November 2023

With NaNoWriMo just around the corner, this bag of goodies will help prepare you to write that 50,000 word novel, or for any other writing you may have to do, in the next 30 days.

Every writer knows the struggle to create the perfect literary creation and National Novel Writing Month, especially, can drive any writer insane. This kit has been designed to help with that. Contents will include writing prompts and exercises, information on local writing events and groups, recommended reading lists (including nonfiction books on writing, memoirs by authors, and finished NaNoWriMo novels), inspirational goodies, and other fun things to bring a smile to your face when the writing gets you down.

This kit will be available to be picked up at any of the 3 St. Mary's County Library branches on November 1st. When registering, please indicate which branch you would like to pick-up at.

Lexington Park Library is closed October 31 - November 2 for HVAC work. Our other locations are open regular hours.

The St. Mary's Health Department Outreach Team will be in the lobby of the Charlotte Hall Library to provide resources and information - Fun promotional items too!

The St. Mary's Health Department will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs, such as information about our tobacco cessation programs, as well as our free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about our asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

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.

Lexington Park Library is closed October 31 - November 2 for HVAC work. Our other locations are open regular hours.

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

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.

DECEMBER 14TH VISIT CANCELED Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 

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.

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 a skirt, dress, kilt that you love, but it doesn't have pockets? Learn how to add your own! Bring a garment to work on and we'll provide the rest!

This will be a hand-sewing based program rather than a machine-sewing one. Sewing skills are not necessarily required, though they will help you with the process.

We will go over all the steps needed to add your own pockets to your clothing so that you will never find yourself lacking somewhere to put your phone, wallet, keys, etc. Needles, thread, and fabric for the pockets will be provided. Just be sure to bring your own clothing item to work on. We highly recommend you select a garment that you are not extremely attached to, incase of any accidents. Items with side-seams may be easier to maneuver your first time, though we will go over how to add pockets to items with or without them.

Writing can be a lonely hobby, so why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!

During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st Thursday of the month.

For ages 12-18

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own LED light up paper lantern!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to make clean and precise cuts on paper that will then be turned into paper lanterns with an LED light. Class designs will feature Winter holiday themes. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

After learning the basics, you'll be able to return to the Leonardtown Library Makerspace 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 learning more about using the internet?

Almost everything is online these days - from government forms to shopping. Being able to use the Internet is now an essential skill to live and work in today's world. Get better acquainted with the online world and learn how to safely use it to fit your needs.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard

Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Meets 2 consecutive days:

Saturday, November 5th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 6th  1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.  

Women and Teens invite your friends to come learn some new skills and proactive strategies to help protect yourself and others! The class is fun, energetic, and interactive. Class includes 9 hours of instruction & practice, a training manual, and refreshments.

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.

Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.

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.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities 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 a movie, then have a brief discussion after. Refreshments will be provided.
This month's movie:

• Wolf Children

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

Free R.A.D. Self Defense Program for Women & Girls (ages 13-80 yrs. old). Taught by Darlene Gentry. Co-sponsored by Lexington Park Baptist Church.

Meets 2 consecutive days:

Saturday, November 5th 10:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m.
Sunday, November 6th  1:30 p.m.- 4:30 p.m.  

Women and Teens invite your friends to come learn some new skills and proactive strategies to help protect yourself and others! The class is fun, energetic, and interactive. Class includes 9 hours of instruction & practice, a training manual, and refreshments.

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.

Parental consent required for participants ages 13-17.

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.

Nurture your little one's creativity, imagination, and fine motor skills through engaging and fun art activities.

Children ages 3-5 are encouraged to come and explore various art mediums, such as paint, crayons, chalk and clay to express their ideas and emotions. Wear old clothes, this may get messy!

Taking Flight is a systemwide young adult peer group and advisory council for Maryland Coalition of Families. Visit the Leonardtown Lobby for more information.

We use our own lived experiences with behavioral health challenges and trauma to support each other and advocate or positive changes in youth-serving systems. We target ages 18-26-year-olds. Everything is online and completely free!

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.

Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting cardstock mandalas to create seasonal décor to take home!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to create paper cardstock mandalas. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs compatible with Cricut cutting machines. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

Join the St. Mary's County Library, along with Dr. Julia King of St. Mary's College of Maryland, in discussing the relations between the early English settlers of Maryland and the Indigenous Peoples.

