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Ladies of the Lights

Women Lighthouse Keepers in Marlyand
2026-01-20 18:00:00 2026-01-20 19:30:00 America/New_York Ladies of the Lights Did you know being a Lighthouse Keeper was the first non-clerical government job opened to women in Maryland? Learn their stories! Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Tuesday, January 20
6:00pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-20 18:00:00 2026-01-20 19:30:00 America/New_York Ladies of the Lights Did you know being a Lighthouse Keeper was the first non-clerical government job opened to women in Maryland? Learn their stories! Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 2

Did you know being a Lighthouse Keeper was the first non-clerical government job opened to women in Maryland? Learn their stories!

In the United States lighthouse keeping history, a total of 173 women served as keepers or assistant keepers. Twenty of these women served in Maryland! Learn the stories of these women who served at the Piney Point, Blackistone, Upper Cedar Point, Point Lookout Lighthouses. Also learn about the last female keeper in the U.S. and the only female keeper in the U.S. Coast Guard Service, who served at Turkey Point on Maryland's Eastern Shore.

This history seminar is presented by Karen Stone, of the St. Mary's County Museums Department. This event is part of the Southern Maryland 250th Semiquincentennial, Maryland 250th, and America 250th celebration, commemorating Southern Maryland's contributions to our nation's founding.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

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Mon, Dec 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Wrap Up the Year! - At the Leonardtown Library
Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Makerspace
It's that time of year, and we've all got lots of wrapping to do!
Baby Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 23, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.
Robot Lab Drop-In
Tue, Dec 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Open-ended robot fun! Tinker, test, & create with Botley, Indi, & Ozobot. Solve mazes, tackle challenges, & build your own mini games. It's hands-on fun for all skill levels. No registration needed.
Library Closed
Wed, Dec 24, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Christmas
Library Closed
Thu, Dec 25, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Christmas
Library Closed
Fri, Dec 26, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Christmas
The Book Worm Club - A Kid's Book Club
Mon, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Do you like reading? Do you like talking about what books your reading with people who love reading as much as you do? Do you like crafts and book related activities? Join us for our kids book club!
Baby Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.
Noon Year's Eve at Leonardtown Library
Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
All the fun of a New Year's Eve party for our young friends with early bedtimes! Countdown to a Happy NOON Year with silly songs, creative crafts, and awesome activities.
Library Closing at 5 p.m.
Wed, Dec 31, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Library will close at 5 p.m.
Library Closed
Thu, Jan 01, All day
The Library is closed in observance of New Year's Day
Library Closed
Fri, Jan 02, All day
The Library is closed in observance of New Year's Day
Silent Book Club
Sat, Jan 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Want a book club, but without the pressure of discussion? Love to read, but are super shy around new people? Join us for a Silent Book Club!
St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks
Tue, Jan 06, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
Representatives from SMC Recreation & Parks will be in the lobby with information about their programs, facilities, services, and events, as well as to answer any questions you may have.
Baby Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 06, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab
Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!
Registration opens Monday, December 22 2025 at 5:30pm
Yoga for Bigger Bodies and Every Body
Wed, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Start the new year off by taking care of yourself. Come in for an hour of yoga, specifically modified for bigger bodies. All experience levels are welcome.
Registration opens Wednesday, December 24 2025 at 5:30pm
Baby Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jan 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jan 08, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.
DIY Mini Books - TBR in a Jar
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Is your New Year's resolution to read more books? Looking for a fun way to keep track of the ones you want to read or have already read? Come make miniature versions of them!
This event is full
Sewing Machine 201: Soup Bowl Cozy
Fri, Jan 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Add to your basics skills of threading and operating a sewing machine to create your own microwavable soup bowl cozy!
Registration opens Friday, December 26 2025 at 9:00am
Cricut Crafts: Vinyl Designs for Signs
Mon, Jan 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create a custom wood sign!
Registration opens Friday, January 2 2026 at 1:00am
Baby Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 13, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.
Baby Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jan 15, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jan 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jan 15, 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.
Tree Health for Homeowners
Fri, Jan 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Learn practical tips for selecting, planting, mulching, pruning, and maintaining healthy trees in your landscape.
Community Loom Project
Fri, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Learn a new skill and contribute to a community fiber art project!
Library Closed
Mon, Jan 19, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Baby Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.
Preschool Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
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.
Ladies of the Lights - Women Lighthouse Keepers in Marlyand
Tue, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Did you know being a Lighthouse Keeper was the first non-clerical government job opened to women in Maryland? Learn their stories!
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