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Creature Feature: Live Turtles, Frogs, Snakes, & More!

Sustainability Fair
2026-04-19 14:30:00 2026-04-19 16:30:00 America/New_York Creature Feature: Live Turtles, Frogs, Snakes, & More! Meet real, live reptiles & amphibians! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Sunday, April 19
2:30pm - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2026-04-19 14:30:00 2026-04-19 16:30:00 America/New_York Creature Feature: Live Turtles, Frogs, Snakes, & More! Meet real, live reptiles & amphibians! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

Meet real, live reptiles & amphibians!

Discover how these fascinating animals adapt to their surroundings in the framework of major environmental issues - pollution, climate change, and habitat loss, to name a few. Come see these creatures up close and gain a new appreciation for the wonders of the natural world, while understanding the importance of protecting their fragile environments.

Each critter will be introduced with brief educational lecture followed by hands-on interaction. Drop in for a favorite animal or stick around for the whole thing!

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Teen | Preschool | Lower Elementary | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Event | Gardening & Environment |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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Upcoming events

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Agriculture Literacy Week Storytime and Craft - Collaboration with Tudor Hall 4-H
Fri, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A
A partnership between Tudor Hall 4-H and the Lexington Park Library. Join us for storytime led by our librarians followed by a craft from 4-H.
My Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Mar 20, 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.
World Poetry Day: Blackout Poetry
Sat, Mar 21, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
We will be making blackout poetry by using existing text to create new pieces! All materials will be provided. Writers of all experience are invited to attend.
Transplanting - The Roots to Success
Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Eager to start your spring planting?
This event is full
Period Prep
Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Growing up is a process!
This event is full
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Mar 24, 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 24, 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 24, 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.
Cancelled
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Mar 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.
Community Development Institute Head Start - Lobby Visit
Wed, Mar 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community Development Institute Head Start would like to connect with local families!
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Mar 25, 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, Mar 25, 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, Mar 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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 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, Mar 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!
Mindful Spirals - Therapeutic Art Class
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Enter a calm, welcoming space where mindfulness meets creativity! Guided by instructor Jinna Lee.
Cancelled
Period Prep
Thu, Mar 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Growing up is a process!
My Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Mar 27, 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.
Arts and Crafts Day for All
Sat, Mar 28, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Explore a new hobby! Drop in to try a variety of arts and craft mediums provided by the Library. All ages welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Medieval Banners and Pennants Workshop - presented by Barony of Dun Carraig, SOMD chapter of SCA
Sun, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Discover the colorful world of medieval heraldry and the banners and pennants that once decorated castles, marketplaces, and battlefields.
Robots are A-MAZE-ing!
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A&B
We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through.
Tween Maze Masters: OzoBot Coding Challenge
Mon, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Think you can outsmart the maze? Use Blocky drag-and-drop coding language to program a mini bot's way through twisty mazes. Try our premade challenges, or design your own to challenge your friends!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Mar 31, 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 31, 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 Arty Party
Tue, Mar 31, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make art, hang with artists, and just go crazy with assorted Library craft supplies. There's no limit on the creativity, expect paint, crafts, and more!
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Mar 31, 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 01, 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 02, 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 02, 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.
Origami Workshop
Thu, Apr 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make your own origami creations out of paper! Learn how to fold cats, cranes, frogs, hearts, and more.
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener!
Songwriting Made Easy (for kids!)
Fri, Apr 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Explore the basics of songwriting, covering topic, rhyme, form, and recording with music educator Nathan Earley. We'll work together to create a finished song by the end of the session.
Registration opens Friday, March 20 2026 at 10:00am
My Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Apr 03, 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.
DIY: Pockets for Journals
Sat, Apr 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Turn your notebook into a personalized organizer! Learn to add pockets, tabs, and decorative elements to store mementos and make journaling more fun and functional. Registration is required.
Tracks and Stacks
Sat, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Calling all tiny engineers! You're invited to design a train track, stack some magnets, and explore the joys of building.
Veterans Book Group
Sat, Apr 04, 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
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 Event
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 photo or make your own design for a puzzle to both 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.
Registration opens Monday, March 30 2026 at 6:00pm
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.
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.
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!
Registration opens Friday, April 3 2026 at 9:00am
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!
Registration opens Friday, April 3 2026 at 9:00am
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.
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!
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.
Creature Feature: Live Turtles, Frogs, Snakes, & More! - Sustainability Fair
Sun, Apr 19, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Meet real, live reptiles & amphibians!
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