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Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
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.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Feb 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
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. Participants are encouraged to bring their own supplies. To gain and maintain skills, attendance at each session is strongly recommended.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Feb 14, 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.
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Sat, Feb 14, 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.
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Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1,Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room),Large Meeting Room B
Whether you’re looking to clear your record, understand your rights, or connect with local resources, this event has something for you. Attendees can access free expungement assistance and legal aid, health and wellness activities, free giveaways and raffles, a Know Your Rights Clinic, and mental health and suicide prevention resources.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Oxon Hill
Step into a colorful world of iconic covers and timeless style! This exhibit features a community member’s personal collection of Black magazines from the 1960s to today. Celebrate Black History Month by exploring decades of photography, fashion, and stories that shaped Black culture.
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
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 8 and above with accompanying adult.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Feb 14, 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
Sat, Feb 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a day of play and socializing with friends! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!
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Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Build your child's confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 10 minutes.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Join the Bowie Board Game Group for a variety of contemporary games. Learn 'Azul', play one of the hosts' other games, or bring some of your own!
Registration is now closed
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Beltsville - LifeLab
Explore African American Inventors and Innovators who influenced our way of life in the workforce as we know it today. Discover how these inventors were able to innovate in communication, technology, transportation, science, and much more!
Registration is now closed
Sat, Feb 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Join celebrated children’s author Allen Wells for a lively reading of his books, including "Yvonne Clark and Her Engineering Spark" and "Danté Plays His Blues". Celebrate Black voices, music, and imagination in this engaging experience for children ages 4–8.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Feb 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
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.
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Step up to the mic and sing your heart out! Whether performing solo, as a duet, or in a group, celebrate Black love through the power of music. From timeless love ballads to modern R&B favorites, this program highlights the songs that tell our stories of connection, passion, healing, and joy.
Sat, Feb 14, 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.
Sat, Feb 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
Join a thoughtful conversation about "The Vanishing Half" by Brit Bennett. Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers.
Sat, Feb 14, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free screening of "The Proud Family Movie" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Sat, Feb 14, 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.
Sat, Feb 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Let your creativity flow as you paint your own masterpiece! Enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere with all the painting supplies you need and sip on delicious non-alcoholic beverages.
This event is full