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Kids
Events for Kids
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Fri, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone!
Sat, Dec 06, 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.
Cancelled
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro
Enjoy a free screening of "Glisten and the Merry Mission" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Sat, Dec 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Have fun creating festive winter snow globes using simple crafting supplies.
Sat, Dec 06, 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Bring your puzzles to swap for new ones to take home. Puzzles of all sizes are welcome. While you don’t need to bring them in the original box, please make sure you have all the puzzle pieces and that they’re in good condition.
Mon, Dec 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Tue, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large 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.
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Program 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.
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights - 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.
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Tue, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Make your own Harry Potter-themed ornament and bookmark! While you craft, enjoy a screening of "Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone!"
Tue, Dec 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Author 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.
Tue, Dec 09, 5:00pm - 6:50pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Enjoy a free screening of "Home Alone" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Tue, Dec 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room B
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.
Tue, Dec 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Join Enjoui Farm for a vibrant cultural celebration of Kwanzaa through storytelling, art, food and community connection. Discover the seven principles (Nguzo Saba) as you enjoy seasonal dishes, take part in hands-on crafts, and celebrate the rich heritage and values of African-American culture.
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Wed, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 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.
Wed, Dec 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
MakeSmartCool helps young readers build strong language and literacy skills. In this program, kids ages six and up dive into awesome books and grow their reading skills with games and fun activities. With exciting stories and hands-on learning, kids will gain confidence and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Enjoy a free screening of "The Muppet Christmas Carol" at the library. Relax and watch the film on the big screen with others in the community.
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Get ready for a high energy, brain boosting game of Math-o! Bingo where numbers meet strategy and fun! This exciting twist on the classic game blends the thrill of bingo with clever math challenges. Ages 8-12
Wed, Dec 10, 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.
Wed, Dec 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore constructing Rigamajig pieces through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Wed, Dec 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Skydive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the science of parachutes through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Thu, Dec 11, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Create thoughtful, hand-made gifts for your loved ones! Supplies are provided for a variety of crafts for all ages.
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Learn about anthropomorphism, and write creative diary entries from the perspective of a snowflake, or other winter objects!
Thu, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Thu, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 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, Dec 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill
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.
Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone!
Sat, Dec 13, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Join the Bowie Board Game Group for a variety of contemporary games every 2nd Saturday at the Bowie Branch Library. Learn Carcassonne, play one of the hosts' other games, or bring some of your own!
Sat, Dec 13, 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.
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
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.
This event is full
Sat, Dec 13, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Mount Rainier
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore the concepts of programming and robotics through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Sat, Dec 13, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
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, Dec 13, 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, Dec 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
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.
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Art 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.
Mon, Dec 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Computer Lab
Practice your coding skills by creating a bubble popping game featuring the stars of Disney and Pixar's "Inside Out 2"! At the end you will be able to play your game.
Tue, Dec 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large 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.
Tue, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Art Room
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone!
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore robotic cubes through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Tue, Dec 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Tue, Dec 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Get into the winter spirit with this adorable paper plate reindeer craft! With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Tue, Dec 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Have fun crafting and creating your own jeweled, never-melting snowflake with beads and pipe cleaners! Supplies are provided.
Wed, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Beltsville - Program 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.
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 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.
Wed, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1
Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home.
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
MakeSmartCool helps young readers build strong language and literacy skills. In this program, kids ages six and up dive into awesome books and grow their reading skills with games and fun activities. With exciting stories and hands-on learning, kids will gain confidence and develop a lifelong love of reading.
Wed, Dec 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Let your creativity flow as you paint your own masterpiece! Enjoy a fun, relaxed atmosphere with all the painting supplies you need and sip on delicious non-alcoholic beverages.
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Wed, Dec 17, 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.
Wed, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.
Thu, Dec 18, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Explore winter terrariums through interactive challenges that spark curiosity and creativity.
Thu, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1,Large meeting room 2
Welcome winter with a festive storytime for the whole family! We will learn about Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and other December festivals in books, songs and a beaded snowflake craft.
Thu, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone!
Fri, Dec 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
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.
Fri, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone!
Kids Achieve Club
The mission of the Kids Achieve Club (KAC) program is to provide academic support through homework assistance and reading practice for English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) students in grades 1-6. The program was created to support the unique needs of English Learners to foster a love of reading and to provide academic support. Although KAC was created to align with the needs and to engage English Learners, it is an inclusive program. Children of all backgrounds and ethnicities are invited to participate.
