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2023-06-13 18:00:00 2023-06-13 19:45:00 America/New_York Common Thread Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Tuesday, June 13
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-06-13 18:00:00 2023-06-13 19:45:00 America/New_York Common Thread Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.

Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Bring your current project, mingle with like-minded makers, and swap patterns, ideas, or tips. Basic supplies available, if needed. All skill levels welcome.

Registration is recommended.

St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. More information about how we do this is provided on our website’s Event Accessibility page.

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Art & DIY |

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Lexington Park Library

Phone: 301-863-8188

Hours
We're closed Saturday September 23 due to Inclement Weather
Mon, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 20 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 23 Closed
(Inclement Weather)
Sun, Sep 24 1:00PM to 5:00PM

Upcoming events

Mon, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A
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.

Tue, Sep 26, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Tue, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Sep 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
The Three Oaks Center will connect those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to resources in the tri county that can help them with benefits, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and more.

Tue, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.

Wed, Sep 27, 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.

Wed, Sep 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Wed, Sep 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.

Wed, Sep 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) is a unique humanities-based and family-focused program building community among military and civilian families with children ages 5 to 13.
Register

Thu, Sep 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

Thu, Sep 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Calling all nature lovers ages 6-11! Are you ready to explore the outdoors like never before? Join us at Nicolet Park for an extraordinary outdoor adventure!

Thu, Sep 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Practice your English speaking skills in a group. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Fri, Sep 29, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Sat, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for an Ocean of Fun as we explore ocean animals with water, sand and paint! 

Tue, Oct 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Get started using email today!

Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Wed, Oct 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.

Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) is a unique humanities-based and family-focused program building community among military and civilian families with children ages 5 to 13.
Register

Thu, Oct 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Thu, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
This lecture will cover all that Google OS has to offer and will be especially beneficial if you are new to using a Chromebook or are interested in getting one.

Thu, Oct 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Practice your English speaking skills in a group. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Tue, Oct 10, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
The Three Oaks Center will connect those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to resources in the tri county that can help them with benefits, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and more.

Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.

Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Wed, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.

Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) is a unique humanities-based and family-focused program building community among military and civilian families with children ages 5 to 13.
Register

Thu, Oct 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

Thu, Oct 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Practice your English speaking skills in a group. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Fri, Oct 13, 9:30am - 10:00am
Children's Area
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Sat, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
An event for people of all ages who love comic books, science fiction, fantasy, and superheroes! Join us for trivia, an obstacle course for kids, a cosplay contest, workshops, and prizes!

Mon, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Artist Deb McClure will guide you through a lesson on drawing and provide examples with which to practice. There will be time at the end to practice what you've learned. All supplies provided.

Tue, Oct 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Wed, Oct 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
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.

Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) is a unique humanities-based and family-focused program building community among military and civilian families with children ages 5 to 13.
Register

Thu, Oct 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
This workshop will teach you how to utilize Google Calendar to plan and organize your life so that you don't forget important dates and appointments.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Practice your English speaking skills in a group. This is a fun, casual atmosphere to practice and improve your English. Speakers of all levels are welcome.

Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you like anime or manga?

Fri, Oct 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby
Visit with the Community Development Corporation and learn about the Community Garden Project!

Fri, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Let's get hands-on with crazy chemistry! Make polymers, play with surface tension & density, create chemical reactions, & analyze inks. Please register each child, & dress to get messy.

Sat, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Oh my gourd! Its spooky season! Come decorate your own tiny pumpkin.
Registration opens Saturday, October 7 2023 at 9:00am

Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Come and discuss The Duchess Deal by Tessa Dare. While discussing the book, participants will have a chance to make a craft that would be adored by ladies of the time period.

Sun, Oct 22, 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!

Mon, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
Interested in researching your family's past? Join us in exploring how to start researching! This session includes introductory tips, advice, and various resources / strategies to use when beginning.

Tue, Oct 24, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll verify your eligibility for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) and apply for the program using the online application!

Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Oct 24, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lobby
The Three Oaks Center will connect those who are homeless or at risk of homelessness to resources in the tri county that can help them with benefits, mental health, substance abuse, housing, and more.

Tue, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been stitching for years, or you just want to learn, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.