In March 1634, English settlers landed at St. Clements Island, a story all Marylanders know. But why did the colonists choose St. Clement's Island as their initial beachhead? The answer might surprise you. Archaeology is revealing the presence of large, well-populated Indigenous towns all along this portion of the Potomac River and west, many with histories dating back centuries and even millennia.

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.

Curious about the free tools from Google? Learn about some of Google's most popular productivity tools that are for personal use, as well as work-related ones.

This lecture will introduce Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and Drive. We'll explore some practical and creative uses and demonstrate how to make the most out of Google's many free templates.

A Chromebook is not required, but if you would like to bring yours, please do! 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event or activity, please contact Maria at (240)-736-4715. *Date should be 2 weeks prior to the event.

SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, as well as free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. They will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer onsite registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible.

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.

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.

They will also be completing referrals for service on site and collecting paperwork to enroll in our programs and/or offer shelter if available. 

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.

The St. Mary's Health Department Outreach Team will be in the lobby of the Charlotte Hall Library to provide resources and information - Fun promotional items too!

The St. Mary's Health Department will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs, such as information about our tobacco cessation programs, as well as our free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about our asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

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.

Interested in knowing how to make a presentation on Microsoft PowerPoint? This session will explore the basics in creating and editing a presentation.

Microsoft PowerPoint is utilized to create an arrangement of slides that make a presentation. In this session, we will cover how to create a PowerPoint, how to add / delete slides, how to add animations, and more!

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.

DECEMBER 14TH VISIT CANCELED Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 

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.

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.

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

The St. Mary's County Health Departments Medicaid team will provide information on Medical Assistance benefits and assist with applications.

The St. Mary's County Health Departments Medicaid team will provide information on Medical Assistance benefits which may cover in-patient hospital care, doctor visits, mental health services, substance abuse services, transportation to medical appointments, lab work, and tests, dental and vision care, prescriptions, and immunizations. The team is available to assist in person with community members Medicaid applications on the 2nd and 4th Thursday from 1 PM-5 PM.

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 

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.

There will be a new topic for every meeting. Activities will be provided for accompanying children.

Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction novel. All title will be available on Hoopla. In November, we will reading stories from the Dead Djinn Universe by P Djèlí Clark

A Dead Djinn in Cairo audiobook  or eBook
The Haunting of Tram Car 015 audiobook
A Master of Djinn audiobook 

The Library is closed in observance of Veterans Day.

The Library is closed in observance of Veterans Day.

Taking Flight is a systemwide young adult peer group and advisory council for Maryland Coalition of Families. Visit the Leonardtown Lobby for more information.

We use our own lived experiences with behavioral health challenges and trauma to support each other and advocate or positive changes in youth-serving systems. We target ages 18-26-year-olds. Everything is online and completely free!

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.

Your family is invited to enjoy our wide selection of board games and card games! Challenge your parents or siblings to classics like chess, checkers, and much more!

This session will provide a more in depth review of genealogy, including examples, a workshop, and other aspects to assist individuals in their research.

The first Genealogy Series: Basics session discussed an introductory approach to research. This one (while beginners and anyone interested are still welcome!) will go through an actual search process. Results will be examined, discussed, and analyzed. 

The majority of this program will be spent as a workshop, walking through, step-by-step, a search process, from a generic search to a more advanced one.

If you have enjoyed the genealogical sessions offered, and wanted to have a hands on, interactive experience in research, this is the class for you!

Interested in attending more genealogy programs?

Join us at the Lexington Park Library for informative presentations about using Library resources in your genealogical research!

Have you ever heard of Book of the Month or Stitch Fix? This is a subscription box like those, but for the library!

Similar to our teen Lit Kit program, Lit Fix is a customized, packaged surprise for any adult (18+) who loves to read that comes with a handful of goodies and up to four surprise Adult Library books that we will choose for you. When you are finished with the book(s), just return it to the nearest library and keep everything else!

