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Upcoming Events
Fri, Dec 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Dec 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Pop-Up Locations
Enjoy the wonderful world of storytelling. Friends and family welcome! ¡Ven y disfruta del maravilloso mundo de contrar cuentos, amigos y familiares son bienvenidos! Hosted by Greenbelt Library Staff and Random Unselfish Acts of Kindness (RUAK).
Fri, Dec 08, 11:15am - 11:45am
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Dec 08, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Want to learn coding, 3D design, and engineering basics? In these hands-on workshops, the University of Maryland's Nearspace Balloon Payload Project will teach you useful STEM skills, including how to create video games using the Python programming language and how to design 3D-printed objects.
This event is full
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Stories, fingerplays, and songs will be presented in Spanish and English. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "Fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.
Sat, Dec 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bust a move and shake your sillies out. Bring your parents or caregivers and prepare to boogie and bop until we all drop!
Sat, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel
Presented by Kyle's Art for Autism World, Inc, this program aims to spread autism awareness throughout the community while offering a creative and welcoming space for individuals with exceptional needs to express themselves through art.
Sat, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo-Kettering
Join the University of Maryland Extension for an exciting and hands-on educational event for teens and their parents in areas such as personal finances, nutrition, relationships, and mental health.
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles.
Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática.
Ages 8-12.
This event is full
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Baden
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided.
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Come join us for an afternoon of fun playing board and card games. Face off with your family members to play a selection of fun games while listening to holiday music and sipping cider!
Sat, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Families can participate in creating their own winter artwork with paint supplies while enjoying non-alcoholic beverages.
This event is full
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
Build your child's confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 15 minutes. First come, first served.
Sat, Dec 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
New Carrollton
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! This program will be presented in English and another language. Which language will it be?
Sat, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
The Performing Arts Repertory Company will present dances performed by local student dancers. Enjoy a variety of assorted ballet pieces (some winter-themed) from dancers of all ages.
Canceled
Mon, Dec 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Hyattsville
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Dec 11, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Oxon Hill
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Dec 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Dec 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Canceled
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
New Carrollton
Solutions in Hometown Connection (SHC) English classes focus on literacy, letters and sounds for adult learners. Children under 5 are welcome with an adult. Registration is not needed. Anyone may attend as long as space allows.
https://www.shconnections.org/classes.html
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Oxon Hill
New to using computers? This class for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills.
Four-week series every Monday 10:30am-12:30pm.
This event is full
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Accokeek
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch
One-on-one consultations with an attorney to evaluate your past criminal record for expungement eligibility, help preparing expungement petitions, and education on new and changing expungement laws, such as cannabis possession expungement.
Mon, Dec 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Canceled
Mon, Dec 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Glenarden
Solutions in Hometown Connection (SHC) English classes focus on literacy, letters and sounds for adult learners. Children under 5 are welcome with an adult.
Registration is not needed. Anyone is welcome to join as long as space allows.
https://www.shconnections.org/classes.html
Mon, Dec 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oxon Hill
New to using computers? This class for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills.
Four-week series every Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm.
This event is full
Mon, Dec 11, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Have fun crafting and creating holiday crafts. Step by step hands-on instruction will be given. All supplies will be provided as well as hot chocolate. Registration required.
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
Mon, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Start the quest to discover your ancestry through genealogical research! We will show you how to find your beloved ancestors in a variety of historical records and help you map out your family tree.
Tue, Dec 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Branch
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.
Tue, Dec 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.
Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oxon Hill
Join a lively discussion! This month we are discussing "A Wish and a Prayer," by Beverly Jenkins.
Tue, Dec 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton
Prerequisites: Completion of 1-hr Sewing Certification and can sew independently. Click on the title of the program to view and complete the interest form.
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bowie
An all-ages open mic for poets, storytellers, and listeners hosted by Dialect Poets of Prince George’s County.
Experience the power of the spoken, written, and rhythmic word as renowned poet Patrick Washington creates and curates the perfect space for expression.
