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Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore building straw structures through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
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!
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Thu, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
This event is full
Fri, Oct 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore small robots through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Join community members as they meet together to sew. The Sewing Lab is equipped with sewing machines and some accessories. We will work on seat cushions, bags, purses, quilting, and other similar projects.
You are strongly encouraged to bring you own machine.
Suitable for children 8 and above with accompanying adult.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
This session will start with an overview of the historical roots of the game of chess, followed by practice. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Sat, Oct 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Have some active fun playing table ping pong! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a first-timer, enjoy this classic game with your family, friends, library staff members and other customers.
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Embark on an exciting adventure with your favorite stories read aloud! Engage in fun activities and games that bring the tales to life, making reading a thrilling experience for everyone involved.
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Program 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.
Tue, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Author 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.
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Join us for an exciting journey into the wonders of the human hand! Explore the fascinating complexity of hand anatomy through interactive learning.
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Enjoy a free screening of "Coco" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Tue, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Laurel
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
Explore the awesome world of your body with fun, hands-on activities that show how all your organs work together to keep you healthy and strong. You'll learn how your body’s systems team up to make you feel great!
Tue, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids paint some cute and cozy ghosts with us!
Wed, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 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, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Wed, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Let your creativity flow as you paint your own spooky-themed masterpiece! Enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere with all the painting supplies you need and sip on a delicious juice box. Registration is required for all participants.
This event is full
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Enjoy a free screening of "Hotel Transylvania" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own spooky snow globe to take home.
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Wed, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Build, create, and explore with legos! Watch 'The Lego Batman Movie' (rated PG) while you construct your idea. Costumes are welcome!
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights - D.R.E.A.M Lab
In this action-packed training academy, kids ages 6-10 will embark on hands-on missions and games to become Digital Defenders! They’ll learn how passwords act like secret vault combinations, spot sneaky "phishing" traps trying to steal information, and even create their own unbreakable secret codes using special agent techniques.
Wed, Oct 29, 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.
Thu, Oct 30, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Score rare finds and amazing deals at the can't-miss book sale!
Held in the Small Meeting Room
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Join community members as they meet together to sew. The Sewing Lab is equipped with sewing machines and some accessories. We will work on seat cushions, bags, purses, quilting, and other similar projects.
You are strongly encouraged to bring you own machine.
Suitable for children 8 and above with accompanying adult.
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights - D.R.E.A.M Lab
Join Technik Kids and discover the power of programming! In this hands-on workshop for kids ages 11–17, you'll create a digital fortune cookie game using Python—one of the top languages in tech and cybersecurity. Learn key coding skills like variables, random numbers, and conditional logic as you build a fun, interactive program.
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
This program is for students in grades 1 through 6, and will include a mix of interactive math games, logic challenges, and hands-on problem-solving stations designed to build number sense and boost math confidence in a fun, low-pressure setting
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Rainier
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Marlboro - 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.
Mon, Nov 03, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Spauldings - 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. Ages 10+
Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Mon, Nov 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library, each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.
Tue, Nov 04, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights - 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.
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Program 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.
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
Tue, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Tue, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Author 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.
Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore magnets through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Tue, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Laurel
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
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!
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
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.
Tue, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
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, 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, 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.
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.
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.
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, 5:30pm - 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.
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.
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, 6:00pm - 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 - 7:00pm
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.
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bowie
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore a variety of construction and robotics kits through interactive challenges that spark curiosity.
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library, each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.
Thu, Nov 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the math and tradition of Navajo weaving through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Fri, Nov 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
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!
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Let’s take a trip around the world! Celebrate cultures and people from across the globe by exploring a variety of traditions and how they are preserved. Each month will feature a different heritage community, children’s book, and applicable craft.
Sat, Nov 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Join community members as they meet together to sew. The Sewing Lab is equipped with sewing machines and some accessories. We will work on seat cushions, bags, purses, quilting, and other similar projects.
You are strongly encouraged to bring you own machine.
Suitable for children 8 and above with accompanying adult.
Sat, Nov 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun making out-of-this-world crafts while learning new skills. Inspired by Disney and Pixar’s Elio, kids will design their own aliens using fun materials like googly eyes, pipe cleaners, and more. Create your alien’s name, planet, powers—and bring it to life through art!
Sat, Nov 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
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.
Sat, Nov 08, 1:45pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free screening of "Elio" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Sat, Nov 08, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free screening of Scooby-Doo on Zombie Island at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library, each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.
Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting 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!
Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Wed, Nov 12, 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 12, 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 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Embark on an exciting adventure with your favorite stories read aloud! Engage in fun activities and games that bring the tales to life, making reading a thrilling experience for everyone involved.
