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  • The Library will be closed Sunday, October 11, and Monday, October 12, in observance of Native American Day.
  • La Biblioteca estará cerrada el domingo, 11 de octubre y el lunes, 12 de octubre en conmemoración del Día de los Pueblos Indígenas.
  • 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.
  • The public elevator at the Bladensburg Branch Library is currently out of service. Customers needing the elevator may request service elevator access from a staff member at the service desk.
  • El elevador público de la Biblioteca de Bladensburg está fuera de servicio en este momento. Los usuarios que necesiten utilizar el elevador pueden solicitar acceso al elevador de servicio a un miembro del personal en el área de servicio dentro de la biblioteca.

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Quilt Show - Presented by the Uhuru Quilters Guild
Sat, Oct 10, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a beautiful collection of quilts created by members of the Uhuru Quilters Guild!
Registration is now closed
Beginning Guitar - Presented by the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
This course is designed for students who have never played guitar before. Participants will learn the basics of the instrument, including string notes and proper fretting technique. The class covers foundational chords such as C, D, Dm, E, Em, F, G, A, and Am.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
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
Sew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 1 - Program Held in the Foundry
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Oxon Hill
Learn the basics of machine sewing in this program! After you complete both Session 1 and Session 2 of the Sew It Seams: Beginner Machine Sewing, you’ll have the skills needed to join Open Sewing Lab and tackle beginner-friendly projects on your own. Suitable for children 10 and above with accompanying adult.
Registration is now closed
Sew it Seams: Intermediate Open Sewing Lab
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Join community members as they meet together to sew. The Sewing Lab is equipped with sewing machines and some accessories. We will work on seat cushions, bags, purses, quilting, and other similar projects. You are strongly encouraged to bring you own machine. Suitable for children 10 and above with accompanying adult.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Hispanic Heritage Month
Sat, Oct 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bladensburg
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. We will meet in the Children's Area.
Registration is now closed
Neurodivergent Brilliance: Unleashing Your Superpowers through Afrofuturism (For ages 10-13) - Presented by V.O.I.C.E for Neurodiversity
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
This training empowers neurodivergent young people, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences, to better understand how their minds work, recognize their unique strengths, and embrace the ways they learn, think, and experience the world.
Registration is now closed
Unsung Heroes Who Shaped America - Presented by the Surratt Historic Site & Museum
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Some of the people who have made this country so awesome sometimes go unnoticed. To celebrate them and the ways they have made this country better, each program will feature a storybook about an overlooked American trailblazer and a fun craft activity! We’ll celebrate Asian Americans by reading "Paper Son: The Inspiring Story of Tyrus Wong, Immigrant and Artist" and creating colorful 3D paper.
Registration is now closed
Get Active: Foundation To Fitness - Held on the Back Patio - Presented by Limitlyss Fitness
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Join us and Limitlyss Fitness to learn the basics of exercise, build a personalized fitness routine, and discover strategies for staying disciplined and consistent. This workshop is designed for all fitness levels and focuses on practical, sustainable approaches to improving physical wellness.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 11:30am
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
Playday at the Library - Held in the Children's Area
Sat, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenarden
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
Beginning Ukulele - Presented by the Archie Edwards Blues Heritage Foundation
Sat, Oct 10, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
This class is designed for absolute beginners who want to learn the ukulele. Students will become familiar with the fretboard and will learn basic chords and simple melodies by the end of the course.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create: Family Art Time - For children who have autism or other exceptional needs and their families
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Presented by Kyle's Art for Autism World, Inc, this program aims to spread autism awareness throughout the community while offering a creative and welcoming space for individuals with exceptional needs to express themselves through art.
Registration is now closed
Teen Leadership Program - Presented by Grind Hard, Dream Big
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
In this program series, teens will use creative writing to learn about leadership skills, build confidence, and develop real-world readiness. They will explore vision leading, job readiness, finance, journaling, and manners.
Registration is now closed
Sew It Seams: Introduction to Machine Sewing Session 2 - Program Held in the Foundry
Sat, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Oxon Hill
Learn the basics of machine sewing in this program! After you complete both Session 1 and Session 2 of the Sew It Seams: Beginner Machine Sewing, you’ll have the skills needed to join Open Sewing Lab and tackle beginner-friendly projects on your own. Suitable for children 10 and above with accompanying adult.
Registration is now closed
Game On: Board Game Fun
Sat, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowie - Conference Room
Join the Bowie Board Game Group for a variety of contemporary board games. Learn a game taught by one of the hosts or bring some of your own!
Recital poético hispano / Hispanic Poetry Reading - Presented by Ofelia Luya Zanabria, David Alberto Fernandez, Javier Vilcapoma, & Janeth Urquizo
Sat, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a poetry reading that highlights Latin culture through poetry. Presenters will read selected poems showcasing the beauty, experiences, and traditions of the Latin community.
Craft and Create: Frida Kahlo Inspired Self-Portrait
Sat, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, we will be creating surrealist portraits inspired by the famous Mexican painter Frida Kahlo. Supplies will be provided.
Neurodivergent Brilliance: Unleashing Your Superpowers through Afrofuturism (For ages 14-17) - Presented by V.O.I.C.E for Neurodiversity
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
This training empowers neurodivergent young people, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences, to better understand how their minds work, recognize their unique strengths, and embrace the ways they learn, think, and experience the world.
Craft and Create: Spooky Resin
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we create spooky keychains and crafts with UV resin. Have fun crafting. Supplies provided.
Game On
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
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! Participants can receive community service hours at this program.
Manga and Anime Club
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Join fellow anime fans! Connect and discuss your favorite anime or preview new titles. Adults only.
Craft and Create: Stories Our Hands Remember - A Community Mural Workshop Exploring Latine Culture, Memory, & Resistance
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
This workshop, presented by artist AnaYelsi Velasco Sanchez, explores murals as a form of storytelling and resistance in Latin America and Latine communities in the United States, highlighting how mural-making is used to reflect histories, traditions, relationships, and lived experiences. Participants will explore memory, identity, culture, and belonging through collaborative art-making.
Get Active: Capoeira Regional (Brazilian Martial Art) Class - Presented by Barro Vermelho Capoeira Group
Sat, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Experience Capoeira, a Brazilian martial art that blends dance, music, and traditional songs! This fun and interactive program introduces participants to Capoeira Regional, helping develop coordination, flexibility, balance, focus, and strength through martial arts, movement, music, and instruments. Participants will explore Brazilian culture while learning about this unique art form.
This event is full
Tail Waggin' Tutors - Held in the Children's Area
Sat, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library, each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.
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