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The Parents' Place of Maryland

Lobby Visit
2026-03-18 10:00:00 2026-03-18 13:00:00 America/New_York The Parents' Place of Maryland The Parents’ Place of Maryland (PPMD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports families of children with disabilities, special healthcare needs, and behavioral health challenges. Lexington Park Library - Lobby

Wednesday, March 18
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-03-18 10:00:00 2026-03-18 13:00:00 America/New_York The Parents' Place of Maryland The Parents’ Place of Maryland (PPMD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports families of children with disabilities, special healthcare needs, and behavioral health challenges. Lexington Park Library - Lobby

The Parents’ Place of Maryland (PPMD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports families of children with disabilities, special healthcare needs, and behavioral health challenges.

PPMD offers free one‑on‑one guidance, special education and healthcare navigation support, family advocacy training, and access to a wide range of educational resources. A representative from PPMD will be visiting to provide information about these free services.

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EVENT TYPE: | Lobby Visit |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
Hours
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Mon, Mar 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

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Upcoming events

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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!
This event is full
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.
This event is full
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.
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. Registration required
This event is full
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.
SMECO - Lobby Visit
Tue, Mar 17, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Lobby
Representatives from the Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative will be here to provide information on their Residential Program and free Energy Efficiency Kits
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.
The Parents' Place of Maryland - Lobby Visit
Wed, Mar 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
The Parents’ Place of Maryland (PPMD) is a statewide nonprofit organization that supports families of children with disabilities, special healthcare needs, and behavioral health challenges.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Mar 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.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Mar 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.
Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance
Thu, Mar 19, 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, Mar 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, Mar 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.
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.
Registration opens Saturday, March 7 2026 at 2:30pm
Transplanting - The Roots to Success
Sun, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Eager to start your spring planting?
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.
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.
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.
Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 6:00pm
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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
Start off the new year by exploring 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.
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.
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