Wed, Nov 12, 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.
Wed, Nov 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Have fun making fluffy pine cone owls while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Get ready for a fun program from the National Cryptologic Museum about real-life heroes called Code Talkers! Discover how these brave Native Americans used secret codes in World War I and II to help protect our country. Celebrate Native American and Indigenous People's Month with this inspiring story of bravery, smart thinking, and hidden messages—perfect for curious kids and young history buffs!
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Have you ever wondered what makes and arrow fly straight or what type of rock is best for making a stone knife? Using the techniques of experimental archaeology, we will take a deep dive into the lives of Native Americans living in the Chesapeake region 500 and more years ago.
Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
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 12, 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 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Conference Room,Large meeting room 2
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore small robots through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Wed, Nov 12, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore and create your own personalized catapult and see which item goes the furthest and why!
Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Want to be a Pokémon master? Do you like comics, cartoons, and crafts? Join fellow fans each month as we try to catch 'em all, try new series, and enjoy animated worlds.
Thu, Nov 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Fri, Nov 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
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!
Sat, Nov 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Families are invited to join a fun math event where K-5 students rotate through engaging math games led by math teachers and earn prizes. Meanwhile, parents and guardians can learn about the PGCPS Elementary Mathematics curriculum, discover helpful tips for supporting math learning at home, and explore district resources available to boost math achievement.
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Join a chemist from the American Chemical Society for a hands-on program on the chemistry of spices. The program is appropriate for ages 7 and up (grades 2-12). Students aged 7-8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Sat, Nov 15, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore volcanoes through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Sat, Nov 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Embark on an exciting adventure with your favorite stories read aloud! Engage in fun activities and games that bring the tales to life, making reading a thrilling experience for everyone involved.
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowie
Build your child's confidence as they read to a specially trained therapy dog. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 10 minutes.
This event is full
Sat, Nov 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Build your child's confidence as they read to specially trained therapy dogs. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 10 minutes.
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Join a thoughtful conversation about the 2025 One Maryland One Book selection, "Kin: Rooted in Hope" written by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers.
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Bladensburg
Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library, each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.
Sat, Nov 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Learn the past and present culture of Mishoonash, the northeastern Algonquin coastal word for boats, in this afternoon program! Explore how east coast nations built and conquered the numerous waterways of our continent and how they continue today to keep their roots alive!
Mon, Nov 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Homeschool families, celebrate Native American and Indigenous People's Month! Socialize, play games, and do a craft or STEM project. Activities change each month.
Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
Celebrate Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage by making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Mon, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Tue, Nov 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting 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.
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Celebrate Native American and Indigenous Peoples Month through craft. Create totem poles and listen to Native American folklore.
Tue, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Embark on an exciting adventure with your favorite stories read aloud! Engage in fun activities and games that bring the tales to life, making reading a thrilling experience for everyone involved.
Tue, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Author 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.
Tue, Nov 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore Mayan Math through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Tue, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Laurel
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Get ready for a fun program from the National Cryptologic Museum about real-life heroes called Code Talkers! Discover how these brave Native Americans used secret codes in World War I and II to help protect our country. Celebrate Native American and Indigenous People's Month with this inspiring story of bravery, smart thinking, and hidden messages—perfect for curious kids and young history buffs!
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore KEVA Planks through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
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.
Tue, Nov 18, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
Craft, cut, create! Design and cut custom holiday cards with precision using Cricut Explore 3 and Cricut Design Space. Supplies are provided.
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Have fun making your personalized thankful wreath to display all of the things you are grateful for this year. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Tue, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition!
Wed, Nov 19, 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 19, 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 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Wed, Nov 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. Find out about the history of Navajo weaving and make a unique craft on your own cardboard loom.
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Wed, Nov 19, 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 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore spheros through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Wed, Nov 19, 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.
Thu, Nov 20, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
It’s November, which means time for NaNoWriMo and ScriptFrenzy! Get inspired for your own project with a screening of the thrilling musical film "Wicked," followed by an insightful discussion that dissects key scenes through the lens of the renowned "Save the Cat" methodology.
Thu, Nov 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Build a wagon to carry your pumpkins!
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
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!
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Thu, Nov 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Fri, Nov 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
Boost your child’s confidence by reading to friendly, trained therapy dogs! Whether they bring a favorite book or choose one from the library, each child gets 10–15 minutes of one-on-one reading time with a furry friend.
Fri, Nov 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
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!
