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Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities
Thu, May 21, 9:00am - 12:00pm
6155 64th Ave Riverdale, MD, 20737 - Parkview Gardens Apartment Community Center
Learn how to use technology instead of letting technology use you! The Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities is a 7-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.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Caseworker in the Library
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Spauldings
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.
Pins and Needles
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in the Storytime Room
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bowie
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.
Registration is now closed
AyudaTech - Inteligencia Artificial: Nivel 1 // Learning Lab
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 12:00pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
¿Quieres aprender a usar la computadora y navegar por Internet a través de la Universidad de Maryland? Únete a nosotros para recibir asistencia personalizada y mejorar tus habilidades tecnológicas en un ambiente amigable y acogedor. Curso de introducción a la Inteligencia Artificial. Se ofrecerá en español.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Thu, May 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbelt - Program Room
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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.
Get Active: Yoga for Kids - Children's Mental Health Matters
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Dive into yoga and enjoy a variety of exciting ways to stay active and energized. It’s all about having a great time while keeping fit!
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baden - Multipurpose 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
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
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in the Foundry
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill - Foundry
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Children's Area
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bladensburg
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
Spanish-English Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in Program Room
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Beltsville
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
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
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room
Thu, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
New Carrollton
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.
Registration is now closed
Dance Party
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
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!
Registration is now closed
Get Active: Ride and Read
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
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.
Registration is now closed
Playday at the Library
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a time of play and socializing with friends! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
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
Playday at the Library
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton
Enjoy a time of play and socializing with friends! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Thu, May 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bowie
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
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Foundry
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Oxon Hill
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Thu, May 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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.
Teen Zone
Thu, May 21, 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+
Get Active: Ride and Read
Thu, May 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
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.
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Thu, May 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg
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.
Technology Help - Held in Conference Room
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bowie
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.
STEM Fun: Salt Dough Fossils
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Learn about how fossils are formed in nature and try making your own with salt dough!
Game On: Chess and Checkers
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Computer Lab
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!
Fresh Voices: Creative Writing Workshop - Presented by Dialect of Prince George's County
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bowie - Conference Room
There’s no such thing as writer’s block here! Youth poets, storytellers, rappers, and authors are invited to bring their thoughts, ideas, and unfinished masterpieces to this monthly vibe and brainstorming session. Led by local professional workshop facilitators and master artists, teen writers will receive encouragement, constructive feedback, and leave with a little extra swag in their pens.
STEM Fun: All About Light - Held in the Children's Program Room
Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the science and properties of light through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Teen Action Group (TAG)
Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up. Limited to the first 35 teens to arrive.
Kids Create: Imagination Station
Thu, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. A variety of supplies will be available to make many types of crafts. Feel free to bring your own projects, too. All ages welcome!
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