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Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
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. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. To gain and maintain skills, attendance at each session is strongly recommended.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bladensburg
Bring your preschooler to our Children's Area 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. This storytime is held in honor of Women's History Month!
Registration is now closed
Sat, Mar 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
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
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
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.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Let’s take a trip around the world! Celebrate cultures and people from across the globe by exploring a variety of traditions and how they are preserved. Each month will feature a different heritage community, children’s book, and applicable craft. This month, we’ll focus on Jewish American heritage. We will be reading 'Bring Back the Babka!' and making paper Purim grogger flip drums.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
Have tech questions? Bring them to the library! Get help with using technology for daily life, learning English online, job hunting, and exploring online resources. Registration is encouraged, with appointments available based on availability—first come, first served.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Mar 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
New Carrollton
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
Sat, Mar 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
In this program series, teens will use creative writing to learn about leadership skills, build confidence, and develop real-world readiness. They will explore vision leading, job readiness, finance, journaling, and manners.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton
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, Mar 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Join the Bowie Board Game Group for a variety of contemporary games every 2nd Saturday at the Bowie Branch Library. Learn "Lost Ruins of Arnak," play one of the hosts' other games, or bring some of your own!
Sat, Mar 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
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.
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
In this session, you’ll jump into the world of robot attachments and see how simple machines like levers help robots tackle missions. You’ll start with a brief introduction to First Lego League and its core values, then design your own lever-based attachment, put it to the test, and tweak it using the engineering design process.
This event is full
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Have you ever thought about making your own custom accessories? Here at the library you can create your own custom keychains, using Shrink Plastic. Supplies are included.
This event is full
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Sat, Mar 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Join fellow anime fans! Connect and discuss your favorite anime or preview new titles. Adults only.
Sat, Mar 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Glenarden - Small 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!
Sat, Mar 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library, each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.