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Kids

Events for Kids

Chess Club
Tue, Jun 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Crafternoon: Button Makerspace
Tue, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Express yourself by making your own button for Pride Month. Feel free to bring pictures and magazines for inspiration!
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Tue, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Kickoff Summer Prince George's - Held on the Terrace
Tue, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by the terrace to register and enjoy games, chalk art, and prizes (while supplies last.)
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Tue, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Tue, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Tue, Jun 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Bowie
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy chalk art (rain or shine) in front of the library.
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Tue, Jun 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Mount Rainier
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Legos: Creative Club
Tue, Jun 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Knitting and Crocheting - Held in Meeting Room B
Tue, Jun 06, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Laurel
An evening of crocheting and knitting. Bring your current projects and materials. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library Crocheting and Knitting group.
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Wed, Jun 07, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Kickoff Summer Prince George's: Build a Rube Goldberg Machine, All Together Now!
Wed, Jun 07, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Bladensburg
Kick off SPG! Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática.
This event is full
Family Game Night
Wed, Jun 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Kids Read - Presented by Make Smart Cool
Wed, Jun 07, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Kickoff Summer Prince George’s
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Baden
Register for Summer Prince George's and play a variety games at the library!
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Largo-Kettering
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.) Bring the whole family for a day of fun activities outside the Largo-Kettering Branch! We will have games and prizes to celebrate the start of our summer reading program!
Bright Eyes Free Children's Vision Screening - Presented by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
Thu, Jun 08, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Free walk-in eye exams for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Rescheduled
Kickoff Summer Prince George's: Fun in the Sun
Thu, Jun 08, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
New date Thursday, June 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spauldings
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Kickoff Summer Prince George's: A Fair Share of Fun
Thu, Jun 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
STEM-tastic: Straw Structures
Thu, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
Kickoff Summer Prince George's: Fun in the Sun
Thu, Jun 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy other activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Kids Achieve Club | Club de niños; ayuda para las tareas escolares
Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1,Large meeting room 2
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Kick off Summer Prince George's at your local branch! Drop by to register and enjoy STEM activities and prizes (while supplies last.)
Family Game Night: Bingo
Thu, Jun 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Play board bingo at the library! Small prizes will be awarded!
Youth Summit: Music and Black Resistance - Presented by the Coalition for African Americans in the Performing Arts
Sat, Jun 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm
CAAPA Cultural Center - 1900 Tucker Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744 (housed at Henson Valley Christian Church)
This all-day youth and family event will include: Prince George's Police Department workshops, jazz band sessions, peer panels, open mics, instrumental petting zoo, drumming, dancing, art, music, stepping, food, and more!
Kickoff Summer Prince George's
Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Have fun during an afternoon of games and activities to celebrate the kickoff of Summer Prince George's!
Juneteenth Festival
Sat, Jun 10, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Hyattsville
Celebrate Juneteenth at Hyattsville Branch Library with a range of engaging activities! Take a self-guided tour of the Prince George's Room, participate in a genealogy discussion, play Juneteenth Bingo, and create a family photo frame or contribute to a community poster. Our celebration honors the values of freedom, family, and African American history. Registration is encouraged but not required!
Tail Waggin’ Tutors
Sat, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville
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 15 minutes. First come, first served.
Sip and Paint: Rainbow Trees
Sat, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Families can participate in creating their own artwork with paint supplies while enjoying non-alcoholic apple, grape, and sparkling apple cider beverages.
Chess Club
Tue, Jun 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
STEM-tastic: Fossils | Proyectos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas - Held in Art room
Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
Family Movie: "The Little Mermaid"
Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings
Come with us ‘Under The Sea’ to enjoy the family friendly movie "The Little Mermaid" (1989). Rated G
STEM-tastic: Keep it Neutral
Tue, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. We will find creative ways to test PH balances. Ages 8-12. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática.
Karaoke: Black Music Throughout the Decades
Tue, Jun 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Be a star! Select and sing your favorite tunes karaoke style in celebration of Black Music Month.
Knitting and Crocheting
Tue, Jun 13, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
A virtual evening of crocheting and knitting. Participants should provide their own supplies. No prior experience needed. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Crafternoon: Rainbows
Wed, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Have fun crafting and creating paper plate rainbows! Supplies are provided.
STEM for Families: Legos and Brain Flakes
Wed, Jun 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Legos and Brain Flakes will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild! Ages 5-12 with adult.
The Night before Freedom: Juneteenth Celebration - Held in Large Meeting Room 2
