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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 Baden Branch Library will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, November 9th, for plumbing repairs. The repairs are expected to take several weeks. Nearby alternative locations include the Accokeek, Surratts-Clinton, and Upper Marlboro branch libraries.
La Biblioteca de Baden cerrará temporalmente a partir del lunes 9 de noviembre debido a reparaciones de plomería. Las reparaciones tomarán varias semanas. Las ubicaciones alternativas más cercanas incluyen las bibliotecas de Accokeek, Surratts-Clinton y Upper Marlboro.

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Upcoming Events

Caseworker in the Library

Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Spauldings - Group Study Room 1

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, Nov 12, 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

Thu, Nov 12, 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

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, Nov 12, 10:15am - 10:45am

Largo-Kettering

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.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Nov 12, 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

Ready 2 Read Art: Ages 3-5

Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)

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

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Native American Heritage Month

Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bladensburg

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays celebrating Native American Heritage Month! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones. We will meet in the Children's Area.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Native American Heritage Month

Thu, Nov 12, 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 3-5 - Held in the Children's Program Room

Thu, Nov 12, 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

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, Nov 12, 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.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Nov 12, 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

Spanish-English Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5

Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5

Thu, Nov 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Baden

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.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Glenarden - Small 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

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Spauldings - Storytime Barn

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, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hillcrest Heights - Small 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 - Native American Heritage Month

Thu, Nov 12, 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

Health Insurance Enrollment Clinic - Presented by HealthCare Access Maryland

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 5:00pm

Bladensburg - Bladensburg Study Room 3

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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, Nov 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

South 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.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, Nov 12, 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.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Nov 12, 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 Program Room

Thu, Nov 12, 11:15am - 11:45am

Largo-Kettering

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 3-5 - Native American Heritage Month

Thu, Nov 12, 11:15am - 11:45am

Oxon Hill - Foundry

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

English Conversation Club: Beginner

Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Are you learning English? Enhance your English skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in English. Registration is required, and details on how to connect virtually will be provided later.

Registration is now closed

Free HIV and Syphilis Screening - Provided by Prince Georges County Health Department

Thu, Nov 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Spauldings - Large Meeting Room

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!

Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program

Thu, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New Carrollton

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. Children's Program Room

Get Active: Ride and Read

Thu, Nov 12, 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.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Nov 12, 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

Craft and Create: Sketching

Thu, Nov 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Greenbelt - Auditorium

Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create something unique and have fun along the way.

Registration is now closed

Teen Workforce Empowerment Series: Identifying Tools for Scholarships - Presented by Employ Prince George's

Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Bowie - Conference Room

Learn how to find and secure scholarships and alternative funding for college, trade schools, and more using free, account-based platforms.

Registration is now closed

Writers' Group: Creative Writers' Initiative

Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Oxon Hill - Foundry

From beginners to seasoned writers, everyone is welcome to explore their creative voice. Share ideas, gain inspiration, and engage in group critiques. All genres and styles are celebrated for this four-day program!

Registration is now closed

Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea

Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Bladensburg - BL Activity 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

Manga and Anime Club

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1

Ready to dive into the world of manga and anime? Enjoy lively discussions, creative activities, trailer screenings, and a taste of Japanese culture. Whether you're a casual fan or a hardcore aficionado, there's something for everyone to enjoy!

Registration is now closed

Technology Help - Held at 2nd Floor Study Tables

Thu, Nov 12, 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.

Registration is now closed

Game On: UNO-mania!

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition playing the classic card game, UNO!

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Thu, Nov 12, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

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!

Teen Action Group (TAG)

Thu, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

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.

Registration is now closed

Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea

Thu, Nov 12, 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.

Registration is now closed

Cartoon Fan Club: Pokémon Go & Draw - Presented by Art Way Alliance

Thu, Nov 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)

Learn, play, and connect through the Pokémon Trading Card Game (TCG) and other activities. This special session, Pokémon Draw & Go, is presented by the Art Way Alliance. Learn techniques to draw favorite Pokémon, from the original 151 to the latest additions. This hands-on workshop helps build drawing skills while bringing characters to life on the page.

Registration is now closed