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Library Alerts

The Spauldings Branch Library will be temporarily closed for emergency plumbing repairs. Nearby alternative locations include: Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Largo-Kettering branch libraries.
La Biblioteca de Spauldings permanecerá temporalmente cerrada por reparaciones de emergencia de plomería. Otras ubicaciones cercanas a las que puede acudir son: las bibliotecas de Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights y Largo-Kettering.

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Upcoming Events

Cancelled

Caseworker in the Library

Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 4:30pm

Spauldings

A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with a variety of tasks, including applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Maryland Energy Assistance Program, Temporary Cash Assistance, Temporary Disability Assistance, Medical Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children, and more.

Pins and Needles

Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 12:00pm

New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1

Do you love to crochet? Would you like to learn? Join us to crochet & make new friends. Beginners welcome & materials will be provided for first-time participants.

Registration is now closed

Computer Basics: Open Lab

Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:00am

South Bowie - Computer Lab

Get comfortable with the fundamentals of computer use! Through hands-on experience, you'll build essential skills each month and gain confidence navigating the digital world.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bowie

Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, Sep 24, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbelt - Program Room

Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Laurel - Large Meeting Room B

Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments. Space is limited to 15 babies. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hyattsville

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

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

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Children's Area

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bladensburg

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Registration is now closed

Spanish-English Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Beltsville - Program Room

Enjoy a vibrant mix of stories, fingerplays, and songs in both Spanish and English! This interactive session invites little ones to explore language and culture in a fun, engaging way. Edades 3 a 5. Se presentarán cuentos, actividades de "fingerplay," y canciones en inglés y español.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Baden - Multipurpose 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

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5

Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1

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

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Large Meeting Room

Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

South Bowie

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting 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

Cancelled

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Hispanic Heritage Month

Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am

Spauldings

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

STEM Fun: Weather Hunters - Ages 4-8 with a parent or caregiver

Thu, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Oxon Hill - Foundry

Jump into a world of discovery with activities and PBS online resources! Your child learns best through play, and Maryland Public Television (MPT) and PBS KIDS can help! At this special Early Learning Media Ambassador event, children and their adults will become Weather Hunters as they investigate clouds, wind, and storms through hands-on STEM activities inspired by PBS KIDS Weather Hunters.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 24, 11:15am - 11:45am

Bowie

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in Meeting Room B

Thu, Sep 24, 11:15am - 11:45am

Laurel

Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments. Space is limited to 15 babies. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.

Free HIV and Syphilis Screening - Provided by Prince Georges County Health Department

Thu, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 3:00pm

Bowie - Conference Room

Take charge of your health with free HIV and syphilis screenings from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Open to teens and adults (ages 16+). No appointment needed—just stop by for testing in a welcoming and supportive environment. Walk-ins welcome!

English Conversation Club: Beginner

Thu, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:15pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Are you learning 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 English. Registration is required, and details on how to connect virtually will be provided later.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 24, 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+

Registration is now closed

Get Active: Ride and Read

Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Accokeek - Large Meeting Room

Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Sign up for a ride on one of our stationary bikes with great free apps from PGCMLS, like Libby and Kanopy, to enjoy while you work out. Participants must be 16 or older, sign a waiver before beginning to ride, and be wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed-toed shoes.

Registration is now closed

Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program

Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New Carrollton

Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0-3 with and without special needs. Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for their early intervention students and a limit of 12 community children. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the nature of the program, late entries will not be accepted after a five-minute grace period. Held in the storytime room.

Craft and Create: Sketching

Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Greenbelt - Auditorium

✍️ Anyone can be an artist! Whether it's your job, hobby, or a passing exercise, sketching is a great gateway into art as a form of creative expression. Come with your sketchbook or use our materials! People of all ages and skill levels are welcome, so no matter the doodle or scribble, we welcome it!

Registration is now closed

Basic Computer Skills for Beginners - 4-day Computer Course

Thu, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room

New to using computers? Do you need a refresher? This beginner's course for adults will introduce you to some basic computer terminology and lead you through practice activities to help you develop your digital literacy skills. Most importantly, you will gain the confidence you need to make effective use of your computer.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Kids Create: Paper Bag Puppets

Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Spauldings

Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique puppets to take home.

Technology Help

Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Bowie - Conference Room

Have tech questions? Bring them to the library! Student volunteers will help you with using technology for daily life, learning English online, job hunting, and exploring online resources. Registration is encouraged, with appointments available based on availability—first come, first served.

Teen Action Group (TAG)

Thu, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

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. Ages 13 and up. Limited to the first 35 teens to arrive.