Fill out the registration and interest form between the 1st and 8th of the month (or until all registration spots are full). Please answer honestly in order to help our staff select a book that suits your literary tastes. You will then be notified on the 12th of the month that your Lit Fix package will be available for pickup at the Leonardtown Library.

Visit the new Mobile Career Center! Job seekers can stop by to get job counseling and resume help, search for jobs, and get registered with the Maryland Workforce Exchange.

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.

SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, as well as free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. They will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer onsite registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible.

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

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

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.

The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.

Programs provide monthly income to seniors, workers with a disability, children with disabilities, and families in which a spouse or parent has died. We invite you to this virtual presentation to learn about Retirement eligibility requirements, enrollment periods, the application process, and resources.

Presentation by Diana Varela, Public Affairs Specialist for the Social Security Administration followed by Q&A. This event will not be recorded.

Join us for a fun day of painting—in miniature!

Each registrant will receive a miniature canvas (3" x 3") and easel to paint on. Acrylic paints and brushes will also be provided, but participants are welcome to bring any of their own materials.

These works will then be displayed with the artist's name for a brief time in our library, upon approval of management.

Both teens and adults are welcome!

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.

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.

The St. Mary's Health Department Outreach Team will be in the lobby of the Charlotte Hall Library to provide resources and information - Fun promotional items too!

The St. Mary's Health Department will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs, such as information about our tobacco cessation programs, as well as our free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about our asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

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.

The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.

Come for a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss matters such as custody, visitation, divorce, child support, name change, guardianship, and domestic violence.

First Come First Serve. No appointments - walk-ins only.

Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator

Email: claire.langeluttig@mdcourts.gov
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110

NOTE: Dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact Claire Langeluttig to confirm dates. We recommend getting to the library by 5:30pm to sign in. Please note that the attorney must leave by 7:30pm

Are you bold enough to hold some bones? Can you name a bird by its tracks and calls? Talk Turkey with us at an interactive nature education exhibition!

Grades 3rd-5th are invited to a wild learning experience featuring the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Education K-12 Curriculum! Learn wild turkey calls, examine turkey anatomy, and read some turkey-tastic tales!

Note: No wild turkeys will be present at the library event. Keep Maryland's turkeys wild by appreciating nature from a safe distance!

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.

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 Appetites & Vices by Felicia Grossman

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.

DECEMBER 14TH VISIT CANCELED Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 

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.

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.

Lawyer in the Library provides FREE civil legal services on a variety of topics.

Appointments with members of Maryland Legal Aid will be one-on-one and will be on a first come first served basis.

Free for seniors and those with qualifying income

Lawyer in the Library provides free legal advice and services on topics such as:

• Fighting unlawful evictions
• Advocating for improvement of substandard housing
• Acquiring needed health care
• Obtaining disability and other income assistance
• Maintaining custody of their children and obtaining, preserving, or increasing child support
• Preventing foreclosures or mitigating their effects
• Recovering unpaid wages
• Remedying fraudulent sales practices and predatory contracts
• Restoring utilities
• Dealing with debts and debt collectors
• Resolving subsidized housing problems
• Obtaining unemployment benefits
• Gaining protection against domestic violence
• Securing educational services
• Expunging criminal records to remove barriers to obtaining housing, employment and child custody

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 to discuss a different cozy mystery on the 3rd Thursday of each month at the Leonardtown Library. Be ready to talk about a genre that puts us all at ease while keeping us on our toes.

This month we'll be discussing The Bangalore Detectives Club (2022) by Harini Nagendra, the first book in the Kaveri & Ramu/The Bangalore Detectives Club series.

 When clever, headstrong Kaveri moves to Bangalore to marry handsome young doctor Ramu, she’s resigned herself to a quiet life. But that all changes the night of the party at the Century Club when she spots an uninvited guest hiding in the shadows and a murder is discovered. Kaveri becomes determined to save the innocent, vulnerable woman who is being accused of the crime. She soon finds that sleuthing in a sari isn’t as hard as it seems when you have a talent for mathematics, a head for logic, and a doctor for a husband; and she’s going to need them all to solve this mystery and escape the dangers of Bangalore’s darkest alleyways.

Search for copies in the catalog; or download the digital audiobook or eBook on Hoopla and Libby.

Interested in learning more about using the internet?

