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The Book Was Better?

A Book Club All About Movie Adaptations

2026-08-05 18:00:00 2026-08-05 19:00:00 America/New_York The Book Was Better? The book is always better, right? Well, maybe. Let's discuss it and declare which version worked the best. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 1

Wednesday, August 05
6:00pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-05 18:00:00 2026-08-05 19:00:00 America/New_York The Book Was Better? The book is always better, right? Well, maybe. Let's discuss it and declare which version worked the best. Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 1

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 1

The book is always better, right? Well, maybe. Let's discuss it and declare which version worked the best.

Each month we will watch a movie and also read the novel or short story it was based on. You can check out the book from any of our libraries or find it on Libby. Movies will be available on both Kanopy and through library check-out, to make it easy for you read and watch before we meet up.

The book for August is The Hunt for Red October by Tom Clancy. You can find it on Kanopy and Libby, as well as in our libraries by clicking here.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Reading |

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Upcoming events

Summer Art Nights for Kids

Mon, Jul 06, 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.

This event is full

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 07, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 07, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 07, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 07, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Sensory Friendly Storytime @ Leonardtown Library

Wed, Jul 08, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

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.

LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library

Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 2

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

Video Game Drop In - Nintendo Switch One

Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Drop in for some games, company, and air conditioning at the library!

St. Mary's County Health Department

Thu, Jul 09, 9:00am - 11:00am

Lobby

The Health Department will share information about its health programs and services for all ages to help you, your friends, family, and/or loved ones become the healthiest versions of yourselves!

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 09, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 09, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 09, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 09, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Cricut Crafts: Mugs with Infusible Ink

Fri, Jul 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine and Cricut Mug Press to customize a ceramic mug!

This event is full

Taiko: The Art of Japanese Drumming with Mark Rooney - Summer Performer @ Leonardtown

Fri, Jul 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Feel the rhythm and experience the power of taiko! This exciting interactive performance features traditional and contemporary Japanese drumming, energetic rhythms, and audience participation.

Tots in the Front Yard - Easy Peasy Tree and Flower Identification

Sat, Jul 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Explore the garden and go on guided nature walks with a Master Gardener!

Silent Book Club

Sat, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 2

If you've been struggling to get in time to read those last few chapters or if you have been looking for some quiet time to really sink into the good part of a book, come join us for Silent Book Club!

Managing Your Online Presence (Social Media) - Partnership with American Job Center for Southern Maryland

Mon, Jul 13, 9:00am - 12:00pm

Computer Lab

Learn how to create a memorable LinkedIn profile and control your social media presence and how others see you online.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

Tue, Jul 14, 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.

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 14, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 14, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

MedStar St. Mary's Community Health Advocates

Wed, Jul 15, 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.

Kids Crafternoon at Leonardtown Library

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.

Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 2

Grab a snack, sit back, and watch a movie playing at the library!

Sewing Machine 101: Eco-Friendly Cleaning Cloth

Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Learn the basics of threading and operating a sewing machine to make your reusable, terry lined cleaning cloth!

Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2026 at 9:00am

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 16, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 16, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 16, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Friendship Bracelet Exchange

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Make friendship bracelets out of embroidery thread and beads! Bring some bracelets to trade with friends or to keep for yourself!

Cozy Mystery Book Club

Thu, Jul 16, 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.

Summer Art Nights for Kids

Mon, Jul 20, 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, July 6 2026 at 9:00am

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 21, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 21, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 21, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Video Game Drop In - Nintendo Switch One

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Drop in for some games, company, and air conditioning at the library!

LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library

Wed, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 2

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

Work Out at the Library - For Bigger Bodies and Every Body

Wed, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2026 at 6:00pm

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 23, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Intro to 3D Printing

Thu, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Computer Lab

Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!

Registration opens Thursday, July 9 2026 at 9:00am

Story Sneak Peek - Listen, Craft, Move!

Sat, Jul 25, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

The first few chapters of a book, and a craft to go with for elementary age children.

Why Do We Like Murder? - Featuring Author Leslie LeDonne

Sat, Jul 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms 1&2

True crime has quickly risen to becoming one of the most popular topics for books, movies, television series, and podcasts.

Science Heroes: Digging It! - Summer Performer

Mon, Jul 27, 10:30am - 11:15am

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Unearth your love for science in this fun and interactive S.T.E.M. show for the whole family.

The Book Worm Club - A Kid's Book Club

Mon, Jul 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about what books you're reading with people who love reading as much as you do? Do you like crafts and book related activities? Join us for our kids book club!

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 28, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

Tue, Jul 28, 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.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 28, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 28, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Jul 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Kids Crafternoon at Leonardtown Library

Wed, Jul 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 30, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 30, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Thu, Jul 30, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Kindergarten Here We Come- Leonardtown

Fri, Jul 31, 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Is someone in your family about to start school for the very first time? Let's get ready with a special school-themed storytime, crafts, fun activities, and a practice ride on a real school bus!

Registration opens Friday, July 17 2026 at 10:00am

R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class

Fri, Jul 31, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.

R.A.D. Women & Teens' Self Defense Class

Sat, Aug 01, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Cricut Crafts: Tote Bag with Iron-On Vinyl

Mon, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own custom tote bag!

Registration opens Monday, July 20 2026 at 9:00am

Summer Art Nights for Kids

Mon, Aug 03, 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, July 20 2026 at 9:00am

Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Aug 04, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Aug 04, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Aug 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Summer Storytime at Leonardtown Library

Tue, Aug 04, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!

Video Game Drop In - Nintendo Switch One

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Makerspace

Drop in for some games, company, and air conditioning at the library!

LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library

Wed, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 2

We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

The Book Was Better? - A Book Club All About Movie Adaptations

Wed, Aug 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1

The book is always better, right? Well, maybe. Let's discuss it and declare which version worked the best.