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Upcoming Events

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Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with a variety of tasks, including applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Maryland Energy Assistance Program, Temporary Cash Assistance, Temporary Disability Assistance, Medical Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children, and more.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you love to crochet? Would you like to learn? Join us to crochet & make new friends. Beginners welcome & materials will be provided for first-time participants.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:10am - 12:00pm
Hyattsville - Learning Lab
¿Quieres aprender a usar la computadora y navegar por Internet a través de la Universidad de Maryland? Únete a nosotros para recibir asistencia personalizada y mejorar tus habilidades tecnológicas en un ambiente amigable y acogedor. Curso de introducción a la Inteligencia Artificial. Se ofrecerá en español.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
Greenbelt - Program Room
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.
This event is full

Thu, Jun 25, 10:15am - 10:45am
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.
This event is full

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Oxon Hill - Foundry
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.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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. Space is limited to 15 babies. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baden
Jump into a world of discovery with hands-on science and math activities! There will stations to create straw rockets, ribbon rockets, and film canister rockets! It’s a playful way for little ones to explore STEM concepts while having a great time!
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Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bladensburg
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. This event will celebrate self-expression and acceptance in honor of Pride Month. Held in the Children's Area.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
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. Held in the Storytime Room.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 1:00pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Kick off Summer Prince George's (SPG) at your local branch! Drop by to sign up for SPG and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.) Dino Yoga | 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM Watkins Park Nature Center Program | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Registering for this event does not automatically enroll you in Summer Prince George's. Staff will be on site to assist.

Thu, Jun 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
New Carrollton
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.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
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.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Fairmount Heights - 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.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Glenarden - Small 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.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Kick off Summer Prince George's (SPG) at your local branch! Drop by to sign up for SPG and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.) Enjoy dinosaur arts and crafts, a fossil hunt, a dinosaur scavenger hunt, and more! Registering for this event does not automatically enroll you in Summer Prince George's. Staff will be on site to assist.
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Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
To celebrate Summer Prince George's 2026, this playday will focus on exploring dinosaurs, and playing games! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!

Thu, Jun 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
Spauldings - Storytime Barn
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.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Oxon Hill - Foundry
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.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Bowie
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.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:15am - 11:45am
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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. Space is limited to 15 babies. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.

Thu, Jun 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Kick off Summer Prince George's (SPG) at your local branch! Drop by to sign up for SPG and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.) Registering for this event does not automatically enroll you in Summer Prince George's. Staff will be on site to assist.

Thu, Jun 25, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
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. Registration is required, and details on how to connect virtually will be provided later.

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
Kick off Summer Prince George’s (SPG) at your local branch! Drop by to sign up for SPG and enjoy a science experiment show, along with fun activities and prizes (while supplies last). Registering for this event does not automatically enroll you in Summer Prince George’s. Staff will be on site to assist.

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
✍️ Anyone can be an artist! Whether it's your job, hobby, or a passing exercise, sketching is a great gateway into art as a form of creative expression. Come with your sketchbook or use our materials! People of all ages and skill levels are welcome, so no matter the doodle or scribble, we welcome it!

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Journey through Black history with Sista' Martha as she weaves lively tales, songs, and poems connecting Africa, the Caribbean, and Black America. Through engaging narratives, experience the vibrancy of characters like Anansi, Alex Haley, and Sojourner Truth. Come, be a part of the story, and join in the fun by playing drums, shakers, and other musical instruments.
This event is full

Thu, Jun 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Kick off Summer Prince George's (SPG) at your local branch! Drop by to sign up for SPG and enjoy a magic show, along with fun activities and prizes (while supplies last). Registering for this event does not automatically enroll you in Summer Prince George's. Staff will be on site to assist.

Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Kick off Summer Prince George's (SPG) at your local branch! Drop by to sign up for SPG and enjoy dinosaur activities and prizes (while supplies last.) Registering for this event does not automatically enroll you in Summer Prince George's. Staff will be on site to assist.

Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
From beginners to seasoned writers, everyone is welcome to explore their creative voice. Share ideas, gain inspiration, and engage in group critiques. All genres and styles are celebrated for this four-day program!

Thu, Jun 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
South Bowie - Computer Lab
Get comfortable with the fundamentals of computer use! Through hands-on experience, you'll build essential skills each month and gain confidence navigating the digital world.

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Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Bowie
Use our Makerspace to design, sew, 3D print, podcast, and create music, teens will have the opportunity to focus on real-world skills, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Math).

Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Become a junior archaeologist and help solve a library mystery! Hear discovery-themed stories and work together to find hidden clues to a missing fossil!

Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 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.

Thu, Jun 25, 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! Create slime that resembles the look of amber and add in fake insects that look like prehistoric bugs stuck in amber!
This event is full

Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bowie - Conference Room
Have tech questions? Bring them to the library! Student volunteers will help you 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.

Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Kick off Summer Prince George's (SPG) at your local branch! Drop by to sign up for SPG and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.) Registering for this event does not automatically enroll you in Summer Prince George's. Staff will be on site to assist.

Thu, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
This discussion series will focus on the themes of revolution, rebellion, and treason. The concept of self-determination is fundamental to our government’s foundation. The program will explore questions such as: At what point does an uprising become a revolution? When is it considered a rebellion? What constitutes treason?

Thu, Jun 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will make their own prehistoric painting.
This event is full