Skip to main content
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

Registration now closed

Honeybees

Biology, Basic Beekeeping, & Planting for Pollinators
2022-08-19 11:00:00 2022-08-19 12:00:00 America/New_York Honeybees What goes on inside a honeybee hive? How can you become a beekeeper? What plants invite bees and other pollinators to your yard? Our honeybee program can answer these questions for you! Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 1

Friday, August 19
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-08-19 11:00:00 2022-08-19 12:00:00 America/New_York Honeybees What goes on inside a honeybee hive? How can you become a beekeeper? What plants invite bees and other pollinators to your yard? Our honeybee program can answer these questions for you! Leonardtown Library - Meeting Room 1

Leonardtown Library

Meeting Room 1

What goes on inside a honeybee hive? How can you become a beekeeper? What plants invite bees and other pollinators to your yard? Our honeybee program can answer these questions for you!

Susan Polsky, from the Association of Southern Maryland Beekeepers , will teach us about honeybee biology, provide a brief introduction to beekeeping, and will explain how to plant a garden for honeybees and other pollinators. 

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills |

TAGS: | |

Leonardtown Library
Phone: 301-475-2846
Hours
Skip Opening Hours widget
Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
previous
this week
next
About the branch

If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.

Upcoming events

Skip Upcoming Events widget
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Intro to 3D Printing
Fri, May 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!
Get Crafty with Perler Beads!
Fri, May 08, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Come make Perler Bead creations at the library! Follow a template or get creative and make your own designs.
Native Plant Swap and Seed Swap - at the Front Yard
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
This free event offers both experienced and new gardeners a chance to add native plants to their yards. In doing so, you will be creating habitat for our native birds, bees and butterflies.
Silent Book Club
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2
If you've been struggling to get in time to read those last few chapters or if you have been looking for some quiet time to really sink into the good part of a book, come join us for Silent Book Club!
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Tue, May 12, 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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Adulting Class - Financial Planning
Tue, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Ready to trade confusion for confidence? In this series, we'll cover the practical, real-world skills every emerging and young adult needs to navigate independence.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Beginner Crochet - Bookworm Bookmarks
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Come learn how to crochet with a fun and simple craft perfect for any reader.
Adaptive Art Studio for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities
Fri, May 15, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Learn about Pointillism. We'll have an example art piece to talk about and then we'll each create our own version of the piece!
This event is full
Introduction to Ancestry.com Library Edition
Fri, May 15, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Computer Lab
Interested in starting your genealogical research but do not know how to start? Join us as we provide an overview of Ancestry Library Edition, a free service available at St. Mary's County Library.
Tots in the Front Yard - Family Garden Walk and Activity
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Explore the garden and go on guided nature walks with a Master Gardener!
The Book Worm Club - A Kid's Book Club
Mon, May 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Do you like reading? Do you like talking about what books you're reading with people who love reading as much as you do? Do you like crafts and book related activities? Join us for our kids book club!
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
St. Mary's County Genealogical Society
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
Are you interested in researching the lives of your ancestors? Do you watch "Finding Your Roots" and wonder how they find all that information?
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, May 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
MedStar St. Mary's Community Health Advocates
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
MedStar St. Mary’s Hospital Community Health Advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services throughout the hospital, and to provide blood pressure and other screenings.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Head Start
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Do you have a preschool-aged child? Come learn about the St. Mary's County Head Start Center-Based Program, which focuses on preparing children for kindergarten.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
A storytime where sitting is optional, and activities are designed for kids with extra energy. Planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us to discuss a different cozy mystery on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.
Cancelled
LEGO Block Party at Leonardtown Library
Fri, May 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!
LEGO Design Challenge - Prehistoric
Fri, May 22, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 2
Enjoy an afternoon of creativity and nostalgia!
League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County - Voter Registration
Sat, May 23, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
The League of Women Voters of St. Mary's County (nonpartisan, nonprofit) will offer voter registration and election information.
Library Closed
Mon, May 25, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Memorial Day.
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.
Asthma Read with Me - with Sareka Butler
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room 2
Breathe easy & join the fun! Explore life with asthma through read-alouds, crafts, & games. Build confidence, learn helpful tips, and meet other families learning to thrive with asthma.
Register
Stop the Bleed Training
Wed, May 27, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Stop the Bleed is a national public health campaign initiated by the U.S. Department of Defense to empower everyday people to act as immediate responders in life-threatening bleeding emergencies.
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 3:00pm
Internet Basics
Fri, May 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Interested in learning more about using the internet?
Work Out at the Library - For Bigger Bodies and Every Body
Fri, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Want to try out an exercise class but don't know where to start? Start here! The Library will host beginner exercise classes for the community to try out and explore. All you need is your enthusiasm.
Registration opens Friday, May 15 2026 at 2:00pm
Cricut Crafts: Paper Lanterns
Tue, Jun 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create your own LED paper lantern!
Registration opens Tuesday, May 19 2026 at 9:00am
St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care
Wed, Jun 03, 9:30am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Stop by the library on the first Wednesday of each month to meet with St. Mary’s Adult Medical Day Care and learn about respite care options available.
See all events