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  • The Accokeek Branch Library will be closing for re-carpeting and painting - from Monday, August 20th through Saturday, September 8th, and re-opening on Monday, September 10th.
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Liner Notes: What's Your Favorite Song?
Spauldings
Thu, Aug 16, All day
All summer long we're collecting your stories about the songs that mean something to you. Drop by and share your favorites!
Liner Notes: What’s Your Favorite Song?
Bowie
Thu, Aug 16, 10:00am - 6:00pm
All summer long, we’re collecting the songs that mean something to you. Drop by the branch and share your favorites.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Greenbelt
Thu, Aug 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your baby and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Limit: 15 babies with parent(s)/caregiver(s). Free tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis prior to the event.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Bowie
Thu, Aug 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your preschooler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! If you have a group with or more children, please call ahead at (301) 262-7000.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Largo-Kettering
Thu, Aug 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your toddler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Surratts-Clinton
Thu, Aug 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your 0-2 year old and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Please pick up a ticket at the Children's Information Desk.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Oxon Hill
Thu, Aug 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Bring your toddler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Please pick up a ticket at the Children's Information Desk.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Thu, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Beltsville
Thu, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your baby and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Limit: 15 babies with caregiver(s). Free tickets are on a 1st come, 1st serve basis. Groups of 8 + should call (301) 937-0294.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Laurel
Thu, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your toddler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!
Ready 2 Ready Storytime Ages 3-5 - @St Christophers is at 8001 Annapolis Rd New Carrollton
Pop-Up Locations
Thu, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Hyattsville
Thu, Aug 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Surratts-Clinton
Thu, Aug 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bring your 2-3 year old and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Please pick up a ticket at the Children's Information Desk.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Oxon Hill
Thu, Aug 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Bring your toddler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Please pick up a ticket at the Children's Information Desk.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Greenbelt
Thu, Aug 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your baby and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Limit: 15 babies with parent(s)/caregiver(s). Free tickets are available on a first-come first-served basis prior to the event.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Beltsville
Thu, Aug 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your baby and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Limit: 15 babies with caregiver(s). Free tickets are on a 1st come, 1st served basis. Groups of 8+ should call (301) 937-0294.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Bowie
Thu, Aug 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your preschooler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! If you have a group with 8+ children, please call ahead at (301) 262-7000.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Largo-Kettering
Thu, Aug 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your preschooler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Laurel
Thu, Aug 16, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bring your preschooler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more!
Job Seekers for Adults
Spauldings - Conference Room
Thu, Aug 16, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Looking for a job? Preparing for an interview? Need help filling out an application? This program meets regularly to answer questions, provide guidance and assist job seekers in their job search.
Summer Meals
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Thu, Aug 16, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Come by one of these neighborhood branch libraries, Beltsville, Oxon Hill, Spauldings or Surratts-Clinton, for a free lunch and fun! For children up to the age of 18.
Liner Notes: What's Your Favorite Song?
Accokeek
Thu, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
All summer long, we're collecting your stories about the songs that mean something to you. Drop by the branch and share your favorites.
Summer Meals
Surratts-Clinton
Thu, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come by one of these neighborhood branch libraries, Beltsville, Oxon Hill, Spauldings or Surratts-Clinton, for a free lunch and fun! For children up to the age of 18.
Crafternoon: Paint the Music
Bowie - Conference Room
Thu, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come find your inner Picasso and paint to the music! Express yourself through art by painting how the music makes you feel. Limited to the 1st 15 children. Groups must call to register. Ages 7-12
Summer Meals
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Thu, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come by one of these neighborhood branch libraries: Beltsville, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, Surratts-Clinton, Hillcrest Heights, Fairmont Heights for free lunch and fun! For children up to the age of 18.
Summer Meals
Fairmount Heights
Thu, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come by one of these neighborhood branch libraries: Beltsville, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, Surratts-Clinton, Hillcrest Heights, Fairmont Heights for free lunch and fun! For children up to the age of 18.
Summer Meals
Hillcrest Heights
Thu, Aug 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come by one of these neighborhood branch libraries: Beltsville, Oxon Hill, Spauldings, Surratts-Clinton, Hillcrest Heights, Fairmont Heights for free lunch and fun! For children up to the age of 18.
Summer Meals
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Thu, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Come by one of these neighborhood branch libraries, Beltsville, Oxon Hill, Spauldings or Surratts-Clinton, for a free lunch and fun! For children up to the age of 18.
Crafternoon - @St. Christopher's 8001 Annapolis Rd., New Carrollton 20784
Pop-Up Locations
Thu, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bring your own crafts to work on or try ours. All are welcome.
Karaoke!
Oxon Hill
Thu, Aug 16, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Come to our library karaoke party for a fun afternoon of song.
Crafternoon: Flower Pot Gardening
Beltsville
Thu, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Create and decorate a self-watering flower pot from recycled 2-liter bottles and plant your choice of flowers or herbs. Limit 12 people. Call the branch to register.
VR: Berklee’s College of Music Tour
Mount Rainier
Thu, Aug 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Explore a guided lesson on Berklee’s College of music with Google Expedition virtual reality!
Legos: Creative Club
Baden
Thu, Aug 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Girls Read
Spauldings
Thu, Aug 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Topics and reading activities on all things girl related. ie etiquette, health , self esteem, survival etc
English Conversation Club
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Thu, Aug 16, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Learning to speak English? Join our club and practice speaking English in a friendly atmosphere with people from diverse backgrounds.
Story Explorers
Largo-Kettering
Thu, Aug 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Come listen to a librarian read favorite stories aloud and do related activities and games.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Greenbelt
Thu, Aug 16, 4:15pm - 4:45pm
Bring your toddler and join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and more! Limit: 20 people total in Storytime Room. Free tickets available on a first-come first-served basis.
TAG (Teen Action Group)
Hyattsville
Thu, Aug 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teens can earn service hours and help to improve the library. Join us as we work on teen-centered and community-oriented projects and programs at the Hyattsville Library.
Adult Coloring
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Thu, Aug 16, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Adult Arts and Crafts. Coloring for Relaxation.
Family Game Night
Bladensburg
Thu, Aug 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Come play board games at the Bladensburg Library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Trivia Night: Musical Notes and Instruments
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Thu, Aug 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Test your musical knowledge at our special library music trivia night.
Chess
South Bowie
Thu, Aug 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Learn to play or improve your game. Presented by Eagle Chess Academy. All ages are welcome!
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Upcoming Library Closure

  • Labor Day

    Mon, September 03, 2018

Upcoming Board of Library Trustees Meeting

  • Open to the Public: September 27, 2018 @ 7:30 pm at Largo-Kettering branch library.