Wed, Jun 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton
Celebrate Juneteenth by watching the documentary film "Juneteenth" by University of Pennsylvania, participating in discussion and trivia, and making buttons to take home.
Family Movie Night: "The Princess and the Frog"
Wed, Jun 14, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family-friendly movie as we commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate the triumph of African Americans. Rated G
Kids Read - Presented by Make Smart Cool
Wed, Jun 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
STEM for Families: Rigamajig!
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
STEM for Families: Slime
Wed, Jun 14, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult. Due to space limitations, registration is required for each adult and child attending.
Bright Eyes Free Children's Vision Screening - Presented by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
Thu, Jun 15, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Free walk-in eye exams for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Crafternoon: Celebrate Father’s Day
Thu, Jun 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Have fun painting picture frames and creating a custom button as gifts for a special person. Supplies are provided but participants are encouraged to bring a photo they’d like to place on a button.
Family Game Night
Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Crafternoon: Summer Suncatcher
Thu, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Have fun crafting and creating summer themed suncatchers! Supplies are provided.
Crafternoon: Kindness Rocks!
Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:30am
Greenbelt - Small Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Celebrate Summer Prince George’s by painting Kindness Rocks to keep or display in the library. Supplies are provided.
Juneteenth Walk in Fairmount Heights - Meet outside of the Library
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Fairmount Heights
Enjoy a walking tour along Fairmount Heights' Historic African American Signage Trail. In the Juneteenth spirit of freedom and celebration, we’ll share our family stories and those of notable Fairmount Heights individuals, who built the town as one of this area's first planned African American communities. Enjoy refreshments after the walk.
Family Movie: "Encanto"
Sat, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Bring your favorite blanket and snacks for a family movie! Sit back, relax and enjoy the magic and wonder of "Encanto"! Rated PG
Crafternoon: Rainbow Suncatchers
Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating rainbow suncatchers! Supplies are provided. This event is in celebration of Pride month.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Crafternoon: Pot Painting
Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided. Due to space limitations, registration is required for each adult and child attending.
Crafternoon: DIY Friendship Crafts
Tue, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating three different types of friendship crafts! We will be learning how to make beaded friendship bracelets, buttons, and lanyards. Supplies are provided, no experience necessary.
Chess Club
Tue, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Board Game Fun / A divertirse con los juegos de mesa - Held in the Art room
Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Play a variety of board games with us! / ¡Vengan a jugar con una gran variedad de juegos de mesa!
STEM-tastic: Turing Tumble
Tue, Jun 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Celebrate an influential Queer computer scientist by learning about how computers work to solve problems with Turing Tumbles! Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
STEM-tastic: Escape the Room
Tue, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Summer Prince George's by working in groups to solve puzzles and escape the room! Ages 8-12.
Juneteenth Bingo
Tue, Jun 20, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Expand your knowledge about Juneteenth while playing a fun game of bingo.
Legos: Creative Club
Tue, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Knitting and Crocheting - Held in Meeting Room B
Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Laurel
An evening of crocheting and knitting. Bring your current projects and materials. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library Crocheting and Knitting group.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Legos: Creative Club
Wed, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Mount Rainier
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Crafternoon: Suncatchers
Wed, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating suncatchers! Supplies are provided.
Crafternoon: Paint and Sip Kid Edition - Held in Auditorium
Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun crafting and creating! Families will have fun painting while enjoying juice boxes Supplies are provided.
Family Movie: "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"
Wed, Jun 21, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie showing of "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" this summer with Summer Prince George’s! Closed Captioning will be available for each movie showing in the series, and Spanish Closed Captioning will be available upon request. Rated PG ¡Disfruta de una presentación de película familiar de "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish" este verano con Summer Prince George's!
Family Game Night
Wed, Jun 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Family Movie Night
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo-Kettering
Enjoy a family friendly movie outdoors.
Family Crochet Club
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Crochet with others in the community. No prior experience is needed. Supplies to get started will be provided, but we encourage you to bring supplies if you have them.
Bright Eyes Free Children's Vision Screening - Presented by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
Thu, Jun 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Conference Room
Free walk-in eye exams for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Sip and Paint: Black Music Month
Thu, Jun 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
June is Black Music Month! Come enjoy a juice box while painting. This is a self-guided paint program so get creative, using the playlist of music by Black artists as your inspiration. Registration is required.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Crafternoon: Sand Art
Fri, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Catch island vibes as you make beautiful pieces of art with colored sand!
This event is full
Container Gardening: Plant Your Own - Will be held in Courtyard (weather permitting)
Sat, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Laurel
Tour the Laurel community garden and plant your own seeds to take home. Participants are encouraged to bring their own small planting container to learn how containers can be upcycled for gardening. Weather permitting and teens can earn a service hour for participating.
