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Upcoming Events
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Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with various tasks such as applying for the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP), the Maryland energy assistance program, temporary cash assistance, temporary disability assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance to families with children, and more.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you love to crochet? Would you like to learn? Join us to crochet & make new friends. Beginners welcome & materials will be provided for first-time participants.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbelt - Program Room
Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baden - Multipurpose 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.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bladensburg
Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is for interest only and not a guarantee of space. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beltsville - Program Room
Dive into the colorful world of art with interactive stories about fruit and love that sparks imagination! After the tales, unleash creativity by creating your own strawberry hearts! It’s a delightful way for little ones to appreciate art while having a blast!
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.
Thu, Feb 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
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.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Spauldings - Storytime Barn
Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Sign up for an hour ride on one of our stationary bikes with great free apps from PGCMLS like Libby, Kanopy, and Freegal to enjoy while you work out.
Participants must be 16 or older, sign a waiver before beginning to ride, and be wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Glenarden - Small Meeting 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.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting 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.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
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.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Largo-Kettering - LK 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.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is for interest only and not a guarantee of space. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Oxon Hill
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.
Thu, Feb 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bowie
Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.
Thu, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
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. Registration is required, and details on how to connect virtually will be provided later.
Thu, Feb 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Join author Kimberly Singleton and illustrator Kim Holt for a lively reading and book signing of 'I Love My People: A Child’s Celebration of Black Culture!' This vibrant book for ages 4–8 follows two children as they explore family, neighborhood, and celebrations like Juneteenth and Kwanzaa, while discovering inspiring Black artists, athletes, scientists, and activists.
Thu, Feb 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Sign up for a ride on one of our stationary bikes with great free apps from PGCMLS, like Libby and Kanopy, to enjoy while you work out.
Participants must be 16 or older, sign a waiver before beginning to ride, and be wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Thu, Feb 05, 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+
Thu, Feb 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore mini-robots through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Thu, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bowie - Conference Room
Have tech questions? Bring them to the library! Student volunteers will help you 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.
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library's selection of poetry by Black authors, each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Use Canva to create Becoming Boards, a fun way to digitally visualize everyday habits and actions that will help you accomplish your goals. This is a project you will come back to year-round to reflect and celebrate as you hit your milestones. Laptops will be provided for the session, or you may bring your own device.
This event is full
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up. Limited to the first 35 teens to arrive.
Thu, Feb 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.