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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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Phone: 301-475-2846
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Mon, Nov 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 23 Closed
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Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Tue, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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, Nov 18, 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.
Resume Workshop
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Are you looking for a new job, or need some help marketing yourself?
MedStar St. Mary's Community Health Advocates
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Thankful Crafternoon
Wed, Nov 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Join us in a Thanksgiving Crafternoon Celebration!
Baby Storytime at Leonardtown Library
Thu, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 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, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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.
Adaptive Art Studio for Adults with Cognitive Disabilities
Fri, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room 1
Learn about Fauvism, created by Henri Matisse. We'll have an example art piece to talk about and then we'll each create our own version of the piece!
Robots are A-MAZE-ing!
Sat, Nov 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms 1&2
We'll learn some basic coding concepts, build mazes, and code instructions for our Botley robots to find their way through. Please register each child attending.
Tween Maze Masters: Mini Bot Missions
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Think you can outsmart the maze? Use color codes to program a tiny Ozobot robot through twisty mazes and challenging missions.
Kids Graphic Novel Book Club
Mon, Nov 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Do you like graphic novels? Do you want to talk about your favorite graphic novel with kids your age? Join us for our kids book club!
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Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinic
Tue, Nov 25, 9:00am - 10:00am
New date Tuesday, November 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinics is a program where Master Gardener volunteers, in conjunction with the University of Maryland Extension, provide information to home gardeners.
Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinic
Tue, Nov 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Ask a Master Gardener-Plant Clinics is a program where Master Gardener volunteers, in conjunction with the University of Maryland Extension, provide information to home gardeners.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Nov 25, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!
This event is full
Library Closing at 5 p.m.
Wed, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
The Library will close at 5 p.m.
Library Closed
Fri, Nov 28, All day
The Library is closed in observance of Native American Heritage Day
St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks
Tue, Dec 02, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
Representatives from SMC Recreation & Parks will be in the lobby with information about their programs, facilities, services, and events, as well as to answer any questions you may have.
Intro to 3D Printing
Tue, Dec 02, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab
Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!
Registration opens Monday, November 17 2025 at 2:00pm
Cricut Crafts: Paper Cards & Envelopes
Wed, Dec 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Makerspace
Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to create your own cards and envelopes!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 19 2025 at 9:00am
Introduction to Microsoft Word
Thu, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Would you like to know how to use the computer to write letters or other types of documents? 
Library Closed
Fri, Dec 05, All day
The Library is closed for staff training.
Winter Window Mural Painting
Sat, Dec 06, All day
Teen Area
Local Teen Artists will be painting murals on four of the windows in the Teen Area of the Leonardtown Library!
Paws to Read
Mon, Dec 08, 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.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Tue, Dec 09, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help,search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.
Cocoa Bingo
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms 1&2
Embrace the Danish-spirit of hygge as we have hot chocolate, play bingo, and enjoy a nice cozy environment!
The Teen Lit Kit
Wed, Dec 10, All day
Have you ever heard of Book of the Month? What about OwlCrate?
Register
DIY Snowman Plushies
Thu, Dec 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Are you ready for winter? Join us as we make stuffed snowmen without any snow!
Draw, Write, Smile! with Raina Telgemeier
Fri, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Meeting Room 1
Explore the world of graphic storytelling with hands-on comic & zine-making activities, then join Raina Telgemeier herself for a live online author talk about her newest book, a Q&A, & a draw-along.
Thanks! It Has Pockets! - An Introductory Sewing Course
Fri, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room 1
Have a skirt, dress, or kilt that you love, but it doesn’t have pockets? Learn how to add your own! Bring a garment to work on and we’ll provide the rest!
Baby Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Toddler Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room 2
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime @ Leonardtown Library
Tue, Dec 16, 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.
Resin Bookmarks
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace
Create your own custom bookmarks!
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