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Lawyer in the Library

2026-11-20 12:00:00 2026-11-20 15:00:00 America/New_York Lawyer in the Library Lawyer in the Library provides FREE civil legal services on a variety of topics. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Friday, November 20
12:00pm - 3:00pm

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Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

Lawyer in the Library provides FREE civil legal services on a variety of topics.

Registration information will be shared with MD Legal Aid staff.

Registration recommended.

Walk-ins welcome provided there is time. Appointments with members of Maryland Legal Aid will be one-on-one.

Free for seniors and those with qualifying income

Lawyer in the Library provides free legal advice and services on topics such as:

  • Fighting unlawful evictions
  • Advocating for improvement of substandard housing
  • Acquiring needed health care
  • Obtaining disability and other income assistance
  • Maintaining custody of their children and obtaining, preserving, or increasing child support
  • Preventing foreclosures or mitigating their effects
  • Recovering unpaid wages
  • Remedying fraudulent sales practices and predatory contracts
  • Restoring utilities
  • Dealing with debts and debt collectors
  • Resolving subsidized housing problems
  • Obtaining unemployment benefits
  • Gaining protection against domestic violence
  • Securing educational services
  • Expunging criminal records to remove barriers to obtaining housing, employment and child custody

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills |

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Lexington Park Library
Phone: 301-863-8188
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Mon, Nov 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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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. 
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.
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.
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!
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 - Mug Cozy
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.
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
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
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!
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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.
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.
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!
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
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