June 4, 2026

Survey Finds Library Is Essential, Well-Loved Service

Libraries

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.

Lots Happening at St. Mary’s Libraries in 2025

Library

St. Mary’s County Library recently release its 2025 annual report, marking what it called “a great year!” “We are as strong a support to community as ever,” says Michael Blackwell, library director.

Honor Your Hero in Rotary Flag Display

Hero

The Leonardtown Rotary Club will hold its annual Flags for Heroes fundraiser to support scholarships for first responders and military or their dependents attending the College of Southern Maryland. Throughout November local heroes will be honored with a US flag display on the lawn of CSM’s Leonardtown campus.

Library Unveils Perks Partner Program

Carver ES Librarian Earns Hero Award

There’s a new way for businesses to partner with the St. Mary’s County libraries. Check out the Perks Partner program.

Rotary’s Flags For Heroes Celebration Honors 76

Flags For Heroes

The Leonardtown Rotary Club held its annual Flags For Heroes celebration on November 10 to recognize personal heroes both past and present with American flags displayed at the College of Southern Maryland’s Leonardtown campus.

St. Mary’s Library Issues Annual Report

Library

St. Mary’s County Library has issued its annual report. 2024 brought many new services and technologies to the library.

Rotary’s Running of the Balls Fundraiser

Running of the Balls

The Running of the Balls returns to the Spring Fling Car Show on Sunday, April 28, in Leonardtown. The balls will be released at 2pm.

Share Your Thoughts About the County’s Libraries

Libraries

What would you hope to see from the St. Mary’s County Library in the future? Here’s a chance to offer input. Take an online survey.

Library Chosen to Host National Exhibit

Exhibit

The St. Mary’s County Library has been selected to host the World on the Move: 250,000 Years of Human Migration exhibit in 2025.

Telehealth Booth Opens at Lex Park Library

Telehealth

Telehealth booths have opened at the Lexington Park and Charlotte Hall libraries to provide private spaces with internet access for community members to reserve and use for virtual health care visits.