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The online library support suites highlight some of our best and most useful resources. Check out our full collection of Online Resources for more information.
Upcoming Events
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Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Wed, Nov 05, 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 05, 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.
Wed, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Rainier
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore snap circuits through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Wed, Nov 05, 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 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Free one-on-one legal services on matters related to housing, landlord/tenant disputes, and tenants' rights -on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible individuals.
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Wed, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create something unique and have fun along the way. Create your very own fairy crown out of felt or paper and decorate it yourself!
Wed, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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 05, 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 05, 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.
Rescheduled
Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Monday, November 03, 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 05, 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 05, 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.
Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore squishy circuits through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
This event is full
Wed, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room
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 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore physics while trying to find a creative way to make your mini pumpkin float.
Cancelled
Wed, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings
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 05, 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 05, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Enjoy a free screening of "The Wild Robot" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Wed, Nov 05, 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 05, 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.
Cancelled
Wed, Nov 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Spauldings
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 05, 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 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - LifeLab
Discover how Artificial Intelligence (AI) can transform your business! This workshop will provide entrepreneurs and small business owners with AI tools to start, grow, or improve their business. Participants will explore resources for marketing, customer service, content creation, automation, data analysis, and more. No technical background is required, just bring your ideas and curiosity!
Wed, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
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 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create something unique and have fun along the way. Join us as we celebrate NAIP by creating beaded bracelets
Wed, Nov 05, 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 05, 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 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights - D.R.E.A.M Lab
Ever wonder how your phone understands speech or how self-driving cars see the road? This hands-on workshop for kids ages 11–17 lets you discover how AI works by training your own simple model using kid-friendly visual programming tools. Learn core concepts like data input and pattern recognition, and see how AI "learns" from information.
Wed, Nov 05, 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 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
South Bowie
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.
Wed, Nov 05, 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.
Wed, Nov 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Dive into 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, this lively session is a great way to get your body moving and meet new friends! Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated!
This event is full
Wed, Nov 05, 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 05, 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.