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Kids
Events for Kids
Mon, Jul 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spauldings
Learn to skate with Skate Instruction LLC! You can borrow skates and protective gear or bring your own. The class will cover basics like balance and stopping. Lace up your skates, and let's roll!
Mon, Jul 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jul 09, 9:00am - 10:00am
Pop-Up Locations
Get hands-on experience caring for and maintaining a container garden by joining Mount Rainier library staff at the Mount Rainier Elementary School vegetable garden. We will meet weekly during the summer to plant, weed, water, and harvest vegetables and learn gardening tips from experts. All ages are welcome and participants are encouraged to keep the vegetables they harvest.
Tue, Jul 09, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie.
Tue, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Canceled
Tue, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jul 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities with Little Bits circuit kits.
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Tue, Jul 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.
Tue, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a film showing of "Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret" this summer with Summer Prince George’s! Closed Captioning will be available for each movie showing in the series, and Spanish Closed Captioning will be available upon request. A discussion of the film will follow afterwards with refreshments provided.
Tue, Jul 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Spauldings
In this intermediate footwork class, you will learn how to improve your skating technique and add flair to your moves. Borrow skates and protective gear, or bring your own.
Lace up your skates, and let's roll!
Wed, Jul 10, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Enjoy a family friendly movie along with an easy craft.
July 3: "Lilo & Stitch"
July 10: "UP"
July 17: "The Princess & the Frog"
July 24: "The Bad Guys"
July 31: "Moana"
Wed, Jul 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Families can participate in creating their own artwork with paint supplies while enjoying non-alcoholic beverages.
This event is full
Wed, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Disfruten creando construcciones maravillosas con nuestros Legos y dejen volar su imaginación.
This event is full
Wed, Jul 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating! Design and build your own paper lantern. Supplies are provided.
Wed, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg 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.
Wed, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Come play your choice of board game with us here at Accokeek Library! You’re welcome to stick to a family favorite or dare to try a new one.
Wed, Jul 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Come enjoy the live-action version of "The Little Mermaid."
Wed, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
Ages 5–12 with adult. Due to space limitations, registration is required for each adult and child attending.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 11, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Oxon Hill
Play and socialize. Rain or shine, it will be a good time! Come get active! Exercise your mind and your body. This event is suitable for families of all ages.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
In this double Dutch workshop, instructors will guide kids through how to safely enter and exit the ropes and teach exciting freestyle moves and the joy of partner jumping. This workshop offers a total-body workout suitable for all ages. No prior experience is required—just come ready to jump, laugh, and make memories!
Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Start by decorating your very own Super Mario themed flower pot, and then plant your own “Piranha Plant” flower.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Soar to new heights and create your own acrylic painting of a hot air balloon. Supplies and light refreshments will be provided.
Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a juice box while painting an adventure-themed portrait. Registration is required.
This event is full
Thu, Jul 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.
Thu, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Want to be a Pokémon master? Do you like comics, cartoons, and crafts? Join fellow fans each month as we try to catch’em all, try new series, and enjoy animated worlds.
Thu, Jul 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Fri, Jul 12, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of insects with the University of Maryland Insect Zoo. Experience an insect adventure where you can interact with live insects and even hold them. This hands-on program, conducted in a large space with various stations, combines engaging activities and art to teach students about the significance of these incredible invertebrates.
Sat, Jul 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Have fun crafting and creating at our Australian Blue Heeler party! Drop into the library anytime between 11am and 1pm to check out a whole host of fun activities! There will be crafts, games, music, and more. Can you find where Long Dog is hiding? Feel free to dress up as any of your favorite characters!
Sat, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Come play with Ozobots, pocket sized bots, and learn basic programming concepts.
Sat, Jul 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Accokeek
Crochet with others in the community. No prior experience needed. We’ll provide some supplies to get started, but also encourage you to bring supplies if you have them.
Sat, Jul 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Have fun crafting and creating! Make prints using watercolor paint and bubble fluid.
Sat, Jul 13, 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.
This event is full
Mon, Jul 15, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided.
Mon, Jul 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Mon, Jul 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided.
