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Upcoming Events
Sat, Apr 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your toddler to this special storytime, and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more to celebrate National Poetry Month.
Tue, Apr 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Calling youth leaders! Are you a young person aged 12-22 interested in social justice? Apply for the Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights and PGCMLS's Youth Leadership Academy! Meeting every Tuesday in April from 4:30 – 5:30 p.m. in person at the Bladensburg Branch Library, the Youth Leadership Academy will educate and inspire you about social justice leaders, movements, and actions.
Wed, May 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, May 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Have fun crafting and creating! Make "stained glass" butterflies with tissue paper. Supplies are provided.
Mon, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Come with questions and a Library staff can help you learn something new!
Tue, May 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, May 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Wed, May 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
PGCMLS and PGCOHR host a monthly book club to explore the top 10 challenged books of 2022. This month's discussion features "The Perks of Being a Wallflower" by Stephen Chbosky.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3–5 - Held in the Children's Area
Thu, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler to this special storytime, and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Thu, May 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2–3 - Held in the Children's Area
Mon, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your toddler to this special storytime and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more to celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month.
Mon, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Come with questions and a Library staff can help you learn something new!
Tue, May 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Tue, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Do you nerd out about "My Hero Academia," "Attack on Titan," "Demon Slayer," or "Sailor Moon"? Join us at the Manga and Anime Club at the Bladensburg Branch Library. Come for screenings, discussions, activities, and Japanese culture. Meet people with similar interests and explore our collection. All levels of fandom are welcome.
Wed, May 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Wed, May 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
A Racial Healing Circle is a compassionate space of conversation and listening for people of all backgrounds to share their stories and experiences with racism and discrimination. Together let's learn from each other and reflect our common humanity. This circle is a series of the Bladensburg Social Equity Commons.
Thu, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, May 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided. Decorate a planter, plant a seed, and help it grow.
Sat, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Discover the captivating blend of Bharathanatyam, an Indian Classical dance form with elements of Hip Hop culture. In this interactive demonstration and dance class, Chitra will offer social exchanges, movement exploration, and simple choreography. Designed to foster connections among participants, this inclusive experience welcomes individuals of all levels and ages!
Mon, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Come with questions and a Library staff can help you learn something new!
Tue, May 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Wed, May 22, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Thu, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, May 23, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Disfruten creando construcciones maravillosas con nuestros Legos y dejen volar su imaginación.
Sat, May 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, May 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Tue, May 28, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Do you nerd out about "My Hero Academia," "Attack on Titan," "Demon Slayer," or "Sailor Moon"? Come to the Bladensburg Branch Library for a Manga and Anime Club Watch Party showing of “Liz and the Blue Bird." Watch the movie, meet people with similar interests, and explore our collection. All levels of fandom are welcome.
Wed, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Join us for Needlework Social where you can bring in any needlecraft you are working on while getting to know those around you.
Thu, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Thu, May 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Mon, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your toddler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Mon, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Get hands-on experience learning the basics of computer use. Every week, we will explore a different area of computer skills.
Tue, Jun 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Do you need to earn community service hours? Come make a difference in your community, gain friends from around the area, and make your voice heard in your public library! Ages 13 and up.
Thu, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bring your preschooler to this special storytime and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more to celebrate Pride Month!
Thu, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Create a colorful rainbow tree and learn about the unique styles of famous LGBTQ+ artists. Supplies will be provided. This event is in celebration of Pride month.