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Students will sing and dance along to their favorite Broadway shows. Enjoy performing arts activities and improve social skills. Prior acting experience is not required to participate.
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. / ¡Vengan a disfrutar de actividades y experimentos divertidos de ciencias!
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Play video games at the library! Play for fun or start a tournament!
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Tue, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. We will create a snow storm in a jar. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
Tue, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Play a family friendly game of bingo!
Tue, Dec 12, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Cenaes ofrece clases de Alfabetización en español. Para aprender más sobre la organización visite: https://www.cenaes.org/.
Cenaes offers Spanish literacy classes. To learn more about the organization visit https://www.cenaes.org/.
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning English and would like to practice the language? This club is for intermediate-to-advanced level English language learners. Once registered, you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Conference Room 1
One-on-one consultations with an attorney to evaluate your past criminal record for expungement eligibility, help preparing expungement petitions, and education on new and changing expungement laws, such as cannabis possession expungement.
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Looking for a job? Preparing for an interview? Need help filling out an application? Find answers to your questions, receive guidance and assistance .
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baden
Enjoy your evening making coasters and keychains. Hands-on learning with step by step instructions provided. Recommended for adults.
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Open karaoke for all ages! Sing your favorite song or holiday tune while enjoying hot chocolate and holiday treats.
Tue, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Laurel Virtual Events
A virtual evening of crocheting and knitting. Participants should provide their own supplies. No prior experience needed. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Tue, Dec 12, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
New Carrollton
Snuggle in for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Pajamas welcome!
Wed, Dec 13, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch
One-on-one consultations with an attorney to evaluate your past criminal record for expungement eligibility, help preparing expungement petitions, and education on new and changing expungement laws, such as cannabis possession expungement.
Wed, Dec 13, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Wed, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating a snow globe! Materials provided and you can also bring your own special figurines to add to your creation.
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Celebrate the winter holidays with stories, songs, and fun activities about Winter, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Refreshments will be served. This event is perfect for ages 3-8 and their families.
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Canceled
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, Dec 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Small Meeting Room
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library!
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Glenarden
Learning to speak Spanish? Join our club and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly atmosphere.
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Bring your own needlecraft or learn to crochet while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Learn and play board games and card games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours!
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Are you learning to speak English? Join our club and practice speaking English in a friendly atmosphere.
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Leamos está aquí para ayudar a los adultos hispanohablantes a conocer el increíble mundo de la lectura y la escritura en español. Nuestra dedicada tutora estará a tu lado. Leamos te abrirán las puertas a nuevas oportunidades. Inscríbete ahora! Currículo : (https://www.proliteracy.org/Leamos).
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Have you learned ASL and would like some extra practice time? Join our club and practice what you’ve learned in a friendly atmosphere.
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use with assistance from library staff.
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
PGCMLS and PGCOHR host a monthly book club to explore the top 10 challenged books of 2022. This month's discussion features "Crank" by Ellen Hopkins
Wed, Dec 13, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Wed, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Wed, Dec 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning French and would like to practice the language? This club is for high beginner to advanced level French language learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Thu, Dec 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you love to crochet? Would you like to learn? Join us to crochet and make new friends. Beginners welcome and materials will be provided for first-time participants.
Thu, Dec 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mount Rainier
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Rescheduled
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 12:30pm
New date Monday, December 11, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oxon Hill
New to using computers? This class for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills.
Four-week series every Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm.
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
A lost and lonely dog shows up at the toy workshop. At first, he’s rejected because he has a red nose, but eventually, we learn that everyone is different and everyone is special.
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
New Carrollton
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baden
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Stories, fingerplays, and songs will be presented in Spanish and English. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "Fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Fairmount Heights
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Play and socialize. Rain or shine, it will be a good time!
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oxon Hill
Explore and have fun with hands-on science or math activities, songs, and games.
Thu, Dec 14, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch
One-on-one consultations with an attorney to evaluate your past criminal record for expungement eligibility, help preparing expungement petitions, and education on new and changing expungement laws, such as cannabis possession expungement.
