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Registration opens:
June 08th, 2026

Summer Art Nights for Kids
2026-06-22 18:00:00 2026-06-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Summer Art Nights for Kids Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Monday, June 22
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-22 18:00:00 2026-06-22 19:00:00 America/New_York Summer Art Nights for Kids Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 2

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 2

Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used.

After, they’ll have a chance to recreate the piece, or use it as inspiration to make their own unique piece of art.

For this first session, we will look at James Gurney’s Dinosaur Parade, and participants will have a chance to reimagine our world with dinosaurs using a variety of coloring materials.

Make sure you wear clothes you don’t mind getting messy!

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Lower Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

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Leonardtown Library
Phone: 301-475-2846
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Mon, May 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
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Fri, May 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 24 Closed
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League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County - Voter Registration
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
The League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County (nonpartisan, nonprofit) will offer voter registration and election information.
Library Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.
Asthma Read with Me - with Sareka Butler
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room 2
Breathe easy & join the fun! Explore life with asthma through read-alouds, crafts, & games. Build confidence, learn helpful tips, and meet other families learning to thrive with asthma.
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Stop the Bleed Training
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Stop the Bleed is a national public health campaign initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense to empower everyday people to act as immediate responders in life-threatening bleeding emergencies.
Internet Basics
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Interested in learning more about using the internet?
Work Out at the Library - For Bigger Bodies and Every Body
Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Want to try out an exercise class but don't know where to start? Start here! The Library will host beginner exercise classes for the community to try out and explore. All you need is your enthusiasm.
Cricut Crafts: Paper Lanterns
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create your own LED paper lantern!
St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Stop by the library on the first Wednesday of each month to meet with St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care and learn about respite care options available.
Managing Your Online Presence (Social Media) - Partnership with American Job Center for Southern Maryland
Mon, Jun 08, 9:00am - 1:15pm
Meeting Room 2
Learn how to create a memorable LinkedIn profile and control your social media presence and how others see you online!
Paws to Read
Mon, Jun 08, 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.
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Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Tue, Jun 09, 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.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Tue, Jun 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.
DIY Mini Books - Cretaceous Keychains
Thu, Jun 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Summer Reading has just begun and it's time to celebrate! We'll be making some "dino-mite" mini-book keychains for you to show off that you're ready to Unearth a Story!
Recording Oral Histories - The Whys and How-tos
Fri, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Oral histories are a fantastic way to save and share stories across generations. Learn the ins, outs, and best practices so that you can learn and preserve all the best stories you haven't heard yet.
Registration opens Friday, May 29 2026 at 2:00pm
Worldwide Knit in Public Day
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Every year on the 2nd Saturday of June, knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists of all kinds gather to showcase this artform and promote it to their community.
Tots in the Front Yard - Shapes in the Front Yard
Sat, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Explore the garden and go on guided nature walks with a Master Gardener!
Registration opens Saturday, May 23 2026 at 10:00am
Mr. Jon Concert- Monday Morning @ Leonardtown - Summer Performer
Mon, Jun 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Join musician Mr. Jon and his puppet friend George the Monkey for a high-energy family concert, and come ready to DANCE!
DIY Decor for Teens - Resin Window Decor
Mon, Jun 15, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Do you want something unique to hang in your windowsill? Make your very own resin stained glass decoration!
Registration opens Monday, June 1 2026 at 2:30pm
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Jun 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
The Family Dance Party
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms 1&2
DJ Oso Rock (and his hype girl Ms. Tess) present a half hour of family friendly bangers! The only rule is: you can't stop dancing! (unless you get really tired, then you can take a brief break!)
MedStar St. Mary's Community Health Advocates
Wed, Jun 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings.
Sewing Machine 201: Zipper bag
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Add to your basics skills of threading and operating a sewing machine to create your own zipper bag!
Registration opens Wednesday, June 3 2026 at 9:00am
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jun 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Head Start
Thu, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Do you have a preschool-aged child? Come learn about the St. Mary's County Head Start Center-Based Program, which focuses on preparing children for kindergarten.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
All Ages Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Get Crafty with Perler Beads!
Thu, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Come make Perler Bead creations at the library! Follow a template or get creative and make your own designs.
Registration opens Thursday, June 4 2026 at 9:00am
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jun 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us to discuss a different cozy mystery on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.
Library Closed
Fri, Jun 19, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Juneteenth.
DIY Decor for Teens - Flower Resin Coasters
Mon, Jun 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
For those who are hoping to add a pop of color, enter the Makerspace to create a coaster to use, or add as decor around your space!
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 2:30pm
Summer Art Nights for Kids
Mon, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Join us for our summer art series! This summer, we’ll be introducing kids to four different artworks from around the world and the art techniques used.
Registration opens Monday, June 8 2026 at 9:00am
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