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Kids
Events for Kids
Wed, Aug 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Registration is now closed
Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Aug 27, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Registration is now closed
Wed, Aug 27, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Crochet with others in the community. No prior experience needed. We’ll provide some supplies to get started, but also encourage you to bring supplies if you have them.
Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Want to be a Pokémon master? Do you like comics, cartoons, and crafts? Join fellow fans each month as we try to catch 'em all, try new series, and enjoy animated worlds.
Fri, Aug 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Aug 30, 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.
This event is full
Sat, Aug 30, 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.
Sat, Aug 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy your afternoon completing a variety of puzzles. Face off against someone or challenge yourself, improve your memory, and have fun!
Tue, Sep 02, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
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.
Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Tue, Sep 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Tue, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 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, Sep 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
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.
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
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!
Thu, Sep 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - 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.
Thu, Sep 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
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 10–15 minutes.
Fri, Sep 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
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!
Sat, Sep 06, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore gravity through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity. Registration is required.
Sat, Sep 06, 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.
This event is full
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Learn and play the strategic card game Magic: The Gathering! We’ll provide cards and teach the basics so newcomers can quickly get into the action. Bring your own cards if you have them, or just come and enjoy the game!
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Rainier
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.
Sat, Sep 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie
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.
Sat, Sep 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
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.
Mon, Sep 08, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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! Teens can earn community service hours.
Mon, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Tue, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
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.
Tue, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Tue, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Author 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.
Tue, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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.
Wed, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore paper airplanes through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Wed, Sep 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun sewing a felt fox while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 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.
Wed, Sep 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore bouncy balls through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Wed, Sep 10, 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, Sep 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore slime through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Thu, Sep 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Want to be a Pokémon master? Do you like comics, cartoons, and crafts? Join fellow fans each month as we try to catch 'em all, try new series, and enjoy animated worlds.
Fri, Sep 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
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!
Sat, Sep 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Let’s take a trip around the world! Celebrate cultures and people from across the globe by exploring a variety of traditions and how they are preserved. Each month will feature a different heritage community, children’s book, and applicable craft.
Sat, Sep 13, 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.
This event is full
Rescheduled
Sat, Sep 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Saturday, September 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie
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.
Sat, Sep 13, 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, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
In this program, the Patuxent Research Refuge will provide participants with free plants and a detailed explanation of how to get started. You'll learn about the vital role pollinator gardens play in supporting birds, butterflies, and many other pollinators that are essential to our ecosystem—from food production to maintaining clean air.
Sat, Sep 13, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Pop-Up Locations
This special Storytime on Screen features author Amy Hansen and other special guests! Greenbelt Cinema, in partnership with the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, is offering a free program of stories, songs, and a short film! This special program is best suited for children ages 4-9 and their caregivers. Please, no unaccompanied children or adults.
Sat, Sep 13, 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.
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Mon, Sep 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
Create buttons to celebrate Hispanic Heritage! Design your own or use one of our templates. Materials will be provided.
Mon, Sep 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Have fun celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and
learn about folk art of the Kuna people in Panama. Then make your own design with construction paper.
Tue, Sep 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
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.
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month while making beautiful yarn art using traditional artistic technique practiced by the Huichol people! Supplies will be provided
Tue, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art 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!
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore building through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Tue, Sep 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Author 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.
Tue, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
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.
Tue, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
This fun art program is for kids ages 8-12 and mixes creativity with movement! You’ll learn cool facts about the Olympics and get to make a piece of artwork based on your favorite sport. Participants can even submit their artwork for a chance to be shown at ICAF's 7th World Children’s Festival in Washington, D.C. in June 2026!
Wed, Sep 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with a colorful and creative activity! Explore the rich Mexican tradition of alebrijes by building your own!
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage by creating art. Explore printmaking as we learn about the art of José Guadalupe Posada and make some prints of our own to take home!
