January 2025

The Library is closed in observance of New Year's Day

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

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

Week 1: Crafts/Art

Week 2: Video Games

Week 3: STEM Hangout

Week 4: Board Games

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 and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Tackle challenging STEAM activities while laughing, learning and discovering the joy in every scientific twist and turn. 

Ages 4-14 are invited to join us for different STEAM activities appropriate to their skills and interests. Tackle them all, or master one, you get to choose!

Making art can feel overwhelming at times, but we deserve to see our art on the wall! Come and create a collage using watercolor-painted paper. You'll be delighted with what you can make!

Let's discuss fan theories before the release of Onyx Storm, the 3rd book from the Empyrean book series by Rebecca Yarros!

Are you ready for the 3rd book? Onyx Storm is scheduled to be released on January 21st, 2025.

Enjoy light refreshments as we discuss the first two books, Fourth Wing and Iron Flame, and all the fan theories!

There will be spoilers!

This event is for 18+

Join us to create your very own adventure cloche craft!

A cloche is a round cover made of clear material, usually used to cover plants. In this program, however, you'll be using a small cloche to display a sign of places you love or would like to visit—maybe even in the new year!

This craft can be customized to your liking. The library will provide all supplies; we just need you to provide the creativity!

Please register with an email address to receive a reminder email about this event. Walk-ins are welcome as space allows.

The Library is closed due to inclement weather.

Join us for a fun and creative art program inspired by the legendary Michelangelo!

Kids in grades 3-8 will explore the techniques and artistry of one of the greatest Renaissance artists. We'll be learning about his famous works, like the Sistine Chapel, and create our own masterpieces.

The Library is closed due to inclement weather.

Representatives from SMC Recreation & Parks will be in the lobby with information about their programs, facilities, services, and events, as well as to answer any questions you may have.

St. Mary's County Recreation & Parks strives to provide an enriched quality of life for the community through preservation of natural, cultural and historical resources, enhancement of parks and outdoor spaces, and promotion of a variety of leisure experiences. Come talk to them about their current events, programs, parks, trails, and more!

Everyone loves parachute play! We will sing songs and play games on our giant parachute. This program is intended for individuals with toddler and preschool abilities and their caregivers.

Registration required. 

Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.

Activities are designed with preschoolers in mind and vary week to week. No registration required. 

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

24400 Mervell Dean Rd, Hollywood, MD 20636

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

23154 Wetstone Ln., California, MD 20619

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. 

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

21905 Chancellors Run Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

The Maryland Food Bank’s Mobile Market is coming to visit!

Stop by to shop from our “grocery store on wheels” and receive free nonperishable food items, fresh produce, and other non-food necessities while supplies last. 

Bring your ereader and join us for hot drink and sweet treats!

From downloading ebooks & audiobooks, to adjusting reading settings, to searching & borrowing titles on the three library apps (Palace, Libby, and Hoopla), and more!!! Sit down with us and get cozy with your ereader for 2025. Registration recommended to be emailed notes from the workshop.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

22611 Franklin Delano Roosevelt Blvd., Lexington Park, MD 20653

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

Week 1: Crafts/Art

Week 2: Video Games

Week 3: STEM Hangout

Week 4: Board Games

Is your New Year's resolution to read more books? Looking for a fun way to keep track of the ones you want to read or have already read? Come make miniature versions of them!

Miniature books have quickly become a new fad amongst avid readers with some choosing to keep them in jars, vases, and even miniature bookshelves. We'll briefly go over how to make miniature covers of real books on Canva and then spend the rest of the time making our miniature books. No matter what genre you prefer, we'll have a wide array of popular titles to choose from. Participants will also leave with a small jar to store their books in until they're ready to be crossed off your To-Be-Read list.

Each month we will discuss a different fantasy or science fiction novel. January's book is The Grace of Wild Things by Heather Fawcett

Find it in our Catalog

Looking to help your student thrive in school? Dealing with homeschool burnout? Parents can benefit from learning about all the resources the Library has to offer!

We’ll go over navigating the physical Lexington Park Library, searching the catalog, all of our online resources and how to access them, using your library account and smartphone apps, and more! You’ll leave with a whole collection of bookmarks and printouts to walk you through everything and also inform you about anything we may not have time to fully touch on.

This program is aimed specifically towards homeschoolers & parents, so we will be paying specific attention to our library services that are geared towards children and families. This includes resources to help with finding materials for different subjects, using our online Homework Helper, our Apps, Events that we offer, and so much more!

Kids are welcome to come along! We will have crafts set up to keep them occupied while you learn!

Whether you are a seasoned vision board enthusiast or a beginner, this morning is going to be full of fun, reflection and connection.

Get ready to unleash your imagination and create a personalized vision board that is going to inspire and motivate you throughout the year. Come join us at Lexington Park Library to create your own vision board and put a concrete image to those big dreams of yours!