Thu, Dec 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bowie
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 11:15am - 11:45am
Laurel
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning English and would like to practice the language? This club is for beginner level English language learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Thu, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton
Stories, music and activities for children ages 0-3 with special needs. Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for early intervention students and up to 12 community families.
Thu, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Get some physical activity in while you're at the library! Sign up for an hour ride on one of our stationary bikes with great free apps from PGCMLS like Libby, Kanopy, and Freegal to enjoy while you work out. Participants must be 16 or older, sign a waiver before beginning to ride, and be wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Thu, Dec 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Bowie
Computer assistance for senior citizens, and others, who want help with basic computer skills, Microsoft programs, the internet, and other applications.
Canceled
Thu, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Dec 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Fri, Dec 15, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Dec 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Dec 15, 11:15am - 11:45am
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Dec 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Stories, fingerplays, and songs will be presented in Spanish and English. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "Fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.
Sat, Dec 16, 11:00am - 3:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
This informative workshop is designed to provide you with valuable insights and opportunities to enroll in health insurance. Prince George's County Health Connect will guide you through the process, offering comprehensive information on Medicaid and health plans.
Sat, Dec 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bowie
Bring your little one and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Let's have a fun celebration of winter holidays. Hear stories about Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa. Crafts and activities related to the theme to follow. All are welcome to share and learn!
Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Step into the captivating realm of chemistry alongside a knowledgeable chemist from the American Chemical Society. Get ready for a fun experience filled with hands-on experiments that explore how chemistry relates to health and medicine.
Sat, Dec 16, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
New Carrollton
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! This program will be presented in English and another language. Which language will it be?
Canceled
Mon, Dec 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Hyattsville
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Dec 18, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Oxon Hill
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Dec 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Dec 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Oxon Hill
New to using computers? This class for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills.
Four-week series every Monday 10:30am-12:30pm.
This event is full
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Accokeek
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Pop-Up Locations
Greenbelt Cinema, in partnership with the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, is offering a free program of stories, songs, and a short film! This program is best suited for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Please, no unaccompanied children or adults.
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch
One-on-one consultations with an attorney to evaluate your past criminal record for expungement eligibility, help preparing expungement petitions, and education on new and changing expungement laws, such as cannabis possession expungement.
Mon, Dec 18, 11:30am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Dec 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Discuss a True Crime title. This month we are discussing "Slenderman: Online Obsession, Mental Illness, and the Violent Crime of Two Midwestern Girls" by Kathleen Hale.
Mon, Dec 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning English and would like to practice the language with a teacher who knows Dari and Pashto? This club is for beginner level English learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Mon, Dec 18, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
Tue, Dec 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Become more digitally savvy at the Library! Sharpen your skills for work or play on the computer, for whatever skills you need most!
Tue, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Dec 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton
Prerequisites: Completion of 1-hr Sewing Certification and can sew independently. Click on the title of the program to view and complete the interest form.
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Come play a variety of board games with us! / ¡Vengan a jugar con una gran variedad de juegos de mesa!
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemáticas. Ages 8-12.
Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided
Tue, Dec 19, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Cenaes ofrece clases de Alfabetización en español. Para aprender más sobre la organización visite: https://www.cenaes.org/.
Cenaes offers Spanish literacy classes. To learn more about the organization visit https://www.cenaes.org/.
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Conference Room 1
One-on-one consultations with an attorney to evaluate your past criminal record for expungement eligibility, help preparing expungement petitions, and education on new and changing expungement laws, such as cannabis possession expungement.
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Looking for a job? Preparing for an interview? Need help filling out an application? Find answers to your questions, receive guidance and assistance .
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Have fun exploring, crafting, and creating by making a unique and fun sock snowman using socks, rice, string, decorations, and your imagination! Supplies are provided.
Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Laurel
An evening of crocheting and knitting. Bring your current projects and materials. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Have a lively discussion about "Dead-end memories: stories" by Banana Yoshimoto, translated from the Japanese by Asa Yoneda.
Tue, Dec 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
New Carrollton
Snuggle in for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Pajamas welcome!