Tue, Jul 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Adventure Begins at Your Library this summer! Enjoy a family friendly movie showing of "Trolls Band Together" with Summer Prince George’s! Closed Captioning will be available for each movie showing in the series, and Spanish Closed Captioning will be available upon request.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie.
Tue, Jul 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Have fun crafting and creating a lantern. Supplies are provided.
Tue, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jul 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Adventure begins at your library this summer with Summer Prince George’s! Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Through this activity we will explore and learn about different habitats found in our world as well as creating our own!
Tue, Jul 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, Jul 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Learn about the different tracks animals make and how to identify visitors in your backyard!
Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática.
Ages 8–12.
Tue, Jul 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Spades is a trick-taking partnership game where players bid the number of tricks each expect to take. Come alone, bring a partner or a foursome and join us for some fun as we play this simple card game that is legendary in Black American culture.
Tue, Jul 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Let's go on an adventure crafting and creating your very own unique set of binoculars! Supplies are provided.
This event is full
Tue, Jul 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.
Wed, Jul 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Enjoy a family friendly movie along with an easy craft.
July 3: "Lilo & Stitch"
July 10: "UP"
July 17: "The Princess & the Frog"
July 24: "The Bad Guys"
July 31: "Moana"
Wed, Jul 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating! Make your own unique artwork using a variety of materials or join us in a fun summer craft. Paint by number and collage materials will also be provided.
Wed, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg 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.
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Crochet with others in the community. No prior experience needed. We’ll provide some supplies to get started, but also encourage you to bring supplies if you have them.
Wed, Jul 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Enjoy several genres of music to get the creativity flowing. Supplies are provided.
Thu, Jul 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Play and socialize. Rain or shine, it will be a good time!
Thu, Jul 18, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Get ready for an explosive adventure with the Science Guys of Baltimore! Perfect for kids aged 3 and up, this mesmerizing program teaches about the states of matter. Dry ice takes center stage as we delve into sublimation and other fascinating state changes. Brace yourself for bubbling potions, jaw-dropping chemical reactions, and awe-inspiring explosions that will leave you in awe!
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Oxon Hill
Are you interested in Korean Pop Music and cool choreography? Come learn and share some of your favorite K-pop dances!
Thu, Jul 18, 2:30pm - 4:15pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie. Suggested for tweens and older.
Thu, Jul 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Take a break for stories of adventure, crafts and activities
Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Get ready for an explosive adventure with the Science Guys of Baltimore! Perfect for kids aged 3 and up, this mesmerizing program teaches about the states of matter. Dry ice takes center stage as we delve into sublimation and other fascinating state changes. Brace yourself for bubbling potions, jaw-dropping chemical reactions, and awe-inspiring explosions that will leave you in awe!
Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Thu, Jul 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.
Thu, Jul 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Fri, Jul 19, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Jul 20, 11:30am - 1:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Prince George's County Park Police, Prince George's County Fire Department and PGCMLS present Touch-A-Truck, a family-friendly event designed to provide children with a hands-on opportunity to explore and interact with emergency response vehicles that they often see but never get to touch! Please park in the rear of the library.
Sat, Jul 20, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
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, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Come play a variety of board games with us!
¡Vengan a jugar con una gran variedad de juegos de mesa!
Mon, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jul 23, 9:00am - 10:00am
Pop-Up Locations
Get hands-on experience caring for and maintaining a container garden by joining Mount Rainier library staff at the Mount Rainier Elementary School vegetable garden. We will meet weekly during the summer to plant, weed, water, and harvest vegetables and learn gardening tips from experts. All ages are welcome and participants are encouraged to keep the vegetables they harvest.
Tue, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Joe's Movement Emporium, 3309 Bunker Hill Rd, Mt Rainier, MD 20712
Get ready to cheer on our animal friends as they compete in their very own Olympics show! Discover which animal holds the record for the highest jump, fastest speed, and incredible agility. Then, it's your turn to join in the fun and try to beat their records with exciting challenges like the high jump and broad jump!
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Play and socialize. Rain or shine, it will be a good time! Come enjoy a story and a short film about sharks! Ages 3–8!
This event is full
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Come see how you measure up against some of the mightiest sharks in the ocean.