Almost everything is online these days - from government forms to shopping. Being able to use the Internet is now an essential skill to live and work in today's world. Get better acquainted with the online world and learn how to safely use it to fit your needs.

Computer Skills needed for this class: Mouse and keyboard

Register to reserve your spot and receive a reminder email. Walk-ins welcome as space allows.

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.

There will be a new topic for every meeting. Activities will be provided for accompanying children.

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 movie:

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

Writing can be a lonely hobby, so why not attend the writing club to connect with other writers your age? Join us for our bi-monthly writing club, intended for teens!

During the club meetings, you'll be able to share your writing, meet new writers, learn about new genres, and have your writing critiqued by your peers! The club will be held virtually every 1st Thursday of the month.

For ages 12-18

The advanced RAD is for those who took the RAD women's basic class in 2022 or 2023. 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.

Stories, rhymes, songs, and activities 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.

Learn from local writers and meet new ones! Learn about getting started writing, publishing, and more. No registration required for attendees.

The St. Mary's County Library Author Fair provides an opportunity to meet local authors and browse their works. Authors will give a quick presentation on their works, and have an opportunity to promote and sell their work. 

Featured Speaker: Jerry Gabriel, author of Drowned Boy and The Let Go, and Project Director for SlackWater: A Journal of Environmental and Cultural Change in Southern Maryland and co-director of the Southern Maryland Folklife Center, will lead us in plotting a novel from start to finish (over the course of an hour, with much second-guessing and argument).

To see all of our participating local authors, visit our website!

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.

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.

Join an international project to measure night sky brightness and enjoy a Star Party!

“Citizen science enables people from all walks of life to advance scientific research. Libraries across the country are helping people take an active role in finding solutions to science-based issues by promoting citizen science projects, kits, and events.” – SciStarter

Learn about Citizen Science projects on SciStarter, effects of light pollution, and how to join the Globe at Night campaign. Also enjoy a Star Party presented by Southern Maryland Astronomical Society (SMAS)

We will be going outside. Please dress appropriately.
If it rains we will meet the following night on Saturday, November 18 2023.

For more information about Citizen Science and Kits that will be available for checkout after the event series is over, please go to the library’s Citizen Science event page.


Thank you to The Patuxent Partnership for supporting this series of events and the creation of kits for checkout!

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.

Join us at the Charlotte Hall Library to complete fun arts and crafts projects!

This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers. You Belong at the Library usually meets on the third Monday of the month.

Please register each person who will be attending.

Taking Flight is a systemwide young adult peer group and advisory council for Maryland Coalition of Families. Visit the Leonardtown Lobby for more information.

We use our own lived experiences with behavioral health challenges and trauma to support each other and advocate or positive changes in youth-serving systems. We target ages 18-26-year-olds. Everything is online and completely free!

Artist Deb McClure will guide you through a lesson on perspective in drawing and provide examples with which to practice.

There will be time at the end to practice what you've learned. All supplies provided.

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.

SMCHD will be providing community members with a variety of health department resources for programs.

They will provide information about tobacco cessation programs, as well as free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. They will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer onsite registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible.

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.

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.

They will also be completing referrals for service on site and collecting paperwork to enroll in our programs and/or offer shelter if available. 

A social night to meet new hobbyists and play board games, including our game of the month. Use our provided games, or bring your own! Game of the month provided by Third Eye Comics.

Game Of The Month

September- Sheriff of Nottingham

October- Power Grid

November- Pictureka!

Would you like to know how to use the computer to write letters or other types of documents?

Join us for this introductory class to learn how to use Microsoft Word. We'll get you started with Word and cover the basics of creating documents. 

This class does not come with an MS certificate. 
Computer Skills needed for this class: Advanced mouse and keyboard abilities.

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 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 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.

Are you an ARMY? Carat? Blink or multi-stan?

Come show off your love of K-pop at our K-pop Party! Make bias buttons, try some popular Korean snacks, dance to K-pop music, and learn some intro Korean!

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

Our Crafternoon will feature small crafts and projects that teens can create! We will supply all the materials, you just have to provide the creativity!

Shadows are so mysterious! Join us to learn all about how shadows work, why different things have different shadows, and take home a cool outline of your own shadow.