Wed, Dec 20, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch
One-on-one consultations with an attorney to evaluate your past criminal record for expungement eligibility, help preparing expungement petitions, and education on new and changing expungement laws, such as cannabis possession expungement.
Wed, Dec 20, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Make and take home a gingerbread house themed greeting card. Supplies are provided.
Wed, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, Dec 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Small Meeting Room
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library!
Wed, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie. "A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville." --from IMDB
Rated PG. 1 hour 30 minutes in length.
Wed, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Bring your own needlecraft or learn to crochet while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Play and socialize. Rain or shine, it will be a good time! We will celebrate Winter with a story, a short film and a craft!
Wed, Dec 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Mount Rainier
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use with assistance from library staff.
Wed, Dec 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Find your creative voice through writing. Share ideas, be inspired, and participate in group critiques with like minds. All levels are welcome.
Wed, Dec 20, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you love to crochet? Would you like to learn? Join us to crochet and make new friends. Beginners welcome and materials will be provided for first-time participants.
Thu, Dec 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mount Rainier
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Oxon Hill
New to using computers? This class for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills.
Four-week series every Thursday 10:30am-12:30pm.
This event is full
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
New Carrollton
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baden
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Bust a move and shake your sillies out during our holiday dance party. Bring your parents or caregivers and prepare to boogie and bop until we all drop!
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Fairmount Heights
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Spauldings
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Get some physical activity in while you're at the library! Sign up for an hour ride on one of our stationary bikes with great free apps from PGCMLS like Libby, Kanopy, and Freegal to enjoy while you work out. Participants must be 16 or older, sign a waiver before beginning to ride, and be wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Thu, Dec 21, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch
One-on-one consultations with an attorney to evaluate your past criminal record for expungement eligibility, help preparing expungement petitions, and education on new and changing expungement laws, such as cannabis possession expungement.
Thu, Dec 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bowie
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Laurel
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Oxon Hill
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Dec 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Get some physical activity in while you're at the library! Sign up for an hour ride on one of our stationary bikes with great free apps from PGCMLS like Libby, Kanopy, and Freegal to enjoy while you work out. Participants must be 16 or older, sign a waiver before beginning to ride, and be wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Wed, Dec 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Bring your own needlecraft or learn to crochet while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Jan 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Bring any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Thu, Jan 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Spauldings
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0-3 with special needs. Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for early intervention students and up to 12 community families.
Thu, Jan 04, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Laurel
Build your child's confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 10 minutes.
Sat, Jan 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
Stories, fingerplays, and songs will be presented in Spanish and English. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "Fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.
Sat, Jan 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
New Carrollton
Stories, fingerplays, and songs will be presented in Spanish and English. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "Fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.
Sat, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenarden
Play and socialize. Rain or shine, it will be a good time!
Sat, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Build Skyscrapers with the provided supplies. Kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Do you nerd out about "My Hero Academia," "Attack on Titan," "Demon Slayer," or "Sailor Moon?" Join the Manga and Anime Club! Watch a movie, meet people with similar interests, and explore our collection. Refreshments will be provided.
Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Come join us for an afternoon of fun, increase your skills by completing a variety of puzzles. Face off against someone or challenge yourself, improve your memory and have fun!
Mon, Jan 08, 10:00am - 4:00pm
Oxon Hill
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Maryland Energy Assistance Program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Jan 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Jan 08, 10:00am - 11:00am
Laurel
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Mon, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Mount Rainier
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jan 08, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Accokeek
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jan 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jan 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jan 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Explore and have fun with Legos! The Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Mon, Jan 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Every week, we will explore a different area of computer skills.
Mon, Jan 08, 2:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Mon, Jan 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Learn and play board games and card games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours!
Mon, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Watch your favorite Anime, talk about and preview new Manga. Create art, comics and costumes. Join fellow Anime and Manga fans. Participants can receive community service hours for this program
Mon, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Do you need to earn community service hours? This session: Join us as we create and declare our dreams through a vision board! Get clear on your goals and mingle with energetic individuals as we mentally prepare for the year ahead. Bring your own magazines or supplies will be provided. Ages 13 and up.
