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Upcoming Events
Fri, Jun 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Jun 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Explore and have fun with hands on science and art activities celebrating the Summer Prince George’s theme of “Color Our World”. We will be outside, unless it rains and then we will meet in the Auditorium. (Clothing that can get messy is advised.)
Sat, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium
Dive into the exciting world of chess in a fun and supportive environment! Master the basics, sharpen your strategic skills, and enjoy friendly matches with fellow players.
Tue, Jun 24, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium
Enjoy a family friendly movie.
June 3: "Puss in Boots" (2011)
June 10: "How To Train Your Dragon" (2010)
June 17: "Megamind" (2010)
June 24: "Brave" (2012)
Thu, Jun 26, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jun 26, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Fri, Jun 27, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Sat, Jun 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Auditorium
What helps animals climb, fly, swim, or live on land? These are all special adaptations that help animals survive! Join us as we explore the amazing ways animals have developed unique traits to thrive in different environments. Meet our animal ambassadors and discover how their adaptations help them stay strong and safe.
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room
Come play a variety of board games with us!
Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium
Snuggle in and enjoy a family friendly movie. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome!
July 1: Toy Story (G)
July 8: Toy Story 2 (G)
July 15: Toy Story 3 (G)
July 22: Toy Story 4 (G)
July 29: Paddington 2 (PG)
Thu, Jul 03, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jul 03, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium
Dive into the exciting world of chess in a fun and supportive environment! Master the basics, sharpen your strategic skills, and enjoy friendly matches with fellow players.
Tue, Jul 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Talk books (or anything else) in the fresh air and sunshine while walking from Bowie Library to Acorn Hill Park and back, weather permitting. Meetup location is at the entrance to Bowie Library.
Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium
Snuggle in and enjoy a family friendly movie. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome!
July 1: Toy Story (G)
July 8: Toy Story 2 (G)
July 15: Toy Story 3 (G)
July 22: Toy Story 4 (G)
July 29: Paddington 2 (PG)
Thu, Jul 10, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jul 10, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jul 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
Create your own wonderland while learning design principles of landscape art. Use lollipop templates of circles, cylinders, ovals, squares and triangles to create your colorful art. This creative summer series explores color by making your own fanciful world.
Fri, Jul 11, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Jul 12, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Auditorium
Come play a variety of board games with us!
Sat, Jul 12, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Conference Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Talk books (or anything else) in the fresh air and sunshine while walking from Bowie Library to Acorn Hill Park and back, weather permitting. Meetup location is at the entrance to Bowie Library.
Tue, Jul 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium
Snuggle in and enjoy a family friendly movie. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome!
July 1: Toy Story (G)
July 8: Toy Story 2 (G)
July 15: Toy Story 3 (G)
July 22: Toy Story 4 (G)
July 29: Paddington 2 (PG)
Thu, Jul 17, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jul 17, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jul 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
Create your own wonderland while learning design principles of landscape art. Use lollipop templates of circles, cylinders, ovals, squares and triangles to create your colorful art. This creative summer series explores color by making your own fanciful world.
Fri, Jul 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Jul 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
Create art inspired by legendary D.C. artist Alma Thomas alongside fellow library community members—refreshments provided.
Sat, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Local director / producer Jeff Krulik, along with the Laurel History Boys and special guests, will discuss and sign their book, "Capital Centre: A Retrospective." They will describe how the arena came to be and share backstage stories from sports to concerts featuring virtually every major performer across all genres.
Tue, Jul 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium
Snuggle in and enjoy a family friendly movie. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome!
July 1: Toy Story (G)
July 8: Toy Story 2 (G)
July 15: Toy Story 3 (G)
July 22: Toy Story 4 (G)
July 29: Paddington 2 (PG)
Thu, Jul 24, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jul 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room
Join a lively discussion! This month we are discussing, "Lincoln's Last Trial" by Dan Abrams and David Fisher.
Thu, Jul 24, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, Jul 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Auditorium
Create your own wonderland while learning design principles of landscape art. Use lollipop templates of circles, cylinders, ovals, squares and triangles to create your colorful art. This creative summer series explores color by making your own fanciful world.
Fri, Jul 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Sat, Jul 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Auditorium
Learn to appreciate art by listening to an interactive story and then creating a craft related to the theme.
Sat, Jul 26, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Auditorium
Come play a variety of board games with us!
Tue, Jul 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium
Snuggle in and enjoy a family friendly movie. Pajamas and stuffed animals welcome!
July 1: Toy Story (G)
July 8: Toy Story 2 (G)
July 15: Toy Story 3 (G)
July 22: Toy Story 4 (G)
July 29: Paddington 2 (PG)