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Balloon Popping Machine

Tween/Teen STEM Challenge
2026-02-18 16:00:00 2026-02-18 17:30:00 America/New_York Balloon Popping Machine Tweens and teens will explore creativity and problem-solving as they design a simple machine that pops a balloon in the most imaginative way possible. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Wednesday, February 18
4:00pm - 5:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-18 16:00:00 2026-02-18 17:30:00 America/New_York Balloon Popping Machine Tweens and teens will explore creativity and problem-solving as they design a simple machine that pops a balloon in the most imaginative way possible. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

Tweens and teens will explore creativity and problem-solving as they design a simple machine that pops a balloon in the most imaginative way possible.

Using everyday materials, they’ll experiment, test, and discover how fun hands-on engineering can be. Small prizes for several categories of creation!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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Mon, Feb 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Feb 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Feb 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Feb 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Feb 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Feb 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Feb 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Introduction to Google Sites
Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Make your own website! Use an easy drag and drop interface to make your own website that is free to host.
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Mon, Feb 09, 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, Feb 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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.
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Paws to Read
Mon, Feb 09, 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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 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, Feb 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
We invite you to bring your current crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, or any other needlework project to share with fellow crafters.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
Open Art Hour
Wed, Feb 11, 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.
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
Designed for the interests of children with sensory differences, their caregivers, and siblings. Stories, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.
St. Mary's County Health Department - Lobby Visit
Thu, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 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, Feb 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
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!
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Feb 13, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
From Vision Boards to Growth Journals - Dream, Achieve, and Record
Sat, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Transform your vision board into a personalized growth journal, documenting progress, and reflecting on experiences. Walk-ins welcome. Registration recommended for text and email reminders!
Heart Crayons
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
St. Mary's County Dept of Aging & Human Services - Lobby Visit
Tue, Feb 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 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, Feb 17, 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.
This event is full
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Feb 18, 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.
Balloon Popping Machine - Tween/Teen STEM Challenge
Wed, Feb 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B
Tweens and teens will explore creativity and problem-solving as they design a simple machine that pops a balloon in the most imaginative way possible.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Feb 18, 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, Feb 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
Thu, Feb 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.
Adult Afternoon Craft Club
Thu, Feb 19, 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.
Oysters and Oyster Restoration in Southern Maryland
Thu, Feb 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
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Play-Doh It Yourself!
Fri, Feb 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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!
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Feb 20, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
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Come for a story and then stay to play. All ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Gardening 101 & Community Garden Orientation - Saturday Session
Sat, Feb 21, 9:30am - 12:00pm
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Get expert advice on how to make your garden a success, then learn how you can bring your skills to the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden!
Friendship Bracelet Exchange
Sat, Feb 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make friendship bracelets out of embroidery thread and beads! Bring some bracelets to trade with friends, or to keep!
Gardening 101 & Community Garden Orientation - Sunday Session
Sun, Feb 22, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
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Wed, Feb 25, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Wed, Feb 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Designed for the interests of children with sensory differences, their caregivers, and siblings. Stories, 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, Feb 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
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Drop-In Tummy Time - Lil' Spuds
Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
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Tween Teen Thursdays
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Meeting Room B
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Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
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Introduction to Google Sheets
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Kindles, cookies & cocoa
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Mini-Painting Workshop
Tue, Mar 03, 5:45pm - 7:30pm
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Veterans Book Group
Sat, Mar 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Learn how to make your own 3D items using free software and submit them to the library to be created for free!
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Mon, Mar 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Teen Writers Club
Mon, Mar 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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Art to Unwind
Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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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.
Registration opens Monday, February 23 2026 at 6:00pm
St. Mary's County Dept of Aging & Human Services - Lobby Visit
Tue, Mar 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.
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Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
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Collaborative art, sensory play, fine motor and early learning activities to get kids playing! Dress for a mess!
Common Thread
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We invite you to bring your current crocheting, embroidery, cross-stitch, or any other needlework project to share with fellow crafters.
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