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Wed, Nov 19, 12:15pm - 12:45pm
Greenbelt - Program 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
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Get comfortable with the fundamentals of computer use! Through hands-on experience, you'll build essential skills each week and gain confidence navigating the digital world.
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Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Solutions in Hometown Connection (SHC) English classes focus on literacy, letters and sounds for adult learners. Children under 5 are welcome with an adult.
Registration encouraged but not required. Anyone is welcome to join as long as space allows.
https://survey.alchemer.com/s3/8162779/SHC-Class-Inquiry
Wed, Nov 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Enjoy an afternoon coffee and a classic: "Lilies of the Field."
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Wed, Nov 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
South Bowie
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.
Wed, Nov 19, 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+
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Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
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.
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Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
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 apple, grape, and sparkling apple cider.
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Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
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.
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Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
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.
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Wed, Nov 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbelt
The Greenbelt Best Friend Fest will celebrate the pets of Greenbelt, past and present. Folks can learn about the history of pets in the community, add their pet to a digital Greenbelt pet archive, and showcase their pets in a talent show! This program is presented in collaboration with University of Maryland College of Information (INFO) and Center for Archival Futures (CAFe).
Registration is now closed
Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
South Bowie
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.
Wed, Nov 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
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.
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
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.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1
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.
Rescheduled
Wed, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Monday, November 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Mount Rainier
Are you learning to speak 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 learning English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
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.
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. Find out about the history of Navajo weaving and make a unique craft on your own cardboard loom.
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
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.
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program 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. Teens only.
Wed, Nov 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
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.
Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting 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.
Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
Priority Partners will be leading a fun and informative cooking demonstration focused on healthy eating—including dietary recommendations for when you're feeling under the weather.
Stick around afterward to receive a free copy of the cookbook Eat Well on $4 a Day and learn how to make this month’s featured recipe.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oxon Hill - Small 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!
Wed, Nov 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
MakeSmartCool helps young readers build strong language and literacy skills. In this program, kids ages six and up dive into awesome books and grow their reading skills with games and fun activities. With exciting stories and hands-on learning, kids will gain confidence and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
Kids will dive into the exciting world of engineering and science with fun, hands-on projects! They’ll explore topics like 3D printing and modeling, coding, robotics, electronics and circuits, astronomy with telescopes, building bridges, cracking the egg drop challenge, and much more! Ages 11-15.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Are you learning to speak 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 learning English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Are you learning English and would like to practice the language? This class is for Beginner level English language learners ready to learn in person.
¿Estas aprendiendo ingles y te gustaría practicar el idioma? ¡Esta clase es para estudiantes de inglés de nivel principiante listos para aprender en persona!
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore spheros through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Wed, Nov 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
This workshop will provide valuable insights into elder abuse scams, common tactics used by criminals, and ways to prevent victimization. It will also discuss possible steps to take after an elder fraud or scam has occurred.
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Join a thoughtful conversation about Tommy Orange’s "Wandering Stars.” Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers. This month’s discussion is Wandering Stars which traces the legacies of the Sand Creek Massacre of 1864 and the Carlisle Indian Industrial School through to the shattering aftermath of Orvil Red Feather’s shooting in There There.
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Bring your preschooler for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This storytime is dedicated to celebrating the culture, history, and voices of Native Americans and Indigenous Peoples.
Wed, Nov 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Join us for line dancing and enjoy an energetic hour of fun and fitness with line dancing instructor Dot Hicks. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, men and women alike will 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.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
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.
Wed, Nov 19, 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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.