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Veterans Book Group

2023-02-04 14:00:00 2023-02-04 16:45:00 America/New_York Veterans Book Group A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Saturday, February 04
2:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2023-02-04 14:00:00 2023-02-04 16:45:00 America/New_York Veterans Book Group A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Room B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Room B

A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org.

This book discussion series is tailored for veterans and their families. Service members of all eras, their spouses, and adult children are welcome. We will read and discuss four books written in a very different style but connected by themes of war, courage, honor, and trauma. Meetings will be held the first Saturday of the month 2-4 p.m. at Lexington Park library and online via ZOOM. Participants should plan to attend all sessions. Materials provided. Book descriptions are from Amazon unless otherwise noted.

The Veterans Book Group is coordinated statewide by Maryland Humanities and is presented locally in partnership with St. Mary’s County Library. It is supported in part by Lockheed Martin, David Bruce Smith, and the Wawa Foundation.

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

Reading List

February 04: The Fifth Act: America’s End in Afghanistan by Elliott Ackerman Wayne’s Note: Ackerman, a former Marine, spent five tours of duty in Iraq and Afghanistan. The reading group has previously discussed Places and Names: On War, Revolution, and Returning by Ackerman.

March 04: Her Privates We by Frederic Manning

April 01: Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl

May 06: Dust Child by Nguyen Phan Que Mai Wayne’s Note: The author’s new novel (the group read The Mountains Sing by her last year) centers on what the Vietnamese call the “dust of life,” the children (now adults) of American servicemen and Vietnamese women, a group shunned and persecuted in Vietnam. The book’s release date is March 14th, 2023.  I will be hosting the author, live and on zoom at the College of Southern Maryland on March 29, and she will be at St. Mary’s College on March 30th. The Veterans’ Book Group is invited to both appearances. 

June 03: Memorial Days: Vietnam Stories, 1973-2022 by Wayne Karlin (in Longfellow room)

AGE GROUP: | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Life Skills | Books & Reading |

