November 2022

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Do you like anime or manga?

Join us for this month’s anime club meeting. We will watch the first episode of three different shows, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided.
This month's theme is Slice of Life! Sit back a relax as we watch some shows and do some crafts. Below are the shows we will be watching:

• Laid Back Camp
• Elegant Yokai Apartment Life
• Dragon Goes House Hunting

Ages 16+; under 16 permitted with parent or guardian.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.

They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!

People's Insurance Counsel Division, a division of the Office of Attorney General of Maryland, will provide information about homeowner's insurance and medical professional liability insurance.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Are you a teen that likes to organize and plan? Do you enjoy eating snacks? Then, come on over to the Lexington Park branch and join our Teen Advisory Group!

Calling all teens to take action at the library. Help plan teen and tween programs, create library displays, and try out new tech, games, or crafts.

Registration is recommended, snacks and service hours will be provided, and drop-ins are welcome!

Ages 12-18.

We need you! Calling all teens to take action at your library.

The Teen Advisory and Planning Society (TAPS) is for teens interested in making a difference in the community. Help plan teen programs and share opinions on book recommendations and teen related issues! Snacks and service hours provided! This group is for teens ages 12-18. 

Just in time for National Novel Writing Month, Maryland author Ronald Malfi will be discussing the artistry and literary merit of dark fiction and how that transcends genre.

There is more to the horror genre and dark fiction than death and shock factors. Ronald Malfi will be discussing the main elements and themes of this thrilling genre, as well as how they can be included in other works to add a bit of edge or suspense.

Ronald Malfi is the award-winning author of several thrillers and horror novels. He is the recipient of two Independent Publisher Book Awards, the Beverly Hills Book Award, the Benjamin Franklin Award, and his novel Floating Staircase was a finalist for the Bram Stoker Award. He lives in Maryland with his wife, Debra, and their two daughters. When he’s not working on his next book, he’s fronting the rock band VEER.

For more information about his works, visit his website or search for his books in our catalog.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided. 

Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM

Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM 

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own paper cards and gift tags.

Have you heard of the Cricut craze and you want to find out what it’s all about? Join us for this introductory, in-person class in the Leonardtown Maker Space where you’ll learn the basics of how the Cricut cutter works as well the use of Cricut Design Space. You’ll create your own card or gift tag to take with you! After learning the basics, you'll be able to return to the Maker Space during open hours to use the Cricut on your own to create whatever you can imagine! Visit the Makerspace website to see open hours and learn about all it has to offer!

Interested in games and cool neon party activities? Come on over to the Lexington Park branch and see what the excitement is all about!

Glow in the Park 2.0 is intended for teens and tweens. The event will consist of awesome activities, fun games to play, and good times with friends. There will be snacks, great music, glow in the dark items, and much more!

Registration recommended, walk-ins welcome. 

Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!

Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.

Join us for a thoughtful discussion of the 2022 One Maryland One Book selection, "What’s Mine and Yours" by Naima Coster.

A description of the book provided by the publisher reads, “When a county initiative in the Piedmont of North Carolina forces the students at a mostly black public school on the east side to move across town to a nearly all-white high school on the west, the community rises in outrage. For two students, quiet and aloof Gee and headstrong Noelle, these divisions will extend far beyond their schooling. As their paths collide and overlap over the course of thirty years, their two seemingly disconnected families begin to form deeply knotted, messy ties that shape the trajectory of their lives. . . With gorgeous prose, Naima Coster explores the unique organism that is every family: what breaks them apart and how they come back together."

Find What’s Mine and Yours in the catalog!

Graphologist and historian Terry Antoniewicz analyzes the signatures of 20 US Presidents, using handwriting to reveal the notable character strengths and some flaws impacting the history they made.

Participants will learn more personal information about the men who have led this country. 

This is a program that highlights the personalities of the men in office, not a political analysis of their behaviors. The presenter neither promotes or supports any political preference in this presentation.

Register to receive the link to the Zoom meeting.

Representatives will be here to educate and assist those who are seeking new insurance or employment/career opportunities

Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection. 

The Department of Labor's Workforce Development group will also be on site to provide information on job counseling, resume help, searching for jobs, career training opportunities, Veteran services, and workforce re-entry.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Learn to make fresh apple cider! This event takes place at the pavilion in Fifth District Park in Mechanicsville.

