One Maryland One Book Discussion

Winter Gardening for Bees, Birds, & Beauty

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.

Sat, Sep 12, 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room B

Gardening doesn't have to stop when summer's over!

Celebremos el mes de la Hispanidad - Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

Experience music, arts & crafts, and more to celebrate the rich culture of the Hispanic community.

Rhythm & Hues - Art Inspired by Music

Sun, Sep 13, 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.

I DIY'd It - Craft and Create Workshop for Adults - Fabric Stuffed Fly Tutorial

Mon, Sep 14, 5:30pm - 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.

Tue, Sep 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.

LifeStyles of Maryland - Lobby Visit

Tue, Sep 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. 

Tue, Sep 15, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Lobby

Here to provide homeless and at-risk services including immediate resources, shelter waitlist placement, and referrals for social services.

After School Adventurers' Club

Tue, Sep 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room B

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.

Pool Noodle Challenge - End of Summer STEM

Wed, Sep 16, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room B

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 

Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lexington Park Makerspace

What can you build with a pool noodle? Experiment, test, and discover how fun hands-on engineering can be.

Junk Journaling

Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Use our wide variety of craft supplies to create or add to your junk journal!

Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance:Lobby Visit

Thu, Sep 17, 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.

Thu, Sep 17, 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.

Crockpot Cooking Demo - with Shaniqua Cousins

Thu, Sep 17, 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. 

Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Join Shaniqua Cousins for a free interactive crockpot cooking demonstration!

HTV Tote Bags - a Cricut Craft

Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Meeting Room B

Use Heat Transfer Vinyl to create your own custom tote bag with the Cricut Maker and Heat Press!

Crockpot Cooking Demo - with Shaniqua Cousins

Fri, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Join Shaniqua Cousins for a free interactive crockpot cooking demonstration!

Star Party - with Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)

Fri, Sep 18, 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.

Fri, Sep 18, 7:30pm - 9:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

This outdoor evening event invites you to explore the night sky through telescopes, preceded by a short briefing on “Safe Observing Practices” and “What’s Up in the Night Sky.”

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

Children's Area

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

Lexington Park Makerspace

Use our glow forge laser cutter to etch onto a slate coaster.

Slate Etching

Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lexington Park Makerspace

Use our glow forge laser cutter to etch onto a slate coaster.

Tue, Sep 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.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

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. 

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.

St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic

Wed, Sep 23, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room B

Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 

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.

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.

Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit

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. 

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.

Art On Your Own Terms: Drop-in Art Studio

Fri, Sep 25, 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.

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.

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.

LifeStyles of Maryland - Lobby Visit

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. 

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.

Sensory Friendly 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. 

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.

Resumes and Effective Interviewing Skills - Workforce Workshops

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.

Thu, Oct 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room A

Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!

Job Readiness Services - Workforce Workshops

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. 

Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 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.

Rock Painting - Art for All Ages

Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lexington Park Makerspace

A hands-on rock painting workshop in our new Makerspace, where participants can explore painting techniques and vibrant colors with smooth river or garden stones.

Fri, Oct 02, 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.

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.

Register

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.

Register

Candidate Forum

Mon, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

TBD

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.

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. 

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

TBD

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.

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

Thu, Oct 08, 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!

Candidate Forum

Thu, Oct 08, 5:15pm - 8:00pm

Meeting Rooms A&B

TBD

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!

Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 10:30am