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 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 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 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.

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 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.

Celebrate Welcoming Week with fun stories themed around a craft of monarch butterfly rings! After the stories, unleash creativity by crafting a themed masterpiece. It’s a delightful way for little ones to appreciate art while having a blast! All supplies will be provided and are limited, so please register beforehand.

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.

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

Need health insurance? Receive free, in-person assistance from a certified consumer assistance worker (CAW) who can help you complete your application, explore health coverage options, and determine if you qualify for cost savings for a private health plan or see if you qualify for free health coverage through Medicaid. In-person application assistance available by appointment only.

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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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!

Your brain is your most valuable asset. It deserves more than hope—it deserves a suit of armor. In Keeping Your Marbles, Dr. David Ajibade reveals the science-based strategies that can help protect memory, strengthen brain function, and reduce the risk of cognitive decline.

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+

✍️ Anyone can be an artist! Whether it's your job, hobby, or a passing exercise, sketching is a great gateway into art as a form of creative expression. Come with your sketchbook or use our materials! People of all ages and skill levels are welcome, so no matter the doodle or scribble, we welcome it!

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.

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. Held in the storytime room.

Learn about the fascinating world of food and wellness. Presented by cookbook author, Damaris Noukeu.

We’re celebrating National Teddy Bear Day with crafts! Bring your teddy bear and join us for a fun teddy bear themed afternoon filled with crafts. Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!

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!

Have tech questions? Bring them to the library! Student volunteers will help you 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.

Learn, play, and connect through the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and other activities. Pokémon Club is not intended to be competitive. It will be a space for casual play and learning. Please register in advance so we can make sure we have enough Pokémon cards ready for everyone.

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. Ages 13 and up. Limited to the first 35 teens to arrive.