Upcoming Events

Learn how to use technology instead of letting technology use you! The Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities is a 6-session initiative designed to help participants develop essential digital skills for daily life including online safety, managing finances, library and employment resources among other topics.

A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with a variety of tasks, including applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Maryland Energy Assistance Program, Temporary Cash Assistance, Temporary Disability Assistance, Medical Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children, and more.

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.

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.

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.

Enjoy a vibrant mix of stories, fingerplays, and songs in both Spanish and English! This interactive session invites little ones to explore language and culture in a fun, engaging way. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.

Bring your stuffed animal for a wellness check with the stuffed animal doctor. Enjoy a time of play and socializing with friends! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!

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.

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.

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 limited to 15 babies. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.

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.

Enjoy a time of play and socializing with friends! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!

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.

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.

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.

Get ready for an exciting time of music and dancing! Whether you love to bust a move or just enjoy the beats, this party promises a lively atmosphere and plenty of fun!

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.

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.

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.

Join us as we explore the prehistory of four animals that live at the National Aquarium. Participants will have the opportunity to map out their evolutionary journey through time to see and touch artifacts from these animals’ ancestors.

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 limited to 15 babies. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.

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.

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.

An interactive showcase introducing participants to the innovative tools and creative technologies available in the Dream Lab. Workshops and live demonstrations all attendees to explore 3D printing, vinyl cutting, laser engraving, audio-visual production, and the Adobe Creative Suite while learning how these resources can be used for personal, educational, and entrepreneurial projects.

Kids and teens ages 2 to 18 can enjoy a free lunch at these library branches while supplies last: Beltsville, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, and Spauldings. Stop by for a quick bite!

Brighter Bites is a nonprofit program that provides fresh fruit and vegetable food distribution directly to families, along with fun and practical ways to use the produce at home.

Explore creativity and innovation in the Dream Lab by learning the basics of 3D printing and designing your own creations using Tinkercad. Discover how 3D printers transform digital models into physical objects by building them layer by layer with plastic filament.

Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll design and paint your very own decorative door knob. Create something unique and have fun along the way as you bring your colorful design to life..

Take charge of your health with free HIV and syphilis screenings from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Open to teens and adults (ages 16+). No appointment needed—just stop by for testing in a welcoming and supportive environment. Walk-ins welcome!

Kids and teens ages 2 to 18 can enjoy a free lunch at these library branches while supplies last: Beltsville, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, and Spauldings. Stop by for a quick bite!

Kids and teens ages 2 to 18 can enjoy a free lunch at these library branches while supplies last: Beltsville, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, and Spauldings. Stop by for a quick bite!

Kids and teens ages 2 to 18 can enjoy a free lunch at these library branches while supplies last: Beltsville, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, and Spauldings. Stop by for a quick bite!

Join us for an interactive adventure where explorers will encounter real animals up close. Grab your hat—your adventure starts NOW! You’re teaming up with Indi Anna Jones on a globe-spanning mission to recover a mysterious ancient artifact. Your journey will rocket you through tangled jungles, torch-lit caves, and daring challenges designed to keep treasure hunters out.

Kids and teens ages 2 to 18 can enjoy a free lunch at these library branches while supplies last: Beltsville, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, and Spauldings. Stop by for a quick bite!

Kids and teens ages 2 to 18 can enjoy a free lunch at these library branches while supplies last: Beltsville, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, and Spauldings. Stop by for a quick bite!

Kids and teens ages 2 to 18 can enjoy a free lunch at these library branches while supplies last: Beltsville, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Oxon Hill, and Spauldings. Stop by for a quick bite!

Bring your ideas to life in the Dream Lab! Discover how to create custom T-shirts, decals, stickers, signs, cards, and more using the Cricut Explore 3 and Heat Press. Learn how computer-guided precision cutting transforms your digital designs into professional-looking projects, then design, cut, and apply your own heat transfer vinyl to make a personalized T-shirt.

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.

Enjoy a free screening of "The Wiz" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.

Curious about laser cutting? Discover the creative possibilities of the Glowforge Laser Cutter! This beginner-friendly session will introduce you to the basics of laser cutting, engraving, and scoring, including how to choose the right materials, prepare a design, and watch a project come to life.

Join the Science Guys as we travel from outer space inward, to learn about the conditions that make life on Earth possible! Unearth the story of our planet through interactive experiments that explore planetary motion, the elements, changes over time, and even eruptions!

New to using computers? Do you need a refresher? This beginner's course for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence you need to make effective use of your computer.

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Learn how to make a kite with common objects and then fly some kites that are from a kit.

Step into the Dream Lab's Audio-Visual Studio and discover the professional-grade tools and technology used to create podcasts, music, videos, and other digital media. During this demonstration, you'll see how easy it is to record high-quality audio, then listen back to your recording to experience the editing and production process firsthand.

Create your own fossil by using coffee grounds and other materials provided. Tweens ages 9-12 and teens are welcome!

Celebrate Summer Prince George's this month by diving into the colorful world of art with stories about the library and reading. Afterwards create artwork of your own of cave paintings! (While supplies last) Registration required.

Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library's selection of books. Each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.

Discover the creative possibilities of the Dream Lab's iMac Workstation during this demonstration! Watch a video showcasing the complete Adobe Creative Suite and learn how these powerful applications can be used for graphic design, photo editing, video production, illustration, and more.