room B

Create spooky-cute squishies at Franken-Squishy! Cut, paint, and redesign old or new squishies with Halloween flair. All materials provided—costumes welcome!

This event is full

Tie Dye Block Party- Fall Fashion

Fri, Oct 17, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Children's Area

Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Fri, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Room B

Tie Dye Block Party... IN THE FALL!? Teens and Tweens can bring one item of their own to be dyed, or snag one here that we provide from various accessories.

Milestones & Memories - Preserving Our Past

Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room B

In honor of our library's 75th anniversary, learn the importance of preserving your family's personal histories! Register for text/email reminders. Walk-ins welcome

Cardboard Cat Cabins & Castles

Sun, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Room B

Use cardboard to make adorable and impressive castles or cabins for your feline friends to enjoy!

Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance

Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 7:00pm

Longfellow Room

Get on-the-spot assistance to apply for health insurance through Maryland Health Connection!

Tue, Oct 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Tue, Oct 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.

After-School Adventurer's Club - Tween/Teen Dungeons And Dragons

Tue, Oct 21, 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, Oct 21, 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.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

Wed, Oct 22, 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.

St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic

Wed, Oct 22, 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, Oct 22, 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.

Lego Block Party

Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

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.

Three Oaks Center Outreach - Lobby Visit

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.

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!

Harvest Festival & Seed Swap - at the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden

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 are 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.

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.

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.

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.

Nintendo Switch Smackdown

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.

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!

St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic

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.

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. Origami paper and instructions will be available.

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.

Spooktacular 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.

Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

It's our most spectacularly spooky event of the year! Join us for an evening of autumnal activities, ghostly games, and trick or treating adventures through the library!

Renaissance Revelry: A Day of Crafts, Games, and Merriment

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Men's Health | Salud masculina - Body, Mind, & More | cuerpo, mente, y más

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.

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

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.

Bay-lieve It Or Not - Bay Science For Tweens & Teens

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.

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.