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  • The South Bowie Branch Library will be temporarily closed starting Sunday, October 11, for ceiling repairs.
    The anticipated reopening is mid-November. Nearby alternative locations include Bowie, Largo-Kettering, and Upper Marlboro branch libraries.
  • La Biblioteca de South Bowie cerrará temporalmente a partir del 11 de octubre para realizar reparaciones en el techo. Se estima abrir nuevamente a mediados de noviembre. Las bibliotecas más cercanas a las que pueden acudir son las siguientes: Bowie, Largo-Kettering y Upper Marlboro.
  • The public elevator at the Bladensburg Branch Library is currently out of service. Customers needing the elevator may request service elevator access from a staff member at the service desk.
  • El elevador público de la Biblioteca de Bladensburg está fuera de servicio en este momento. Los usuarios que necesiten utilizar el elevador pueden solicitar acceso al elevador de servicio a un miembro del personal en el área de servicio dentro de la biblioteca.

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Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Get Active: Quick Sweat Zumba
Wed, Oct 14, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an energizing Quick Sweat Zumba dance class led by a certified instructor! Enjoy lively music and simple, easy-to-follow moves that get you moving, lift your spirits, and help burn calories. Adults with developmental disabilities are warmly welcome!
Registration is now closed
Computer Basics: Open Lab
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Learn computer basics with hands-on training in an encouraging environment. Librarians will help participants gain confidence using email, Google and Microsoft programs, the internet, and other applications.
Registration is now closed
English Class: Beginner - Provided by Solution in Hometown Connections
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Solutions in Hometown Connections (SHC) English classes focus on literacy, letters, and sounds for adult learners. Registration encouraged but not required. Anyone is welcome to join as long as space allows. Registration Link: https://forms.gle/5Pyd9yS1NGGYTL148
Movie: "When We Were Kings" (PG)
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill - Lecture Hall
Enjoy a free screening of "When We Were Kings" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Registration is now closed
Homeschool Hangout: Make Books and Rubbings of Leaves
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Homeschool families! Socialize, play games, and do a craft or STEM project. Activities change each session.
Registration is now closed
Hatchlings: Baby and Me (for expectant parents and parents with infants up to 4 months old) - Held in Meeting Room 1
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
New Carrollton
Are you expecting, or have a infant up to four months old? Bring yourself and your baby to this four session series (10/14, 10/21, 10/28, 11/4). Learn to build a love of reading and lifelong learning through the early literacy practices of talking, singing, sharing books, and playing. Registration is limited to 12 families. Come to as many as you can!
Registration is now closed
Teen Zone
Wed, Oct 14, 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
Craft and Create: Tote Bags - Held in the Learning Lab
Wed, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! With step-by-step guidance, you’ll create something unique and have fun along the way. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Registration is now closed
Legos - Held in the Children's Area
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Spanish Conversation Club: Pre Beginner
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Legos: Bricks and Beyond
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Needlework Social
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Spauldings - Storytime Barn
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.
Registration is now closed
ASL Conversation Club: Beginner
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Graphic Novel Book Discussion - Tweens
Wed, Oct 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Dive into awesome books, share your favorites, and make reading fun with games and activities that bring stories to life. Bring your favorite graphic novel to share and discuss! To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we will showcase titles written by Latine authors. Ages 9-12
Registration is now closed
Spanish Conversation Club: High Beginner
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Registration is now closed
Movie and a Craft: “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” (G)
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 6:15pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Enjoy a free screening of “Wallace and Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit” at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community while painting pumpkins!
Registration is now closed
Pins and Needles: Crochet Club
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
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.
Registration is now closed
Teen Action Group (TAG)
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large 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.
Registration is now closed
Craft and Create: Pokémon Go & Draw - Presented by Art Way Alliance
Wed, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Level up your creativity with Team Art Way! Teens will learn techniques to draw their favorite Pokémon, from the original 151 to the latest additions. This hands-on workshop helps participants build drawing skills while bringing their favorite characters to life on the page.
Registration is now closed
Youth Leadership Academy - Presented by Prince George's County Office of Human Rights
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Calling youth leaders! Are you a young person aged 12-22 interested in social justice? The Youth Leadership Academy will educate and inspire about social justice leaders, movements, and actions. Featuring special sessions on human trafficking awareness and misinformation, this four-week session is an opportunity to learn, engage, and connect.
Teen Action Group (TAG)
Wed, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Marlboro - 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.
Game On
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Spanish Conversation Club: Intermediate
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
English Conversation Club: Beginner - Learning Lab
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
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. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
Kids Read - Presented by MakeSmartCool
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Needlework Social: Knitting and Crochet
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Needlework Social
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
Learn and Earn: Career Training & Certifications for Today’s Workforce - Presented by Prince George's Community College
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - LifeLab
Explore a world of new skills for the workplace and beyond. Learn about continuing education programs at Prince George’s Community College, including noncredit courses, career training, and certifications. Discover the Workforce Development Sequence Scholarship for eligible students pursuing employment, licensure, or skill advancement.
Blue Star Families: START Family Book Club - Held in the Auditorium
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) is a family-focused program that fosters community among military and civilian families with children ages 5-13. Enjoy four reading, and discussion sessions covering award-winning children’s books on several topics. Dinner is served. Join the Blue Star Neighborhood and add the National Capital Region group to access the program registration button.
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Craft and Create: Recreating “Day of the Dead” with Acrylic Paint - Presented by Olympic Artist Jesse Raudales
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, this art class invites participants to explore the vibrant traditions of Día de los Muertos through the medium of acrylic painting. Led by Olympic Artist Jesse Raudales, students will recreate his piece “Day of the Dead” while learning about cultural symbolism, color theory, and painting techniques.
Kids and Teens STEM - Presented by University of Maryland Nearspace Balloon Payload Program
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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
Book Discussion: "Latina Superheroes (Volume 1): Jalisco and Santa" by Kayden Phoenix
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Join a thoughtful conversation with the Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights for our monthly book club!
Legos: Build It Challenge
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Build, create, and explore with legos! Put your creativity and problem-solving skills to the test! Use prompts to design and construct your own builds using legos.
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
English Conversation Club
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Learning to speak English? Enhance your skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
English Conversation Club
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Learning to speak English? Enhance your skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.
A Foreign Policy Discussion Series
Wed, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
The foreign policy landscape is changing rapidly. This discussion is an opportunity to hear from a foreign policy expert about decisions and decision makers that are currently shaping US foreign policy and an opportunity to express your thoughts on the foreign policy landscape with other politically-minded community members.
Cancelled
STEM Fun: Catapults - Held in the Large Meeting Room
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore catapults through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Greenbelt - Program Room
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.
Writers' Group: The Write Time - Writing Horror Stories
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Learn how to write horrifying short stories with exciting writing prompts in this writers’ workshop.
Get Active: Line Dancing
Wed, Oct 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Join us for line dancing and spend an enjoyable hour learning steps with line dancing instructor Dot Hicks. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned dancer, men and women are welcome to enjoy this lively session as a great way to get moving and meet new friends! Attendees are encouraged to bring a refillable water bottle to stay hydrated.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
French Conversation Club
Wed, Oct 14, 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.
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