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Front Porch Stories

Ethnographic Oral Histories
2026-04-11 10:00:00 2026-04-11 12:30:00 America/New_York Front Porch Stories An interactive training program rooted in the tradition of gathering stories in informal, welcoming spaces. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Saturday, April 11
10:00am - 12:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-11 10:00:00 2026-04-11 12:30:00 America/New_York Front Porch Stories An interactive training program rooted in the tradition of gathering stories in informal, welcoming spaces. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

An interactive training program rooted in the tradition of gathering stories in informal, welcoming spaces.

Front Porch Stories invites you to learn the fundamentals of ethnographic research and oral history methods including developing a research focus and interview guides, interviewing and recording techniques, analyzing themes, creating safe and inviting spaces, and more!

Registration is not required to attend--register to receive an email reminder, all walk-ins are welcome!

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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Sat, Feb 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
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Rescheduled
Puzzle Prints!
Sun, Feb 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Sunday, March 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring in a photo or make your own design for a puzzle to both challenge and delight friends and family!
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 Machines - 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
Meeting Rooms A&B
Oysters are not just a tasty treat - they're a keystone species that filter water, stabilize shorelines, and make habitat for other aquatic critters!
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
Children's Area
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
Meeting Rooms A&B
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
Meeting Rooms A&B
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!
Research with AI - Notebook LM for you next Project
Mon, Feb 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab
Everyone is talking about AI but how does it even work?
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Feb 25, 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, 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
The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.
Drop-In Tummy Time - Lil' Spuds
Thu, Feb 26, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Come for a social happy hour of tummy time with your baby! We will have mats for comfort and toys for play. Chat with other care givers as your littlest ones explore!
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Feb 26, 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!
Cricut Design Space - Computer Software Class
Thu, Feb 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Whether you are an experienced crafter in need of a refresher or a novice at Cricut crafts, this program will provide an overview of the Cricut Design Space software required to use the Cricut Maker.
R.A.D. Self Defense Class for Women/Teen Girls
Sat, Feb 28, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
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.
Register
R.A.D. Self Defense Class for Women/Teen Girls
Sun, Mar 01, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
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.
Register
Introduction to Google Sheets
Sun, Mar 01, 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!
Kindles, cookies & cocoa
Tue, Mar 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Bring your ereader and join us for a hot drink and sweet treats!
Mini-Painting Workshop
Tue, Mar 03, 5:45pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
This mini-painting workshop offers a chance to paint a miniature fantasy character provided by the library for decoration or creative use, or bring your own and paint with others!
Homebuyer Help - Get Your Questions Answered
Tue, Mar 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Thinking about buying a house? Come have a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amy Scott, Owner of OE Realty, and her team about buying a home in Maryland.
Veterans Book Group
Sat, Mar 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.
Intro to 3D Printing
Sun, Mar 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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
Meeting Room A
Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills!
Art to Unwind
Mon, Mar 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.
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.
Color Exploration Sensory Play
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Collaborative art, sensory play, fine motor and early learning activities to get kids playing! Dress for a mess!
Common Thread
Tue, Mar 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.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
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!
Mindful Spirals - Therapeutic Art Class
Thu, Mar 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Enter a calm, welcoming space where mindfulness meets creativity! Guided by instructor Jinna Lee.
Registration opens Thursday, February 26 2026 at 6:00pm
Letters to the Author
Fri, Mar 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Have you ever wanted to tell your favorite author just how much you love their books?
Book Arts: Make a Reading Journal
Sat, Mar 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Learn a traditional bookbinding technique as you sew and customize a reading journal that reflects your personality. Walk-in's welcome. Registration recommended for text and email reminders!
Lexington Park Chess Tournament - The Shamrock Showdown
Sat, Mar 14, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
A special edition chess day, featuring a chess tournament with a formal ruleset utilizing chess clocks and judging.
Rescheduled
Puzzle Prints!
Sun, Mar 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Sunday, April 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring in a photo or make your own design for a puzzle to both challenge and delight friends and family!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Mar 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, Mar 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, Mar 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
Tue, Mar 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.
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