Wed, Sep 17, 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, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
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.
Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Turuleca the Hen is looking for help to cook corn tortillas. Will the farm animals lend a hand? Teatro La Bolsa, a local Latin American theater company, presents a bilingual play for children that highlights the values of friendship, solidarity, and sharing!
Thu, Sep 18, 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.
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Let your creativity flow as you paint your own masterpiece inspired by Salvadoran folk art! Enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere with all the painting supplies you need and sip on a delicious refreshment.
Thu, Sep 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - 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.
Fri, Sep 19, 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.
Meet the Honeybee - Presented by M-NCPPC, Department of Parks and Recreation, Prince George’s County
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Discover the vital role honeybees play in our environment through hands-on learning and demonstrations. Learn about their different duties, how they pollinate, and why they’re crucial for local ecosystems. The program will conclude with information on library resources, including the Seed Library. Take away a deeper understanding of how honeybees support the local environment!
Fri, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
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!
Sat, Sep 20, 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.
Sat, Sep 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Practice reading skills through group reading and games. The five Every Child Ready to Read practices (sing, talk, read, write, play) will be used to model ways adults can foster emergent reading skills while simultaneously getting children excited about reading. Ages 5-8 with caregiver.
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Rainier
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore basic physics and engineering concepts through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
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.
Sat, Sep 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Colombia is known for many rich cultural traditions — from the vibrant rhythms of Cumbia to the colorful Barranquilla Carnival. But there’s even more to experience! Join us for a live dance performance celebrating “Bambuco,” a traditional Colombian dance from the country’s interior regions.
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bladensburg
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, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Marlboro - 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.
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by creating your own Muñecas Quitapenas, also known as a traditional Guatemalan worry doll! With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Mon, Sep 22, 11:45am - 12:30pm
Upper Marlboro
Prince George's County Fire Department and PGCMLS present Touch-a-Truck, a family-friendly event designed to provide children with a hands-on opportunity to explore and interact with emergency response vehicles that they often see but never get to touch! Firefighters will be available to answer questions, share fascinating facts, and demonstrate the workings of these impressive machines.
Mon, Sep 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Homeschool families! Socialize, play games, and do a craft or STEM project. Activities change each month.
This event is full
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Mon, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Program Room
Have fun celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by making a craft inspired by Mexican tin art. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Tue, Sep 23, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
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.
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights - 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.
Tue, Sep 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with your favorite stories read aloud! Engage in fun activities that bring the tales to life, making reading a thrilling experience for everyone involved.
Tue, Sep 23, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition this Hispanic Heritage Month! Enjoy playing a wide variety of common Latin American games like Loteria, Balero, and Dominoes —there’s something for everyone!
Tue, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate National Day of Dance by showing off your dance moves and playing Just Dance!
Wed, Sep 24, 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.
Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose 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, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun making a traditional Mexican paper craft to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 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.
Wed, Sep 24, 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, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy Latin American culture through dance, music, and movement! You’ll explore the vibrant traditions of five Latin American countries—Colombia, Cuba, Puerto Rico, the Dominican Republic, and Brazil—through engaging storytelling, captivating dance performances, and hands-on instruction of basic steps from each country’s unique dance styles.
Wed, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
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.
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Thu, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Spauldings
Let your creativity flow as you paint your own Frida Kahlo style self portrait celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! Enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere with all the painting supplies you need and sip on delicious fall beverages.
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Inspired by soccer legend Pelé, this session celebrates his Afro-Brazilian heritage for Hispanic Heritage Month. Design, decorate, and play your foosball game while learning about Pelé’s legacy. Ages 8-12
Thu, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Thu, Sep 25, 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.
Fri, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
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!
Kids Achieve Club
The mission of the Kids Achieve Club (KAC) program is to provide academic support through homework assistance and reading practice for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students in grades 1-6. The program was created to support the unique needs of English Learners to foster a love of reading and to provide academic support. Although KAC was created to align with the needs and to engage English Learners, it is an inclusive program. Children of all backgrounds and ethnicities are invited to participate.