Supplies will be available through the library. To find a list of items you may want to bring from home, read these articles How to Create an Awesome Vision Board in 8 Simple Steps by Rosey LaVine and 7 Printable Vision Board Bingo Cards to Inspire You in 2025 by Alani Vargas.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

Intersection of Suburban Drive and Pleasant Drive, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

21691 Eric Road, Lexington Park, MD 20653

The Library will open at 12 noon due to inclement weather.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

46075 Westbury Blvd, Lexington Park, MD 20653

Whether you are a seasoned vision board enthusiast or a beginner, this morning is going to be full of fun, reflection and connection.

Get ready to unleash your imagination and create a personalized vision board that is going to inspire and motivate you throughout the year. Come join us at Lexington Park Library to create your own vision board and put a concrete image to those big dreams of yours!

Supplies will be available through the library. To find a list of items you may want to bring from home, read these articles How to Create an Awesome Vision Board in 8 Simple Steps by Rosey LaVine and 7 Printable Vision Board Bingo Cards to Inspire You in 2025 by Alani Vargas.

Have you ever wanted something 3D printed at the library, but weren't sure how? Now is your chance to learn!

This introductory course will cover the basics of how a 3D printer works and how to use PrusaSlicer software. Learn how to find ready-to-print files online and submit them to the Library for printing. No prior experience is needed. This is an in-person class held in the Computer Lab Makerspace.

Do you enjoy arts and crafts? Do you enjoy games? Do you want to make new friends? Connect and Converse might just be the event for you!

Join us at the Charlotte Hall Library for an opportunity to connect and converse with others. During this monthly program, we will gather in the meeting room to either create artwork or play a game.

For the month of January, our art activity will be snowmen bookmarks. Our game will be Jenga Questions. 

This event is intended for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities as well as their friends, family, and caregivers. Connect and Converse usually meets on the second Monday of the month.

Please register with an email address to receive a reminder email about this event. Walk-ins are welcome.

Do you love making art and trying out new projects? Come hang out and make crafts without the pressure to be perfect.

Come learn how you can use newspapers or book pages, and some glue to upgrade a plain, small, round mirror into one that's a bit more majestic and eye-catching.

Materials will be provided. This program is meant for adults, but no prior skills in crafting are needed.

How do you make the best paper airplane? What's the best paper? What's the best design? The only way to find out is to bring in the best Tweengineers to test it out!

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.

Want to feel in control of your money? Join us for an interactive workshop to build your own budget!

We'll start out by talking about what a budget is - and is not - before guiding you through the process to create a plan for where you want and need your dollars to go. You'll also receive tips for implementing your new budget successfully.

To get the most out of this workshop, bring 3 months of checking account and credit card statements, a list of all income sources (with amounts), and your current budget or list of bills.

Register to receive a reminder email; walk-ins welcome.

Therapy animals from Pets on Wheels are visiting the library! Friends of all ages are invited to practice reading with a furry friend, or just enjoy some pets and snuggles.

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

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

20331 Point Lookout Rd., Great Mills, MD 20634

It's gaming day!

It’s time to game on! Swing by the library for an afternoon packed with fun and games. Dive into video game showdowns on the Nintendo Switch, conquer the competition in board games, or just chill with friends in a laid-back, game-filled vibe. Whether you're a gaming pro or just here for the snacks, there’s something for everyone. 

Perfect for teens ages 13-18. Drop in and let the good times roll!

We don't always get along with everyone.

 Join us and the Community Mediation Center staff to explore how to work through common conflict situations at school.

Library services on the Mobile Library include Wi-Fi access, library card services, crafts to go, and materials for checkout!

While the Mobile Library collection is unavailable for holds, staff are able to assist with requests for books and materials from other Library locations. The Mobile Library can accept returns from any location, and materials checked out from the vehicle may be returned to any location.

Maritime Building
44720 Lighthouse Rd., Piney Point, MD 20674

Join us for learning-based crafts, games, and activities as we play our way to developing valuable school readiness skills such as fine motor control, following directions, and group participation.

Activities are designed with preschoolers in mind and vary week to week. No registration required. 

Drop in during this open session to get all your tech and computer skill questions answered!

Whether you have a phone, tablet, or computer, we're here to help you build more confidence using your device. 

Refreshments will be provided. No registration required.   

Topics include, but aren’t limited to:

• Smartphone Basics
• Computer Basics
• Internet Basics
• Email Basics
• Cybersecurity Basics
• Videoconferencing Basics 

This event is provided with support from AT&T and the Public Library Association.

Whether you have been creating for years or just started on your journey, 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, and tips.
If needed, basic supplies available.
All skill levels welcome.
Walk-in’s welcome!
Registration recommended for news and updates.

Looking to buy your first home, but don't know where to start? Start with the experts, to learn more about the process.

