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Gaming Versus Day!

Tween/Teen Thursdays
2026-09-24 15:00:00 2026-09-24 17:00:00 America/New_York Gaming Versus Day! 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. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Thursday, September 24
3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

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.

Game days are a great chance to practice and play board games and video games to test your skills against each other. Board games and video gaming offer new ways to learn strategy and problem solving skills in social situations.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Gaming |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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Tue, Aug 25 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Aug 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Aug 27 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Aug 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 29 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 30 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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Working Collaboratively with AI - a Community Conversation
Tue, Aug 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Join Community Mediation of St. Mary's County for a community conversation about AI.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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, Aug 26, 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.
Close the Dig - Unearth a Story Trivia Night!
Wed, Aug 26, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Celebrate everything you explored during Summer Reading with trivia and word challenges. Reserve your spot! Please register each group member. Walk-ins will be welcome.
Drop-In Tummy Time - Lil' Spuds
Thu, Aug 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Come for a social happy hour of tummy time with your baby! We will have mats for comfort and toys for play. Chat with other care givers as your littlest ones explore!
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Aug 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beacon of Hope Recovery Community Center team members will be on site to exchange positivity and engage in everyday wellness fun facts.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Aug 27, 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!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Aug 28, 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.
Tracks and Stacks
Sat, Aug 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Present Your Passion! - Learn to Present and Perform!
Tue, Sep 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab,Meeting Room B
Ready to take the spotlight? Join us for a PowerPoint Party, where you create and present a short, silly, or serious slideshow on any topic you’re passionate about—the weirder, the better!
Homebuyer Help - Get Your Questions Answered
Tue, Sep 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Longfellow Room
Thinking about buying a house? Have a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amy Scott, Owner of OE Realty, and her team about buying a home in Maryland. Registration recommended for reminder notices.
Resumes and Effective Interviewing Skills - Workforce Workshops
Thu, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Longfellow Room
Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Sep 03, 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.
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Sep 04, 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.
Linocut Stamp Carving
Sat, Sep 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace,Meeting Room B
Learn the process of designing and carving a rubber linocut stamp! Create your own stamp to make cards, patches, prints, and more! 
Art to Mug!
Sat, Sep 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Crayon, colored pencil, marker, or collage! Whatever your art medium is, come create a design and learn how to use our sublimation printer and mug press to copy your beautiful art onto a mug!
This event is full
Art to Mug!
Sat, Sep 05, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Crayon, colored pencil, marker, or collage! Whatever your art medium is, come create a design and learn how to use our sublimation printer and mug press to copy your beautiful art onto a mug!
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Tue, Sep 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Common Thread
Tue, Sep 08, 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!
Sensory Play: Bug Out
Wed, Sep 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Collaborative art, sensory play, fine motor and early learning activities to get kids playing! Dress for a mess!
The Joy of Nature Journaling
Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Nature journaling is easier than you think! You don’t need to be an artist or a writer to connect with nature—just a pen and a notebook.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, Sep 10, 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!
HTV Tote Bags - a Cricut Craft
Thu, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Use Heat Transfer Vinyl to create your own custom tote bag with the Cricut Maker and Heat Press!
Registration opens Thursday, August 27 2026 at 6:00pm
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
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.
Winter Gardening for Bees, Birds, & Beauty
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
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
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.
Registration opens Tuesday, September 1 2026 at 5:30pm
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
Pool Noodle Challenge - End of Summer STEM
Wed, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace,Meeting Room B
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups. 
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!
Registration opens Friday, September 4 2026 at 2:00pm
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
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.
Star Party - with Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)
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.
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 2:00pm
Slate Etching
Mon, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Use our glow forge laser cutter to etch onto a slate coaster.
Registration opens Monday, September 7 2026 at 6:00pm
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
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, 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.
Registration opens Wednesday, September 9 2026 at 9:00am
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
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.
Pokémon TCG Club - Pokémon Trading Card Game
Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
No experience needed, all materials provided! Learn to play Pokémon TCG and more! Join a growing community of Pokémon players around the world and make connections right here in Lexington Park!
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