Mon, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Every week, we will explore a different area of computer skills.
Mon, Jan 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Laurel
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Mon, Jan 08, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Novice to experienced writers are welcome to find their creative voice through writing. Share ideas, be inspired and participate in group critiques. All genres welcome.
Tue, Jan 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Branch
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.
Tue, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch
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.
Tue, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Looking for a job? Preparing for an interview? Need help filling out an application? Find answers to your questions and receive assistance from Library staff.
Tue, Jan 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Have you learned ASL and would like some extra practice time? Join our club and practice what you’ve learned in a friendly atmosphere.
Tue, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Every week, we will explore a different area of computer skills.
Community Led Book Discussion: "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow" - Held in the Small Meeting Room
Tue, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Join a lively discussion! This month we are discussing "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow," by Gabrielle Zevin.
Tue, Jan 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Laurel
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Every week, we will explore a different area of computer skills.
Tue, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton
Prerequisites: Completion of 1-hr Sewing Certification and can sew independently. Click on the title of the program to view and complete the interest form.
Tue, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton
This is a beginner sewing class for five consecutive Tuesdays. Upon completion of this class, the participant will gain enough skill to register for Open Sewing Lab and independently work on beginner-friendly sewing projects.
This event is full
Tue, Jan 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Tue, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
Learn basic programming concepts by coding creatively with Ozobots. These small robots respond to different commands, demonstrating the coding principle of input and output.
Tue, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Do you qualify to save up to $45 monthly on your home Internet? Come by and bring any supporting documents that may help you qualify. Internet Service Providers, Tech Support, and Enrollment Specialists will be on site. There is a free Chromebook available per household for registrants who already use ACP or begin/complete the sign up process that day.
Tue, Jan 09, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Glenarden
Enjoy an animated film as we remember and celebrate the life and legacy of prominent Civil Rights Leader, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Tue, Jan 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Tue, Jan 09, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Cenaes ofrece clases de Alfabetización en español. Para aprender más sobre la organización visite: https://www.cenaes.org/.
Cenaes offers Spanish literacy classes. To learn more about the organization visit https://www.cenaes.org/.
Tue, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Jan 09, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning English and would like to practice the language? This club is for intermediate-to-advanced level English language learners. Once registered, you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Tue, Jan 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Laurel Virtual Events
A virtual evening of crocheting and knitting. Participants should provide their own supplies. No prior experience needed. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Tue, Jan 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
New Carrollton
Snuggle in for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Pajamas welcome!
Wed, Jan 10, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Wed, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Come with questions and a Library staff can help you learn something new!
Wed, Jan 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Wed, Jan 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Have fun crafting and creating snow flakes with yarn! Supplies are provided.
Wed, Jan 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Become a creative scientist by conducting hands-on, fun experiments using basic scientific principles. This week we will learn code creatively by racing Ozobots through a maze.
Wed, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, Jan 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, Jan 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Play board games, video games, and have some friendly competition! Bring your own game or play one of ours. Participants can receive community service hours at this program.
Wed, Jan 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Bring any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Jan 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights
When a bomb tears through the basement of a black Baptist church on a peaceful fall morning, it takes the lives of four young girls; Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, Cynthia Wesley and Addie Mae Collins. This racially motivated crime fuels a nation's outrage and brings Birmingham, Alabama to the forefront of America's concern.
Wed, Jan 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library!
Wed, Jan 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Jan 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Play Bingo at the Library! With multiple rounds and prizes to be won, it’s sure to be a fantastic evening!
Wed, Jan 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering
The Living Vibrant project strives to reduce health disparities by determining the impact of food choices and how lifestyles influence chronic diseases. This 5 week program will cover: social detriments of health, chronic disease prevention and management, nutrition, diet, and health, as well as building confidence and resilience.
