Balloon Popping Machine

Tue, Jan 20, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Tue, Jan 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.

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

Tue, Jan 20, 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, Jan 20, 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.

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St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 21, 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.

Thu, Jan 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Make Your Mug, with Cricut

Thu, Jan 22, 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, Jan 22, 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!

Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B

Create your custom mug using infusible ink with the Cricut Mug Press!

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St. Mary's County Dept of Aging & Human Services - Lobby Visit

Fri, Jan 23, 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.

Library 101 for Homeschoolers

Fri, Jan 23, 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Rooms A&B

Supercharge your learning with free resources for every age & subject! We'll start with a guided library tour, then the kids can enjoy crafts while the adults take a deep dive into digital resources.

Introduction to Google Sheets

Fri, Jan 23, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

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

StickerFest 2.0

Sat, Jan 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

Back by popular request! Stick, swap, and create at StickerFest! Trade stickers, get a free sticker book, and design your own. A perfect event for sticker lovers of all ages!

Sun, Jan 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Computer Lab

New to Google Sheets? Or would like to learn to use spreadsheets? Then this is the class for you!

Tue, Jan 27, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Tue, Jan 27, 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.

D&D 101- Intro To Dungeons and Dragons

Tue, Jan 27, 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, Jan 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Curious about Dungeons & Dragons but not sure where to start? Join us for D&D 101, a beginner-friendly class designed to teach you the basics of the world’s greatest roleplaying game!

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Sensory Friendly Storytime

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Wed, Jan 28, 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.

Thu, Jan 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Thu, Jan 29, 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.

Big & Little Yoga Class

Fri, Jan 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

Bring your littles along to this Big & Little yoga class! Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to join their caregivers at this morning yoga session.

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Robot Lab Drop-In

Fri, Jan 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Computer Lab

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.

Murder in the Library-with a Candlestick! Or a Wrench!

Fri, Jan 30, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Children's Area

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

Sat, Jan 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

Solve a series of riddles, puzzles, and challenges to discover "whodunnit" in a casual, self-paced immersive experience.

Infinite Legacy Organ Donation Advocates - Lobby Visit

Mon, Feb 02, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Lobby

Infinite Legacy is a nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving almost 10 million people in the DMV area. Representatives will be available to provide resources and answer questions.

Tue, Feb 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Tue, Feb 03, 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.

Connect & Converse at Lexington Park Library - Inclusive Crafts and Games Night

Tue, Feb 03, 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, Feb 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B

On the first Tuesday of December, January, and February, we invite caregivers and adults with cognitive disabilities to a fun-filled evening of crafts and games. Adults of all abilities are welcome!

Infinite Legacy Organ Donation Advocates - Lobby Visit

Wed, Feb 04, 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.

Wed, Feb 04, 11:00am - 4:00pm

Lobby

Infinite Legacy is a nonprofit organ procurement organization (OPO) serving almost 10 million people in the DMV area. Representatives will be available to provide resources and answer questions.

Thu, Feb 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room B

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

Thu, Feb 05, 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.

Christylez Bacon - Black History Month Celebration

Fri, Feb 06, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room B

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

Sat, Feb 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Rooms A&B

Join Grammy-nominated progressive hip-hop artist and multi-instrumentalist Christylez Bacon for a high-energy performance celebrating Black History Month!

Kindles, Cookies, & Cocoa

Sat, Feb 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room B

Bring your ereader and join us for a hot drink and sweet treats!

Veterans Book Group

Sat, Feb 07, 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.

Introduction to Google Sites

Sun, Feb 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Computer Lab

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Sensory Friendly Storytime

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.

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.

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.

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!

From Vision Boards to Growth Journals - Dream, Achieve, and Record

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.

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-in's welcome. Registration recommended for text and email reminders!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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