June 3, 2026

Cooling Centers Through July 30 in St. Mary’s

Cooling Centers

Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government announced the availability of cooling centers for the public from through Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Public Cooling Centers Available July 25 in St. Mary’s

Cooling Centers

Due to extreme heat in the forecast, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of cooling centers for the public on Friday, July 25, 2025.

Lex Park Library Program: Healthy Snacks

Healthy

Healthy St. Mary’s Partnership is offering an event with Shaniqua Cousins for families to learn about whole foods and how to make healthy snacks. The program will be offered at 2pm July 25, 2025, at the Lexington Park Library.

Lunch at the Library Available Until Aug. 15

Lunch

Lunch at the Library for children will be served in Lexington Park from noon to 1pm Monday through Friday until August 15, 2025.

Update on Schools’ Summer Meal Program

summer meal service

St. Mary’s public schools’ summer meal service begins June 17 and continues until August 12, 2025. The school system will provide breakfast and lunch bulk five-day meal packs for children 18 and younger weekly on Tuesdays at five locations with two pick-up times.

Learn How to Cook on a Budget

Cook

University of Maryland Extension will offer a “Shopping and Cooking on a Budget” class on April 16 at the Lexington Park Library. Learn tips and tricks for saving money in the kitchen.

Library to Present ‘St. Mary’s Civil Rights Story’

Juneteenth

The Lexington Park Library will present “A St. Mary’s Civil Rights Story” from 11am to noon Saturday, February 15, 2025.

Public Warming Centers Available Jan. 22-23

Warming

Due to the cold temperatures, St. Mary’s County government is announcing the availability of warming centers for the public, open through Thursday, January 23, 2025.

Kids Can Get an Early Start on NYE

Noon Year’s Eve programs for children will be offered at the St. Mary’s County libraries in Lexington Park, Charlotte Hall, and Leonardtown.

Karlin to Discuss His Latest Novel

Karlin

Local author Wayne Karlin will present his latest novel, “The Genizah,” and discuss the Holocaust backgrounds of the novel at a talk December 7 at the Lexington Park Library.