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Short Film Contest & Viewing

Books, Nature, Community: Do any of those give you an idea for a short film? Want the entire community to see it? Join us as we watch a selection of your submitted films and vote for a winner!

Members of our community will submit films for viewing consideration. The top films will be selected for viewing by the community inside the library. Anyone is welcome to come watch! Chairs will be set up, though you are welcome to bring blankets to sit on as well. BYOP (Bring Your Own Popcorn (or any other snacks you may like)).

Upon entry to the viewing, everyone will receive a ticket. That ticket will then be used at the end of the event to vote for the winner! That’s right! YOU select the winner! So, submit a short film for a chance to win a prize! A winner from each category will win a trophy and a movie pass for the Lexington Exchange theater. The overall winner will receive an Amazon gift card! However, feel free to just come on out and watch some great local cinema! We hope to see you there!

If you’re interested in submitting a short film:

  • Films must be based around one of the following themes (this can be done as loosely as you would like):
    • Books
    • Nature
    • Community
  • Must be of your own creation. If a film is based upon another person's life or upon a book or another work, applicant must secure any necessary rights to make an adaptation unless based in the public domain. By entering the competition, you acknowledge that you have secured any and all necessary rights.
    • Applicants are responsible for obtaining all necessary rights and permissions for third-party materials included in their films, including but not limited to music, trademarks, logos, etc. The St. Mary's County Library expressly disclaims all liability or responsibility for any violations of the foregoing.
  • Filmmakers must be residents of Southern Maryland (Calvert, Charles, or St. Mary’s County).
  • Films must be in English and/or have English subtitles.
  • Duration must be longer than 1 minute, but must not exceed 10 minutes.
  • Film must not contain any inappropriate, graphic, explicit, or obscene language and/or imagery.
    • The library maintains the right to disqualify any films containing this subject matter or content. If you have questions about this, please email bthorne@stmalib.org.
  • Films should be saved and submitted as a .MP4, .MOV, .AVI, .MKV, or .MPEG (must be playable via VLC)
  • There is a limit of one (1) entry per person or group. Any additional entries will be void.
  • Submit your film by emailing it to bthorne@stmalib.org by 11:59 p.m., Saturday, January 21st.
  • If your film is selected, you will be sent an agreement form by Friday, February 3rd by 5pm. This form must be signed and sent back by Friday, February 10th to be eligible for the Short Film Viewing the following day.
  • A maximum of 20 films will be selected for viewing pending submission lengths.
     

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Technology | Life Skills | Arts & Crafts |

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Native Plant Swap and Share– at the Front Yard
Sat, Oct 31, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Front Yard
The Fourth Annual Native Plant Swap and Share will take place at the Leonardtown Library “Front Yard”.
Dia De Los Muertos Celebration: Day of the Dead Celebration
Mon, Nov 02, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Learn about the holiday Dia De Los Muertos or Day of the Dead, a Mexican holiday celebrating family and heritage with activities and crafts.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon, Nov 02, 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!
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.
All Together Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 03, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
Amazing Apples: Cider-Making Demo
Tue, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Back Patio
Learn to make fresh apple cider!
This event is full
Cricut Crafts: Paper Cards & Envelopes
Tue, Nov 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create your own cards and envelopes!
This event is full
Apple Cider Demo- Adult Edition
Tue, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Try out a traditional cider press, learn to make delicious fresh apple cider, and the steps and to ferment it into a tasty adult beverage at home.
Baby Headshots
Wed, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Come to the library to get professional headshots done – of your baby! Wear your best clothes for a fun photoshoot and while you wait, hang out in our play area.
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The Book Was Better? - A Book Club All About Movie Adaptations
Wed, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
The book is always better, right? Well, maybe. Let's discuss it and declare which version worked the best.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.
All Together Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
Stitches in the Stacks - A Fiber Arts and Needlework Group
Thu, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Looking for a place to work on your projects with fellow fiber artists? Finishing up homemade gifts for the holiday season?
Intro to Google Sheets
Fri, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Learn how to use spreadsheets with Google Sheets software, free with Gmail accounts!
Friends of the St. Mary's County Library Fall Book Sale
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 5:00pm
Auditorium Building
Find a large variety of gently used books in all categories with an even greater selection than in previous years. Don’t miss this opportunity to start your holiday shopping!
Author Fair
Sat, Nov 07, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Learn from writers and meet new ones! This is the perfect opportunity to meet an assortment of our local authors and browse their works.
Managing Your Online Presence (Social Media) - Partnership with American Job Center for Southern Maryland
Mon, Nov 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Learn how to create a memorable LinkedIn profile and control your social media presence and how others see you online.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Tue, Nov 10, 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, Nov 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
The Parents' Place of Maryland
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
The Parents’ Place of Maryland will be in the lobby to talk about who they are and the assistance they offer to families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.
All Together Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
Life Skills for Teens! - Roadside Assistance!
Tue, Nov 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Life happens, and it helps to be prepared when life comes at you fast! Learn some practical skills that will help you out in a pinch.
Library Closed
Wed, Nov 11, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.
All Together Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
Beginner Cross-Stitch Bookmark
Thu, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 2
Combine your love of reading with a cross-stitch craft!
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Cricut Crafts: Paper Cards & Envelopes
Fri, Nov 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create your own cards and envelopes!
Tots in the Front Yard - Sleepy Seeds in the Front Yard
Sat, Nov 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Explore the garden and go on guided nature walks with a Master Gardener!
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.
All Together Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 17, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
Sewing Machine 101: Hand Warmers
Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Learn the basics of threading and operating a sewing machine to make your own hand warmers to take home with you!
Registration opens Tuesday, November 3 2026 at 9:00am
Sensory Friendly Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Designed for neurodiverse children and families who may find our other storytimes overwhelming.
St. Mary's Medstar Community Health Advocates
Wed, Nov 18, 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.
Work Out at the Library - For Bigger Bodies and Every Body
Wed, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
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.
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for infants to sit with their grownups reading lap-sit stories & rhymes, followed by playtime with baby-safe toys.
Toddler Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 19, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Designed for curious toddlers who are learning to walk, talk, and are eager to explore with their grownups.
Preschool Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Designed for preschoolers who are ready to step up to longer stories and more complex activities.
All Together Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 2
Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
Cozy Mystery Book Club
Thu, Nov 19, 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.
Knitting 101 - Hanging Winter Evergreens
Fri, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Demystify knitting (and purling) while making a mini tree. We'll walk you through the knitting process, and you'll leave with a brand-new skill!
Registration opens Friday, November 6 2026 at 2:00pm
A Kid's Intro to Crochet!
Sat, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Makerspace
Do you want to learn crochet but don’t know where to start? Come to the Makerspace and we'll show you how!
Registration opens Saturday, November 7 2026 at 9:00am
Master Gardeners Plant Clinic
Tue, Nov 24, 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.
DIY Mini Books - Holiday Ornaments
Wed, Nov 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Need a holiday present for the reader in your life? Want to decorate your home with your some classic literature?
Registration opens Wednesday, November 11 2026 at 2:00pm
Library Closing at 5 p.m.
Wed, Nov 25, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Library will close at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving.
Library Closed
Thu, Nov 26, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 27, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Native American Heritage Day.
Saturday Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Sat, Nov 28, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 1
Young children with their grownups build skills in early learning, literacy, and getting along with others through stories, rhymes, songs, and activities.
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