This event is full
Tue, Jul 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Disfruten creando construcciones maravillosas con nuestros Legos y dejen volar su imaginación.
Tue, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jul 23, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Get ready to cheer on our animal friends as they compete in their very own Olympics show! Discover which animal holds the record for the highest jump, fastest speed, and incredible agility. Then, it's your turn to join in the fun and try to beat their records with exciting challenges like the high jump and broad jump!
Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.
Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Learn to skate with Skate Instruction LLC! You can borrow skates and protective gear or bring your own. The class will cover the proper use of protective gear, falling safety and prevention, basic stride, turning and stopping. Lace up your skates, and let's roll!
Tue, Jul 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Explore the life cycles of butterflies. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Get ready to cheer on our animal friends as they compete in their very own Olympics show! Discover which animal holds the record for the highest jump, fastest speed, and incredible agility. Then, it's your turn to join in the fun and try to beat their records with exciting challenges like the high jump and broad jump!
Tue, Jul 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Adventure begins at your library this summer! Play board games (or just "games") at the library for Summer Prince George’s! Bring one of your own or play one of ours!
Wed, Jul 24, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton
Enjoy a family friendly movie along with an easy craft.
July 3: "Lilo & Stitch"
July 10: "UP"
July 17: "The Princess & the Frog"
July 24: "The Bad Guys"
July 31: "Moana"
Wed, Jul 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 24, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Disfruten creando construcciones maravillosas con nuestros Legos y dejen volar su imaginación.
Wed, Jul 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating! Design and build your own suncatcher. Supplies are provided.
Wed, Jul 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Spauldings
A rejuvenating yoga session using a curated video playlist to guide our session. Whether you're experienced or new to the practice, come relax, stretch, and find your inner peace with us.
Wed, Jul 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg 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.
Thu, Jul 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Embark on a journey into the jungles of the Amazon with Eco Adventures! Join the "safari crew" and help us with our quest. Face thrilling challenges like holding giant cockroaches, wrangling crocs, and more. We will test your courage, teamwork, and determination—it's going to be an unpredictable adventure filled with spiders, snakes, and surprises!
Thu, Jul 25, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Oxon Hill
Play and socialize. Rain or shine, it will be a good time! Come and enjoy outdoor hands-on activities with your family. Come play games and enjoy physical activity. Supplies will be provided.
Thu, Jul 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Jul 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.
Fri, Jul 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Jul 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Jul 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Think Tank (Children's)
Dive into the fascinating world of waves, light, and sound with the Science Guys of Baltimore! Join us as we uncover the secrets of the color spectrum, learn how sound travels, and explore the wonders of light manipulation. Put on your special glasses to witness mesmerizing rainbows and delve into the science of sound waves, amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.
Sat, Jul 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Dive into the fascinating world of waves, light, and sound with the Science Guys of Baltimore! Join us as we uncover the secrets of the color spectrum, learn how sound travels, and explore the wonders of light manipulation. Put on your special glasses to witness mesmerizing rainbows and delve into the science of sound waves, amplitude, wavelength, and frequency.
Sat, Jul 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
This interactive program is designed to assist players in creating their own unique characters for the iconic tabletop role-playing game Dungeons and Dragons (D&D). Players can select from a variety of races, classes, abilities, skills, and equipment to customize their character to fit their desired playstyle and narrative.
Mon, Jul 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Jul 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jul 30, 9:00am - 10:00am
Pop-Up Locations
Get hands-on experience caring for and maintaining a container garden by joining Mount Rainier library staff at the Mount Rainier Elementary School vegetable garden. We will meet weekly during the summer to plant, weed, water, and harvest vegetables and learn gardening tips from experts. All ages are welcome and participants are encouraged to keep the vegetables they harvest.
Tue, Jul 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie. The all-powerful Monkey King was imprisoned by the Gods for 500 years, but when a child releases him from his curse, the Monkey King must now save an innocent village from the evil Mountain Lord and his monstrous army. - IMDb Rated: PG, 1 hour, 29 minutes in length. Recommended for tweens and older.
Tue, Jul 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Jul 30, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie. The Anti-Monitor, the Monitor's evil counterpart, is released into the DC Multiverse and begins to destroy the different Earths that compose it. The Monitor attempts to recruit heroes from across the Multiverse to fight back. -IMDB Rated PG-13.
