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Oysters and Oyster Restoration in Southern Maryland
2026-02-19 16:30:00 2026-02-19 18:00:00 America/New_York Oysters and Oyster Restoration in Southern Maryland Oysters are not just a tasty treat - they're a keystone species that filter water, stabilize shorelines, and make habitat for other aquatic critters! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Thursday, February 19
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-19 16:30:00 2026-02-19 18:00:00 America/New_York Oysters and Oyster Restoration in Southern Maryland Oysters are not just a tasty treat - they're a keystone species that filter water, stabilize shorelines, and make habitat for other aquatic critters! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

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!

That's why local nonprofits have been working to restore the oyster population in our local waterways.

Hear about the community-led efforts to revive our local oyster populations and learn about the countless benefits of a healthy oyster reef with the St. Mary's River Watershed Association and the St. Mary's College of Maryland's Coastal Community Resilience Course.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Gardening & Environment |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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We're closed Monday January 19 due to Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon, Jan 19 Closed
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Tue, Jan 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, Jan 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 25 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
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.
After-School Adventurer's Club - Tween/Teen Dungeons And Dragons
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.
This event is full
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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!
Make Your Mug, with Cricut
Thu, Jan 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Create your custom mug using infusible ink with the Cricut Mug Press!
This event is full
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.
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
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!
Introduction to Google Sheets
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!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
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.
D&D 101- Intro To Dungeons and Dragons
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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Sensory Friendly Storytime
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
This event is full
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.
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
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.
Murder in the Library-with a Candlestick! Or a Wrench!
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
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.
Connect & Converse at Lexington Park Library - Inclusive Crafts and Games Night
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!
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Infinite Legacy Organ Donation Advocates - Lobby Visit
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Story and Stay at Lexington Park Library
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.
Christylez Bacon - Black History Month Celebration
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.
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.
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-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.
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
Teens will explore creativity and problem-solving as they design a chain-reaction 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!
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