Join Amy Scott, Broker/Owner with OE Realty, to learn more about the buying process: what to expect, how to prepare, and first-time buyer loan options that can stretch your dollar.
Come ask us the hard questions!

Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the online presentation.

SMCDAHS will be providing community members information regarding programs and services available to the county's senior residents, as well as other segments of the population in need.

They will provide information about home and community-based services such as: home delivered and congregate meals, in-home services, ombudsman services, caregiver support, Senior Information & Assistance (I&A), social and recreational programs, health promotion, community outreach, and volunteer opportunities.

Come learn more about the library's Cricut Maker and practice cutting heat transfer vinyl to embellish a tote bag to take home!

This introductory, in-person class will cover how to use the Cricut Maker 3, an electronic die-cutting machine, to create an iron-on decal using heat transfer vinyl (HTV) and how to apply that decal to a cloth tote bag using the Cricut Easy Press. Participants will also learn the basics of Cricut Design Space, the software used to create endlessly customizable designs. No experience necessary, all materials provided.

Everyone is welcome to visit the Leonardtown Library Makerspace during open hours to use the Cricut to create whatever you can imagine! Customers need to have their own Cricut Design Space online account and bring their own material, but we have all the equipment and tools you'll need! Visit the Makerspace webpage to see open hours and learn about all the Makerspace has to offer.

Note for minors: Teenagers are welcome in our Makerspace classes! Customers aged 14+ can use the Makerspace without an adult accompanying them but must have a waiver on file signed by their legal guardian. Customers under 14 must be accompanied by an adult while in the Makerspace and have a waiver on file signed by their legal guardian. Waivers are available in the Makerspace and are needed for minors to participation in this class. 

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

Do you have an Apple device and don't know what to do next? Complete this workshop to get a $10 gift card!

This in-person workshop is for those who have a new Apple mobile device, or are considering getting one, and want to learn more about the basic functions. It will help attendees get connected, identify common apps, and build confidence in using their device safely.

Gift cards are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

This event is provided with support from AT&T, Public Library Association, and Maria Barga, Tech Educator with the University of Maryland Extension.

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

Week 1: Crafts/Art

Week 2: Video Games

Week 3: STEM Hangout

Week 4: Board Games

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 more about disability benefits, eligibility requirements, and the application process.

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

You will be directed to the Prince George's County Library website when registering.

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.

It's a new year, which means it's time for a new murder! We'll be starting off 2025 with Jessa Maxwell's The Golden Spoon (2023), a standalone mystery that's a little cozy and a little thrilling all at the same time.

Each summer, six aspiring bakers descend upon the grounds of Grafton, the leafy and imposing Vermont Estate that is both the filming site for "Bake Week" and the childhood home of the show's famous host, celebrated baker Betsy Martin. However, the best-selling cookbook author and so-called "America's Grandmother" is not as warm off-screen as she is on, although no one needs to know that about her. She has always demanded perfection, and gotten it with a smile, but this year something is off. Things go awry as soon as the baking competition begins. At first, it's merely sabotage - sugar replaced with salt, a burner turned too high - but when a body is discovered, everyone is a suspect.

Find a physical copy in the Library catalog or download a digital copy through Libby or the Palace Project app.

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 and 3rd Thursday of the month.

Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.

El programa provee ingreso mensual a las personas mayores de edad, los trabajadores que sufren de una incapacidad, niños con incapacidades y las familias en las que fallece un cónyuge o padre.

Le invitamos a esta presentación virtual para obtener más información sobre los beneficios por discapacidad, los requisitos de elegibilidad y el proceso de solicitud.

Presentado por Diana Varela, Especialista en Relaciones Publicas, Administración del Seguro Social.  Preguntas y respuestas después de la presentación.  Este evento no será grabado. 

Let's be scientists & investigate color mixing! Predict, observe, test, collect data, & have lots of fun as we learn about primary colors & secondary colors and how they combine.

Recommended for preschoolers and young elementary students. Please register each child.

Learn from the experts on how to get a head start on your garden this year with winter seed starting!

Native plants are critical to supporting birds, butterflies, bees and other pollinators, but they can be expensive! Join Marlene Smith, president of Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, and Molly Moore, president of Southern Maryland Audubon, as they introduce participants to the 10 simple steps to winter sowing. Learn how to grow your own natives from seeds, in milk jugs in the dead of winter. In this in-person workshop, you’ll seed your own containers to take home. We will have milk jugs available, along with all other supplies, including seeds. Please bring at least one clean milk jug (translucent, not white) to help replenish our supplies to keep these workshops going. Workshop is free and open to all. Registration required.

This program is made possible with support from Wild Ones Chesapeake Bay, Southern Maryland Audubon, and Friends of St. Clements Bay.

Let's be scientists & investigate color mixing! Predict, observe, test, collect data, & have lots of fun as we learn about primary colors & secondary colors and how they combine.

Recommended for preschoolers and young elementary students. Please register each child.