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Common Thread
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
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Upcoming events

Paws to Read
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
St. Mary's County Health Department
Tue, Sep 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Three Oaks Center Outreach
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.
Common Thread
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.
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Sep 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
START Family Book Club
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
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Sep 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
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.
Nature Explorers: Outdoor Adventure!
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!
English Conversation Hour
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.
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Oceans of Fun! - Back by popular demand!
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! 
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
St. Mary's County Health Department
Tue, Oct 03, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Email Basics
Tue, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Get started using email today!
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Oct 04, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
START Family Book Club
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
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
AccessHealth at St. Mary's Hospital
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.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
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.
Intro to Google OS
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.
English Conversation Hour
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
St. Mary's County Health Department
Tue, Oct 10, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Three Oaks Center Outreach
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.
Common Thread
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.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Oct 11, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
START Family Book Club
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
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
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.
English Conversation Hour
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.
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Lexicon: Quest
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!
Art Workshop - Drawing
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
St. Mary's County Health Department
Tue, Oct 17, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Preschool Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Oct 18, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
START Family Book Club
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
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween-Teen Thursdays
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.
Intro to Google Calendar
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.
English Conversation Hour
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.
Anime Club - Mystery at Lexington Park
Thu, Oct 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Do you like anime or manga?
Community Garden Project
Fri, Oct 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Lobby
Visit with the Community Development Corporation and learn about the Community Garden Project!
STEM Fun: Crazy for Chemistry
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.
Tiny Pumpkin Painting Party
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
Historical Romance Novel and Craft Program
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.
Introduction to 3D Printing
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!
Genealogy Basics
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
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.
Affordable Connectivity Program
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!
St. Mary's County Health Department
Tue, Oct 24, 10:00am - 1:00pm
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Oct 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Three Oaks Center Outreach
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.
Common Thread
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.
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