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Kids
Events for Kids
Fri, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Fri, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with the Prince George’s County Latino Advisory Board! This event will feature a reading and panel discussion of excerpts from the favorite books of our esteemed board members. Immerse yourself in the rich and diverse literary traditions of the Latino community as our panelists share personal insights and discuss the cultural significance of their selected works.
Sat, Oct 05, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
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.
Sat, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an enchanting journey through the vibrant rhythms and traditions of the Dominican Republic. Larimar Folklore Dominicano showcases captivating folkloric dances that embody the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean nation. Join us for an evening filled with music, dance, and the spirit of Dominican folklore.
Sat, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Have fun crafting and creating Alebrijes, colorful Mexican folk art sculptures of fantastical creatures, using air dry clay! Supplies are provided.
Sat, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Oxon Hill - Lecture Hall
Join MahoganyBooks for an adventurous afternoon with national bestselling author Kwame Mbalia as we celebrate his new middle-grade train adventure story, "Jax Freeman and the Phantom Shriek." This is a perfect afternoon event for any kiddos and adventure seekers in your life!Register
Sat, Oct 05, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
South Bowie
Celebrate National Arts and Humanities Month with a mix of poetry, African drumming, classical music, visual art by Prince George's County students, and dance. This lively event promises to uplift and inspire attendees of all ages with its blend of creativity and culture.
Sat, Oct 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
How much do you know about Hispanic culture? Join our exciting trivia game and test your knowledge of history, music, food, sports, and celebrities. The winner will receive a gift bag filled with PGCMLS swag!
Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill
Listen to favorite stories read aloud and do related activities and games.
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Accokeek
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles.
Ages 8–12.
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Tue, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Bowie
START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) is a family-focused program that fosters community among military and civilian families. It includes four weekly sessions featuring children's books on themes like family and courage, followed by discussions and a shared meal. Families with children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to attend all four sessions.
Register
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles.
Ages 8–12.
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
Delve into the rich cultural heritage of the Caribbean, Central, and South America as Cantaré performs songs in Spanish and Portuguese, accompanied by fascinating historical insights. This interactive trilingual performance invites the whole family to sing, play percussion, and dance to Latin rhythms like salsa and merengue.
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Wed, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Learn about the marvelous cultural artwork in Nazca, Peru and create your very own Nazca lines on rainbow scratch paper!
Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
In this program, kids ages six and up will discover new books and improve their reading skills with games and other fun activities,
Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Bring your own needlecraft or learn to crochet while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Have fun crafting and creating a lucha libra paper mask! Supplies are provided.
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Gallina Turuleca needs help cooking corn tortillas! Will her farm animal friends assist her? This bilingual play for children celebrates friendship, solidarity, and sharing. Be part of the fun and interactive adventure!
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hyattsville
Kids will dive into the exciting world of engineering and science with fun, hands-on projects! They’ll explore topics like 3D printing and modeling, coding, robotics, electronics and circuits, astronomy with telescopes, building bridges, cracking the egg drop challenge, and much more! Ages 11-15.
Wed, Oct 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles with mini robots.
Ages 8–12.
Thu, Oct 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Listen to stories, read from the big screen, view a short film, and enjoy an art activity! Help us celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Ages 3-8 with caregiver.
Thu, Oct 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Thu, Oct 10, 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 la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Ages 6–12.
Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles about catapults.
Ages 8–12.
Thu, Oct 10, 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.
Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
Play Lotería, a traditional game of chance from Latin America.
Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Want to be a Pokémon master? Do you like comics, cartoons, and crafts? Join fellow fans each month as we try to catch’em all, try new series, and enjoy animated worlds.
Fri, Oct 11, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Greenbelt
New this fall! Come to the Talk Health's information table after Ready 2 Read Storytime where children and their caregivers will find education, resources, and hands-on activities for your child's oral health.
Fri, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Fall is the best time to plant a perennial pollinator garden because the plants establish themselves with far less care and effort. We will provide free plants and a complete explanation of how to get started.
Sat, Oct 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Stand Up to Bullying is a proactive initiative designed to empower young individuals with essential social and emotional skills. Through interactive presentations and engaging activities, children ages 8-14 will explore topics such as self-image, self-esteem, and strategies for building personal resilience.
