Upcoming Events

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.

Learn computer basics with hands-on training in an encouraging environment. Librarians will help participants gain confidence using email, Google and Microsoft programs, the internet, and other applications.

Enjoy an afternoon coffee and a classic: "Stalag 17."

Solutions in Hometown Connections (SHC) English classes focus on literacy, letters, and sounds for adult learners. Registration encouraged but not required. Anyone is welcome to join as long as space allows. https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8162779/SHC-Class-Inquiry

Get ready to move, groove, and shine! Positively Moving combines dance, theatre, and music to help you express your best self. This energetic class continues the Broadway Song and Dance tradition by supporting creativity, connection, and self-expression through movement and performance basics.

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+

Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create something unique and have fun along the way. Relax during Mental Health Awareness month with diamond painting.

Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.

Have you been wishing to learn Spanish but have not yet begun your learning journey? Start gaining Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This preparation session is for people who have little to no experience with the Spanish language.

Explore the art of needle felting in this hands-on workshop. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this is the perfect place to learn and get creative. We will be creating mini paintings out of wool by needle felting.

Get ready to move, groove, and shine! Positively Moving combines dance, theatre, and music to help you express your best self. This energetic class continues the Broadway Song and Dance tradition by supporting creativity, connection, and self-expression through movement and performance basics.

Project Launch Pad is a high-energy, 8-session “startup incubator” where teens don’t just learn about business—they build one from the ground up. In just four weeks, each team will transform a simple idea into a fully functional T-shirt brand, mastering everything from high-level graphic design and professional garment printing to marketing their own brand and developing business plans.

Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.

Learning ASL? Enhance your ASL skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in ASL. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.

Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for beginner level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.

Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Bring your current project or learn to crochet while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.

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.

Enjoy a free screening of "Moana" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.

Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for intermediate level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.

Learn how to design, cut and print your own heat transfer vinyl for making custom tee shirt using the Cricut Explore 3 and the Heat Press! We may have some tee shirts available in whatever sizes are still on hand If you bring your own their own shirt, it must be 100% cotton. Please no synthetic materials.

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. Teens Only.

Come celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month! Join us as we learn about Ruth Asawa's wired sculptures and create your own unique 3D craft inspired by her work.

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, come and join us as we learn how to create our own manga panels. We will also take a look at different poses that mangaka utilize as well. Participants have the opportunity to learn service learning hours if they complete activity. Supplies are provided

Explore the art of crocheting in this hands-on workshop. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this is the perfect place to learn and get creative.

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.

Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Bring your current project and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation.

After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities! Curious about upcoming events? Just ask an Oxon Hill branch staff member for the latest Teen Zone updates! For ages 13+

Connect with others in your community who share your love for needlecraft! Bring your current project and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while exchanging tips, ideas, and conversation.

Join the Urban Equity Collaborative, a community-based research initiative at the University of Maryland, for the unveiling of their Storymap. The project focuses on climate change impacts in Riverdale and ongoing responses. Over the last year, the team created a Storymap highlighting insights from community members, organizations, and local officials.

Enjoy a free screening of "Lilo and Stitch" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community and do a craft!

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.

Join a thoughtful conversation about "Real Americans" by Rachel Khong. Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers.

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.

In this cooking class, you will learn about Japanese rice and put together bento—beautiful Japanese single-portion boxed meals that delight both your tastebuds and your eyes! These are simple, healthy recipes that everyone will enjoy. You will also learn other key Japanese food concepts, such as color variety and portion control.

Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Join us for line dancing and spend an enjoyable hour learning steps with line dancing instructor Dot Hicks. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, men and women are welcome to enjoy this lively session as a great way to get moving and meet new friends! Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.

Are you learning French and would like to practice the language? This club is for high beginner to advanced level French language learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.

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.