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Updated: Chess Free Play
2026-08-01 13:30:00 2026-08-01 16:00:00 America/New_York Updated: Chess Free Play The chess tournament will be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstance. Free chess play will still be held. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Saturday, August 01
1:30pm - 4:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

The chess tournament will be rescheduled due to unforeseen circumstance. Free chess play will still be held.

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

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Gaming |

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Summer Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Aug 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Lunch at the Library - Almuerzo en la Biblioteca
Wed, Aug 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Let’s Look It Up Together!!
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A
Real questions. Real help. Drop in on the second Wednesday of the summer months! No Registration required
LEGO Block Party at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination! Come and build something amazing with our thousands of LEGO and Duplo pieces. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Aug 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Summer Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Aug 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Summer Snacks - Bocadillos para el Verano
Thu, Aug 13, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Tween-Teen Thursdays
Thu, Aug 13, 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!
Big & Little Yoga Class
Fri, Aug 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
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.
This event is full
Summer Snacks - Bocadillos para el Verano
Fri, Aug 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Aug 14, 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.
Art Corner Exploration and Art Supply Swap
Sat, Aug 15, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
The Lexington Park Makerspace has a new art corner! Do you feel the urge to create, but don't feel ready to commit to a giant project? Check out the Makerspace's new Art Corner!
Math Games for Families
Sun, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Play and discuss fun games that have interesting math connections.
Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit
Mon, Aug 17, 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.
Summer Snacks - Bocadillos para el Verano
Mon, Aug 17, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Avast Ye! Paint Ye Own Jolly Roger! - Pirate Flag Art Decor
Mon, Aug 17, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Help us decorate the teen section with awesome paintable flags or keep them if you fall in love with the ones you made!
Teen Writing Club
Mon, Aug 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A
Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop with Tracy Gatton from the Maryland Writer's Association designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills!
Canning: Grow It, Eat It, Preserve It!
Mon, Aug 17, 4:00pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Learn how to preserve your harvest bounty and make shelf-stable foods
Resumes and Effective Interviewing Skills - Workforce Workshops
Tue, Aug 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!
Summer Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Summer Snacks - Bocadillos para el Verano
Tue, Aug 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Job Readiness Services - Workforce Workshops
Tue, Aug 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Longfellow Room
Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!
Register
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Aug 18, 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 Adventurers' Club - D&D For Tweens And Teens
Tue, Aug 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. We'll have a Dungeons & Dragons 5e Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.
Summer Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Aug 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Lunch at the Library - Almuerzo en la Biblioteca
Wed, Aug 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious lunches for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Lunches must be eaten on-site; no carry-outs. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Crafternoon at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided. This is a drop-in style program with no registration required.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Aug 19, 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:Lobby Visit
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking low-cost or free health insurance options through Maryland Health Connection.
St. Mary's County Health Department - Lobby Visit
Thu, Aug 20, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Aug 20, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Summer Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Toddlers and preschoolers dance, sing, listen, and play with their grownups at the Library!
Summer Snacks - Bocadillos para el Verano
Thu, Aug 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Pom Pom Pets: Dinosaurs
Thu, Aug 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Make a fluffy dino friend to take home!
Poetry Workshop
Thu, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Meeting Room B
A welcoming space where writers of every level can collaborate with peers, spark inspiration, and share your work whenever you feel ready!
Summer Snacks - Bocadillos para el Verano
Fri, Aug 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B
Free, nutritious snacks for kids 0-18 and their accompanying adults. Enjoy simple educational activities provided by the Library while you eat!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Aug 21, 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.
Unearthing a Story - Moviemaking and Tradition in West Africa
Sat, Aug 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
For moviemakers in Benin, West Africa, stories are everywhere—hidden in the land itself, just waiting to be unearthed. Registration is Recommended. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
Canning: Grow It, Eat It, Preserve It!
Sat, Aug 22, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Learn how to preserve your harvest bounty and make shelf-stable foods
Abstract Drawing with Jinna Lee
Sun, Aug 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Enter a calm, welcoming space where creativity can bloom!
Community Cooking Demonstration
Mon, Aug 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Bring the family and join us for a fun, free cooking class led by Zen Well Health! Everyone in the community is welcome to learn and enjoy great recipes together.
Art On Your Own Terms
Mon, Aug 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
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.
Working Collaboratively with AI - a Community Conversation
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join Community Mediation of St. Mary's County for a community conversation about AI.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Aug 26, 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.
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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.
Close the Dig - Unearth a Story Trivia Night!
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Celebrate everything you explored during Summer Reading with trivia and word challenges. Reserve your spot! Please register each group member. Walk-ins will be welcome.
Drop-In Tummy Time - Lil' Spuds
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Come for a social happy hour of tummy time with your baby! We will have mats for comfort and toys for play. Chat with other care givers as your littlest ones explore!
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage in everyday wellness fun facts.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Aug 27, 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!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Aug 28, 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.
Tracks and Stacks
Sat, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Present Your Passion! - Learn to Present and Perform!
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Ready to take the spotlight? Join us for a PowerPoint Party, where you create and present a short, silly, or serious slideshow on any topic you’re passionate about—the weirder, the better!
Registration opens Monday, August 17 2026 at 9:00am
Homebuyer Help - Get Your Questions Answered
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Longfellow Room
Thinking about buying a house? Have a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amy Scott, Owner of OE Realty, and her team about buying a home in Maryland. Registration recommended for reminder notices.
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Sep 04, 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.
Linocut Stamp Carving
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace,Meeting Room B
Learn the process of designing and carving a rubber linocut stamp! Create your own stamp to make cards, patches, prints, and more! 
Registration opens Saturday, August 22 2026 at 10:00am
Art to Mug!
Sat, Sep 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Crayon, colored pencil, marker, or collage! Whatever your art medium is, come create a design and learn how to use our sublimation printer and mug press to copy your beautiful art onto a mug!
Registration opens Saturday, August 22 2026 at 1:30pm
Art to Mug!
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Crayon, colored pencil, marker, or collage! Whatever your art medium is, come create a design and learn how to use our sublimation printer and mug press to copy your beautiful art onto a mug!
Registration opens Saturday, August 22 2026 at 3:00pm
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Common Thread
Tue, Sep 08, 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!
Sensory Play: Bug Out
Wed, Sep 09, 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!
Registration opens Wednesday, August 19 2026 at 9:00am
The Joy of Nature Journaling
Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nature journaling is easier than you think! You don’t need to be an artist or a writer to connect with nature—just a pen and a notebook.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Sep 10, 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!
HTV Tote Bags - a Cricut Craft
Thu, Sep 10, 5:45pm - 7:15pm
Cricut Maker,Lexington Park Makerspace,Meeting Room B
Use Heat Transfer Vinyl to create your own custom tote bag with the Cricut Maker and Heat Press!
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 5:45pm
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Sep 11, 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.
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