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Storytime at Home
2021-02-24 00:00:00 2021-02-24 23:59:00 America/New_York Storytime at Home Online

Wednesday, February 24
All day

Add to Calendar 2021-02-24 00:00:00 2021-02-24 23:59:00 America/New_York Storytime at Home Discover a convenient, curated list of books and activities to put on a storytime with your child, right in your own home! Online

Discover a convenient, curated list of books and activities to put on a storytime with your child, right in your own home!

This digital handout can be found on the virtual storytime page of our website with interactive links to ebooks and activity videos for quick and easy access. New themes posted monthly.

Online
virtualservices@stmalib.org
Phone: 301-475-2846
About the library

Please submit accessibility requests at least 72 hours in advance to virtualservices@stmalib.org.

Hours
Mon, Feb 22 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Tue, Feb 23 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed, Feb 24 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Thu, Feb 25 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Fri, Feb 26 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sat, Feb 27 9:00AM to 9:00PM
Sun, Feb 28 Closed
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Trivia Mondays
Mon, Mar 01, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Small Business Development Panel
Tue, Mar 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Zoom Room 2
Join us for a panel discussion and Q&A with members of the Southern Maryland Small Business Development Center, as well as experts in legal and financial issues that affect small businesses.
Read Across America!
Tue, Mar 02, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Zoom Room 1
Celebrate the greatest American pastime: Reading! Join us for a live online reading for children of "Horton Hears A Who" by Dr. Seuss, a story about kindness and helping others.
Tween Gaming: Among Us
Thu, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Room 1
There’s an Imposter Among Us! Don’t be sus. Can you and the other Crewmates complete tasks before you’re thwarted by the Impostor? Join us in the 4 - 10 co-op online game of Among Us!
This event is full
Black Men in White Coats Panel Discussion
Thu, Mar 04, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Room 2
Watch the film and then join moderator Kelsey Bush as he discusses the documentary 'Black Men in White Coats' with special guests Dr. Emmanuel Atiemo, MD and Dr. Chile Ahaghotu, MD, MBA, MHL, FACS.
Story and a Side
Fri, Mar 05, 9:00am - 9:15am
Join Ms. Sue and other librarian friends as we read a story, sing silly songs and share fun activities.
YA First Chapter Fridays
Fri, Mar 05, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Trying to find your next awesome read? Listen to the first chapter of some great books recommended for teens and tweens by library staff. We hope you get hooked and want to read the rest!
Veteran's Book Group
Sat, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Zoom Room 1
A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran & author Wayne Karlin. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org.
Paper Bag Princess Day Virtual Celebration
Sat, Mar 06, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Zoom Room 2
Celebrate the beloved children’s classic “The Paper Bag Princess” by Robert Munsch about a brave princess who uses her brains and determination to stand up to a dragon.
Chair Yoga
Sat, Mar 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Zoom Room 3
Chair Yoga - Give your body some gentle movement while seated in a supportive chair with a sturdy back. We will focus on intentional breathing and gentle stretching of the neck, arms, and torso.
Trivia Mondays
Mon, Mar 08, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
STEM Fun: Straw Structures
Tue, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Connect straws to create lines & shapes! Join them together to engineer structures as tall as you! What will you discover about design and construction as you build?
Common Thread Online
Tue, Mar 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Room 1
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program.
Who's Nesting in My Yard?
Wed, Mar 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Room 1
Join Barb Whipkey, owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Lexington Park and LaPlata, as she shares information with us about the birds who may be nesting in our yards.
Teen Gaming: Among Us
Thu, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Room 1
There’s an Imposter Among Us! Don’t be sus. Can you and the other Crewmates complete tasks before you’re thwarted by the Impostor? Join us in the 4 - 10 co-op online game of Among Us!
Virtual Mystery Book Club
Fri, Mar 12, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Room 1
Each month we will discuss a different mystery novel. This month's title will be Magpie Murders by Anthony Horowitz.
Advocating for Our Loved Ones and Ourselves - Presentation plus Q&A/Discussion
Sat, Mar 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Join Loretta Woodward Veney, healthcare advocate expert, as she speaks about the following topics: Register
Gardening 101 - Jumpstarting Your Homegrown Garden Indoors
