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Coil Pots for Kids
2026-10-16 14:30:00 2026-10-16 15:30:00 America/New_York Coil Pots for Kids Have your little one make a clay pot to take home! Lexington Park Library - Lexington Park Makerspace

Friday, October 16
2:30pm - 3:30pm

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Lexington Park Library

Lexington Park Makerspace

Have your little one make a clay pot to take home!

Using air dry clay, we will be making coil pots that can be taken home for painting and drying! Come use our makerspace to explore the possibilities of clay arts. Dress for a mess, aprons will be provided if needed. 

AGE GROUP: | Toddler | Preschool |

EVENT TYPE: | Play & Activities | Culture | Arts & Crafts |

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Phone: 301-863-8188
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Meeting Room B
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Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
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Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance:Lobby Visit
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Lobby
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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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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HTV Tote Bags - a Cricut Craft
Fri, Sep 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
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Crockpot Cooking Demo - with Shaniqua Cousins
Fri, Sep 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join Shaniqua Cousins for a free interactive crockpot cooking demonstration!
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Children's Area
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Meeting Rooms A&B
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Sat, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Pop-Up Sunday Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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Children's Area
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Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
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Slate Etching
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Lexington Park Makerspace
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Slate Etching
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Use our glow forge laser cutter to etch onto a slate coaster.
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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Sep 23, 9:00am - 1:00pm
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Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
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.
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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
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Gaming Versus Day! - Tween/Teen Thursdays
Thu, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
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Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
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Art On Your Own Terms: Drop-in Art Studio
Mon, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
LifeStyles of Maryland - Lobby Visit
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
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Preschool 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. 
Sensory Friendly Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
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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!
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
Job Readiness Services - Workforce Workshops
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!
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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
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Fri, Oct 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Children's Area
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radKIDS
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Meeting Rooms A&B
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Candidate Forum
Mon, Oct 05, 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
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.
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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
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
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.
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Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
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Registration opens Friday, September 25 2026 at 10:30am
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!
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!
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. 
Reflect & Reconnect - Dream, Achieve, and Record
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
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, 6:00pm - 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.
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