Wed, Jan 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Explore Workforce Resources such as LinkedIn Learning, Brainfuse JobNow, LinkedIn, and Learning Express Library. Participants will gain key skills needed to navigate each resource to advance them in their career path. Registration required.
Wed, Jan 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Wed, Jan 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Virtual Events
Join The Write Time Writers' Group as we discuss the many ways to publish your book. Find out new ways to share your stories with the world without having to land a major publishing deal. All writing levels are welcome.
Wed, Jan 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Learn about the science of snowflakes and learn how to make the best paper snowflakes. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Wed, Jan 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fairmount Heights
PGCMLS and PGCOHR host a monthly book club to explore the top 10 challenged books of 2022. This month's discussion features "Out of Darkness" by Ashley Hope Pérez.
Wed, Jan 10, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Explore the novel set in early nineteenth-century Yorkshire, England. We will follow the passionate attachment between a headstrong young girl and a foundling boy brought up by her father. This causes disaster for them and many others, even in the next generation.
Wed, Jan 10, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you love to crochet? Would you like to learn? Join us to crochet and make new friends. Beginners welcome and materials will be provided for first-time participants.
Thu, Jan 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Novice to experienced writers are welcome to find their creative voice. Share ideas, be inspired and participate in constructive group critiques. Feel free to use your own technology or pen and paper!
Thu, Jan 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
New Carrollton
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baden
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Stories, fingerplays, and songs will be presented in Spanish and English. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "Fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.
Thu, Jan 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
Fairmount Heights
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Play and socialize. Rain or shine, it will be a good time!
Thu, Jan 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bowie
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Laurel
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 11:15am - 11:45am
Oxon Hill
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Get some physical activity in while you're at the library! Sign up for an hour ride on one of our stationary bikes with great free apps from PGCMLS like Libby, Kanopy, and Freegal to enjoy while you work out. Participants must be 16 or older, sign a waiver before beginning to ride, and be wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Thu, Jan 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton
Stories, music and activities for children ages 0-3 with special needs. Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for early intervention students and up to 12 community families.
Thu, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Bowie
Computer assistance for senior citizens, and others, who want help with basic computer skills, Microsoft programs, the internet, and other applications.
Thu, Jan 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Jan 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Thu, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Jan 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Jan 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Spauldings
Legos will be provided and kids can let their imagination run free. Free style building is also encouraged.
Thu, Jan 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Practice reading or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Thu, Jan 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Laurel
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Fri, Jan 12, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Jan 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
Pop-Up Locations
Enjoy the wonderful world of storytelling. Friends and family welcome! This week, special guest
Kris daCosta-Warshauer, from the Clerc Center at Gallaudet, will share a special story in ASL! ¡Ven y disfruta del maravilloso mundo de contrar cuentos, amigos y familiares son bienvenidos! Hosted by Greenbelt Library Staff and Random Unselfish Acts of Kindness (RUAK).
Fri, Jan 12, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Every week, we will explore a different area of computer skills.
Fri, Jan 12, 11:15am - 11:45am
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Jan 12, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Bowie - Conference Room
Enjoy your afternoon learning a new creative skill. Learn basic drawing exercises and develop your own artwork. Refreshments and supplies are provided. You may bring your own supplies if you wish. Adults only.
Sat, Jan 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
Stories, fingerplays, and songs will be presented in Spanish and English. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "Fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.
Sat, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1
Are you expecting? Let's get ready for baby! Hatchlings: Ready to Hatch is an interactive early literacy program for expectant parents. Learn more about your baby-to-be through songs and fun activities. Space is limited to expectant parents. Registration is required.
Sat, Jan 13, 11:00am - 11:30am
New Carrollton
Stories, songs, and rhymes in Chinese and English.
Sat, Jan 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Laurel
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Sat, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hyattsville
Social change agent Dr. Gail Christopher,
author of "Rx Racial Healing: A Guide to Embracing Our Humanity," shares how personal narratives build interpersonal connections that promote racial healing and inspire collective action for transforming our nation and world.
Registration is encouraged but not required.
Sat, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Celebrate Dr Martin Luther King Jr.! Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided.