Tue, Jul 30, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Jul 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Join us outside on the terrace for chalk art, soap bubbles, and other fun!
Tue, Jul 30, 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.
Wed, Jul 31, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Enjoy a family friendly movie along with an easy craft.
July 3: "Lilo & Stitch"
July 10: "UP"
July 17: "The Princess & the Frog"
July 24: "The Bad Guys"
July 31: "Moana"
Wed, Jul 31, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Jul 31, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Disfruten creando construcciones maravillosas con nuestros Legos y dejen volar su imaginación.
Wed, Jul 31, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating! Join us as we use plants to make unique prints! Supplies are provided.
Wed, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg 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.
Wed, Jul 31, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Experience the story of how the world's greatest inventor, magician and chocolate-maker became the beloved Willy Wonka we know today.
Wed, Jul 31, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Explore Computational Thinking and the Design Process with WETA. Using the popular PBS Kids show, "Work It Out Wombats!", families will imagine, build, and create together! Ages 4–8 with adults.
Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Embark on an exciting safari adventure where we'll journey through different animal habitats! From dense forests to vast deserts, we'll explore it all. Don't forget to dress the part and bring your safari gear for the ultimate adventure!
Thu, Aug 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Learn basic American Sign Language as we go on a signing adventure through stories, songs, and rhymes for the whole family! Presented by Kathy MacMillan, author of the "Little Hands Signing" series and "Little Hands and Big Hands: Children and Adults Signing Together".
Thu, Aug 01, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Thu, Aug 01, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Embark on an exciting safari adventure where we'll journey through different animal habitats! From dense forests to vast deserts, we'll explore it all. Don't forget to dress the part and bring your safari gear for the ultimate adventure!
Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Embark on an exciting safari adventure where we'll journey through different animal habitats! From dense forests to vast deserts, we'll explore it all. Don't forget to dress the part and bring your safari gear for the ultimate adventure!
Thu, Aug 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.
Thu, Aug 01, 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.
Fri, Aug 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Aug 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Fri, Aug 02, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Aug 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Sat, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating wooden door hangers during this activity. Supplies are provided so register to secure your spot.
Sat, Aug 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Come 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, Aug 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Step into the world of invention with this USPTO program inspired by "Abby Invents Unbreakable Crayons"! Join us for stories, discussions about kid inventors, and artsy activities. Let's explore creativity and become young inventors together!
Mon, Aug 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Mon, Aug 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating a bird feeder using recycled materials.
Mon, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Aug 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Unleash your inner superhero as we meet some of the animal kingdom's very own superheroes! Explore how animals are portrayed as heroes in movies, cartoons, and literature, and discover their incredible real-life superpowers. You just might find your new favorite superhero animal!
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Study Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Tue, Aug 06, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Learn the basics of tabletop role playing games like Dungeons and Dragons while decorating your own twenty-sided die. Supplies are provided.
Tue, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Aug 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Unleash your inner superhero as we meet some of the animal kingdom's very own superheroes! Explore how animals are portrayed as heroes in movies, cartoons, and literature, and discover their incredible real-life superpowers. You just might find your new favorite superhero animal!
Tue, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Disfruten creando construcciones maravillosas con nuestros Legos y dejen volar su imaginación.
Tue, Aug 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
A fun filled afternoon of music and dancing!
Tue, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Unleash your inner superhero as we meet some of the animal kingdom's very own superheroes! Explore how animals are portrayed as heroes in movies, cartoons, and literature, and discover their incredible real-life superpowers. You just might find your new favorite superhero animal!
Tue, Aug 06, 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.
Wed, Aug 07, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches:
Beltsville, Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, and Surratts–Clinton.
Open to children up to age 18 while supplies last.
Wed, Aug 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Enjoy a family friendly movie along with an easy craft.
Wed, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Disfruten creando construcciones maravillosas con nuestros Legos y dejen volar su imaginación.
Wed, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Wed, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg 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.
Wed, Aug 07, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Have fun as we explore and learn a few simple, fundamental skills important for survival in the great outdoors.
