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Kids


Events for Kids

Mon, Mar 18, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Mon, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 19, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Tue, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Tue, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided. Get inspired by the paintings of Howardena Pindell and use a variety of colors and textures to create your own work of art. All supplies will be provided.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!

Tue, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 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, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie
Have fun making fingerprint flowers and paper butterflies to celebrate spring! Supplies provided.

Wed, Mar 20, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Wed, Mar 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Cubelets are uniquely designed, individual robot blocks that snap together with magnets, teaming up to create thousands of novel robot constructions, each with new behaviors. Participants can design and redesign robot constructions with ease, using the robot blocks to model real-world behaviors and to launch students into creativity and critical thinking.

Wed, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learning to speak Spanish? Join our club and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly atmosphere.

Wed, Mar 20, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.

Wed, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learning to speak Spanish? Join our club and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly atmosphere.

Wed, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating as we make mosaics inspired by the work of artist Alma Thomas! All supplies provided.

Wed, Mar 20, 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, Mar 20, 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, Mar 21, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Thu, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Thu, Mar 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Thu, Mar 21, 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 la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6. Ages 6–12.

Thu, Mar 21, 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, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
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 matemáticas. Edades 8-12.

Thu, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Celebrate Women's History Month and engage in some hands-on activities while learning about inventors, astronauts and scientists. Ages 5–12 with adult.

Thu, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Practice reading or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.

Thu, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. We will prepare for a citizen scientist project that will assist scientists in learning about insect and mammal behavior before, during and after a solar eclipse on April 8. Ages 5–12 with adult.

Fri, Mar 22, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Sat, Mar 23, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Bladensburg
Let your geek out at the library’s Geek Out Expo! Experience a day of creativity, camaraderie, and all things geek. From cosplay fun to gaming thrills, it’s the perfect blend of excitement and community spirit.

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bladensburg
Be spellbound by Pirate Girl Painter's captivating Balloon Twisting Program! Marvel at her talent as she twists and shapes balloons into imaginative creations straight out of your favorite cosplay, anime, and gaming worlds.

Sat, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg
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.

Sat, Mar 23, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Bladensburg
Get ready for the ultimate showdown in our Super Smash Bros. Tournament! Join fellow gamers in an adrenaline-packed competition with high stakes and fierce battles. Whether you're a seasoned player or a casual enthusiast, bring your A-game and compete for glory, trophies, and the title of Smash Champion. May the best fighter prevail!

Sat, Mar 23, 2:15pm - 3:30pm
Bladensburg
Get ready for the ultimate showdown in our Super Smash Bros. Tournament! Join fellow gamers in an adrenaline-packed competition with high stakes and fierce battles. Whether you're a seasoned player or a casual enthusiast, bring your A-game and compete for glory, trophies, and the title of Smash Champion. May the best fighter prevail!

Sat, Mar 23, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg
Explore the realm of Dungeons and Dragons with 3 Gears Games! Delve into character creation, storytelling techniques, and dice mechanics in this beginner's workshop led by seasoned Dungeon Masters. Ages 10+

Sun, Mar 24, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Mon, Mar 25, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Mon, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Tue, Mar 26, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Tue, Mar 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating while celebrating Women's History Month!

Tue, Mar 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Tue, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Drop in for hands-on experiments with creating electronic circuits. Snap Circuits makes learning electronics easy and fun! Build exciting projects such as AM radios, burglar alarms, doorbells, and much more! Ages 5–12 with adult.

Tue, Mar 26, 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, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
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.

Tue, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.

Tue, Mar 26, 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.

Wed, Mar 27, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Wed, Mar 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Level up your gaming with fun video games and tournaments. Show off your skills and connect with fellow gamers.

Wed, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learning to speak Spanish? Join our club and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly atmosphere.

Wed, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Find out about the latest books, share your favorites, and practice your reading with games and other fun activities.

Wed, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learning to speak Spanish? Join our club and practice speaking Spanish in a friendly atmosphere.

Wed, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Fairmount Heights
Craft, cut, create! In this hands-on event, students will embark on a journey of self-expression as they learn to design and cut custom bookmarks with precision using Cricut Design Space and Adobe Express.

Wed, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
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.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 27, 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, Mar 28, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Thu, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Thu, Mar 28, 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, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
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.

Fri, Mar 29, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Sat, Mar 30, All day
Greenbelt
This traveling exhibit, generously loaned to PGCMLS by the Frances Perkins Center, comprises an informative 6-panel display highlighting the life and accomplishments of Frances Perkins. As Franklin D. Roosevelt's Secretary of Labor and the first woman to hold a cabinet position, Perkins played a pivotal role in shaping the New Deal era.

Sat, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Dive into the world of science with UMD's Biomedical Engineering Society's Service and Outreach Club's hands-on Strawberry DNA Extraction Experiment! Geared for 3rd-5th graders, this interactive session explores the importance of DNA and how scientists use it in research. Lab coats and goggles will be provided, but please have children dress in clothes they are okay with getting dirty.Register

Sat, Mar 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Women chemists from the American Chemical Society leads hands-on experiments exploring the chemistry of batteries and electricity. Please note 7–8 year olds must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

Sat, Mar 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Sat, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
This event is full

Mon, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Create moon rocks! Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8–12.