Mon, Jan 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
Laurel
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Mon, Jan 15, 10:30am - 11:15am
Pop-Up Locations
Greenbelt Cinema, in partnership with the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, is offering a free program of stories, songs, and a short film! This program is best suited for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Please, no unaccompanied children or adults.
Mon, Jan 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Start the quest to discover your ancestry through genealogical research! We will show you how to find your beloved ancestors in a variety of historical records and help you map out your family tree.
Mon, Jan 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Laurel
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Tue, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Looking for a job? Preparing for an interview? Need help filling out an application? Find answers to your questions and receive assistance from Library staff.
Tue, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Have you learned ASL and would like some extra practice time? Join our club and practice what you’ve learned in a friendly atmosphere.
Tue, Jan 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Laurel
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Every week, we will explore a different area of computer skills.
Tue, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton
Prerequisites: Completion of 1-hr Sewing Certification and can sew independently. Click on the title of the program to view and complete the interest form.
Tue, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton
This is a beginner sewing class for five consecutive Tuesdays. Upon completion of this class, the participant will gain enough skill to register for Open Sewing Lab and independently work on beginner-friendly sewing projects.
This event is full
Tue, Jan 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Tue, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Come play a variety of board games with us! / ¡Vengan a jugar con una gran variedad de juegos de mesa!
Tue, Jan 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating vision boards for the new year! Supplies will be provided but attendees are welcome to bring some of their favorite magazines to incorporate into their vision board.
Tue, Jan 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Tue, Jan 16, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Cenaes ofrece clases de Alfabetización en español. Para aprender más sobre la organización visite: https://www.cenaes.org/.
Cenaes offers Spanish literacy classes. To learn more about the organization visit https://www.cenaes.org/.
Tue, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Join a lively discussion about all things True Crime related. Listen or watch a case and discuss elements with other people who enjoy True Crime.
Tue, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Jan 16, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning English and would like to practice the language? This club is for intermediate-to-advanced level English language learners. Once registered, you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Tue, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided.
Tue, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Join us for a lively discussion! This month we will be discussing, "The First Ladies" by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray
Tue, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Laurel
An evening of crocheting and knitting. Bring your current projects and materials. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Tue, Jan 16, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
New Carrollton
Snuggle in for stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! Pajamas welcome!
Wed, Jan 17, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Wed, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Come with questions and a Library staff can help you learn something new!
Wed, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Spend an afternoon at the Hyattsville branch for coffee and a screening of the 1937 film, "Storm in a Teacup," starring Vivien Leigh and Rex Harrison. 87 min.
Wed, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Wed, Jan 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Drop in for hands-on experiments with creating electronic circuits. Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Build exciting projects such as AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells, and much more! Ages 5-12 with adult.
Wed, Jan 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Students will sing and dance along to their favorite Broadway shows. Enjoy performing arts activities and improve social skills. Prior acting experience is not required to participate.
Wed, Jan 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, Jan 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, Jan 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Play board games, video games, and have some friendly competition! Bring your own game or play one of ours. Participants can receive community service hours at this program.
Wed, Jan 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Wed, Jan 17, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Bring any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Jan 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided. Design your own jar to fill with affirmations for the new year.
Wed, Jan 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Jan 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Conference Room
Start the New Year with a new professional look. Get a free LinkedIn Profile Professional Headshot at the Beltsville Branch Library. Registration is required.
Wed, Jan 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro
Do you keep a journal? Are you looking for new ways to make your journal writing fun and exciting? Here’s your opportunity! Explore different ways of journaling through writing prompts, reflection, and artistic expression. Adults only.
Wed, Jan 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering
The Living Vibrant project strives to reduce health disparities by determining the impact of food choices and how lifestyles influence chronic diseases. This 5 week program will cover: social detriments of health, chronic disease prevention and management, nutrition, diet, and health, as well as building confidence and resilience.
Wed, Jan 17, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Are you learning to speak English? Join our club and practice speaking English in a friendly atmosphere.
Wed, Jan 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Wed, Jan 17, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!