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  • Beltsville Branch Library parking lots will be closed Wednesday, October 28, 2026 due to District VI's Police Trunk or Treat event. The public parking lot will reopen on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Street parking is available.
  • Los estacionamientos de la Biblioteca de Beltsville estará cerrado el miércoles 28 de octubre de 2026 debido al evento “Trunk or Treat” organizado por la Policía del Distrito VI. El estacionamiento público volverá a abrir el jueves 29 de octubre de 2026. Hay estacionamiento disponible en la calle.
  • Printing is down at the Glenarden Branch Library.
  • El servicio de impresión no está disponible en la biblioteca de Glenarden.
  • 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.

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Caseworker in the Library
Tue, Oct 27, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
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.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 27, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Greenbelt - 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.
Registration is now closed
Pins and Needles: Knitting - Held in Learning Lab
Tue, Oct 27, 12:30pm - 3:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
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.
Registration is now closed
ASL Conversation Club: Intermediate
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Take your ASL skills to the next level by practicing with fellow intermediate learners in a friendly and engaging setting. Registration is required, and details on how to connect virtually will be provided later.
Registration is now closed
English Conversation Club
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
Learning to speak English? Enhance your skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
Registration is now closed
Homeschool Hangout: Windchimes
Tue, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Homeschool families! Socialize, play games, and do a craft or STEM project. Activities change each session.
Registration is now closed
Technology Help: Open Lab - On the Library Floor
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Largo-Kettering
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in life, academia, or work. First come first served. Please bring laptop/tablet or other device if necessary.
Registration is now closed
Teen Zone
Tue, Oct 27, 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+
Registration is now closed
Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg 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 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.
Technology Help - Upper Level Public Computers
Tue, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have tech questions? Bring them to the library! Get help 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.
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STEM Fun: Potion Making
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Create special “potions” using everyday household ingredients.
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Sew it Seams: Open Sewing Lab - Held in the Tech Lab
Tue, Oct 27, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton
Prerequisites: Completion of 1-hr Sewing Certification and can sew independently. Click on the title of the program to view and complete the interest form.
Needlework Social
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
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Ready 2 Read Art: Ages 3-5
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Dive into the colorful world of art with an interactive story that sparks imagination! After the tale, unleash creativity by crafting a themed masterpiece. It’s a delightful way for little ones to appreciate art while having a blast!
Registration is now closed
Movie and a Craft: "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" (PG)
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 6:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free screening of "Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community or do a fun craft.
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Legos: Creative Club
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
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.
Registration is now closed
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
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Chess Club
Tue, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Registration is now closed
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Author 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.
Registration is now closed
Teen Action Group (TAG)
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg 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.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create: Kintsugi
Tue, Oct 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! Learn about the Japanese art of Kintsugi, the repair of broken pottery with gold. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create something unique and have fun along the way.
Registration is now closed
Sip and Paint: Monster Paintings
Tue, Oct 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Let your creativity flow as you paint your own masterpiece! Create a silly monster painting while enjoying a tasty, kid-friendly drink. No painting experience needed!
Registration is now closed
Story Explorers: Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagles Reading Ambassadors
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Registration is now closed
Pins and Needles: Crochet Club
Tue, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Explore the art of crocheting in this hands-on workshop. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this is the perfect place to learn and get creative.
Registration is now closed
Cenaes: Spanish Literacy
Tue, Oct 27, 5:45pm - 7:45pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 2
Cenaes ofrece clases de Alfabetización en español. Para aprender más sobre la organización visite: https://www.cenaes.org/. Para inscribirse llame a Cenaes al 202-607-3901. Cenaes offers Spanish literacy classes. To learn more about the organization visit https://www.cenaes.org/ To register call Cenaes at 202-607-3901.
Trivia: Everything Halloween!
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Show off your smarts and test your knowledge with Halloween trivia! Join the fun, compete with others, and discover interesting facts along the way. Will you take the top spot?
Registration is now closed
Game On: Magic the Gathering
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite deck, enjoy one of ours or build one from our collection of cards—there’s something for everyone! No experience with Magic the Gathering necessary!
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Game On
Tue, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone!
Book Discussion: "No Sense in Wishing"
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1
Join a thoughtful conversation about "No Sense in Wishing" by Lawrence Burney. Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers.
Registration is now closed
Trivia: Horror
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Test your knowledge of famous horror television, films and literature!
Registration is now closed
Needlework Social: Knitting and Crocheting
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Laurel Virtual Events
Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Work on your current project and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Registration is now closed
Book Discussion: "Harlem Rhapsody" by Victoria Christopher Murray
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton - Conference Room
Join a thoughtful conversation about "Harlem Rhapsody by Victoria Christopher Murray. Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Spooky Tales for Little Ones
Tue, Oct 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg
Bring your preschooler for a fun-filled time of spooky stories, songs, and fingerplays, followed by a brief craft! Costumes are optional, but encouraged! This engaging storytime nurtures a love for reading and sparks creativity, making it an unforgettable experience for little ones.
Registration is now closed
Pajama Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Children's Area
Tue, Oct 27, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Oxon Hill
Snuggle in for an enchanting session filled with stories, songs, and fun! Pajamas are always welcome.
Registration is now closed
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