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Join us for this exciting event where music and poetry mix to bring stories to life! Kids will get to take part in fun rap battles and make up their own rhymes based on the books we read. This activity is great for kids who learn best by listening and love rhythm and repeating patterns, including children who have Intellectual Developmental Disabilities.
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Step into the captivating world of this bilingual play as Alre and Quines, accompanied by their magical bag, breathe life into enchanting tales. Join Harlequins and their diverse group of friends on thrilling adventures across different countries, immersing themselves in vibrant cultures, music, and dances.
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bowie
Build your child's confidence as they read to a specially trained therapy dog. Bring a book or choose one from the library. Each child will read for 10 minutes.
Sat, Oct 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg
Tie dye a bandana to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Dye the bandana with the colors that match your favorite Hispanic or Latin Country's flag!
Sat, Oct 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Test your knowledge of all things anime and manga. Compete for glory—and for prizes! Ages 10 and up!
Sat, Oct 12, 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.
Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Bowie
START (Serving, Thriving, and Reading Together) is a family-focused program that fosters community among military and civilian families. It includes four weekly sessions featuring children's books on themes like family and courage, followed by discussions and a shared meal. Families with children ages 5 to 12 are encouraged to attend all four sessions.
Register
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Explore and have fun with hands-on science or math activities, songs, and games as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month!
Tue, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a spellbinding evening and enjoy the family friendly movie Hocus Pocus (1993).
Rescheduled
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
New date Tuesday, October 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Upper Marlboro
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an enchanting journey through the vibrant rhythms and traditions of the Dominican Republic. Larimar Folklore Dominicano showcases captivating folkloric dances that embody the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean nation. Join us for an evening filled with music, dance, and the spirit of Dominican folklore.
Tue, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an enchanting journey through the vibrant rhythms and traditions of the Dominican Republic. Larimar Folklore Dominicano showcases captivating folkloric dances that embody the rich cultural tapestry of the Caribbean nation. Join us for an evening filled with music, dance, and the spirit of Dominican folklore.
Tue, Oct 15, 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.
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Create spooky keychains and crafts with UV resin. Have fun crafting. Supplies provided.
Wed, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
"Two young women accidentally bring back the Sanderson Sisters to modern day Salem and must figure out how to stop the child-hungry witches from wreaking havoc on the world."
—From IMDb.
Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings
In this program, kids ages six and up will discover new books and improve their reading skills with games and other fun activities,
Wed, Oct 16, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Bring your own needlecraft or learn to crochet while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Crochet with others in the community. No prior experience needed. We’ll provide some supplies to get started, but also encourage you to bring supplies if you have them.
Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hyattsville
Kids will dive into the exciting world of engineering and science with fun, hands-on projects! They’ll explore topics like 3D printing and modeling, coding, robotics, electronics and circuits, astronomy with telescopes, building bridges, cracking the egg drop challenge, and much more! Ages 11-15.
Thu, Oct 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by creating penny spinners with fun designs and learn about the science behind what makes them spin.
Ages 8–12.
Thu, Oct 17, 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 la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Ages 6–12.
Thu, Oct 17, 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.
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities using paper.
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Fri, Oct 18, 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.
Fri, Oct 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Oct 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Fall is the best time to plant a perennial pollinator garden because the plants establish themselves with far less care and effort. We will provide free plants and a complete explanation of how to get started.
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using Ozobots, pocket sized bots, and learn basic programming concepts.
Ages 8–12.
Sat, Oct 19, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Mon, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided.
Tue, Oct 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Rescheduled
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, October 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles and build electric circuits with step-by-step instructions.
Ages 8–12.
Tue, Oct 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Tue, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Oxon Hill - Lecture Hall
Enjoy a family friendly movie. Come join us in kicking off Spooky Season.
Tue, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Part 2:
University of Maryland Extension will teach how to assemble robots and write code to control their movements.
Ages 8–12.
Tue, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Have fun crafting and creating spooky or monstrous jars that will glow in the dark! Supplies are provided.
Wed, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Mount Rainier
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
In this program, kids ages six and up will discover new books and improve their reading skills with games and other fun activities,
Wed, Oct 23, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Bring your own needlecraft or learn to crochet while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using basic scientific principles.
Ages 8–12.
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Hyattsville
Kids will dive into the exciting world of engineering and science with fun, hands-on projects! They’ll explore topics like 3D printing and modeling, coding, robotics, electronics and circuits, astronomy with telescopes, building bridges, cracking the egg drop challenge, and much more! Ages 11-15.
