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Advanced R.A.D. class

Keychain

2024-11-16 10:00:00 2024-11-16 16:30:00 America/New_York Advanced R.A.D. class The advanced RAD is for those who took the RAD women's basic class in 2023 or 2024. Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Saturday, November 16
10:00am - 4:30pm

Add to Calendar 2024-11-16 10:00:00 2024-11-16 16:30:00 America/New_York Advanced R.A.D. class The advanced RAD is for those who took the RAD women's basic class in 2023 or 2024. Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church. Lexington Park Library - Meeting Rooms A&B

Lexington Park Library

Meeting Rooms A&B

The advanced RAD is for those who took the RAD women's basic class in 2023 or 2024. Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.

This class builds on techniques and strategies from the Basic class. It will cover some advance techniques and RAD keychain training. It revolves around use of the Kubaton.

Minimum of four (4) hours for participant

Age 15 years and up, parental consent required. 

About the Instructor:

Darlene Gentry has over thirty years’ experience in martial arts, women’s self-defense, and self-defense education for the public. She teaches self-defense part-time at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and has instructed women's self-defense courses in many different venues. Darlene also regularly teaches R.A.D. courses for free at Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Registrants e-mail addresses will be shared with the course instructor. 

She will provide participants with the registration forms and details about the class like: what clothes to wear, how strenuous the activities are, etc.

For more information on RAD programs, visit The R.A.D. Systems of Self Defense 

Any R.A.D. graduate from any class in the U.S. and Canada can attend another instructor’s class for practice free of charge for the rest of her life!

 

St. Mary’s County Library makes every effort to make events and programs accessible and inclusive. If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.

AGE GROUP: | Teen | Adult |

EVENT TYPE: | Lifelong Learning | Health & Wellness |

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Lexington Park Library

Phone: 301-863-8188

Hours
Mon, Dec 23 Closed
(Christmas)
Tue, Dec 24 Closed
(Christmas)
Wed, Dec 25 Closed
(Christmas)
Thu, Dec 26 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 29 1:00PM to 5:00PM

About the branch

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

Upcoming events

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

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

Thu, Dec 26, 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.

Fri, Dec 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
We supply the “bricks,” you bring the imagination. Come build something amazing with our LEGO and Duplo pieces!

Sat, Dec 28, 9:30am - 10:30am
Meeting Rooms A&B
Calling all young engineers! You are invited to design a train track, stack some magnets, and explore the joys of building at the library!

Mon, Dec 30, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Visit the library to make a craft with our 3D Pens. This program is intended for upper elementary aged children and tweens. Please register every member of your family that is attending. 

Tue, Dec 31, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Dec 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
All the fun of a New Year's Eve party for our young friends with early bedtimes! Countdown to a Happy NOON Year with silly songs, creative crafts, and awesome activities.

Tue, Dec 31, 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.

Thu, Jan 02, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 03, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned for individuals ages 1-5 who prefer a quieter atmosphere; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Fri, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Tackle challenging STEAM activities while laughing, learning and discovering the joy in every scientific twist and turn. 

Sat, Jan 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Making art can feel overwhelming at times, but we deserve to see our art on the wall! Come and create a collage using watercolor-painted paper. You'll be delighted with what you can make!

Sat, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room B
Let's discuss fan theories before the release of Onyx Storm, the 3rd book from the Empyrean book series by Rebecca Yarros!

Mon, Jan 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Join us for a fun and creative art program inspired by the legendary Michelangelo!

Tue, Jan 07, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Jan 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in during this open session to get all your tech and computer skill questions answered!

Wed, Jan 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.

Thu, Jan 09, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Looking to help your student thrive in school? Dealing with homeschool burnout? Parents can benefit from learning about all the resources the Library has to offer!

Sun, Jan 12, 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, Jan 13, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B
How do you make the best paper airplane? What's the best paper? What's the best design? The only way to find out is to bring in the best Tweengineers to test it out!

Mon, Jan 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Want to feel in control of your money? Join us for an interactive workshop to build your own budget!

Tue, Jan 14, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Jan 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Jan 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A
We don't always get along with everyone.

Tue, Jan 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.

Tue, Jan 14, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room B
Whether you have been creating for years or just started on your journey, join fellow crafters who love all things fabric and fiber.
Registration opens Wednesday, January 1 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Jan 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.

Wed, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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.

Wed, Jan 15, 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.

Thu, Jan 16, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
Do you have an Apple device and don't know what to do next? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!

Thu, Jan 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 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.

Fri, Jan 17, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned for individuals ages 1-5 who prefer a quieter atmosphere; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers.

Sun, Jan 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B
Let's be scientists & investigate color mixing! Predict, observe, test, collect data, & have lots of fun as we learn about primary colors & secondary colors and how they combine.
Registration opens Sunday, January 5 2025 at 2:00pm

Tue, Jan 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Jan 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Tue, Jan 21, 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.

Tue, Jan 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A monthly get together for tabletop gaming aimed at teens with a persistent world.

Wed, Jan 22, 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.

Thu, Jan 23, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Thu, Jan 23, 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.

Sat, Jan 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Computer Lab
¿Te gustaría aprender a usar una computadora?

Sat, Jan 25, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Weekend afternoon Tabletop Gaming Hangout! Open tables to play card games, TTRPGs, tabletop games and more!