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Bonfire Night: Lantern Craft
2026-11-05 15:00:00 2026-11-05 16:00:00 America/New_York Bonfire Night: Lantern Craft Celebrate Bonfire Night at the library! Bonfire Night is an annual commemoration observed on November 5 in Great Britain. Lexington Park Library - Lexington Park Makerspace

Thursday, November 05
3:00pm - 4:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Lexington Park Makerspace

Celebrate Bonfire Night at the library! Bonfire Night is an annual commemoration observed on November 5 in Great Britain.

Learn about the treacherous Gunpowder Plot of 1605 and use our GlowForge to craft your own lantern.

This program was designed with elementary aged children and tweens in mind. Please register each child that will be participating.

AGE GROUP: | Upper Elementary | Tween | Lower Elementary |

EVENT TYPE: | History & Genealogy | Arts & Crafts |

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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
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 
Candidate Forum
Wed, Oct 07, 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
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. 
Tween/Teen Thursdays: Friendship Bracelets
Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in to make your own friendship bracelet with our beads and embroidery thread!
Candidate Forum
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
Stories and activities designed to get kids ready for life and self-care activities such as dressing, potty training, brushing teeth, eating lunch at school and more!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Oct 09, 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.
Abstract Diamond Art Bookmarks!
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Get creative with diamond art. Make a diamond art bookmark without a pattern just for fun. It doesn't have to be perfect; it just has to be sparkly!
This event is full
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!
Daytime Star Party - presented by Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)
Sun, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
We’ll be hosting a special “Sidewalk Astronomy” open house, presented by SMAS!
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
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 20, 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 20, 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. 
After School Adventurers' Club
Tue, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. We'll have a Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.
Registration opens Tuesday, October 6 2026 at 5:30pm
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Oct 21, 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, Oct 22, 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 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. 
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Oct 22, 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.
Tween/Teen Thursdays: Make + Munch
Thu, Oct 22, 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.
Trivia Fright Night - Horror Movie Trivia Game
Thu, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Play three spine-chilling rounds of trivia for the chance to win prizes! Receive extra points for dressing up in your most frightening finery!
Registration opens Thursday, October 8 2026 at 6:00pm
Little STEAMers: Ramps & Rollers
Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B,Meeting Rooms A&B
Construct ramps, engineer marble runs, and conduct experiments to find out what rolls, what slides, and how to make things roll faster and further.
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Oct 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
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Chess Day Tournament- The Ghoul's Gambit Adult Bracket
Sat, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
A special edition chess day, featuring a chess tournament with a formal ruleset utilizing chess clocks and judging.
Chess Day Tournament- The Ghoul's Gambit Youth Bracket
Sat, Oct 24, 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A
A special edition chess day, featuring a chess tournament with a formal ruleset utilizing chess clocks and judging.
Harvest Festival & Seed Swap - at the Lexington Manor Passive Park Community Garden
Sun, Oct 25, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Celebrate & share the bounty of this year's growing season!
Art On Your Own Terms: Drop-in Art Studio
Mon, Oct 26, 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, Oct 27, 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 27, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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, Oct 28, 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.
Spooky Stories
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B
Gather 'round the campfire to listen to some spooky stories! Sip some hot cocoa and settle in for an evening of spooky picture book read-alouds at the Lexington Park Library.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 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
Thu, Oct 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. 
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Oct 29, 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.
Spooktacular at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Enjoy Halloween-themed games and activities while trick-or-treating through the Library in your costume!
Fall Themed Earrings - Cricut Craft Class
Fri, Oct 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Cricut Maker,Meeting Room B
Learn to use the Cricut die-cutting machine and make your own jewelry to celebrate the season!
Registration opens Friday, October 16 2026 at 1:00pm
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Oct 30, 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.
Make a 3D Pet
Sat, Oct 31, 10:30am - 11:30am
Lexington Park Makerspace
Use our 3D pens to make yourself a 3D pet!
Día de los Muertos - How-to and crafts to decorate your ofrenda
Mon, Nov 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Curious about Día de los Muertos? Come learn and make crafts so that you too can build your own ofrenda to remember your loved ones.
Menopause Matters | La Menopausia Importa
Mon, Nov 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
Take control of your health and well-being during menopause! This session will be bilingual ¡Tome el control de su salud y bienestar durante la menopausia! Esta sesión será bilingüe.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 03, 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, Nov 03, 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, Nov 04, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 
Tracks and Stacks
Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Nov 04, 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, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A
Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Longfellow Room
Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!
Register
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Bonfire Night: Lantern Craft
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Celebrate Bonfire Night at the library! Bonfire Night is an annual commemoration observed on November 5 in Great Britain.
Fall Themed Earrings - Cricut Craft Class
Thu, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cricut Maker,Meeting Room B
Learn to use the Cricut die-cutting machine and make your own jewelry to celebrate the season!
Registration opens Thursday, October 22 2026 at 5:30pm
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