Upcoming Events

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.

Join us for an energizing Quick Sweat Zumba dance class led by a certified instructor! Enjoy lively music and simple, easy-to-follow moves that get you moving, lift your spirits, and help burn calories. Adults with developmental disabilities are warmly welcome!

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

Welcome all veterans, active military, ROTC, potential service members, and families to Base Camp, a monthly informational and resource session for all members of the armed forces. This session will highlight Back to School Month, Suicide Prevention Month, and Hispanic Heritage Month.

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.

Get ready to move, groove, and shine! Positively Moving combines dance, theatre, and music to help you express your best self. This energetic class continues the Broadway Song and Dance tradition by supporting creativity, connection, and self-expression through movement and performance basics.

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+

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.

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.

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.

Get ready to move, groove, and shine! Positively Moving combines dance, theatre, and music to help you express your best self. This energetic class continues the Broadway Song and Dance tradition by supporting creativity, connection, and self-expression through movement and performance basics.

Come celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Cut, emboss and decorate your own tin ornament inspired by traditional Mexican folk art.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Make a colorful craft celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Kids will get creative with simple materials to make their very own mini piñata to take home. All supplies provided.

Are you learning English? Enhance your English 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.

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on activities! Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by exploring plants and the life of Mexican-American botanist and explorer Ynés Mexia.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kids will dive into the exciting world of engineering 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 11-15.

Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition while playing traditional Latine games to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Accomplish your writing goals in a fast-paced, timed, and distraction-free writing session designed to increase productivity and overcome writer's block with fellow writers. All genres welcome.

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.

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.