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Tween/Teen Thursdays: Watercolor Painting
2026-11-12 15:00:00 2026-11-12 17:00:00 America/New_York Tween/Teen Thursdays: Watercolor Painting Use our watercolor paint and supplies to practice your skills or explore a new medium! Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Thursday, November 12
3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

Use our watercolor paint and supplies to practice your skills or explore a new medium!

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.

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen |

EVENT TYPE: | Arts & Crafts |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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We're closed Monday October 12 due to Indigenous Peoples' Day
Mon, Oct 12 Closed
(Indigenous Peoples' Day)
Tue, Oct 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Oct 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Oct 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Oct 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 18 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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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. 
AARP Tax Aide - Lobby Visit
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
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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!
Reflect & Reconnect - Dream, Achieve, and Record
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.
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. 
I DIY'd It - Craft and Create Workshop for Adults - Crow and Moon
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.
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, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Discuss the 2026 One Maryland One Book selection followed by a Life Journeys Writing Workshop!
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.
ChompSaw Costume Create!
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Use our chomp saw to make your Halloween costumes!
Daytime Star Party - presented by Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)
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
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
After School Adventurers' Club
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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
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!
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.
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
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.
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.
Chess Day Tournament- The Ghoul's Gambit Adult Bracket
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.
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
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.
Preschool 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. 
Sensory Friendly Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Baby Storytime at 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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
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
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
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!
Día de los Muertos - How-to and crafts to decorate your ofrenda
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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. 
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Resumes and Effective Interviewing Skills - Workforce Workshops
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!
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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.
Job Readiness Services - Workforce Workshops
Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Longfellow Room
Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!
Register
Bonfire Night: Lantern Craft
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Celebrate Bonfire Night at the library! Bonfire Night is an annual commemoration observed on November 5 in Great Britain.
Fall Themed Earrings - Cricut Craft Class
Thu, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cricut Maker,Meeting Room B
Learn to use the Cricut die-cutting machine and make your own jewelry to celebrate the season!
Registration opens Thursday, October 22 2026 at 5:30pm
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Nov 06, 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.
Men's Health | Salud Masculina - Body, Mind, & More | Cuerpo, Mente, y Más
Fri, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Join the experts for a real talk on men's health. This session will be bilingual. Únase a los expertos para una charla sincera sobre la salud masculina. Esta sesión será bilingüe
Arts and Crafts Day for All - Found Object Art Edition
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Make something new with something old. Drop in to try a variety of arts and craft mediums provided by the library. Use found objects to enhance your art and make it truly unique.
Rhythm & Hues - Art Inspired by Music
Sun, Nov 08, 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, Nov 09, 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.
Paws to Read
Mon, Nov 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Children's Area
Therapy animals from Pets on Wheels are visiting the library! Friends of all ages are invited to practice reading with a furry friend, or just enjoy some pets and snuggles.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
AccessHealth at St. Mary's County Hospital - Lobby Visit
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 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!
St. Mary's County Health Department - Lobby Visit
Thu, Nov 12, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 12, 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, Nov 12, 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: Watercolor Painting
Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Use our watercolor paint and supplies to practice your skills or explore a new medium!
Cricut Design Space - Computer Software Class
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Computer Lab
Whether you are an experienced crafter in need of a refresher or a novice at Cricut crafts, this program will provide an overview of the Cricut Design Space software required to use the Cricut Maker.
Registration opens Thursday, October 29 2026 at 6:00pm
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