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Kids
Events for Kids
Canceled
Wed, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Get ready to groove to the infectious Latin rhythms in this exhilarating dance workshop during Hispanic Heritage Month. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this workshop promises a lively and enjoyable experience that will leave you feeling energized and connected to the vibrant world of Latin dance.
Wed, Oct 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 05, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mount Rainier
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
This event is full
Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Practice reading or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Thu, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Build your child's confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 10 minutes.
Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowie
Experience the captivating rhythms of La Marvela, an extraordinary all-women music band showcasing the rich heritage of the Colombian Caribbean region. With influences rooted in African, Indigenous, and European traditions, La Marvela creates a space to honor ancestral music from a female perspective.
Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Experience the heartfelt melodies and soulful storytelling of Liah Perez, the talented Dominican-American singer and songwriter. Through a captivating blend of pop, Latin rock, and ballads, Liah takes you on a musical journey filled with emotions, exploring themes of love, loss, the search for home, and the quest for meaning.
Sat, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Hyattsville
Celebrate mushrooms by attending a discussion on mushrooms' impact in our society. We will have a scavenger hunt and shroomified craft stations for all ages.
Tue, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles.
Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática.
Ages 8-12.
Tue, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hyattsville
Listen to a brief history of dolls and dollmaking and take a tour of some notable haunted dolls. Afterwards try your hand at a spooky craft.
Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Get ready to savor every moment of this extraordinary culinary experience and celebrate the vibrant flavors that make Hispanic culture truly remarkable. Indulge in the captivating flavors of traditional Mexican cuisine as you are guided through the preparation techniques and enlightened about the cultural significance behind this beloved dish.
Tue, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Laurel Virtual Events
A virtual evening of crocheting and knitting. Participants should provide their own supplies. No prior experience needed. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Wed, Oct 11, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Greenbelt - Group Study Room
Free walk-in vision screenings for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Wed, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Mount Rainier
Create your game board and play Lotería, a traditional game of chance from Latin America.
Wed, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Baden
Have fun crafting and creating! Learn about El Dia de los Muertos, the Day of the Dead! We will be making calaveras (skull) masks! Supplies are provided.
Wed, Oct 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New venue Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Get ready to groove to the infectious Latin rhythms in this exhilarating dance workshop during Hispanic Heritage Month. Whether you're a seasoned dancer or a beginner, this workshop promises a lively and enjoyable experience that will leave you feeling energized and connected to the vibrant world of Latin dance.
Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Wed, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Wed, Oct 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Thu, Oct 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Free walk-in vision screenings for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mount Rainier
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Practice reading or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Sat, Oct 14, 10:00am - 4:00pm
College Park Aviation Museum, 1985 Corporal Frank Scott Drive College Park, Maryland 20740
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, join the M-NCPPC Department of Parks and Recreation’s College Park Aviation Museum and Airport in honoring Latinas in aviation. Watch as pilots featured in the "Latinas in Aviation" book fly into the College Park Airport and share their unique experiences and passion for aviation.
Sat, Oct 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height 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, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in to make your own pinhole projector just in time to safely view the annular eclipse over the US! Ages 5-12 with adult.
Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowie
Experience the "Science of Sports" – enjoy thrilling experiments about hand-eye coordination, lung capacity, Bernoulli's principle, aerodynamics, balancing miracles, the sweet spot on rackets, aerodynamics, and much more! Watch in awe as our vortex generator knocks cups out of the crowd!
Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Experience the captivating rhythms of La Marvela, an extraordinary all-women music band showcasing the rich heritage of the Colombian Caribbean region. With influences rooted in African, Indigenous, and European traditions, La Marvela creates a space to honor ancestral music from a female perspective.
Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Experience the heartfelt melodies and soulful storytelling of Liah Perez, the talented Dominican-American singer and songwriter. Through a captivating blend of pop, Latin rock, and ballads, Liah takes you on a musical journey filled with emotions, exploring themes of love, loss, the search for home, and the quest for meaning.