Take a look at our foundation booklet titled Kids Achieve Club Reading Activities by Dr. Dawn Jacobs Martin Ph.D. This booklet is filled with reading strategies integrated with the Five Pillars of Literacy, making it the perfect resource and guide for mentors, parents, and caregivers.
If you would like to learn more about early literacy, or if you have children the age of 5 and under, please visit our Early Literacy page for more information.
La misión del programa Kids Achieve Club (KAC) es proveer apoyo académico y asistencia en las tareas y practicar la lectura para estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma en los grados 1° - 6°. El programa fue creado específicamente para proveer un servicio de las necesidades de estudiantes que están aprendiendo el inglés o que el inglés es su segundo idioma para fomentar un amor a la lectura y proveer apoyo académico. Aunque el programa KAC fue creado para alinearse con las necesidades e involucrar a estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma es un programa inclusivo. Niños de todo origen y etnicidad son bienvenidos a participar.
con un folleto que se titula, Actividades de Leer, por Dra. Dawn Jacobs Martin, Ph.D. Este folleto está lleno de las estrategias de lectura que integran los “cinco pilares de alfabetización.” El libro es un recurso para tutores, padres, y las personas encargadas del cuidado del niño.
Si quiere aprender más sobre la alfabetización temprana, o si tiene niños de los años 5 y menos, por favor visite nuestra página web Alfabetización Temprana para más información.
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The 2022-2023 artwork contest had wonderful submissions from Elementary and Middle Schoolers across the state. Winning students and schools were invited to attend Developmental Disabilities Day at the Maryland Legislature. Check them out here!
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ABCmouse (Library Access)
The ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
ABCmouse at Home (Remote Access)
Now available from home! The ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
Beanstack
Discover favorite books, earn badges and participate in reading challenges with Beanstack!
Biography in Context
Meet the people who made history by accessing video, audio, images, primary sources and articles for over a half-million international figures.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Chat online with a real tutor and get live, homework help from 2pm to 11:55pm EST.
ComicsPlus
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels, manga and comics. Checkouts are for seven days with unlimited renewals.
Creativebug
1,000+ art & craft video classes covering art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and kids.
Encyclopedia Britannica for Kids
An excellent starting place for any research project about animals, geography, people and more.
Encyclopedia Britannica ImageQuest
Access millions of images from the best collections in the world.
Encyclopedia Britannica Library Edition
Search encyclopedia articles, magazines, web sites and videos.
Gale In Context: Middle School
Find information here about the most studied middle school topics.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Cross-curricular research and homework help for K-5 students.
Gale Ebooks
Find eBooks on countries, cultures, history, technology, science and more, with translations available in 40 languages.
Libby/OverDrive for Kids
OverDrive and the Libby app offer classic and contemporary children's books for all ages in both eBook and eAudio format.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language from home or on-the-go with Mango! Mango adapts to your unique learning style so you pick up on new vocabulary quickly.
National Geographic Kids (Gale)
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Magazines, newspapers, journals, and reference content for middle and high school students.
NoveList K-8
Find just the right book and get recommendations based on your interests and reading level.
Pebble Go
Have fun researching while playing educational games and engaging with read-aloud audio for five categories: animals, science, biographies, social studies and dinosaurs. Designed specifically for grades K-3.
Transparent languages
An easy-to-use interface that integrates real-life language use by native speakers. With over 100 languages to choose from, every language-learner will find something of interest.
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Book Lists
Looking for something good to read? Maybe you need to find a book for class or you want to explore new genres like comic books or nonfiction. Either way, you are sure to find a title you will like from one of our lists. Don't forget, if you need help locating these books or other resources, ask a librarian for help. Or, log on to Beanstack to see all of the lists. You can reserve a title right from your account!