Designed for lower-upper elementary kids, registration required.

All Library locations will close at 5 p.m. on Thanksgiving Eve.

The Library is closed in observance of Thanksgiving.

The Library is closed in observance of Native American Heritage Day.

Taking Flight is a systemwide young adult peer group and advisory council for Maryland Coalition of Families. Visit the Leonardtown Lobby for more information.

We use our own lived experiences with behavioral health challenges and trauma to support each other and advocate or positive changes in youth-serving systems. We target ages 18-26-year-olds. Everything is online and completely free!

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 Dr. James Gibb for this virtual presentation, in which he'll discuss findings from an archaeological site known as Westwood North.

Westwood North, originally identified as a multicomponent Early and Late Archaic site, is a single-component Brewerton Complex site blanketed by redeposited sands and gravels with Transitional and Late Woodland inclusions. The buried A horizon and BE horizon yielded 21 heavily reworked notched projectile points of quartz, quartzite and rhyolite. These buried deposits also produced 150 kg of fire-cracked rock and 6500 pieces of flaked stone, but there is no clear patterning evident across ten 5 ft by 5 ft excavation units. The site is adjacent to a relict tributary of Mattawoman Creek on the Chesapeake coastal plain.

Register with an email address to receive the Zoom link the day before the event.

Visit with the Judy Center staff and learn about early childhood educational opportunities for your child!

In this lecture, we’ll demonstrate how to make the most of Google Docs templates for resumes. Templates are a great option for resumes because they take the guesswork out of formatting!

We’ll review some of the helpful features of Google Docs, like sharing, reviewing, and commenting privileges, as well as how to save and share your doc as a PDF. Finally, we’ll go over some dos and don’ts for resume content.

A Chromebook is not required, but if you would like to bring yours, please do! 

This institution is an equal opportunity provider. If you need a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event or activity, please contact Maria at (240)-736-4715. *Date should be 2 weeks prior to the event.

The University of Maryland will be in the lobby demonstrating how to make your own indoor air filter and talking about the use of ultraviolet light to disinfect air systems.

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.

The University of Maryland will be demonstrating how to make your own indoor air filter and conducting a focus group about the use of ultraviolet light to disinfect air systems.

The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court offers a free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinic to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law.

Come for a one-on-one session with an attorney to discuss matters such as custody, visitation, divorce, child support, name change, guardianship, and domestic violence.

First Come First Serve. No appointments - walk-ins only.

Contact Person: Claire Langeluttig, Family Services Coordinator

Email: claire.langeluttig@mdcourts.gov
Phone: 301-475-4200 ext 4110

NOTE: Dates are subject to change without prior notice. Please contact Claire Langeluttig to confirm dates. We recommend getting to the library by 5:30pm to sign in. Please note that the attorney must leave by 7:30pm

The Governor's Office Opioid Operational Command Center and the St. Mary's County Library invite community members to talk about their experiences with opioids in the community.

DECEMBER 14TH VISIT CANCELED Visit the St. Mary's County Health Department in the Leonardtown Lobby to get free information. Fun promotional items will be provided, too!

Information will be provided about tobacco cessation programs, free colon cancer screenings, colonoscopies, and mammograms programs, health insurance/Medicaid information, and information about asthma programs and so much more. We will also provide community members with COVID-19 resources and will also offer on site registration for COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for anyone who is interested/eligible. 

Unlock your crafting potential by learning how to use the Cricut cutting machine to make your own custom gift bags!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use an electronic die-cutting machine called the Cricut Maker to make clean and precise cuts on heat transfer vinyl that will then be applied to small linen gift bags. Class designs will feature Winter holiday themes. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

After learning the basics, you'll be able to return to the Leonardtown Library Makerspace 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! 

Community health advocates will be in the lobby to talk about health and wellness services through the hospital.

Learn about ways that AccessHealth can help with overcoming barriers such as transportation, housing, food insecurity, insurance, benefit applications, and more!

Don't want to pay for software? Learn how Google's free tools have you covered.

This workshop will walk you through a free alternative to Microsoft Excel that is available to anyone who has a Gmail account.  If you have a smartphone or laptop, feel free to bring it, or use one of ours.

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.