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The New Carrollton Branch will be closed today, October 19, due to HVAC issues.
La Biblioteca de New Carrollton estará cerrada hoy, 19 de octubre, debido a problemas con el sistema de climatización.
Due to intermittent outages, access to the library's catalog and other services including Libby may be unavailable.
Debido a interrupciones intermitentes, es posible que el acceso al catálogo de la biblioteca y a otros servicios, incluido Libby, no esté disponible.
Due to scheduled maintenance, our catalog and other services, including Libby, will be unavailable from the evening of Sunday, October 18th through the morning of Monday, October 19th.
Debido a un mantenimiento programado, nuestro catálogo y otros servicios, incluido Libby, no estarán disponibles desde la noche del domingo 18 de octubre hasta la mañana del lunes 19 de octubre.
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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Upcoming Events

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Children's Area

Mon, Oct 19, 10:15am - 10:45am

Mount Rainier

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

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Oxon Hill - Foundry

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

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Accokeek - 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

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

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 the Storytime Room

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hyattsville

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

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)

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

Cancelled

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

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

New Carrollton

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.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

Laurel - Large Meeting Room B

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

Storytime on Screen - Held at Greenbelt Cinema 129 Centerway, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

Pop-Up Locations

Greenbelt Cinema, in partnership with the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System is offering a free program of stories, songs, and a short film! This program is best suited for children ages 1-5 and their caregivers. Please, no unaccompanied children or adults.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream Held in Meeting Room 2 - A class for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism

Mon, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm

New Carrollton

Get ready to move, groove, and shine! Positively Moving combines dance, theatre, and music to help you express your best self. This energetic class continues the Broadway Song and Dance tradition by supporting creativity, connection, and self-expression through movement and performance basics.

English Conversation Club - Children's Area

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mount Rainier

Are you learning to speak 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 learning English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.

Registration is now closed

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room

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

Cancelled

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

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

South 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.

Cancelled

Health Insurance Enrollment Clinic - Presented by HealthCare Access Maryland

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 5:00pm

New Carrollton

Need health insurance? Receive free, in-person assistance from a certified consumer assistance worker (CAW) who can help you complete your application, explore health coverage options, and determine if you qualify for cost savings for a private health plan or see if you qualify for free health coverage through Medicaid. In-person application assistance available by appointment only.

Craft and Create: Coloring!

Mon, Oct 19, 11:00am - 11:45am

Baden - Multipurpose 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.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

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

Mon, Oct 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm

New Carrollton

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.

True Crime Book Discussion: "Slenderman" by Kathleen Hale

Mon, Oct 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room

Discuss a true crime book. This month we are discussing, “Slenderman: Online Obsession, Mental Illness, and the Violent Crime of Two Midwestern Girls" by Kathleen Hale.

Registration is now closed

Cancelled

Positively Moving - Presented by ArtStream Held in Meeting Room 2 - A class for adults 18+ with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), including autism

Mon, Oct 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

New Carrollton

Get ready to move, groove, and shine! Positively Moving combines dance, theatre, and music to help you express your best self. This energetic class continues the Broadway Song and Dance tradition by supporting creativity, connection, and self-expression through movement and performance basics.

Job Seekers Club

Mon, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Mount Rainier

Searching for a job or preparing for an interview? Get the support you need! This club offers guidance on applications, interviews, and everything in between to help you land your next opportunity.

Registration is now closed

English Class: Beginner - Provided by Solution in Hometown Connections

Mon, Oct 19, 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

Homeschool Hangout: Pumpkins and Scarecrows - Held in the Children's Program Room

Mon, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Surratts-Clinton

Homeschool families! Socialize, play games, and do a craft or STEM project. Activities change each month.

Registration is now closed

Craft and Create: Jewelry Making

Mon, Oct 19, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Oxon Hill - Foundry

Join us for a fun and interactive DIY jewelry-making workshop! Come to unleash your creativity, connect with others, and learn new skills. All are welcome and materials are provided, and you can take home your handmade jewelry.

Registration is now closed

Mon, Oct 19, 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

Technology Help: Open Lab

Mon, Oct 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Spauldings - Group Study Room 1

Have tech questions? Bring them to the library! Get help 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.

Registration is now closed

Basic Computer Skills for Beginners - 4-day Computer Course

Mon, Oct 19, 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

Mon, Oct 19, 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.

Manga and Anime Club

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room

Ready to dive into the world of manga and anime? Enjoy lively discussions, creative activities, trailer screenings, and a taste of Japanese culture. Whether you're a casual fan or a hardcore aficionado, there's something for everyone to enjoy! Participants can receive community service hours at this program. Teens Only.

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)

After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities! Curious about upcoming events? Just ask a Surratts-Clinton Branch staff member for the latest Teen Zone updates! For ages 13+

Computer Basics

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room

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

STEM Fun: Tangrams

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Laurel - Large Meeting Room B

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Tangram is a traditional Chinese puzzle made of a square cut into seven specific flat pieces. Rearrange these seven pieces—called tans—to make different shapes like animals, people, or objects.

Craft and Create: Costume Workshop

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Hyattsville - Art Room

Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! Partake in costume prop and accessory making. Add to a piece you are working on already or start a new one!

Computer Basics: Open Lab

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bladensburg - BL Activity Room

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

Legos: Bricks and Beyond

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Greenbelt - Auditorium

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.

Teen Learn to Ride: Bike Riding Class - Held in the Parking Lot - Presented by Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Mon, Oct 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Bowie

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.

Teen Action Group (TAG): Resume Workshop

Mon, Oct 19, 4:15pm - 5:15pm

Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Learn tips for building a great resume. 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.

Genealogy Workshop

Mon, Oct 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Spauldings - Large Meeting Room

Embark on the journey to uncover your family history! Learn how to navigate historical records and build your family tree with expert guidance and hands-on research.

Independent Film Series: Two Documentaries About Voting in America

Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

"Willie Velasquez: Your Vote is Your Voice" (2016) and "After Selma" (2019) illustrate how voting in America has yet to achieve equal access for Latino Americans and African Americans.

Women in Faith: Diverse Voices Speak - Cultivating Hope - Co-presented with the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights

Mon, Oct 19, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Virtual Branch

Women in Faith: Diverse Voices Speak returns with Cultivating Hope. Brought to you by the Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights and the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, the Women in Faith: Diverse Voices Speak series, which began in 2020, brings panelists of various faiths together to talk about the pressing issues of the day.