Tue, Apr 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Tue, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
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.

Tue, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering - Small Meeting Room
Explore the upcoming solar eclipse. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5–12 with adult.

Tue, Apr 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!

Tue, Apr 02, 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, Apr 03, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Work together as a family team to answer our trivia questions! We'll have a variety of topics for all ages.

Wed, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:55pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie. While trying to lead a quiet suburban life, a family of undercover superheroes are forced into action to save the world.

Wed, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Make your own pinhole projector to safely view the partial solar eclipse! Participants may bring a long, flat cardboard box; but materials will also be provided. Ages 5–12 with adult.

Wed, Apr 03, 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, Apr 03, 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. Ages 6–12.

Wed, Apr 03, 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. Ages 6–12.

Thu, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. Ages 6–12.

Thu, Apr 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Thu, Apr 04, 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 la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6. Ages 6–12.

Thu, Apr 04, 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. Ages 6–12.

Thu, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided.

Thu, Apr 04, 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.

Thu, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Practice reading or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors. Today's topic is solar eclipses. Pick up a free pair of eclipse glasses while supplies last.

Thu, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5–12 with adult.

Sat, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:45am
Baden
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.

Sat, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Can you escape the Bowie Library? Re-create the fun and excitement of Chris Grabenstein's book, "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello’s Library," by solving clues and riddles. Recommended for ages 7–12 as participants must be able to solve clues with little assistance.

Sat, Apr 06, 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, Apr 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Create 3D models of the Earth, Moon, and Sun and learn about what occurs during solar and lunar eclipses. Ages 5–12 with adults.

Mon, Apr 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Tue, Apr 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Tue, Apr 09, 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, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun designing buttons showing love to your local library. Supplies will be provided.

Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. ¡Vengan a disfrutar de actividades y experimentos divertidos de ciencias!

Tue, Apr 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Celebrate National Poetry Month by making your own poetry collage. Feel free to bring your own or use our selection of poems! Supplies provided.

Tue, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Examine the effects of an oil spill in a body of water and learn about the methods used to clean-up oil spills in the ocean.

Wed, Apr 10, 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, Apr 10, 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. Ages 6–12.

Wed, Apr 10, 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. Ages 6–12.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Learn about the science of precipitation and how to make rainsticks. Ages 5–12 with adult.

Thu, Apr 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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. Ages 6–12.

Thu, Apr 11, 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 la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6. Ages 6–12.

Thu, Apr 11, 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. Ages 6–12.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.

Fri, Apr 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Plus-Plus is a unique construction toy with one shape and endless possibilities! Use Plus-Plus pieces to build a variety of structures and shapes.

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Ignite curiosity and passion for STEAM among girls and gender-expansive youth in Grades 3-8. Through interactive experiences, participants delve into engaging activities that not only deepen their understanding of STEAM concepts but also foster connections, community, and family involvement, propelling them toward a future of innovation and discovery.

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Largo-Kettering
Find great books at great prices! The Friends of the Largo-Kettering Library invite you to their annual spring book sale!

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
Black Music and the Arts are integral to American history. Join a narrated concert that explores this musical history, emphasizing the significant role of Black artists from the Middle Passage to contemporary times. Renowned tenor Wayne Jennings and others will showcase the influential role that Black musicians have had throughout the centuries.

Sat, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Connect with your baby, toddler, or preschooler through yoga. Guided by a certified yoga instructor. Parents, caretakers, and other family members welcome!

Sat, Apr 13, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Race to show off your Mario Kart skills in our tournament style battle. Enjoy friendly competition and connect with fellow gamers. Gamers of all skills are welcomed.

Mon, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided.

Tue, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.

Tue, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!

Tue, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 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, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering - Small Meeting Room
Join us for an immersive experience for participants to investigate life in Morocco. Sample a popular Moroccan drink, listen to some Moroccan music and learn to play the UNO type card game Hezz2.

Tue, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!

Tue, Apr 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Celebrate Spring by exploring, crafting and creating some adorable little bug crafts! Supplies are provided.

Tue, Apr 16, 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, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
In celebration of poetry month, come and learn about different types of poetry, gain clever tips to write your own and have some fun along the way! Recite a poem and earn a participation prize!

Wed, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 7:10pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie. A kind-hearted street urchin and a power-hungry Grand Vizier vie for a magic lamp that has the power to make their deepest wishes come true.

Wed, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating foam door hangers. Supplies are limited.

Wed, Apr 17, 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, Apr 17, 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. Ages 6–12.

Wed, Apr 17, 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. Ages 6–12.


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

To filter the list of resources below, click one or many of the checkboxes to hide resources that do not belong to that category. Some resources may belong to more than one category. You can also search for a specific resource by name is the search box below.

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.

For all of our resources, please visit here and if you're having trouble accessing anything, please contact us.


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!