Fall Themed Earrings

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

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.

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.

Tween/Teen Thursdays: Friendship Bracelets

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. 

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!

Abstract Diamond Art Bookmarks!

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.

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.

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.

Reflect & Reconnect - Dream, Achieve, and Record

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!

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.

I DIY'd It - Craft and Create Workshop for Adults - Crow and Moon

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. 

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.

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.

One Maryland One Book Discussion - No Sense in Wishing by Lawrence Burney

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. 

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!

Daytime Star Party - presented by Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)

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!

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

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.

After School Adventurers' Club

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. 

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

St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic

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. 

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.

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.

Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit

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. 

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.

Chess Day Tournament- The Ghoul's Gambit Adult Bracket

Fri, Oct 23, 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, 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.

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.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

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. 

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.

Sensory Friendly 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. 

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.

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.

Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit

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. 

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

Día de los Muertos - How-to and crafts to decorate your ofrenda

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!

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.

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.

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. 

St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic

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.

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.

Resumes and Effective Interviewing Skills - Workforce Workshops

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.

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!