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The online library support suites highlight some of our best and most useful resources. Check out our full collection of Online Resources for more information.
Upcoming Events
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bowie - Conference Room
Come play a variety of board games with us!
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Take a deep breath and discover the power of mindfulness. In this calming, interactive workshop, participants will learn simple meditation techniques to reduce stress, improve focus, and cultivate inner peace. Whether you're new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this session offers practical tools you can use in everyday life. All experience levels are welcome.
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Aug 09, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Largo-Kettering
**Registration is required** This class breaks learning how to ride a bike down into 3 steps: gliding, pedaling and riding. This class is for children aged 6-12 who have never ridden a bike before or have tried to learn and have not been successful. Instructors will take students through a progressive curriculum, with the goal of riding with two pedals by the end of the session.
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oxon Hill
Join community members as they meet together to sew. The Sewing Lab is equipped with sewing machines and some accessories. We will work on seat cushions, bags, purses, quilting, and other similar projects. You are strongly encouraged to bring you own machine. Suitable for children 8 and above with accompanying adult.
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
This event is full
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 11:30am
New Carrollton
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Join us for one-on-one technology help sessions, where you can receive personalized assistance with basic computer skills, email setup, internet use, and more. Bring your own device, or use one of ours, and we will guide you through your questions at your own pace. Whether you're new to technology or just need a refresher, we're here to help in a friendly, supportive environment.
Sat, Aug 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided.
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
Celebrate world literature in translation. This group will discuss "That We May Live" Speculative Chinese fiction anthology. Please check with the desk for copy availability and other details.
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Are you a dissectologist? Do you love puzzles? Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Work with other puzzle lovers to put together book theme puzzles.
Sat, Aug 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Explore the essential parts of a robot and how they work together. Get hands-on with real hardware by sorting parts and matching them to their functions in a relay-style challenge. Then, work in teams to build a simple mechanism, applying what you’ve learned.
Cancelled
Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
Build your child's confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 10-15 minutes.
Sat, Aug 09, 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Bladensburg
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!