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"Why Don't They Just Leave" Panel & Discussion

Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy
2026-10-19 17:00:00 2026-10-19 20:00:00 America/New_York "Why Don't They Just Leave" Panel & Discussion Pack bags for survivors of domestic violence and stay for a discussion on healthy relationships and resources for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Monday, October 19
5:00pm - 8:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

Pack bags for survivors of domestic violence and stay for a discussion on healthy relationships and resources for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence.

All supplies for the bags will be provided by the Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy. Light refreshments will be provided.

Calling all artists! Community members are invited to submit art related to the prompt "What does love look like"? Teen and adult divisions are open until September 30. The winners will be announced at the event on October 19. Submit your art at tinyurl.com/2026-WDTJL-Art

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills | Culture |

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Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, Sep 19, 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.
Pop-Up Sunday Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Sun, Sep 20, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
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Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit
Mon, Sep 21, 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.
Slate Etching
Mon, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Use our glow forge laser cutter to etch onto a slate coaster.
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Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
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Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
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St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Sep 23, 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.
Make Your Own Journal - Simple Book Binding Part 1
Wed, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Learn a traditional bookbinding technique as you sew and customize a journal that reflects your personality. Registration required.
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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Sep 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage on everyday wellness fun facts.
Gaming Versus Day! - Tween/Teen Thursdays
Thu, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Meet new friends, create and build new things, or just chill out and snack as we enjoy the month's activities. Second Thursdays are Arts themed while Fourth Thursdays are STEM based.
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
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Art On Your Own Terms: Drop-in Art Studio
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Everyone needs a bit of time to relax and create. Drop in and paint with your fellow library users. Chat and make friends, or paint on your own - however you feel that day.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
LifeStyles of Maryland - Lobby Visit
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
Here to provide homeless and at-risk services including immediate resources, shelter waitlist placement, and referrals for social services.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 
Sensory Friendly Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Designed for neurodiverse children and families who may find traditional storytimes overwhelming.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Sep 30, 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.
Make Your Own Mini Book - Simple Book Binding Part 2
Wed, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Take your crafting to the next level by assembling and binding a mini book from scratch. Registration is required.
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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 01, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Resumes and Effective Interviewing Skills - Workforce Workshops
Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
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Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
Job Readiness Services - Workforce Workshops
Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Longfellow Room
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Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
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Rock Painting - Art for All Ages
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
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Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
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radKIDS
Sat, Oct 03, 11:00am - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Free radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education: Kids 8 -12 years of age (siblings 7 & 13 years permitted). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
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radKIDS
Sun, Oct 04, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Free radKIDS Personal Empowerment Safety Education: Kids 8 -12 years of age (siblings 7 & 13 years permitted). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.
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Candidate Forum
Mon, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Meet and greet general election candidates in the lobby of the library from 4:30-5:30 and then join us to ask questions during the forum starting at 5:40.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 06, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
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Wed, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
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Thu, Oct 08, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
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Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Thu, Oct 08, 5:15pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Meet and greet general election candidates in the lobby of the library from 4:30-5:30 and then join us to ask questions during the forum starting at 5:40.
Little Life Skills
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
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Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 10:30am
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Abstract Diamond Art Bookmarks!
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
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Rhythm & Hues - Art Inspired by Music
Sun, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Turn sound into color! An all ages event to explore how different styles of music can inspire unique works of art.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
Common Thread
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
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!
Reflect & Reconnect - Dream, Achieve, and Record
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
You are invited to a cozy, open-hearted gathering to share goals reached, what you’re still working toward, and what’s inspired you along the way. Register for notifications. Walk-ins welcome.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 
I DIY'd It - Craft and Create Workshop for Adults - Crow and Moon
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Creating something 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.
Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance:Lobby Visit
Thu, Oct 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
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, Oct 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
One Maryland One Book Discussion - No Sense in Wishing by Lawrence Burney
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A discussion group for the 2026 One Maryland One Book pick!
Coil Pots for Kids
Fri, Oct 16, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Have your little one make a clay pot to take home!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Oct 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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.
ChompSaw Costume Create!
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Use our chomp saw to make your Halloween costumes!
Canning: Grow It, Eat It, Preserve It!
Sat, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Learn how to preserve your harvest bounty and make shelf-stable foods.
Registration opens Saturday, October 3 2026 at 1:00pm
Daytime Star Party presented by - Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
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Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit
Mon, Oct 19, 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.
"Why Don't They Just Leave" Panel & Discussion - Southern Maryland Center for Family Advocacy
Mon, Oct 19, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Pack bags for survivors of domestic violence and stay for a discussion on healthy relationships and resources for survivors of Intimate Partner Violence.
Register
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