Rainbow Festival
Sat, Jun 24, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Celebrate Pride month while getting to know local LGBTQ+ organizations, community members and allies. Join us for storytimes, fun crafts, surprise special guests, and more for all ages!
Fourth Annual Prince George's County Memorial Library System Poetry Contest Reading
Sat, Jun 24, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Celebrate and enjoy listening to the winners and participants of the Fourth Annual Prince George's County Memorial Library System's Poetry Contest!
Summer Meals
Mon, Jun 26, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
STEM for Families: Sensory Bottles - Held in Meeting Room B
Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult. Teens can earn community service but need to come in at 3:30.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 27, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Tue, Jun 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Crafternoon: Kids Coloring Club - Summer Fun!
Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Have fun creating! Stop by the library for an hour of themed coloring.
Chess Club
Tue, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Legos: Creative Club
Tue, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Story Explorers | Explorando los cuentos: All Together Now - Held in the Art room
Tue, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games. Vengan a disfrutar de una manualidad después de la lectura de un cuento.
Science Heroes: Saving Earth Together - Presented by Talewise
Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oxon Hill
In this action-packed story, two unlikely heroes work together to save their town (and the planet) from a super-polluting mastermind. Together we will explore Newton’s Laws of Motion, air pressure, chemical reactions, and more!
Knitting and Crocheting
Tue, Jun 27, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - PGCMLS Programming
A virtual evening of crocheting and knitting. Participants should provide their own supplies. No prior experience needed. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 28, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Crafternoon: Kindness Rocks
Wed, Jun 28, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting, creating and spreading kindness! Paint a rock with a message or picture to brighten someone's day. Paint one for you to take and one to be left at the library to spread kindness. Paint and rocks will be provided.
Family Game Night
Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
An evening filled with video games, puzzles, board games, and other fun activities for the whole family to enjoy!
Family Movie: "Soul"
Wed, Jun 28, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family-friendly movie as we commemorate Juneteenth and celebrate the triumph of African Americans.
STEM for Families: Dinosaurs!
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Baden
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Ages 5-12 with adult.
Bright Eyes Free Children's Vision Screening - Presented by the Prevention of Blindness Society of Metropolitan Washington
Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Free walk-in eye exams for children ages 18 months - 18 years old.
Playday at the Library: Field Day - Will be held outdoors-weather permitting
Thu, Jun 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Glenarden
Play and socialize. It will be a good time!
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 29, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 30, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Fri, Jun 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jul 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Mon, Jul 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Bladensburg Fireworks Independence Day Celebration
Mon, Jul 03, 6:00pm - 9:30pm
Bladensburg Waterfront Park - 4601 Annapolis Rd, Bladensburg, MD 20710
The 2023 Bladensburg Fireworks Independence Day Celebration event is upon us. This year, we are celebrating America’s advancements in space and technology featuring Space Commander DJ Flava from 93.9 WKYS, food trucks, and amusements. Before we take off on Flight 1742, we also have space laser tag adventures to embark.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jul 05, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Wed, Jul 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
STEM-tastic: Field Day! - Held Outdoors
Wed, Jul 05, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
Family Game Night
Wed, Jul 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Dancing with the Animal Stars! - Presented by Echoes of Nature
Thu, Jul 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Why do animals dance? Let's find out! Meet some "dancing" animals and discover their reason for dancing.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jul 06, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Spauldings - Conference Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Summer Meals
Thu, Jul 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Oxon Hill
Receive a free lunch at one of these library branches: Beltsville, Hyattsville, New Carrollton, Spauldings, Glenarden, Fairmount Heights, Hillcrest Heights, and Oxon Hill. Open to children up to age 18. While supplies last.
Dancing with the Animal Stars! - Presented by Echoes of Nature
Thu, Jul 06, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Why do animals dance? Let's find out! Meet some "dancing" animals and discover their reason for dancing.
STEM-tastic: Snap Circuits
Thu, Jul 06, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles and build electric circuits with step-by step instructions. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12. Ages 8-12.
Dancing with the Animal Stars! - Presented by Echoes of Nature
Thu, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Why do animals dance? Let's find out! Meet some "dancing" animals and discover their reason for dancing.
Family Game Night
Thu, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Tail Waggin' Tutors - Held in Children's Area
Thu, Jul 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
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.
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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 2020-2021 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!

To filter the list of resources below, click one or many of the checkboxes to hide resources that do not belong to that category. Some resources may belong to more than one category. You can also search for a specific resource by name is the search box below.

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.

Creativebug

1,000+ art & craft video classes covering art & design, sewing, quilting, paper, knitting, crochet, food & home, jewelry, holiday & party, and kids.

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!