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  • The South Bowie Branch Library will be temporarily closed starting Sunday, October 11, for ceiling repairs.
    The anticipated reopening is mid-November. Nearby alternative locations include Bowie, Largo-Kettering, and Upper Marlboro branch libraries.
  • La Biblioteca de South Bowie cerrará temporalmente a partir del 11 de octubre para realizar reparaciones en el techo. Se estima abrir nuevamente a mediados de noviembre. Las bibliotecas más cercanas a las que pueden acudir son las siguientes: Bowie, Largo-Kettering y Upper Marlboro.

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Maryland Cottage Food Business
Wed, Oct 21, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Branch
Beyond delicious ingredients, making and selling foods requires producers to locate, interpret, and apply laws related to food safety, processing, licensing, and labeling.
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Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 21, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Greenbelt - Program Room
Bring your preschooler for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging storytime nurtures a love for reading and sparks creativity, making it an unforgettable experience for little ones.
Registration is now closed
Coffee and a Classic: "Take Me Out to the Ball Game"
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Romance, gangsters, and lots of song and dance on the baseball diamond in the fast-paced, fun-filled musical romp!
Registration is now closed
English Class: Beginner - Provided by Solution in Hometown Connections
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Solutions in Hometown Connections (SHC) English classes focus on literacy, letters, and sounds for adult learners. Registration encouraged but not required. Anyone is welcome to join as long as space allows. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/5Pyd9yS1NGGYTL148
Computer Basics: Open Lab
Wed, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Learn computer basics with hands-on training in an encouraging environment. Librarians will help participants gain confidence using email, Google and Microsoft programs, the internet, and other applications.
Registration is now closed
Teen Zone
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Bowie - Auditorium
After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities! Curious about upcoming events? Just ask a Bowie Branch staff member for the latest Teen Zone updates! For ages 13+
Registration is now closed
Hatchlings: Baby and Me (for expectant parents and parents with infants up to 4 months old) - Held in Meeting Room 1
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New Carrollton
Are you expecting, or have a infant up to four months old? Bring yourself and your baby to this four session series (10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4). Learn to build a love of reading and lifelong learning through the early literacy practices of talking, singing, sharing books, and playing. Registration is limited to 12 families. Come to as many as you can!
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Lawyer in the Library: Tenant’s Rights and Housing Clinic - Presented by Maryland Legal Aid
Wed, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Free one-on-one legal services on matters related to housing, landlord/tenant disputes, and tenants' rights -on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible individuals.
Registration is now closed
Basic Computer Skills for Beginners - 4-day Computer Course
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
New to using computers? Do you need a refresher? This beginner's course for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence you need to make effective use of your computer.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create: Cats and Crafts
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! Join us for a cat themed group puzzle, cat embroidery, watercolor cats and create your own cat themed bookmark. You are able to participate in any station of your choice!
Registration is now closed
Spanish Conversation Club: Pre Beginner
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Have you been wishing to learn Spanish but have not yet begun your learning journey? Start gaining Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This preparation session is for people who have little to no experience with the Spanish language.
Registration is now closed
Legos - Held in the Children's Area
Wed, Oct 21, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.
Registration is now closed
Game On: Magic the Gathering
Wed, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bowie
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite deck, enjoy one of ours or build one from our collection of cards—there’s something for everyone! No experience with Magic the Gathering necessary! Teens Only.
Registration is now closed
Spanish Conversation Club: High Beginner
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for beginner level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Needlework Social
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spauldings - Storytime Barn
Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Bring your current project or learn to crochet while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
STEM Fun: Catapult Challenge
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the physics of catapults and choose from a variety of materials and try to make your own working launcher!
ASL Conversation Club: Beginner
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1
Learning ASL? Enhance your ASL skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in ASL. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
Craft and Create: Step Right Up to "The Amazing Digital Circus" Drawing Workshop - Presented by Art Way Alliance
Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Teens will learn step-by-step techniques to sketch and stylize characters from the hit animated series "The Amazing Digital Circus." This hands-on drawing workshop is designed for artists of all skill levels and encourages creativity, character design, and self-expression.