Learn about the life cycle of apples from seeds to trees and fruit, see how a cider press works, then get hands-on and help make a batch of fresh apple cider! Please register each child who will attend (accompanying adults do not need to register). This program is rain-or-shine; we'll be under the covered pavilion, but dress for the weather!

Get started using email today!

Technology can be intimidating but once you learn the basics of email you’ll be able to use it more confidently. Join us for this in-person computer class to learn how to send and receive email, navigate your inbox, and practice downloading and attaching files. We will be using Gmail in this class.  If you already have a Gmail account, please bring with you the Gmail address and password so you can login.  Don’t have a Gmail account? No problem!  We’ll help you set one up in class.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.

Splash & learn with experiments to discover what floats, how it moves, and why. Using household items, we'll determine which items float or sink!

Then, we'll figure out which shapes move best through the water when a sail is attached, create a boat, and test its ability to float while adding “cargo.” This program is presented in partnership with Calvert Marine Museum. Please register each child.

Learn to make fresh apple cider!

Learn about the life cycle of apples from seeds to trees and fruit, see how a cider press works, then get hands-on and help make a batch of fresh apple cider! Please register each child who will attend (accompanying adults do not need to register). This program is rain-or-shine; in case of bad weather we'll move indoors.

Calling all creative and artsy teens & adults, come join us in our new Makerspace!

Come join us for a Crafternoon in the new Makerspace! This special Crafternoon will feature a small project that teens & adults can create! We will supply all the materials, you just have to provide the creativity! Please be advised that this craft is suitable for ages 13 and up.

Explore the force of buoyancy in this hands-on STEM session. After observing different types of ships, we'll work in groups to construct a vessel out of household items, & put it to the test.

This program is presented in partnership with Calvert Marine Museum. Please register each child.

Come and create something new!

We'll supply all of the materials, you just bring your creativity! This will be a chill afternoon full of fun and easy craft projects. For ages 12-18.

Participating in National Novel Writing Month and need a change of scenery while you work? Come *Write* In! Arrive any time during the event and stay for however long you'd like.

Happy National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo (Check out nanowrimo.org) In the NaNo Lounge you'll find dedicated space to write and workshop your stories with friends.  Try to reach that 50,000 word count by the end of the month. Bring your notebook or laptop and join us for some write-ins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a collaborative atmosphere. 

Join fellow crafters who love all things 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, and tips. 

All skill levels welcome. No registration required.

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.

Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program.

Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Work on your current project and chat with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome.

Join us for a special presentation on recent archaeological projects in and around Southern Maryland.

Over 75 sites have been identified near Jug Bay, located between Anne Arundel and Prince George's Counties close to the midpoint of the Patuxent River. Archaeologists have discovered ancient camps and large Indigenous villages that thrived for at least 13,000 years, along with colonial towns, antebellum plantations, and underwater shipwrecks that help paint a vibrant picture of life along the river. 

Presented by Stephanie T. Sperling, M.A.A., Senior Archaeologist, Archaeology Office of the Natural and Historic Resources Division

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.

They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Participating in National Novel Writing Month and need a change of scenery while you work? Come *Write* In! Arrive any time during the event and stay for however long you'd like.

Happy National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo (Check out nanowrimo.org) In the NaNo Lounge you'll find dedicated space to write and workshop your stories with friends.  Try to reach that 50,000 word count by the end of the month. Bring your notebook or laptop and join us for some write-ins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a collaborative atmosphere. 

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Staff from the Promise Resource Center will be available to provide families assistance in finding quality childcare.

Visit them in the lobby for more information about programs offered through the Promise Resource Center and Maryland Family Network.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided. 

Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM

Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM 

Calling all yarn crafters! Help us create handmade scarves and blankets to support groups in our community. Patrons must know how to knit/crochet and bring their own tools.

Yarn and patterns will be provided, but feel free to bring your own as well. Drop by at any point during the event and stay for however long you would like to work on projects, get crafting help, etc. Items do not have to be finished at the event and can be completed at home. Please drop off completed blankets and red scarves at the Leonardtown Library by December 1st.

Email bthorne@stmalib.org for additional guidance, to make yarn or project donations, and to learn about other ways to help.

For information about the Red Scarf Project (which sends the scarves to former foster care youth), please visit their website. Scarves must be in shades of red and approximately 60” long and 5”-8” wide.

