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Math Blast: Playing with Patterns
2026-04-18 10:00:00 2026-04-18 11:00:00 America/New_York Math Blast: Playing with Patterns Make mathematical magic as we explore patterns in music, motion, nature, shapes, and colors. Create fantastic pattern crafts to take home! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Saturday, April 18
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2026-04-18 10:00:00 2026-04-18 11:00:00 America/New_York Math Blast: Playing with Patterns Make mathematical magic as we explore patterns in music, motion, nature, shapes, and colors. Create fantastic pattern crafts to take home! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

Make mathematical magic as we explore patterns in music, motion, nature, shapes, and colors. Create fantastic pattern crafts to take home!

AGE GROUP: | Preschool | Lower Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | STEAM | Play & Activities | Arts & Crafts |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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We're closed Sunday April 05 due to Easter Sunday
Mon, Mar 30 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 31 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 05 Closed
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Library Closed
Sun, Apr 05, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Easter Sunday.
Zines
Mon, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make your own mini zine with us! Zines are pieces of art made by cutting and pasting writing, images, stamps, or tape.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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, Apr 07, 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.
Adult Spelling Bee & Trivia
Tue, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Gather your friends and join us for an exciting evening of wordplay and friendly competition! Participate in timed rounds and collaborate with teammates. Please register everyone in your team.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 08, 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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 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!
Expungement Day
Fri, Apr 10, 9:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Williams, McClernan & Stack LLC will offer free legal help to those seeking Maryland expungements of criminal records.
Register
My Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Front Porch Stories - Ethnographic Oral Histories
Sat, Apr 11, 10:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
An interactive training program rooted in the tradition of gathering stories in informal, welcoming spaces.
Puzzle Prints!
Sun, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Bring in a cherished photo and create a puzzle to challenge and delight friends and family!
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Teen Writing Club
Mon, Apr 13, 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, Apr 13, 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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Register to receive email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 15, 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, Apr 15, 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.
Transplanting - The Roots to Success
Wed, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Eager to start your spring planting?
This event is full
Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance:Lobby Visit
Thu, Apr 16, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Longfellow Room
Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking low-cost or free health insurance options through Maryland Health Connection.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 17, 9:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Bring your littles along to this Big & Little yoga class taught by Kathy Therrien! Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to join their caregivers at this morning yoga session.
Math Blast: Playing with Patterns
Fri, Apr 17, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make mathematical magic as we explore patterns in music, motion, nature, shapes, and colors. Create fantastic pattern crafts to take home!
My Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Math Blast: Playing with Patterns
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make mathematical magic as we explore patterns in music, motion, nature, shapes, and colors. Create fantastic pattern crafts to take home!
Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
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.
Sustainability Storytime - Sustainability Fair
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities all about how to take care of our planet! This special Storytime was planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Found Object Art Workshop - Sustainability Fair
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
Do you love finding ways to reuse items that might otherwise get thrown away? Have you ever wanted to create art? In this program, you can do both!
Meet & Greet with Local Environmental Groups - Sustainability Fair
Sun, Apr 19, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Lobby
Meet with a variety of local "green" organizations that are helping preserve the natural beauty of Southern Maryland!
Creature Feature: Live Turtles, Frogs, Snakes, & More! - Sustainability Fair
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Meet real, live reptiles & amphibians!
Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit
Mon, Apr 20, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans and the general public to employment services.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 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.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Apr 22, 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, Apr 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.
Perler Beads!
Wed, Apr 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Make your own melty creations with our perler beads and heat press!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 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
Thu, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Apr 23, 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!
My Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Tarot for Self-Care
Sat, Apr 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
Tarot cards aren't just for fortune telling. They can be used to meditation, self-reflection, or even just for a fun way to to find a new perspective.
Intro To Improv Comedy (A Three Part Series)
Sun, Apr 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
The SoMD Improv Comedy Club is joining us to teach you how to "Yes, And" your way to confidence and success. This three week (with a week off in the middle) series is aimed at teens.
HTV Tea Towels - a Cricut Craft
Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Use the library's Cricut Maker and Heat Press to embellish a multi-use tea towel for your kitchen!
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 2:00pm
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 28, 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.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 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.
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Designed for neurodiverse library users, their caregivers, siblings, companions, & friends. Picture books, 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, Apr 29, 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.
Garden Irrigation Techniques
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn all about irrigation!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 30, 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, Apr 30, 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.
HTV Tea Towels - a Cricut Craft
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Use the library's Cricut Maker and Heat Press to embellish a multi-use tea towel for your kitchen!
Registration opens Thursday, April 16 2026 at 5:30pm
My Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Lotería (Bingo) for Everyone! - Bilingual Spanish & English
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Loteria, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!
Veterans Book Group
Sat, May 02, 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.
This event is full
Square Foot Gardening
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to improve vegetable yields while reducing gardening costs, avoiding heavy tools, and minimizing space requirements using the Square Foot Gardening Method!
Intro To Improv Comedy (A Three Part Series)
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
The SoMD Improv Comedy Club is joining us to teach you how to "Yes, And" your way to confidence and success. This three week (with a week off in the middle) series is aimed at teens.
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of Microsoft Office’s computer spreadsheet application in this introductory class.
May the 4th Be Your Bookmark
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
May the 4th be with you as we make Vader and droid bookmarks to celebrate this holiday.
Registration opens Monday, April 20 2026 at 6:00pm
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 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
Tue, May 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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, May 05, 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.
Homebuyer Help - Get Your Questions Answered
Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
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.
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