Take a look at our foundation booklet titled Kids Achieve Club Reading Activities by Dr. Dawn Jacobs Martin Ph.D. This booklet is filled with reading strategies integrated with the Five Pillars of Literacy, making it the perfect resource and guide for mentors, parents, and caregivers.
If you would like to learn more about early literacy, or if you have children the age of 5 and under, please visit our Early Literacy page for more information.
La misión del programa Kids Achieve Club (KAC) es proveer apoyo académico y asistencia en las tareas y practicar la lectura para estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma en los grados 1° - 6°. El programa fue creado específicamente para proveer un servicio de las necesidades de estudiantes que están aprendiendo el inglés o que el inglés es su segundo idioma para fomentar un amor a la lectura y proveer apoyo académico. Aunque el programa KAC fue creado para alinearse con las necesidades e involucrar a estudiantes de inglés como segundo idioma es un programa inclusivo. Niños de todo origen y etnicidad son bienvenidos a participar.
con un folleto que se titula, Actividades de Leer, por Dra. Dawn Jacobs Martin, Ph.D. Este folleto está lleno de las estrategias de lectura que integran los “cinco pilares de alfabetización.” El libro es un recurso para tutores, padres, y las personas encargadas del cuidado del niño.
Si quiere aprender más sobre la alfabetización temprana, o si tiene niños de los años 5 y menos, por favor visite nuestra página web Alfabetización Temprana para más información.
Helpful Online Resources
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Together We’re Better Artwork Contest Winners
The 2022-2023 artwork contest had wonderful submissions from Elementary and Middle Schoolers across the state. Winning students and schools were invited to attend Developmental Disabilities Day at the Maryland Legislature. Check them out here!
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ABCmouse (Library Access)
The ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
ABCmouse at Home (Remote Access)
Now available from home! The ABCmouse curriculum is designed to help young children (ages 2-8+) build a strong foundation for future academic success. ABCmouse is 100% educational, with more than 10,000 learning activities (books, puzzles, educational games, art activities, songs, etc.) across all major subject areas—reading, math, science, social studies, art, and music.
Beanstack
Discover favorite books, earn badges and participate in reading challenges with Beanstack!
Biography in Context
Meet the people who made history by accessing video, audio, images, primary sources and articles for over a half-million international figures.
Brainfuse HelpNow
Chat online with a real tutor and get live, homework help from 2pm to 11:55pm EST.
ComicsPlus
Enjoy unlimited access to thousands of digital graphic novels, manga and comics. Checkouts are for seven days with unlimited renewals.
Encyclopedia Britannica for Kids
An excellent starting place for any research project about animals, geography, people and more.
Encyclopedia Britannica ImageQuest
Access millions of images from the best collections in the world.
Encyclopedia Britannica Library Edition
Search encyclopedia articles, magazines, web sites and videos.
Gale In Context: Middle School
Find information here about the most studied middle school topics.
Gale in Context: Elementary
Cross-curricular research and homework help for K-5 students.
Gale Ebooks
Find eBooks on countries, cultures, history, technology, science and more, with translations available in 40 languages.
Libby/OverDrive for Kids
OverDrive and the Libby app offer classic and contemporary children's books for all ages in both eBook and eAudio format.
Mango Languages
Learn a new language from home or on-the-go with Mango! Mango adapts to your unique learning style so you pick up on new vocabulary quickly.
National Geographic Kids (Gale)
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Magazines, newspapers, journals, and reference content for middle and high school students.
NoveList K-8
Find just the right book and get recommendations based on your interests and reading level.
Pebble Go
Have fun researching while playing educational games and engaging with read-aloud audio for five categories: animals, science, biographies, social studies and dinosaurs. Designed specifically for grades K-3.
Transparent languages
An easy-to-use interface that integrates real-life language use by native speakers. With over 100 languages to choose from, every language-learner will find something of interest.
For all of our resources, please visit here and if you're having trouble accessing anything, please contact us.
Book Lists
Looking for something good to read? Maybe you need to find a book for class or you want to explore new genres like comic books or nonfiction. Either way, you are sure to find a title you will like from one of our lists. Don't forget, if you need help locating these books or other resources, ask a librarian for help. Or, log on to Beanstack to see all of the lists. You can reserve a title right from your account!