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Ancient Migrations: Our Shared Origins

Migration Journeys with St. Mary's College of Maryland

2025-09-24 18:30:00 2025-09-24 19:30:00 America/New_York Ancient Migrations: Our Shared Origins Delve into the captivating world of ancient migrations and explore the journey of our earliest ancestors. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room A

Wednesday, September 24
6:30pm - 7:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-24 18:30:00 2025-09-24 19:30:00 America/New_York Ancient Migrations: Our Shared Origins Delve into the captivating world of ancient migrations and explore the journey of our earliest ancestors. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room A

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room A

Delve into the captivating world of ancient migrations and explore the journey of our earliest ancestors.

This presentation will explore the journey of our earliest ancestors, unveiling the movements and milestones that have ultimately shaped who we are today, including the pivotal role of Africa as the source of modern humans.

Speaker - Sarah Hlubik,  Visiting Assistant Professor at St. Mary’s College of Maryland

Sarah Hlubik is a paleoarchaeologist specializing in the origins of human behavior, culture, and fire use. Her research focuses on the Koobi Fora region in Kenya, a rich fossil and archaeological area. By examining evidence of fire use and its impact on human evolution, she aims to understand its effect on the broader fire ecology and natural landscapes in the Pleistocene.

World on the Move: 250,00 years of Human Migration was developed by the American Anthropological Association, together with the Smithsonian’s Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage and Smithsonian Exhibits. It is administered by the American Library Association’s Public Programs Office.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Culture |

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After-School Adventurer's Club - Tween/Teen Dungeons And Dragons
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Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Delve into the captivating world of ancient migrations and explore the journey of our earliest ancestors.
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Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
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Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, Sep 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Lotería (Bingo) for Everyone! Bilingual Spanish & English
Sun, Sep 28, 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!
Art to Unwind
Mon, Sep 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
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Tue, Sep 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
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Meeting Room B
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Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
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Nintendo Switch Smackdown
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Meeting Room B
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Pasta Towers
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Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Oct 03, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
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Tue, Oct 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
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Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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Meeting Room B
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Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
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Meeting Rooms A&B
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Meeting Room B
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Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
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Meeting Room B
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Meeting Room B
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Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
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