A Kid's Intro to Crochet!

Thu, Oct 22, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Thu, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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

Animal Services Howl-O-Ween Preview

Thu, Oct 22, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Fri, Oct 23, 9:00am - 11:00am

Lobby

Learn about TNR programming, the pet food pantry, and possibly meet your new furr-miliar.

Sewing Machine 201: Soup Bowl Cozy

Fri, Oct 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Add to your basics skills of threading and operating a sewing machine to create your own microwavable soup bowl cozy!

This event is full

Beginner Crochet - Plush Pumpkins

Fri, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Come learn how to crochet with a fun and simple craft perfect for any autumn enthusiast.

This event is full

Howl-O-ween - A Pet Themed Halloween Event for the Whole Family

Sat, Oct 24, All day

Front Patio

Join us for a whole day of pet themed activities. Families of all kinds (fur babies included) are welcome to participate in a variety of outdoor activities.

St. Mary's County Animal Adoptions

Sat, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Lobby

Pick out your new fur-miliar! Visit the St. Mary's County Animal Shelter outside the library to find the perfect new furry family member.

The Book Worm Club - A Kid's Book Club

Mon, Oct 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Do you like reading? Do you like talking about what books you're reading with people who love reading as much as you do? Do you like crafts and book related activities? Join us for our kids book club!

Tue, Oct 27, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Master Gardeners Plant Clinic

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.

Tue, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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

Cricut Crafts: Zipper Pouch with Iron-On Vinyl

Tue, Oct 27, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own custom zipper pouch!

This event is full

Cancelled

Fall Teen Escape Room - Mothman Rises

Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

You've been tracking Mothman's whereabouts and planned to make camp for the night when one of your fellow enthusiasts snuck out past curfew and vanished. Follow the clues they left behind to catch

Cornerstone Support Services

Wed, Oct 28, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lobby

Empowering people living with mental health and substance use disorders to thrive in their community through collaboration, treatment, education and advocacy.

We Adopted a Cow!

Wed, Oct 28, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Have you ever wondered where your favorite dairy products come from? You wouldn't have mozzarella sticks, chocolate milk, or ice cream without a hard working dairy cow!

Southern Maryland Legends and Lore

Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Southern Maryland is the oldest part of the state, and therefore, we have the oldest, spookiest stories to share.

Thu, Oct 29, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Thu, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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

Native Plant Swap and Share– at the Front Yard

Thu, Oct 29, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Front Yard

The Third Annual Native Plant Swap and Share will take place at the Leonardtown Library “Front Yard”.

Dia De Los Muertos Celebration: Day of the Dead Celebration

Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Learn about the holiday Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday celebrating family and heritage with activities and crafts.

Intro to 3D Printing

Mon, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Computer Lab

Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!

Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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

Amazing Apples: Cider-Making Demo

Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Back Patio

Learn to make fresh apple cider!

Cricut Crafts: Paper Cards & Envelopes

Tue, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create your own cards and envelopes!

Apple Cider Demo- Adult Edition

Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Try out a traditional cider press, learn to make delicious fresh apple cider, and the steps and to ferment it into a tasty adult beverage at home.

Baby Headshots

Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Come to the library to get professional headshots done – of your baby! Wear your best clothes for a fun photoshoot and while you wait, hang out in our play area.

The Book Was Better? - A Book Club All About Movie Adaptations

Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room 1

The book is always better, right? Well, maybe. Let's discuss it and declare which version worked the best.

Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

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 - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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

Stitches in the Stacks - A Fiber Arts and Needlework Group

Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Thu, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room 2

Looking for a place to work on your projects with fellow fiber artists? Finishing up homemade gifts for the holiday season?

Intro to Google Sheets

Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Learn how to use spreadsheets with Google Sheets software, free with Gmail accounts!

Author Fair

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm

Meeting Rooms 1&2

Learn from writers and meet new ones! This is the perfect opportunity to meet an assortment of our local authors and browse their works.

Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Fall Book Sale

Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Auditorium Building

Find a large variety of gently used books in all categories with an even greater selection than in previous years. Don’t miss this opportunity to start your holiday shopping!

Managing Your Online Presence (Social Media) - Partnership with American Job Center for Southern Maryland

Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Learn how to create a memorable LinkedIn profile and control your social media presence and how others see you online.

Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center

Tue, Nov 10, 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.

The Parents' Place of Maryland

Tue, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

The Parents’ Place of Maryland will be in the lobby to talk about who they are and the assistance they offer to families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.

Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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

Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Library Closed

Wed, Nov 11, All day

The Library is closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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

Beginner Cross-Stitch Bookmark

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Meeting Room 2

Combine your love of reading with a cross-stitch craft!

This event is full

Cricut Crafts: Paper Cards & Envelopes

Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Makerspace

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create your own cards and envelopes!

Registration opens Friday, October 30 2026 at 9:00am

Tots in the Front Yard - Sleepy Seeds in the Front Yard

Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Explore the garden and go on guided nature walks with a Master Gardener!

Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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

Sewing Machine 101: Hand Warmers

Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

Meeting Room 2

Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.

Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Makerspace

Learn the basics of threading and operating a sewing machine to make your own hand warmers to take home with you!

Registration opens Tuesday, November 3 2026 at 9:00am

St. Mary's Medstar Community Health Advocates

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Lobby

MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings.

Sensory Friendly Storytime @ Leonardtown Library

Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for neurodiverse children and families who may find our other storytimes overwhelming.

Work Out at the Library - For Bigger Bodies and Every Body

Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Meeting Room 1

Want to try out an exercise class but don't know where to start? Start here! The library will host beginner exercise classes for the community to try out and explore. All you need is your enthusiasm.

Thu, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am

Meeting Room 1

Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.

Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am

Meeting Room 2

Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.

Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Meeting Room 1

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