Sat, Nov 22, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Join community members as they meet together to sew. The Sewing Lab is equipped with sewing machines and some accessories. We will work on seat cushions, bags, purses, quilting, and other similar projects.
You are strongly encouraged to bring you own machine.
Suitable for children 8 and above with accompanying adult.
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
This session will start with an overview of the historical roots of the game of chess, followed by practice. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Sat, Nov 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton
Embark on an exciting adventure with Native American Legends read aloud! Engage in fun activities and games that bring the tales to life, making reading a thrilling experience for everyone involved.
Sat, Nov 22, 3:00pm - 4:15pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting 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!
Kids Achieve Club
The mission of the Kids Achieve Club (KAC) program is to provide academic support through homework assistance and reading practice for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students in grades 1-6. The program was created to support the unique needs of English Learners to foster a love of reading and to provide academic support. Although KAC was created to align with the needs and to engage English Learners, it is an inclusive program. Children of all backgrounds and ethnicities are invited to participate.
Take a look at our foundation booklet titled Kids Achieve Club Reading Activities by Dr. Dawn Jacobs Martin Ph.D. This booklet is filled with reading strategies integrated with the Five Pillars of Literacy, making it the perfect resource and guide for mentors, parents, and caregivers.
If you would like to learn more about early literacy, or if you have children the age of 5 and under, please visit our Early Literacy page for more information.
La misión del programa Kids Achieve Club (KAC) es proveer apoyo académico y asistencia en las tareas y practicar la lectura para estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma en los grados 1° - 6°. El programa fue creado específicamente para proveer un servicio de las necesidades de estudiantes que están aprendiendo el inglés o que el inglés es su segundo idioma para fomentar un amor a la lectura y proveer apoyo académico. Aunque el programa KAC fue creado para alinearse con las necesidades e involucrar a estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma es un programa inclusivo. Niños de todo origen y etnicidad son bienvenidos a participar.
con un folleto que se titula, Actividades de Leer, por Dra. Dawn Jacobs Martin, Ph.D. Este folleto está lleno de las estrategias de lectura que integran los “cinco pilares de alfabetización.” El libro es un recurso para tutores, padres, y las personas encargadas del cuidado del niño.
Si quiere aprender más sobre la alfabetización temprana, o si tiene niños de los años 5 y menos, por favor visite nuestra página web Alfabetización Temprana para más información.
Helpful Online Resources
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The 2022-2023 artwork contest had wonderful submissions from Elementary and Middle Schoolers across the state. Winning students and schools were invited to attend Developmental Disabilities Day at the Maryland Legislature. Check them out here!
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ABCmouse (Library Access)
The ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
ABCmouse at Home (Remote Access)
Now available from home! The ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
Beanstack
Discover favorite books, earn badges and participate in reading challenges with Beanstack!
Biography in Context
Meet the people who made history by accessing video, audio, images, primary sources and articles for over a half-million international figures.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Chat online with a real tutor and get live, homework help from 2pm to 11:55pm EST.
ComicsPlus
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels, manga and comics. Checkouts are for seven days with unlimited renewals.
Encyclopedia Britannica for Kids
An excellent starting place for any research project about animals, geography, people and more.
Encyclopedia Britannica ImageQuest
Access millions of images from the best collections in the world.
Encyclopedia Britannica Library Edition
Search encyclopedia articles, magazines, web sites and videos.
Gale In Context: Middle School
Find information here about the most studied middle school topics.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Cross-curricular research and homework help for K-5 students.
Gale Ebooks
Find eBooks on countries, cultures, history, technology, science and more, with translations available in 40 languages.
Libby/OverDrive for Kids
OverDrive and the Libby app offer classic and contemporary children's books for all ages in both eBook and eAudio format.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language from home or on-the-go with Mango! Mango adapts to your unique learning style so you pick up on new vocabulary quickly.
National Geographic Kids (Gale)
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Magazines, newspapers, journals, and reference content for middle and high school students.
NoveList K-8
Find just the right book and get recommendations based on your interests and reading level.
Pebble Go
Have fun researching while playing educational games and engaging with read-aloud audio for five categories: animals, science, biographies, social studies and dinosaurs. Designed specifically for grades K-3.
Transparent languages
An easy-to-use interface that integrates real-life language use by native speakers. With over 100 languages to choose from, every language-learner will find something of interest.
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Book Lists
Looking for something good to read? Maybe you need to find a book for class or you want to explore new genres like comic books or nonfiction. Either way, you are sure to find a title you will like from one of our lists. Don't forget, if you need help locating these books or other resources, ask a librarian for help. Or, log on to Beanstack to see all of the lists. You can reserve a title right from your account!