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HTV Tea Towels - a Cricut Craft
Mon, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Use the library's Cricut Maker and Heat Press to embellish a multi-use tea towel for your kitchen!
This event is full
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 28, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 28, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Wed, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Designed for neurodiverse library users, their caregivers, siblings, companions, & friends. Picture books, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.
Garden Irrigation Techniques
Wed, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Learn all about irrigation!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 30, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
HTV Tea Towels - a Cricut Craft
Thu, Apr 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Use the library's Cricut Maker and Heat Press to embellish a multi-use tea towel for your kitchen!
This event is full
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, May 01, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Lotería (Bingo) for Everyone! - Bilingual Spanish & English
Sat, May 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
It’s a family event! All ages can have fun learning Spanish while playing Loteria, a fun Bingo game. Fun prizes for the winners!
Veterans Book Group
Sat, May 02, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Longfellow Room
A book discussion series for veterans led by Vietnam Veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required; space is limited. For more information contact Kimberlé Fields at 301-863-8188 or kfields@stmalib.org.
This event is full
Intro To Improv Comedy (A Three Part Series)
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
The SoMD Improv Comedy Club is joining us to teach you how to "Yes, And" your way to confidence and success. This three week (with a week off in the middle) series is aimed at teens.
Square Foot Gardening
Sun, May 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to improve vegetable yields while reducing gardening costs, avoiding heavy tools, and minimizing space requirements using the Square Foot Gardening Method!
Intro to Microsoft Excel
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Computer Lab
Learn the basics of Microsoft Office’s computer spreadsheet application in this introductory class.
May the 4th Be Your Bookmark
Mon, May 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
May the 4th be with you as we make Vader and droid bookmarks to celebrate this holiday.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 05, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, May 05, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.
Homebuyer Help - Get Your Questions Answered
Tue, May 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
Thinking about buying a house? Come have a friendly, no-pressure chat with Amy Scott, Owner of OE Realty, and her team about buying a home in Maryland.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Stop The Bleed Training
Wed, May 06, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Thu, May 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Lobby
Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Advanced Book Arts
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Take your crafting to the next level by assembling and binding your own custom journal from scratch. Registration is required.
Lexington Park Chess Day
Sat, May 09, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
An all-ages chess social hang-out! Drop in and out to play as needed, no experience required. Staff will be available to assist those who haven't played before.
Paws to Read
Mon, May 11, 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.
Art to Unwind
Mon, May 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Art doesn't have to be intimidating, or time consuming. Instead, it can be a chance to explore creativity, the ability to make mistakes, and an opportunity to try something new.
Registration opens Monday, April 27 2026 at 6:00pm
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 12, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, May 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.
Common Thread
Tue, May 12, 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. Register to receive email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
St. Mary's County Health Department - Lobby Visit
Thu, May 14, 9:00am - 11:00am
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Tween Teen Thursdays
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us every second and fourth Thursday. Alternating Art (second week) and STEM activities (fourth week), plus more! No registration required!
Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, May 15, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
LexiCon Live!
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Catch us on stage for LexiCon Live! We will have a blast with live performance-based activities, crafts, and of course, our cosplay contest! Keep an eye out for more information about our redebut!
Lexicon Dungeons & Dragons - A K-Pop Demon Hunters Inspired Adventure
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:30am
Join us for a unique K-Pop D&D Adventure where the show doesn’t go as planned. No experience needed—all materials provided. Participants must be 8 or older.
Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 10:00am
Digital Photocard Decorating
Sat, May 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Computer Lab
Want to collect and decorate K-Pop photocards but don't have the supplies? Learn to design them digitally! This class will cover creating and editing your own photocards using Canva.
Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 9:00am
Lexicon Dungeons & Dragons - A K-Pop Demon Hunters Inspired Adventure
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Join us for a unique K-Pop D&D Adventure where the show doesn’t go as planned. No experience needed—all materials provided. Participants must be 8 or older.
Registration opens Saturday, May 2 2026 at 1:00pm
Intro To Improv Comedy (A Three Part Series)
Sun, May 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
The SoMD Improv Comedy Club is joining us to teach you how to "Yes, And" your way to confidence and success. This three week (with a week off in the middle) series is aimed at teens.
Veteran Employment Services - Lobby Visit
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans and the general public to employment services.
Teen Writing Club
Mon, May 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Calling all teen writers! Participate in a workshop designed to improve your worldbuilding, character creation, and writing skills!
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 19, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.
After-School Adventurer's Club
Tue, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
No experience needed! Characters will be provided for ease of adventure. We'll have a D&D 5e Game every time, while we may have new games to teach as well.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.
Get Covered Clinic - Maryland Health Connection Enrollment Assistance:Lobby Visit
Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
Longfellow Room
Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking low-cost or free health insurance options through Maryland Health Connection.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all children welcome with their adult caregivers.
Headshots at the Library
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Get a FREE headshot photo taken at our Library!
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Our Library Neighborhood - Informal Story Hour
Fri, May 22, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Children's Area
It's a beautiful day in our children's book neighborhood. Stop by, pick a book off the shelf, and be read to by our librarian of the day.
Book Tasting Brunch
Sat, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Expand your literary palate in a fun, interactive “fine‑dining” style experience!
Registration opens Saturday, May 9 2026 at 10:00am
Southern Maryland JobSource Mobile Career Center
Wed, May 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.
500 by 5! - An Early Literacy Celebration
Wed, May 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
It doesn't matter if you are starting, finishing, or somewhere in the middle. Celebrate our goal of reading 500 books by age 5! A special storytime, picture book themed activities, and literacy joy!
Registration opens Wednesday, May 13 2026 at 10:00am
Sensory Friendly Storytime
Wed, May 27, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Designed for neurodiverse library users, their caregivers, siblings, companions, & friends. Picture books, songs, and activities offered with lower lights, lower volume, and in a no-judgement zone.
St. Mary's County Family Law Court Help Clinic
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Longfellow Room
The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.
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