For information about Project Linus (which provides blankets to children in need), please visit their website. Blankets must be free of smoke, pet dander, and heavy perfumes.

For information about the Snuggles Project (which provides blankets to local shelter animals), please visit their website.

A STEAM-based program for upper elementary-aged children all about woodland creatures.

Put on your detective hat and join us for an investigative look at some of our beloved forest friends. Participants will learn about animal tracks and habitats. We will also learn some basic hand sewing techniques while creating arts and crafts. Please register each child attending. 

Join us each month to discuss Becky Chambers' Wayfarers Series. This month, we will be discussing book 3, Record of a Spaceborn Few

Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla

read the eBook on Hoopla

Or find it in our catalog

All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today.

Just in time for National Novel Writing Month, Maryland author, Amy Schisler, will give a talk on how to incorporate your own experiences into your writing to help better bring your stories to life.

For a work of fiction to be worth reading, it must be authentic. Research is a big part of writing, but knowledge and experience are crucial for your writing. We’ll discuss turning your knowledge and experience into unforgettable stories people will be clamoring to get their hands on.

Amy Schisler is a novelist, poet, children’s book author, spiritual writer, blogger, reader, and avid traveler with years of professional experience in all manner of writing-related endeavors. Amy’s first novel, A Place to Call Home, a romantic suspense, debuted in 2014, and her much-loved Chincoteague Island Trilogy has won numerous literary awards.

Amy lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with her family. When she’s not writing, Amy can usually be found hiking in the Rocky Mountains, most often with a good book in her hand.

For more information about her works, visit her website or search for her books in our catalog.

Stories, songs, and activities for children with their adult caregivers, outdoors at Patuxent River Naval Air Museum.

This activity will take place outdoors on the Flight Line, which is a paved area. Participants should bring blankets or chairs for comfort. This event is rain-or shine; in case of bad weather we will move to the indoor theater. The museum entry fee will be waived for all children 10 & under attending the storytime, and offered at a reduced price of $3 to all adults. Museum address: 22156 Three Notch Road Lexington Park, MD 20653

Come share your memories of Tulagi Place and revisit its place in St. Mary's County history with featured talks from historians:

• Reclaiming the Instant City by Julie King, Professor of Anthropology, St. Mary’s College
• Modernism Comes to St. Mary’s by Johnnie Cook, local amateur historian

Or watch on YouTube at https://youtube.com/c/StMarysCountyLibrary

Sponsored by:

              Historical Preservation Commission

It's never too early for a mindful moment! Grab this special take and make for your mindful kid and share emotional wellness with peace-promoting crafts and activities.

Whether you’ve got some antsy in your pants or those winter blues, chase away busy thoughts with mindful crafts and activities for preschoolers. Register your child individually with your email address to be informed when their Calm Kit is ready for pickup at your local St. Mary's County Library branch!

Pop into the Lexington Park Library and color a holiday card for a veteran. Help bring some extra holiday cheer and gratitude to someone this season!

All ages are welcome and encouraged to color a card (or two!) and write a message for a veteran at the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. These cards will be delivered with a candy cane treat to the veterans at the home to wish them a happy holiday season. Can't make it to the kick-off? Drop in any time through November 30 to create your card!

Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!

Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.

Join us in the no-judgment zone, for activities designed for children ages toddler-lower elementary with sensory challenges to enjoy with their families.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Feel free to wear your pajamas!

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Participating in National Novel Writing Month and need a change of scenery while you work? Come *Write* In! Arrive any time during the event and stay for however long you'd like.

Happy National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo (Check out nanowrimo.org) In the NaNo Lounge you'll find dedicated space to write and workshop your stories with friends.  Try to reach that 50,000 word count by the end of the month. Bring your notebook or laptop and join us for some write-ins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a collaborative atmosphere. 

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.

They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Participating in National Novel Writing Month and need a change of scenery while you work? Come *Write* In! Arrive any time during the event and stay for however long you'd like.

Happy National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo (Check out nanowrimo.org) In the NaNo Lounge you'll find dedicated space to write and workshop your stories with friends.  Try to reach that 50,000 word count by the end of the month. Bring your notebook or laptop and join us for some write-ins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a collaborative atmosphere. 

Each month we will discuss a different romance novel. All books will be available in both eBook and audiobook format on Hoopla. November's Title is Butterfly Swords by Jeannie Lin

Listen to the audiobook on Hoopla

Read the eBook on Hoopla

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Teens and tweens are invited to come vibe with us for weekly-themed hangouts! Games, art, music and more in store.

