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Tween/Teen Thursdays: Junk Journaling
2026-12-10 16:00:00 2026-12-10 17:00:00 America/New_York Tween/Teen Thursdays: Junk Journaling Use our variety of supplies like washi tape, scrapbook paper, and ephemerals to add to your own junk journal, or create one! All supplies, including journals, will be provided. Lexington Park Library - Longfellow Room

Thursday, December 10
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Longfellow Room

Use our variety of supplies like washi tape, scrapbook paper, and ephemerals to add to your own junk journal, or create one! All supplies, including journals, will be provided.

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 Wednesday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 09 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 10 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Thu, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 15 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Upcoming events

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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.
Big & Little Yoga Class
Fri, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A
Bring your littles along to this Big & Little yoga class taught by Kathy Therrien! Children ages 3 to 10 are invited to join their caregivers at this morning yoga session.
Little Life Skills
Fri, Nov 13, 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!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Nov 13, 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.
Fall Leaf Suncatchers
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 11:30am
Lexington Park Makerspace
Make a fall Suncatcher by gluing colorful tissue paper onto or pouring colored resin into frames made by our Glowforge laser cutter
This event is full
Canning: Grow It, Eat It, Preserve It!
Sat, Nov 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Learn how to preserve your harvest bounty and make shelf-stable foods
This event is full
Seed-Saving Smarts Hands-on Workshop - How to Harvest & Save Native Plant Seeds
Sun, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Learn the tricks of the trade for collecting, cleaning, and storing native plant seeds for your home garden or to share!
Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit
Mon, Nov 16, 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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 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
Tue, Nov 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. 
How To Run Your Own Games- Dungeon Mastering 101 - Dungeons & Dragons, and beyond!
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Learn how to run your own game from home with tips and tools to make any night an adventure. Dungeons and Dragons will be the example used, but tips and tricks are usable across any game systems.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities. 
Headshots Jr.
Wed, Nov 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Kids get a FREE headshot photo taken at our Library!
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Headshots at the Library
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at our Library!
Register
Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance:Lobby Visit
Thu, Nov 19, 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, Nov 19, 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 19, 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. 
Lawyer in the Library
Fri, Nov 20, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Lawyer in the Library provides FREE civil legal services on a variety of topics.
Register
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, Nov 20, 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.
Lotería (Bingo) for Everyone! - Bilingual Spanish & English
Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Loteria, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!
This event is full
Origami Workshop
Sat, Nov 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make your own origami creations out of paper! Learn how to fold cats, cranes, frogs, hearts, and more.
SOMD Improv Live! At The Library
Sun, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for a family-friendly night filled with laughs thanks to our friends at SOMD Improv Comedy Club! Become part of the show as they use YOUR prompts and ideas to make an unforgettable show.
Art On Your Own Terms: Drop-in Art Studio
Mon, Nov 23, 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.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, Nov 25, 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, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Designed for neurodiverse children and families who may find traditional storytimes overwhelming.
Rock Painting - Art for All Ages
Sat, Nov 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
A hands-on rock painting workshop where participants can explore painting techniques and vibrant colors with smooth river or garden stones.
Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, Nov 28, 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.
Needle Felted Snowball Ornaments
Mon, Nov 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Make a beautiful snowball that won't melt or break apart when thrown in this introductory class to needle felting.
Registration opens Monday, November 16 2026 at 9:00am
Snail Mail! Letters, Cards, or Notes
Tue, Dec 01, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace,Meeting Rooms A&B
Remember getting a handwritten note that showed up out of nowhere? This is your chance to make that happen for someone else. Register for notifications. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
Snail Mail! Letters, Cards, or Notes
Tue, Dec 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Remember getting a handwritten note that showed up out of nowhere? This is your chance to make that happen for someone else. Register for notifications. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.
Craft and Create
Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Make use of the library's makerspace to build handmade crafts, adding your own creative spin onto the project introduced at the beginning of the session.
Drop-In Tummy Time - Lil' Spuds
Thu, Dec 03, 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!
Resumes and Effective Interviewing Skills - Workforce Workshops
Thu, Dec 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, Dec 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Longfellow Room
Experts from Southern Maryland Job Source are here to help you on your job search journey!
Register
Beacon of Hope Pop Up - Lobby Visit
Thu, Dec 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.
Maryland Health Connection Inscripción abierta - Sábado, 5 de diciembre de 10:00 a 13:00
Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Sala de Reuniones A
La inscripción abierta para adquirir un seguro de salud a través de Maryland Health Connection para la cobertura 2026 es del 01 de noviembre de 2026 al 15 de enero de 2027.
Maryland Health Connection - Open Enrollment
Sat, Dec 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Open Enrollment to purchase health insurance through the Maryland Health Connection for 2026 coverage is from November 01 2026 to January 15, 2027.
Intro to Inkscape
Tue, Dec 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn about Inkscape and the different types of images used in digital media, then create a vector graphic of your own and watch the Glowforge print it out.
Registration opens Tuesday, November 24 2026 at 5:30pm
Common Thread
Tue, Dec 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!
Tween/Teen Thursdays: Junk Journaling
Thu, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
Use our variety of supplies like washi tape, scrapbook paper, and ephemerals to add to your own junk journal, or create one! All supplies, including journals, will be provided.
Air Dry Clay for Adults - Hand Sculpting Workshop
Thu, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Lexington Park Makerspace
Mold your imagination to life with air dry clay! Take your creation home with a mini painting kit to decorate as you please.
Registration opens Thursday, November 26 2026 at 5:30pm
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