Sat, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Immerse yourself in the world of character creation with JP Jackson Arts and Art Way Alliance. Uncover the key elements—both physical and psychological—that breathe life into dynamic characters. Gain essential insights into drawing people and explore how environments shape your character's personal narrative.
Sat, Oct 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun crafting and creating a fall themed craft! Supplies are provided.
Sat, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
This multilingual program, presented by the National Museum of Language, will take attendees on a virtual cruise to Puerto Rico! A unique opportunity to learn about the country's resources, food, and Spanish-speaking culture. Light refreshments will be provided.
Sat, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
Build your child's confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 15 minutes. First come, first served.
Mon, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided
Mon, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Let's leap into the world of jumping frogs! Observe how far real frogs can jump and put your hopping skills to the test. Join our ribbiting event for a fun-filled adventure in frog math!
Tue, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Spauldings
Decorate your own pumpkin with paint supplies while enjoying warm fall beverages. Registration required.
Tue, Oct 17, 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, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles.
Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática.
Ages 8-12.
Tue, Oct 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oxon Hill
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.
Tue, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Explore the wonders of nature with Eco Adventures! Marvel at the incredible abilities of different animals to change color, camouflage, and create illusions. How do they do it? Find all the answers as you witness live animal examples, from camouflaged creatures and albino animals to colorful warnings of poison. Discover who are friends or foes and learn how animals depend on colors to survive!
Tue, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Laurel
An evening of crocheting and knitting. Bring your current projects and materials. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Tue, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie
Express yourself through art! Find your inner Picasso and paint to music. Due to space limitations, registration is required for each adult and child attending.
This event is full
STEM-tastic Snap Circuits/Proyectos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas para la familia
Wed, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Ages 8-12.
Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática.
Edades 8-12.
Wed, Oct 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New venue Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Experience the "Science of Sports" – enjoy thrilling experiments about hand-eye coordination, lung capacity, Bernoulli's principle, aerodynamics, balancing miracles, the sweet spot on rackets, aerodynamics, and much more! Watch in awe as our vortex generator knocks cups out of the crowd!
Wed, Oct 18, 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, Oct 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Laurel
Free walk-in vision screenings for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Thu, Oct 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on activities using Ozobots! Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
Thu, Oct 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mount Rainier
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Create your own oobleck! Ages 8-12.
Thu, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Practice reading or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Thu, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in an interactive journey through space, with experiments on life in a vacuum, spacewalks, electromagnetic rocket propulsion, and centrifugal force. Discover the Solar System with the beloved Hoberman Sphere as your guide. Get ready for an unforgettable and thrilling cosmic experience!
Fri, Oct 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Free walk-in vision screenings for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Want to showcase your chess skills? Small prizes will be offered as well.
Sat, Oct 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Have you felt a character's strength, fear, heroism, and haplessness in a single glance? It's all thanks to the genius of Character Designers, the masterminds behind beloved figures in comics, cartoons, TV, and movies. In this session, we'll explore the secrets of crafting dynamic appearances and compelling personalities that make characters truly remarkable.
Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy this family friendly movie - Halloween edition! Feel free to come dressed up in costume!
Sat, Oct 21, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Oxon Hill
Calling all detectives-- Another puzzling mystery has occurred within the library's walls and we need your help to solve it! This live take on the classic Clue game is an interactive experience full of fun, critical thinking and thrilling secrets.
Mon, Oct 23, 10:15am - 12:15pm
South Bowie - Conference Room
Free walk-in vision screenings for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Mon, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Experience the "Science of Sports" – enjoy thrilling experiments about hand-eye coordination, lung capacity, Bernoulli's principle, aerodynamics, balancing miracles, the sweet spot on rackets, aerodynamics, and much more! Watch in awe as our vortex generator knocks cups out of the crowd!