Sat, Mar 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Join us to learn the basics of gardening and how to plant your seeds with the guidance of an experienced gardener!
Take and Make: Unicorn Bookmark
Mon, Mar 15, All day
Stop and pick up a craft kit with everything you need to make a magical unicorn bookmark! Slip it onto the corner of your page and never lose your place in a book again.
Trivia Mondays
Mon, Mar 15, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
The Key to Resilience - Giving every child a good childhood
Tue, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Room 1
Find new understanding and ideas to help kids overcome some of life's bumps in the road.
Why It Matters: Reckoning with Race. Equity. Allyship.
Tue, Mar 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Join Kimberly Jones and Gilly Segal as they discuss their best-selling book, "I’m Not Dying With You Tonight," inspired by the death of Baltimorean Freddie Gray in this event from Maryland Humanities.Register
Maryland Workforce Exchange Workshop - Resumes and Cover Letters
Wed, Mar 17, 9:00am - 11:00am
St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles Counties are collaborating on a joint partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor. Join us for monthly virtual classes relating to employment and training.Register
Maryland Workforce Exchange Workshop - Professional Interview Skills
Wed, Mar 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. Mary's, Calvert, and Charles Counties are collaborating on a joint partnership with the Maryland Department of Labor. Join us for monthly virtual classes relating to employment and training.Register
To the Constitutional Convention - The Potomac River and the Mount Vernon Conference of 1785
Wed, Mar 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Room 1
History webinar with historian William diGiacomantonio on Mount Vernon Conference of 1785.
Virtual Romance Book Club
Wed, Mar 17, 7:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Room 2
Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. March's title is Lord Of Scoundrels by Loretta Chase.
Tween Gaming: Among Us
Thu, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Room 1
There’s an Imposter Among Us! Don’t be sus. Can you and the other Crewmates complete tasks before you’re thwarted by the Impostor? Join us in the 4 - 10 co-op online game of Among Us!
Registration opens Thursday, March 4 2021 at 9:00am
Art with Jamie Naluai
Thu, Mar 18, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Room 2
Complete a watercolor project in this two part series!
Pint-Sized Playtime Ideas
Fri, Mar 19, 9:00am - 9:15am
Come get fun, new sensory play ideas for babies and toddlers! Demonstrated activities may be messy but will include easily accessible supplies.
Take and Make: Book Buddy
Mon, Mar 22, All day
Need a buddy while you read? Craft a colorful Book Buddy bookmark with your preschooler! Guard your place in your book with a fierce, friendly, googley-eyed bookmark!
Trivia Mondays
Mon, Mar 22, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Travel The World From Your Home - Italy
Mon, Mar 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Room 2
Learn all about Italy from an Italian!
Meet Maryland Author Erika Robuck
Mon, Mar 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Room 1
National bestselling author Erika Robuck, will join us live on Zoom to discuss her newest book "The Invisible Woman".
Common Thread Online
Tue, Mar 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Room 1
Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program.
Composting for Urban Yards
Wed, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Zoom Room 2
Turn a hardware store burn can into a simple, but animal-resistant composting bin!
Teen Gaming: Among Us
Thu, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Zoom Room 1
There’s an Imposter Among Us! Don’t be sus. Can you and the other Crewmates complete tasks before you’re thwarted by the Impostor? Join us in the 4 - 10 co-op online game of Among Us!
Registration opens Thursday, March 4 2021 at 9:00am
Art with Jamie Naluai
Thu, Mar 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Zoom Room 2
Complete a watercolor project in this two part series!
Teen Stress-less Kits
Fri, Mar 26, All day
Are you feeling a little stressed? We're bringing some chill to your day with our Stress-Less Kits!
Crafty Creations : Easter Edition
Fri, Mar 26, 2:00pm - 2:05pm
Follow along as we create a Easter themed craft!
Pathfinder RPG - Revenge of the Cragmaws
Fri, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 10:30pm
Zoom Room 1
The Cragmaw Goblins have deployed their most elite warriors to take back their treasure from the town of Sandpoint!
Trivia Mondays
Mon, Mar 29, 5:00pm - 5:15pm
Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!
Travel The World From Your Home - Spain
Mon, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Room 2
Learn all about Spain from a Spaniard!
Life and Death on the Maryland Frontier - Excavating Wm & Magdalen Stephens' Plantation (1650s-1680s)
Mon, Mar 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Zoom Room 1
Archaeologist Jim Gibb describes the process by which the Stephens plantation was identified and studied, and what we have learned about European settlers on Indian lands in the early Colonial period.
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