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Veterans Book Group

2023-03-04 14:00:00 2023-03-04 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 - Longfellow Room

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

Add to Calendar 2023-03-04 14:00:00 2023-03-04 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 - Longfellow Room

Lexington Park Library

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 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: | Lifelong Learning | Books & Reading |

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Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Toddler Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Canceled
Three Oaks Center Outreach
Tue, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 16, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 17, 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.
St. Mary's County Department of Aging & Human Services
Wed, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.
Military Family Appreciation Event - Month of the Military Child
Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Military families in our community are invited to Lexington Park Library for a special military family storytime. One registration per household please.
Registration is now closed
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween-Teen Thursday
Thu, Apr 18, 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.
Anime Club at Lexington Park - Guess Our Theme!
Thu, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Do you like anime and manga?
Managing Family Finances - Lunch & Learn Series
Fri, Apr 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn how to best support your family on a budget!
Is Beekeeping for you? A Mini Guide to Becoming a Beekeeper - Citizen Science
Sat, Apr 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B
Beekeeping can be enjoyed by almost anyone, whether you live on a farm or have nothing more than a backyard. The best way to learn the craft is with an experienced beekeeper.
Digital Audiobooks and eBooks at Your Library!
Mon, Apr 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Learn how to access thousands of eBook and digital audiobook titles for free through the library through the Libby, Hoopla and Palace apps.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 23, 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
Tue, Apr 23, 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, Apr 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room 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, Apr 23, 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, Apr 24, 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.
Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service
Wed, Apr 24, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
Meet volunteers from the Maryland Volunteer Lawyer Service and hear about the free legal services they can help you with.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Apr 24, 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.
Canceled
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Wed, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Come say hello to a Master Gardener. Bring your gardening, lawn, plants and insect questions to the for the start of the new growing season.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, Apr 25, 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, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween-Teen Thursday
Thu, Apr 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Longfellow Room
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
Candidate Forum for Primary Elections
Thu, Apr 25, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us to ask questions of the local candidates for the upcoming primary election.
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Fri, Apr 26, 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.
Veterans' Services
Fri, Apr 26, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Lobby
A representative of the Maryland Dept. of Labor will be in the lobby to connect veterans to employment services.
Sustainability Fair: Upcycled T-Shirt Tote Make & Take
Sat, Apr 27, All day
Longfellow Room
Stop by and make your own reusable bag from a t-shirt! This no-sew technique is the perfect way to give an old t-shirt a new life!
Sustainability Fair: Sustainability Storytime - All Ages
Sat, Apr 27, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities all about how to take care of our planet! This special Storytime was planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.
Sustainability Fair: Using Your Community Seed Library
Sat, Apr 27, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A
Did you know the Library offers free plant seeds to the public starting April 1st? No joke! Join us to learn all about SEEDS - our new Seed Library program at St. Mary's County Library!
Sustainability Fair: Found Object Art Workshop
Sat, Apr 27, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room B
Do you love to find ways to reuse items and have you ever wanted to create art? In this program, you will get to do both!
Sustainability Fair: Native Plants for Birds, Bees, & Beauty
Sat, Apr 27, 10:45am - 11:45am
Meeting Room A
Learn how to create a native plant bird buffet in your own backyard or patio!
Sustainability Fair: Save the World Before Bedtime - A Crash Course in Everyday Environmentalism
Sat, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A
How can we do our part to make the air and water cleaner? How can we protect the plants and animals under threat from pollution and overdevelopment? And how do we do this with a 9-5 job???
Sustainability Fair: Seed Paper Make & Take
Sat, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room B
Create your own seed paper using native wildflower seeds and colorful scrap paper. Seed paper can be planted in the ground or used as decoration!
Sustainability Fair: Conserve Energy. Save Money.
Sat, Apr 27, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room A
Learn about the many ways to save money on your electric bill from a SMECO expert! Topics will include techniques to save energy, residential solar rebates, and energy efficient appliances.
Sustainability Fair: Harnessing the Sun - Powering the Path to a Brighter Tomorrow
Sat, Apr 27, 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Meeting Room B
Can renewable energy really power the needs of everyday life?
Sustainability Fair: The Climate Ribbon - Closing Ceremony
Sat, Apr 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us as we share the stories collected over the month of April from our Climate Ribbon art installation. Reflect on a day of education and community-building centered on the environment.
Día del Niño - Day of the Child
Sun, Apr 28, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Come celebrate Día del Niño/Day of the Child with crafts and activities. One free book per child while supplies last.
Money and Conflict - Strategies to Handle
Mon, Apr 29, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Disagreements about money can be challenging to work through.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, Apr 30, 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
Tue, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Canceled
Three Oaks Center Outreach
Tue, Apr 30, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, Apr 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, May 01, 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.
Intro to Smartphone Photography
Wed, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A
Say cheese! Learn more about your smartphone's camera.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 02, 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, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween-Teen Thursday
Thu, May 02, 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 - Cafecito en la Biblioteca
Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Join us this 1st Thursday of the month to 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.
Spring Stations Spectacular
Fri, May 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Celebrate Spring with us as little learners explore various spring themed activities and play centers!
Registration opens Friday, April 19 2024 at 9:00am
Maryland People’s Insurance Counsel
Fri, May 03, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
Come visit! The People's Insurance Counsel Division (PICD) represents the interests of consumers concerning Maryland Homeowners’ Insurance and Medical Professional Liability Insurance.
Veterans Book Group
Sat, May 04, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 07, 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
Tue, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, May 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, May 08, 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.
Ask a Master Gardener Plant Clinic
Wed, May 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lobby
Come say hello to a Master Gardener. Bring your gardening, lawn, plants and insect questions to the for the start of the new growing season.
Doodle Drop-In
Wed, May 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
Do you love art? We do too! Drop-in to create some artbominations with us.
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, May 08, 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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 09, 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, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Tween-Teen Thursday
Thu, May 09, 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.
All Ages Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Fri, May 10, 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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Tue, May 14, 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
Tue, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Purposeful Play - Serious Fun for Preschoolers
Tue, May 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room 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 14, 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.
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Wed, May 15, 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.
Baby Storytime at Lexington Park Library
Thu, May 16, 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, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.
Planning for Retirement - Lunch & Learn Series
Thu, May 16, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A
Feel confident about your future!
Tween-Teen Thursday
Thu, May 16, 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.
Intermediate Gardening - Grow Your Skills!
Thu, May 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join Mariah Rose Dean, UMD Extension Master Gardener, to grow beyond the basics.
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