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Upcoming Events

Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Caseworker in the Library

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Pins and Needles

Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm

New Carrollton

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.

Cancelled

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

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

AyudaTech - Inteligencia Artificial: Nivel 1 // Learning Lab

Thu, May 14, 10:15am - 12:00pm

Hyattsville

¿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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, May 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbelt

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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Surratts-Clinton

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.

Cancelled

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

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Oxon Hill

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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5

Thu, May 14, 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.

Rescheduled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Asian Pacific American Heritage Month

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

New date Thursday, May 28, 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. Held in the Children's Area.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Laurel

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.

Cancelled

Spanish-English Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in Program Room

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

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

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Spauldings

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.

Rescheduled

Playday at the Library

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New date Thursday, 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!

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Playday at the Library - Held in the Children's Area

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:45am

Glenarden

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

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

Fairmount Heights

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.

Rescheduled

Ready 2 Read Art: Ages 3-5 - Yin and Yang

Thu, May 14, 11:00am - 11:30am

New date Wednesday, May 20, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Baden

Learn about the ancient Chinese philosophy of Yin and Yang through crafting! Dating back to at least the 3rd Century BCE it has been a fundamental principle in Chinese cosmology, medicine, and culture representing opposite but complementary forces. We will explore this concept as we create our very own paper craft representation of yin-yang. Held in the Multipurpose Room.

Cancelled

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

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Program Room

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, May 14, 11:15am - 11:45am

Laurel

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.

Rescheduled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Yoga

Thu, May 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm

New date Thursday, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Cancelled

Get Active: Ride and Read

Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Accokeek

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.

Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, May 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New Carrollton

Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0-3 with and without special needs. Presented by PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for their early intervention students and up to12 community families. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration is for interest only and not a guarantee of space.

Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Yoga

Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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.

Technology Help - Held in Conference Room

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Bowie - Conference Room

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.

Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room

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.

Teen Action Group (TAG)

Thu, May 14, 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.

Tail Waggin' Tutors: Asian Pacific American Heritage - Held in the Children's Department

Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Laurel

Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library's selection of Asian Heritage themed books. Each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.

Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea

Thu, May 14, 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.

Cartoon Fan Club: Pokémon Club

Thu, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)

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.