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Common Thread

2024-12-10 18:00:00 2024-12-10 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, December 10
6:00pm - 7:45pm

Add to Calendar 2024-12-10 18:00:00 2024-12-10 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 Monday November 11 due to Veterans Day
Mon, Nov 11 Closed
(Veterans Day)
Tue, Nov 12 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Nov 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Nov 17 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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If you need special accommodations for any Library event or program, please submit our Accommodations Request form as soon as possible.

Upcoming events

Advanced R.A.D. class - Keychain
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 4:30pm
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.
Register
Autumn Artistry - Fall Window Decorating Fun!
Sat, Nov 16, 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Area
Join us for a creative fall-themed art activity, using windows as your canvas!
Registration is now closed
Tabletop Hangout
Sun, Nov 17, 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Sunday Afternoon Tabletop Gaming Hangout! Open tables to play card games, TTRPGs, tabletop games and more!
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 19, 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 - Lobby Visit
Tue, Nov 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lobby
SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Tue, Nov 19, 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, Nov 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.
Building a Pollinator Paradise - How We Did It & How You Can Too
Tue, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A
Learn from the experts how to transform your garden into a haven for pollinators, birds & wildlife!
Wiggle Giggle Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Wed, Nov 20, 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 Court Help Clinic
Wed, Nov 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.
Call of the Wild: Furbearers Education Exhibit
Wed, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Are you wild for wildlife? Learn "fur" real at an interactive nature education exhibition!
Baby Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 21, 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B
Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.
Shopping Online: Holiday Edition
Thu, Nov 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
Computer Lab
Start your holiday shopping off right!
Toddler Storytime at the Lexington Park Library
Thu, Nov 21, 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, Nov 21, 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 the Lexington Park Library
Fri, Nov 22, 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.
Cricut Crafts: Custom Tote Bag
Sat, Nov 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B
Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish a tote bag to take home!
This event is full
Common Thread
Tue, Nov 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, Nov 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.
Crafternoon at Lexington Park Library
Wed, Nov 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Drop in for open-ended crafting fun. Try one of our sample crafts, or create your own design! All materials provided.
Afterschool Adventurer's Club
Mon, Dec 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
A monthly get together for tabletop gaming aimed at teens with a persistent world.
First Time Home Buyer Q&A
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B
Ask the simple and difficult questions about buying a home. Register for email/text reminders. Walk-in's welcome!
Cocoa Cozy Storytime!
Wed, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A&B
Make your season warm and cozy at this very special evening storytime event! Enjoy a hot cup of cocoa complete with stories of cozy winter nights for friends and families of all ages!
Registration opens Wednesday, November 20 2024 at 9:00am
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
SOMD Audubon Society: The Christmas Bird Count - Citizen Science
Sat, Dec 07, 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B
The annual Christmas Bird Count (CBC) has been held for well over a century and is conducted by National Audubon Society with help from thousands of volunteers.
Wayne Karlin Presents "The Genizah" - Local Author Talk
Sat, Dec 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Wayne Karlin will present his latest novel, "The Genizah," and discuss the Holocaust backgrounds of the novel. Register for an email reminder. Walk-In's are welcome.
Using Google Lens for Holiday Shopping
Tue, Dec 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Computer Lab
Find exactly what you're looking for with Google Lens!
Common Thread
Tue, Dec 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.
St. Mary's County Court Help Clinic
Wed, Dec 11, 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.
Tween/Teen Thursday
Thu, Dec 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Computer Lab
Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.
Disaster Preparedness for Teens & Families - A One Maryland One Book Program
Thu, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Do you know what to do when a tornado sweeps into your neighborhood or floodwater reaches your doorstep?
Introduction to Canva - A Graphic Design Tool
Mon, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Computer Lab
Learn to create beautiful greeting cards using the unique tools found in Canva!
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