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Kids

Events for Kids

Family Art Time - For children who have autism or other exceptional needs and their families
Sat, Dec 09, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel
Presented by Kyle's Art for Autism World, Inc, this program aims to spread autism awareness throughout the community while offering a creative and welcoming space for individuals with exceptional needs to express themselves through art.
STEM-tastic: Exploding Snowmen
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
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.
This event is full
Crafternoon: Gingerbread House - Held in the Auditorium
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided
Crafternoon: Snowmen!
Sat, Dec 09, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Baden
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided.
Family Games
Sat, Dec 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Come join us for an afternoon of fun playing board and card games. Face off with your family members to play a selection of fun games while listening to holiday music and sipping cider!
Sip and Paint: Winter Creations
Sat, Dec 09, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Families can participate in creating their own winter artwork with paint supplies while enjoying non-alcoholic beverages.
This event is full
Tail Waggin' Tutors - Held in Children's Area
Sat, Dec 09, 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.
An Afternoon of Ballet
Sat, Dec 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
The Performing Arts Repertory Company will present dances performed by local student dancers. Enjoy a variety of assorted ballet pieces (some winter-themed) from dancers of all ages.
Crafternoon: Holiday Crafts
Mon, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Have fun crafting and creating holiday crafts. Step by step hands-on instruction will be given. All supplies will be provided as well as hot chocolate. Registration required.
Chess Club
Tue, Dec 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Kids Achieve Club | Club de niños; ayuda para las tareas escolares
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
STEM-tastic: Flight! Proyectos de ciencia, tecnología, ingeniería y matemáticas
Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles. / ¡Vengan a disfrutar de actividades y experimentos divertidos de ciencias!
STEM-tastic: Snow Storm in a Jar
Tue, Dec 12, 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 create a snow storm in a jar. Acompáñenos a explorar la ciencia, la tecnología, la ingeniería y las matemática. Ages 8-12.
Family Games: Holiday Bingo
Tue, Dec 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Play a family friendly game of bingo!
Kids Achieve Club | Club de niños; ayuda para las tareas escolares Dec 2023
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Holiday Karaoke
Tue, Dec 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Open karaoke for all ages! Sing your favorite song or holiday tune while enjoying hot chocolate and holiday treats.
Knitting and Crocheting
Tue, Dec 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Laurel Virtual Events
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.
STEM-tastic: Cubelets
Wed, Dec 13, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
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.
Crafternoon: DIY Snow Globes - Held in the Conference Room
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating a snow globe! Materials provided and you can also bring your own special figurines to add to your creation.
Read to Read Storytime: Winter Celebrations!
Wed, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Celebrate the winter holidays with stories, songs, and fun activities about Winter, Hanukkah, Christmas and Kwanzaa. Refreshments will be served. This event is perfect for ages 3-8 and their families.
Family Game Night - Held in the Teen Area on the 3rd Floor
Wed, Dec 13, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own, or play one of ours.
Kids Read - Presented by Make Smart Cool
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting 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-tastic: Straw Structures
Wed, Dec 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Upper Marlboro
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 5-12 with adult.
Kids Achieve Club | Club de niños; ayuda con las tareas escolares - Art Room
Wed, Dec 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
STEM for Families: Telescopes
Wed, Dec 13, 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: Elements
Wed, Dec 13, 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.
Canceled
Chess Club
Thu, Dec 14, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages and skill levels are welcome!
Kids Achieve Club | Club de niños; ayuda con las tareas escolares Dec 2023
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
Kids Achieve Club / Club de niños; ayuda con las tareas escolares Dec 2023
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Kids Achieve Club / Club de niños; ayuda con las tareas escolares Dec 2023
Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
The Healing Power of Chemistry - Presented by the American Chemical Society
Sat, Dec 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Step into the captivating realm of chemistry alongside a knowledgeable chemist from the American Chemical Society. Get ready for a fun experience filled with hands-on experiments that explore how chemistry relates to health and medicine.
Chess Club
Tue, Dec 19, 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, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Come play a variety of board games with us! / ¡Vengan a jugar con una gran variedad de juegos de mesa!
Legos: Creative Club - Held in the Large Meeting Room
Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
STEM-tastic: Slime!
Tue, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
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 matemáticas. Ages 8-12.
Crafternoon: Create Your Own Picture Book - Held in the Auditorium
Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided
Legos: Creative Club - Held at the tables by the windows
Tue, Dec 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Kids Create: Sock Snowman!
Tue, Dec 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room
Have fun exploring, crafting, and creating by making a unique and fun sock snowman using socks, rice, string, decorations, and your imagination! Supplies are provided.
Crocheting and Knitting - Held in Meeting Room B
Tue, Dec 19, 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's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
Crafternoon: Gingerbread Greeting Cards
Wed, Dec 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Have fun crafting and creating! Make and take home a gingerbread house themed greeting card. Supplies are provided.
Family Movie Night: "The Grinch" (2018)
Wed, Dec 20, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie. "A grumpy Grinch plots to ruin Christmas for the village of Whoville." --from IMDB Rated PG. 1 hour 30 minutes in length.
Kids Read - Presented by Make Smart Cool
Wed, Dec 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Find out about the latest books. Share favorites and practice reading with games and other fun activities. For children ages 6 and up.
Kids Achieve Club / Club de niños; ayuda con las tareas escolares Dec 2023
Thu, Dec 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. Ayuda con las tareas y práctica de la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Tail Waggin' Tutors - Held in the Children's Area
Thu, Jan 04, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
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.
STEM for Families: Legos and Straw Structures
Sat, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering, and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities. Build Skyscrapers with the provided supplies. Kids can let their imaginations run wild!
MAC Watch Party: "Dragon Ball Super: "Super Hero" - Manga and Anime Club
Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Do you nerd out about "My Hero Academia," "Attack on Titan," "Demon Slayer," or "Sailor Moon?" Join the Manga and Anime Club! Watch a movie, meet people with similar interests, and explore our collection. Refreshments will be provided.
Family Games: Puzzle Palooza
Sat, Jan 06, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Come join us for an afternoon of fun, increase your skills by completing a variety of puzzles. Face off against someone or challenge yourself, improve your memory and have fun!
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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 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.

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!