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The online library support suites highlight some of our best and most useful resources. Check out our full collection of Online Resources for more information.
Upcoming Events
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Wed, Feb 11, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Greenbelt - 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.
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Solutions in Hometown Connection (SHC) English classes focus on literacy, letters and sounds for adult learners. Children under 5 are welcome with an adult.
Registration encouraged but not required. Anyone is welcome to join as long as space allows.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8162779/SHC-Class-Inquiry
Wed, Feb 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Get comfortable with the fundamentals of computer use! Through hands-on experience, you'll build essential skills each week and gain confidence navigating the digital world.
Wed, Feb 11, 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+
Wed, Feb 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create Valentine paper crafts and have fun along the way.
This event is full
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library.
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
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.
Wed, Feb 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Have you been wishing to learn Spanish but have not yet begun your learning journey? Start gaining Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This preparation session is for people who have little to no experience with the Spanish language.
Wed, Feb 11, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Unleash your creativity with step-by-step guidance to recreate your own painting inspired by Alma Thomas, an African-American abstract artist who taught art in Washington DC.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1
Learning ASL? Enhance your ASL skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in ASL. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Celebrate Black History Month at the library! Learn about Phillip Downing's invention of the street mailbox and create your own mini mail box to take home.
This event is full
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Bring your current project or learn to crochet while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for beginner level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Glenarden
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Wed, Feb 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library.
Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for intermediate level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.
Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill
Dive into awesome books, share your favorites, and make reading fun with games and activities that bring stories to life! Bring your favorite graphic novel to our first meeting to share and discuss! Ages 9-12
Wed, Feb 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library.
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
MakeSmartCool helps young readers build strong language and literacy skills. In this program, kids ages six and up dive into awesome books and grow their reading skills with games and fun activities. With exciting stories and hands-on learning, kids will gain confidence and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Curious about coding but not sure where to start?
Join this beginner-friendly course to learn the basics of Python with help from current students at the University of Maryland. Use your problem-solving, creative thinking, and logical reasoning skills to build simple games and projects—and discover how coding connects to real-world tech. No experience needed!
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Oxon Hill - Lecture Hall
Ready to dive into the world of manga and anime? Enjoy lively discussions, creative activities, trailer screenings, and a taste of Japanese culture. Whether you're a casual fan or a hardcore aficionado, there's something for everyone to enjoy!
Wed, Feb 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Bring your current project and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
What if you could wear a coded message that only you could read? In this hands-on program, kids will explore binary code, the foundation of all computer programming. They'll design and create their own binary code bracelet. A perfect mix of science, technology, and creativity!
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Are you learning to speak 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 learning English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
Cancelled
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library. This session features a special presentation by the University of Maryland Support, Advocacy, Freedom, and Empowerment (SAFE) Center for Human Trafficking Survivors.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Branch - Workforce and Community Development
Have you been online to use LinkedIn for your career needs? Well if you haven't, you should! LinkedIn is a social media website to promote yourself to potential employers and business opportunities. Learn about the website, strategies, and tips on how to boost your LinkedIn Profile.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Join a thoughtful conversation with the Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights for our monthly book club! This month book club title is "Iyanu: Child of Wonder, Vol 1 " by Roye Okupe. Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers. Service learning hour provided.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Show your Valentine how much you really care by singing their favorite love song at our karaoke night. Bring your date, your voice, and your enthusiasm for a night filled with love, tunes, and good vibes.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Are you starting your journey to learn English? This class is designed for beginner-level learners who want to practice and improve their skills. Registration is required, and details on how to connect virtually will be provided later.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville
Are you learning to speak 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 learning English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
Truth Seeker Adwoa uses riveting details and artifacts to tell the story of diverse, intelligent, and strong people from 19th-century West Africa. Explore the Atlantic Slave Trade from the perspective of a descendant of the victimized. Experience how one of the Supreme Court’s earliest decisions concerning Africans as men instead of commodities came to be.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the geometric shapes and angles of quilts through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Watch history come alive in this engaging theatrical performance by Ebony Sonshine Puppets. Through dynamic storytelling, music, and puppetry, discover the inspiring stories of Black history makers who changed our world.
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Join us for line dancing and spend an enjoyable hour learning steps with line dancing instructor Dot Hicks. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, men and women are welcome to enjoy this lively session as a great way to get moving and meet new friends! Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
This event is full
Wed, Feb 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Greenbelt - Program Room
Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0–3 with and without special needs. Presented by PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for their early intervention students and up to12 community families. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is for interest only and not a guarantee of space.
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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.
Wed, Feb 11, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning French and would like to practice the language? This club is for high beginner to advanced level French language learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.