No registration required! Stay a little or awhile. Snacks, activities, and good vibes provided. 

Tween session (Ages 8-12): 3-4 PM

Teen session (Ages 13-18): 4-5 PM 

Join us on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library to discuss & do a matching themed activity. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.

Whether you draw, knit, crochet, or embroider, feel free to bring a project to work on while we talk all about this cozy yarn and unravel the mystery at hand. The theme for November is "Crafty Cozy" and we will be reading Murder, She Knit (2018) by Peggy Ehrhart. 

Pamela Paterson has  recently become associate editor for a crafting magazine and founded a knitting club in her quaint New Jersey town. When one of the club members is found dead just outside, Pamela finds herself adding “solving murders” to her list of new hobbies. The first book in the Knit & Kibble Mysteries is full of hidden details, knitting tips, and even includes a delicious recipe for “Autumn Apple Cake.”

Search for physical copies in our catalog.

Listen to the audiobook or read the eBook on Hoopla.

Come to the Nonfiction Book Club to learn about interesting information and true stories! We will meet via Zoom on the last Thursday of every month.

Whether you are very familiar with nonfiction or only read it occasionally, this book club will have something for you, as we will cover a variety of topics, from biographies to science to self-help.

This month's pick is Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates. A description of the book provided by the publisher reads, "For Ta-Nehisi Coates, history has always been personal. At every stage of his life, he's sought in his explorations of history answers to the mysteries that surrounded him--most urgently, why he, and other black people he knew, seemed to live in fear ... In [this book], Coates takes readers along on his journey through America's history of race and its contemporary resonances through a series of awakenings--moments when he discovered some new truth about our long, tangled history of race, whether through his myth-busting professors at Howard University, a trip to a Civil War battlefield with a rogue historian, a journey to Chicago's South Side to visit aging survivors of 20th century America's 'long war on black people,' or a visit with the mother of a beloved friend who was shot down by the police."

Find Between the World and Me in the catalog!

Try out our Oculus Rift S virtual reality headsets to tour the world!

Here's your chance to try out Virtual Reality, even if you never have before! You will remain seated in the library meeting room while you explore the world with 3D Google Earth and our Oculus Rift S VR headsets. Choose between these amazing tours: cities, landmarks, water, or deserts. Before and after your virtual vacation tour, you'll also have the chance to try out Google Expedition headsets. The Google Expeditions are another fun way to travel virtually with a simplified, less immersive technology option.  

Come brighten your day with a little "art therapy," and use creativity as your outlet for stress! Experiment with art supplies, and make a project to take home. Materials provided.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Have questions about growing vegetables, soil conditions, mystery insects, invasive weeds, or heirloom plants? Ask a Master Gardener! Stop by with your plant samples and questions.

Join fellow crafters who love all things 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, and tips. 

All skill levels welcome. No registration required.

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.

Join fellow crafters who love all things fiber - virtually! Registration is required (with an email address). You'll receive an email with a link to join the Zoom meeting before the program.

Open to knitters, crocheters, quilters, embroiderers, cross-stitchers, and any other kind of needleworkers. Work on your current project and chat with like-minded makers. All skill levels welcome.

Seedco Navigators will be on site to educate and assist those who are uninsured as well as those currently insured through Maryland Health Connection.

Navigators will be providing information on new lower premiums, access to financial assistance for those who qualify, as well as scheduling appointments for application and enrollment in health coverage.
Seedco is a non-profit organization under a grant funded contract with the state of Maryland, through the Maryland Health Exchange. We work to educate and assist Maryland residents, free of charge, in understanding their health coverage options, potential for financial assistance, and how to select the best plan within the Maryland Health Benefit Exchange marketplace that suits their needs. Additionally, we work to provide resources and other options for those who do not qualify or are unable to get the coverage they need.

Social distancing and safe COVID protocols will be in place to ensure the safety of Seedco staff, Library staff, and the general public.

For more information please contact :
Christie Taylor
Seedco Navigator
chtaylor@seedco.org

Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

Employees from the St. Mary's County Health Department will be available in the lobby to answer your questions about Narcan and Opioid overdose. No appointment necessary.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

We'll provide the toys and LEGOs, you bring the fun and imagination! This program is meant for children toddler-upper elementary to enjoy with their families.

Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.

They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Meet real live marsh animals from the Calvert Marine Museum, such as a Diamond Back Terrapin, marsh periwinkles, a horseshoe crab, or fiddler crabs!

After meeting the animals, we'll create our own imaginary marsh and learn about the other animals that live there through games and stories. This program is presented in partnership with Calvert Marine Museum. Please register each child.

All locations will close at 5 p.m. for Thanksgiving Eve.

All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today.

All St. Mary's County Library locations are closed today.

Register with an email address to receive the link to a trivia game and test your knowledge! The game is multiple choice questions and speed matters!

Registration for each week ends at 5 p.m. on Mondays. After 5 p.m., registrants will be emailed a link to that week's trivia. You will have until Thursday at 5 p.m. to complete the game, then you'll receive an email with the full results. Trivia uses Kahoot, accessible through any internet browser, no account needed.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities planned with ages 1-5 in mind; all ages welcome with their adult caregivers. Feel free to wear your pajamas!

Dr. James Gibb will discuss the archaeological findings of small landholders.

Archaeologists commonly encounter the remains of small houses, often only 600 square feet or less, in the midst of naturally reforested tracts. Most of the remains lie directly on the surface, not yet covered by slowly developing soils. Buildings constructed of inexpensive materials often salvaged from other sites, and the unprepossessing stove parts, tea kettles, and unadorned plates suggest poor, socially isolated households. Recent finds, however, suggest extraordinary connections with national and international events. In this presentation, I explore the research potential of these often overlooked, dismissed archaeological sites.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, bounces, songs, and playtime for children birth-2 years with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

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.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Participating in National Novel Writing Month and need a change of scenery while you work? Come *Write* In! Arrive any time during the event and stay for however long you'd like.

Happy National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo (Check out nanowrimo.org) In the NaNo Lounge you'll find dedicated space to write and workshop your stories with friends.  Try to reach that 50,000 word count by the end of the month. Bring your notebook or laptop and join us for some write-ins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a collaborative atmosphere. 

The One Maryland One Book, "What's Mine and Yours," by Naima Coster will serve as a springboard for a discussion about adverse childhood experiences and how they impact our community.

We will hear from community experts on the topic of ACEs allowing time for group discussion. We will not be discussing the book "What's Mine and Yours," but we will use it as a catalyst to learn how adverse childhood experiences, similar to the ones written about, impact people and our community. 

Our panelists are from the Behavioral Health Division and the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion units of the St. Mary's County Health Department, and the founder of the non-profit group Gift 2 Uplift. 

Interested in learning about the FAFSA? Scholarships? College financial aid? Join us in a FAFSA workshop that will explain all there is about this resource for both parents and teens.

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the primary resource for receiving federal, state, and institutional aid. Do not miss out on aid opportunities by not filing this free application. Marsha Wilcox, Assistant Director of Office of Student Financial Assistance at St. Mary's College of MD, will join us to discuss the FAFSA process, how eligibility for need based aid is determined, different types of college financial aid, requirements and sources. There will be time after the presentation to meet with Mrs. Wilcox and OSFA staff to answer questions. 

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 1-3 with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Health Department staff will be in the library lobby providing parents & other community members with a variety of health department resources for COVID-19 vaccine promotion and other initiatives.

They will offer on-site registration and pre-registration for first/second dose vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested. They will also provide the community with free COVID-19 test kits, KN95 Masks, Hand Sanitizers, and other fun promotional materials/items for children. They will also be providing information about their tobacco cessation programs, as well as their free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, as well as information about asthma programs and so much more!

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities for children ages 3-5, with their adult caregivers.

Please note: Storytime space is limited. Each storytime will be filled to capacity on a first-come, first served basis. We have increased the number of weekly storytimes to meet the needs of our community.

Three Oaks Center staff will be in the lobby to answer questions about homelessness resources and intake for services.

Participating in National Novel Writing Month and need a change of scenery while you work? Come *Write* In! Arrive any time during the event and stay for however long you'd like.

Happy National Novel Writing Month, otherwise known as NaNoWriMo (Check out nanowrimo.org) In the NaNo Lounge you'll find dedicated space to write and workshop your stories with friends.  Try to reach that 50,000 word count by the end of the month. Bring your notebook or laptop and join us for some write-ins. Enjoy free Wi-Fi and a collaborative atmosphere.