Chess Club
Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Glenarden
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
This event is full
Chess Club - Held in the Children's Program Room
Wed, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Youth Leadership Academy - Presented by Prince George's County Office of Human Rights
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Calling youth leaders! Are you a young person aged 12-22 interested in social justice? The Youth Leadership Academy will educate and inspire about social justice leaders, movements, and actions. Featuring special sessions on human trafficking awareness and misinformation, this four-week session is an opportunity to learn, engage, and connect.
Game On
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone! Participants can receive community service hours at this program. Teens Only.
Spanish Conversation Club: Intermediate
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for intermediate level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Game On
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone! Participants can receive community service hours at this program.
Confident with AI: A Job Search Series - Using AI to Draft Your Resume - Presented by Library2Go: Career Connector
Wed, Oct 21, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville Branch Library - Held in the Learning Lab
Turn the blank-page problem into a quick first draft by describing your work history in your own words and letting AI handle the structure and phrasing. The workshop emphasizes a core rule: AI drafts, you verify to ensure that every bullet point stays 100% accurate to your real experience. This is one session of a four part series. Feel free to attend one or all sessions.
Needlework Social
Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Bring your current project and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation.
Kids Read - Presented by MakeSmartCool
Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
MakeSmartCool helps young readers build strong language and literacy skills. In this program, kids ages six and up dive into awesome books and grow their reading skills with games and fun activities. With exciting stories and hands-on learning, kids will gain confidence and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Needlework Social: Knitting and Crochet
Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Bring your current project and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation.
Blue Star Families: START Family Book Club - Held in the Auditorium
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) is a family-focused program that fosters community among military and civilian families with children ages 5-13. Enjoy four reading, and discussion sessions covering award-winning children’s books on several topics. Dinner is served. Join the Blue Star Neighborhood and add the National Capital Region group to access the program registration button.
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English Conversation Club
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Learning to speak English? Enhance your skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
STEM Fun: Rubber Band Cars
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore making small cars go with the power of rubber bands.
This event is full
Chess Club - Presented by DaVision Chess Club
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Tap Into Your Network: LinkedIn Strategies - Presented by the Maryland Department of Labor
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - LifeLab
Learn to use LinkedIn to build professional connections, strengthen your online presence, and advance your career goals. Participants will explore profile-building strategies, networking tips, job-search tools, and ways to engage effectively with professionals and employers online.
Paying for College or Technical School - Presented by the University of Maryland Extension
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Paying for education can feel overwhelming, but understanding your options can make the process much easier. This workshop will help families explore the financial side of planning for college or other educational pathways, including student loans, scholarships, grants, and other funding opportunities. Teens are encouraged to attend with a parent or guardian.
Kids STEM - Presented by University of Maryland Nearspace Balloon Payload Program
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Kids will dive into the exciting world of engineering, math, and science with fun, hands-on projects! They'll explore topics like 3D printing and modeling, coding, robotics, electronics and circuits, astronomy with telescopes, building bridges, cracking the egg drop challenge, and much more! Ages 9–12.
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Discover: Stop the Bleed - Presented by University of Maryland Capital Regional Hospital
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Learn lifesaving skills in this hands-on Stop the Bleed workshop presented by University of Maryland Capital Regional Hospital. Participants will learn how to recognize life-threatening bleeding, control severe bleeding, and practice bleeding control techniques with trained healthcare professionals.
Pins and Needles: Crochet - Held at the tables near the windows
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Explore the art of crocheting in this hands-on workshop. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this is the perfect place to learn and get creative.
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Get the support you need with homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. This is a great opportunity to boost your skills and gain confidence in your abilities. This program is especially useful for English Language Learner students but all are welcome.
English Conversation Club
Wed, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Learning to speak English? Enhance your skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
One Maryland One Book Discussion: "No Sense in Wishing" by Lawrence Burney
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Join a thoughtful conversation about this year's one Maryland One Book selection: "No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore" by Lawrence Burney. Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers.
Chess Club - Presented by MakeSmartCool
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Get Active: Line Dancing
Wed, Oct 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Join us for line dancing and spend an enjoyable hour learning steps with line dancing instructor Dot Hicks. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, men and women are welcome to enjoy this lively session as a great way to get moving and meet new friends! Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
Bring your preschooler for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging storytime nurtures a love for reading and sparks creativity, making it an unforgettable experience for little ones.
French Conversation Club
Wed, Oct 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning French and would like to practice the language? This club is for high beginner to advanced level French language learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
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