Public Cooling Centers Available July 15-18
Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from Wednesday, July 15, through Saturday, July 18, 2026. Residents may take refuge in one of these cool places.
Groups Step Up to Help Library Food Program
A Better St. Mary’s and the St. Mary’s Department of Social Services have partnered to help fund a summer meal program for children at the Lexington Park Library.
Help Lex Park Library Feed Hungry Kids This Summer
The Lexington Park Library’s goal for summer 2026 is to provide hearty snacks for kids Monday through Friday at the library from June 15 through August 21. To achieve that goal, the library needs help from the community. Donations are being accepted.
Family Law Legal Clinics Will Provide Advice
The St. Mary’s County Circuit Court will offer free Family Law Self Help Legal Clinics to provide legal assistance/advice regarding family law at the Lexington Park Library.
Veterans Book Group to Meet April 4
A Veterans Book Group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2 to 4pm at the Lexington Park Library. Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin leads the book discussion series for vets. Registration required; space is limited.
Drop In & Play Chess at Lex Park Library
The Lexington Park Library will host an all-ages Chess Day from 2 to 4pm Saturday, February 14. Drop in and out to play as needed; no experience required.
Veterans Book Group Meets at LP Library
A Veterans Book Group meets on the first Saturday of the month from 2 to 4pm at the Lexington Park Library. The book discussion series is led by Vietnam veteran Wayne Karlin. Registration required for the Feb. 7 event.
St. Mary’s Warming Centers Jan. 23-27
Due to impactful winter weather in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public from Friday, January 23, through Tuesday, January 27.
Annual MLK Prayer Celebration Set Jan. 19
The 21st annual Martin Luther King Jr. Prayer Celebration will be held January 19, 2026, at St. Mary’s College of Maryland.
Survey Finds Library Is Essential, Well-Loved Service
St. Mary’s County Library shared results from its 2025 Customer Satisfaction Survey. The results reflect high levels of community trust, satisfaction, and engagement. Comments and answers demonstrated that customers continue to view the library as an essential and well-loved public service.