Tue, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Freestyle building. LEGO bricks will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games. / Vengan a disfrutar de una manualidad después de la lectura de un cuento.
Tue, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in and take apart older electronics. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Tue, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating creepy Halloween cups! Supplies are provided
Tue, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Bowie
Let's leap into the world of jumping frogs! Observe how far real frogs can jump and put your hopping skills to the test. Join our ribbiting event for a fun-filled adventure in frog math!
Tue, Oct 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Oct 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Laurel Virtual Events
A virtual evening of crocheting and knitting. Participants should provide their own supplies. No prior experience needed. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Wed, Oct 25, 3:30pm - 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, Oct 25, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hillcrest Heights
Enjoy a family friendly movie. Rated PG. 1 hour 31 minutes in length.
Canceled
Wed, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Oct 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Immerse yourself in an interactive journey through space, with experiments on life in a vacuum, spacewalks, electromagnetic rocket propulsion, and centrifugal force. Discover the Solar System with the beloved Hoberman Sphere as your guide. Get ready for an unforgettable and thrilling cosmic experience!
Wed, Oct 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mount Rainier
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Practice reading or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Thu, Oct 26, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Mount Rainier Nature Center, 4701 31st Pl, Mt Rainier, MD 20712
Experience the "Science of Sports" – enjoy thrilling experiments about hand-eye coordination, lung capacity, Bernoulli's principle, aerodynamics, balancing miracles, the sweet spot on rackets, aerodynamics, and much more! Watch in awe as our vortex generator knocks cups out of the crowd!
Fri, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Practice your reading with scary stories and fun activities. Ages 8-12.
Fri, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Want to learn coding, 3D design, and engineering basics? In these hands-on workshops, the University of Maryland's Nearspace Balloon Payload Project will teach you useful STEM skills, including how to create video games using the Python programming language and how to design 3D-printed objects.
Sat, Oct 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - 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, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Step into the world of cosplay design at our exciting workshop. Transform your costume into a masterpiece by adding captivating accessories that bring your character to life. Join our expert cosplay designers as they unveil the art of accessory crafting, covering everything from enchanting wizarding wands to adorable anime ears and tails.
Mon, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Families, create your own spooky-themed artwork with paint supplies while enjoying non-alcoholic beverages. Registration is required for all participants.
Mon, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy the family friendly movie "Hocus Pocus"! Rated PG. 1 hour 36 minutes in length.
Mon, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Immerse yourself in an interactive journey through space, with experiments on life in a vacuum, spacewalks, electromagnetic rocket propulsion, and centrifugal force. Discover the Solar System with the beloved Hoberman Sphere as your guide. Get ready for an unforgettable and thrilling cosmic experience!
Tue, Oct 31, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tue, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Get in the spirit of "spooky" on the Hyattsville Branch Library's terrace with outdoor games for ages 5-12. This will surely be a frightfully good time! Registration is not required, but recommended.
Tue, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie. Rated PG. 1 hour 16 minutes in length.
Tue, Oct 31, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Canceled
Tue, Oct 31, 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, Nov 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Wed, Nov 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Nov 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Learn a fun way to make your own faux stained glass using materials often found at home. Materials Provided.
Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Nov 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Thu, Nov 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Practice reading or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Thu, Nov 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill Library's Children's Department
Explore the wonders of nature with Eco Adventures! Marvel at the incredible abilities of different animals to change color, camouflage, and create illusions. How do they do it? Find all the answers as you witness live animal examples, from camouflaged creatures and albino animals to colorful warnings of poison. Discover who are friends or foes and learn how animals depend on colors to survive!
Thu, Nov 02, 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, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Branch
Learn about recent books to celebrate Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month. Books across all age levels will be shared!Register
Fri, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Want to learn coding, 3D design, and engineering basics? In these hands-on workshops, the University of Maryland's Nearspace Balloon Payload Project will teach you useful STEM skills, including how to create video games using the Python programming language and how to design 3D-printed objects.
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!