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Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hyattsville - Art Room
This course will familiarize those who have never played the guitar with some notes on the strings and how to fret basic guitar chords properly. Learn basic chords, including C, D, Dm, E, Em, F, G, A, and Am. Please bring a guitar. Up to eight students may request to use a guitar during class if they do not have one. Priority may be given to individuals who have attended previous classes.
This event is full
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
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.
Sat, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bladensburg
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.
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room),Large Meeting Room B
Whether you’re looking to clear your record, understand your rights, or connect with local resources, this event has something for you. Community Legal Services will be on site to speak with residents interested in expungement and other legal support, and community resource partners will also be tabling to share helpful information and services.
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
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.
Sat, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Bowie
Are you a dissectologist? Do you love puzzles? Join us for our puzzle exchange! Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Work with other puzzle lovers to put together Book theme puzzles
Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
This class will familiarize those who have never played the ukulele with the fretboard. At the end of the class, students will be able to play basic chords and several melodies. Please bring your own ukulele. Students may request to use a ukulele during class if they do not have one. Priority may be given to individuals who have attended previous classes.
Sat, Apr 18, 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. Ages 5-8.
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a free showing of "A Bug's Life" and a special craft! Closed Captioning will be available
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton
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, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Rainier
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore and build various circuits that do cool tasks through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Learn four different ways to represent multiplication in this engaging, interactive program designed to help elementary students develop strong multiplication skills through play. Inspired by the trusted educational approach of PBS Kids, the program combines purposeful math practice with colorful characters, exciting challenges, and hands-on activities to make learning both meaningful and fun.
Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Join us for a fun, hands-on Mini STEAM Fair! Local STEAM organizations from Bowie will host interactive activities that spark curiosity in Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math. Designed especially for children in preschool through third grade, this program invites kids to rotate through tables to explore, create, and discover the excitement of STEAM.
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Unleash your creativity while learning new crafting skills! Learn how to craft and design our own soap. Make one for yourself or make one as a gift! While supplies last.
Sat, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
Sat, Apr 18, 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, Apr 18, 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.
Sat, Apr 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the science of boats through interactive boat-making challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
This event is full
Sat, Apr 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Group will discuss "The Briar Club" by Kate Quinn. Please check with the desk for copy availability and other details.