Kids Achieve Club
The mission of the Kids Achieve Club (KAC) program is to provide academic support through homework assistance and reading practice for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students in grades 1-6. The program was created to support the unique needs of English Learners to foster a love of reading and to provide academic support. Although KAC was created to align with the needs and to engage English Learners, it is an inclusive program. Children of all backgrounds and ethnicities are invited to participate.
Take a look at our foundation booklet titled Kids Achieve Club Reading Activities by Dr. Dawn Jacobs Martin Ph.D. This booklet is filled with reading strategies integrated with the Five Pillars of Literacy, making it the perfect resource and guide for mentors, parents, and caregivers.
If you would like to learn more about early literacy, or if you have children the age of 5 and under, please visit our Early Literacy page for more information.
La misión del programa Kids Achieve Club (KAC) es proveer apoyo académico y asistencia en las tareas y practicar la lectura para estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma en los grados 1° - 6°. El programa fue creado específicamente para proveer un servicio de las necesidades de estudiantes que están aprendiendo el inglés o que el inglés es su segundo idioma para fomentar un amor a la lectura y proveer apoyo académico. Aunque el programa KAC fue creado para alinearse con las necesidades e involucrar a estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma es un programa inclusivo. Niños de todo origen y etnicidad son bienvenidos a participar.
con un folleto que se titula, Actividades de Leer, por Dra. Dawn Jacobs Martin, Ph.D. Este folleto está lleno de las estrategias de lectura que integran los “cinco pilares de alfabetización.” El libro es un recurso para tutores, padres, y las personas encargadas del cuidado del niño.
Si quiere aprender más sobre la alfabetización temprana, o si tiene niños de los años 5 y menos, por favor visite nuestra página web Alfabetización Temprana para más información.
Helpful Online Resources
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Together We’re Better Artwork Contest Winners
The 2022-2023 artwork contest had wonderful submissions from Elementary and Middle Schoolers across the state. Winning students and schools were invited to attend Developmental Disabilities Day at the Maryland Legislature. Check them out here!
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ABCmouse (Library Access)
The ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
ABCmouse at Home (Remote Access)
Now available from home! The ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
Beanstack
Discover favorite books, earn badges and participate in reading challenges with Beanstack!
Biography in Context
Meet the people who made history by accessing video, audio, images, primary sources and articles for over a half-million international figures.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Chat online with a real tutor and get live, homework help from 2pm to 11:55pm EST.
ComicsPlus
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels, manga and comics. Checkouts are for seven days with unlimited renewals.
Creativebug
1,000+ art & craft video classes covering art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and kids.
Encyclopedia Britannica for Kids
An excellent starting place for any research project about animals, geography, people and more.
Encyclopedia Britannica ImageQuest
Access millions of images from the best collections in the world.
Encyclopedia Britannica Library Edition
Search encyclopedia articles, magazines, web sites and videos.
Gale In Context: Middle School
Find information here about the most studied middle school topics.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Cross-curricular research and homework help for K-5 students.
Gale Ebooks
Find eBooks on countries, cultures, history, technology, science and more, with translations available in 40 languages.
Libby/OverDrive for Kids
OverDrive and the Libby app offer classic and contemporary children's books for all ages in both eBook and eAudio format.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language from home or on-the-go with Mango! Mango adapts to your unique learning style so you pick up on new vocabulary quickly.
National Geographic Kids (Gale)
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Magazines, newspapers, journals, and reference content for middle and high school students.
NoveList K-8
Find just the right book and get recommendations based on your interests and reading level.
Pebble Go
Have fun researching while playing educational games and engaging with read-aloud audio for five categories: animals, science, biographies, social studies and dinosaurs. Designed specifically for grades K-3.
Transparent languages
An easy-to-use interface that integrates real-life language use by native speakers. With over 100 languages to choose from, every language-learner will find something of interest.
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Book Lists
Looking for something good to read? Maybe you need to find a book for class or you want to explore new genres like comic books or nonfiction. Either way, you are sure to find a title you will like from one of our lists. Don't forget, if you need help locating these books or other resources, ask a librarian for help. Or, log on to Beanstack to see all of the lists. You can reserve a title right from your account!