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  • Beltsville Branch Library parking lots will be closed Wednesday, October 28, 2026 due to District VI's Police Trunk or Treat event. The public parking lot will reopen on Thursday, October 29, 2026. Street parking is available.
  • Los estacionamientos de la Biblioteca de Beltsville estará cerrado el miércoles 28 de octubre de 2026 debido al evento “Trunk or Treat” organizado por la Policía del Distrito VI. El estacionamiento público volverá a abrir el jueves 29 de octubre de 2026. Hay estacionamiento disponible en la calle.
  • 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.

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Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Wed, Oct 28, 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
Cancelled
Get Active: Quick Sweat Zumba
Wed, Oct 28, 12:30pm - 1:00pm
Spauldings
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!
Computer Basics: Open Lab
Wed, Oct 28, 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 28, 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
Base Camp: Veterans Information and Resource Session
Wed, Oct 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Virtual Branch - Workforce and Community Development
Welcome all veterans, active military, ROTC, potential service members, and families to Base Camp, a monthly informational and resource session for all members of the armed forces. This session will highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Veterans Day, National Disability Awareness Month, and Workforce Resources.
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 28, 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 28, 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
Legos - Held in the Children's Area
Wed, Oct 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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
Spanish Conversation Club: High Beginner
Wed, Oct 28, 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
Legos: Creative Club
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Registration is now closed
ASL Conversation Club: Beginner
Wed, Oct 28, 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
Teen Action Group (TAG)
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large Meeting Room 1
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
Pins and Needles: Pumpkin Bear
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Bring your own project or learn how to make a pumpkin bear amigurumi, stuffed crochet doll, 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 Learn to Ride: Bike Riding Class - Held in the Parking Lot - Presented by Washington Area Bicyclist Association
Wed, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Instructors will teach beginner biking skills through fun games and drills. This class breaks learning to ride a bike into three steps: gliding, pedaling, and riding independently. Designed for teens ages 13–18, this class is ideal for those who have never ridden a bike, have had difficulty learning in the past, or have not ridden in a while.
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Spanish Conversation Club: Intermediate
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Registration is now closed
Movie: Scream 7 (R)
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a spine-chilling screening of "Scream 7" at the library. Relax and watch a frightful film on the big screen with others in the community.
Registration is now closed
Movie: "Casper" (PG) - Held in the Children's Area
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Oxon Hill
Enjoy a free screening of "Casper" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Registration is now closed
Movie: "Haunted Mansion" (PG-13)
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Enjoy a free screening of [Title] at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Registration is now closed
Dream Lab: Design and Print Custom Tee Shirts
Wed, Oct 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Dream Lab
Learn how to design, cut and print your own heat transfer vinyl for making custom tee shirt using the Cricut Explore 3 and the Heat Press! We may have some tee shirts available in whatever sizes are still on hand If you bring your own their own shirt, it must be 100% cotton. Please no synthetic materials.
Registration is now closed
Youth Leadership Academy - Presented by Prince George's County Office of Human Rights
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Registration is now closed
Needlework Social: Knitting and Crochet
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
English Conversation Club: Beginner - Learning Lab
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
STEM Fun: Endoskeletons v. Exoskeletons
Wed, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math! Get ready for a fun adventure into the world of animal skeletons. Discover the difference between endoskeleton and exoskeleton and learn how these body structures help animals survive.
Needlework Social
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Chess Club
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large 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.
Kids and Teens STEM - Presented by University of Maryland Nearspace Balloon Payload Program
Wed, Oct 28, 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
Craft and Create: Junk Journaling
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height 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.
English Conversation Club
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Cancelled
English Conversation Club
Wed, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Beltsville
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.
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Wed, Oct 28, 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.
Writers' Group: The Write Time - The Write Time Write In
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
Accomplish your writing goals in a fast-paced, timed, and distraction-free writing session designed to increase productivity and overcome writer's block with fellow writers. All genres welcome.
Cancelled
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Spooktacular
Wed, Oct 28, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
South Bowie
Put on your favorite costume or come as you are for a spooktacular storytime followed by fun games and activities! Bring your preschooler for a fun-filled time of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging storytime nurtures a love for reading and sparks creativity, making it an unforgettable experience for little ones.
Get Active: Line Dancing
Wed, Oct 28, 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 28, 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 28, 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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