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  • The Library will be closed Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12, in observance of Native American Day.
  • La Biblioteca estará cerrada el domingo, 11 de octubre y el lunes, 12 de octubre en conmemoración del Día de los Pueblos Indígenas.
  • The South Bowie Branch Library will be temporarily closed starting Sunday, October 11, for ceiling repairs.
    The anticipated reopening is mid-November. Nearby alternative locations include Bowie, Largo-Kettering, and Upper Marlboro branch libraries.
  • La Biblioteca de South Bowie cerrará temporalmente a partir del 11 de octubre para realizar reparaciones en el techo. Se estima abrir nuevamente a mediados de noviembre. Las bibliotecas más cercanas a las que pueden acudir son las siguientes: Bowie, Largo-Kettering y Upper Marlboro.
  • The public elevator at the Bladensburg Branch Library is currently out of service. Customers needing the elevator may request service elevator access from a staff member at the service desk.
  • El elevador público de la Biblioteca de Bladensburg está fuera de servicio en este momento. Los usuarios que necesiten utilizar el elevador pueden solicitar acceso al elevador de servicio a un miembro del personal en el área de servicio dentro de la biblioteca.

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Coffee and Conversation
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 11:00am
Laurel - Conference Room 1
Enjoy a cup of coffee and lively discussions on a variety of timely, engaging topics. It’s a relaxed space to share ideas, connect, and chat with others!
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Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room
Fri, Oct 09, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
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.
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Pre-K Story Hour / Hora de Cuentos de Prekinder - Held at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center 6101 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770
Fri, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Pop-Up Locations
Enjoy vibrant stories, fingerplays, and songs led by Greenbelt Branch Library Staff. After the storytime, enjoy playtime in the gym, a healthy snack, and a free book from RUAK. Disfruta cuentos vibrantes, juego de dedos, y canciones dirigidas por el equipo de la Biblioteca de Greenbelt. Después de los cuentos, disfruta de juegos en el gimnasio, una merienda saludable, y un libro gratis de RUAK.
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Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program
Fri, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New date Friday, October 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Oxon Hill
Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0-3 with and without special needs. Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for their early intervention students and a limit of 12 community children. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the nature of the program, late entries will not be accepted after a five-minute grace period.
Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program
Fri, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0-3 with and without special needs. Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for their early intervention students and a limit of 6 community children. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the nature of the program, late entries will not be accepted after a five-minute grace period.
Teen Zone
Fri, Oct 09, 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+
Sew it Seams: Learn the Basics
Fri, Oct 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Learn the basics of using a sewing machine! No experience required and all materials provided. For teens only.
"BYOB" Book Discussion
Fri, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1
"Bring Your Own Book" (and non-alcoholic beverage!). We'll meet up, find a cozy place to read silently, and then share and discuss our books together. If weather permits, feel free to bring a chair or blanket and read on our lawn.)
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