Wed, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
New Carrollton
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Thu, Oct 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Thu, Oct 24, 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 la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Ages 6–12.
Thu, Oct 24, 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.
Thu, Oct 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Fri, Oct 25, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Greenbelt
New this fall! Come to the Talk Health's information table after Ready 2 Read Storytime where children and their caregivers will find education, resources, and hands-on activities about ways to encourage healthy eating.
Fri, Oct 25, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
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 photography and imagery.
Sat, Oct 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Enhance your cosplay experience with this engaging session that covers essential topics such as effective cosplay tips and tricks, convention etiquette and safety, and fostering inclusivity within the cosplay community. You'll also learn tips for purchasing costumes and materials. This family-friendly experience is perfect for cosplayers of all ages and skill levels.
Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights
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.
Sat, Oct 26, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Do you nerd out about "My Hero Academia," "Attack on Titan," "Demon Slayer," or "Sailor Moon"? Join us as we celebrate the 35th anniversary of "Kiki's Delivery Service." Meet people with similar interests and explore our collection. All levels of fandom are welcome.
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Come join us, play with Legos and watch "The Lego Movie!"
This event is full
Sat, Oct 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Kids aged 5-12 are invited to dive into the exciting world of chess in a fun and supportive environment! Join us to master the basics, sharpen your strategic skills, and enjoy friendly matches with fellow young players.
Mon, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Join us outside on the terrace for chalk art, games, and more!
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference 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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Oct 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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.
Tue, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Oxon Hill
Have fun crafting and creating! Supplies are provided. Also come celebrate spooky season by busting a move and shake your sillies out. Bring your parents or caregivers and prepare to boogie and bop until we all drop!
Tue, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Come and have fun building a skeleton hand that can flex its fingers!
Ages 5–12 with adult.
Tue, Oct 29, 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.
Wed, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Join us for a Spooky-themed coloring event! Enjoy spooky coloring sheets, and come dressed in your favorite costume for extra fun. Supplies are provided—just bring your creativity and get into the festive spirit.
Wed, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family movie and create a fun seasonal craft!
Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Spauldings
In this program, kids ages six and up will discover new books and improve their reading skills with games and other fun activities,
Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Surratts-Clinton
Grab a friend and take a ride back to the '90s with "A Goofy Movie," a hilarious cross country road trip film featuring Goofy and his son Max. Join us for popcorn, Powerline concert sign making and see if you can stand out above the crowd with our movie character cosplay contest.
Wed, Oct 30, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Are you interested in getting to know more people in your community with similar interests? Bring your own needlecraft or learn to crochet while getting to know those around you. Materials are provided for those who would like to learn to crochet. No prior experience is needed.
Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Largo-Kettering
Enjoy the family friendly movie "The Addams Family!"
Wed, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Come and enjoy a fun book reading of "You Can Be a Good Friend (No Matter What!)" by Taraji P. Henson, followed by a special workshop for kids ages 4-8! In this exciting hour, we'll dive into the story, get creative with art therapy, and practice simple breathwork to help us feel our best.
Thu, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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.
Thu, Oct 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Bowie - Conference Room
Enjoy your afternoon painting beautiful fall themed pre-drawn canvases. Have fun painting and learn how to host your own family friendly paint party. Hands-on learning with step by step instructions and supplies provided. Art and painting skills not required to participate!
Thu, Oct 31, 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 la lectura para los estudiantes en los grados de 1 al 6.
Ages 6–12.
Thu, Oct 31, 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.
Thu, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Thu, Oct 31, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Thu, Oct 31, 5:00pm - 5:45pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2
Read some monsterrific stories, sing some spooky songs, and do a seasonal craft to celebrate Halloween!
Fri, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
Meet other homeschool families while you explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
This event is full
Fri, Nov 01, 11:45am - 12:45pm
Greenbelt
New this fall! Come to the Talk Health's information table after Ready 2 Read Storytime where children and their caregivers will find education, resources, and hands-on activities about the importance of handwashing.
Fri, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual Branch
Learn about recent books to celebrate Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month. Books for children and tweens will be shared!
Fri, Nov 01, 3:30pm - 5:15pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie.
Fri, Nov 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Nov 02, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
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.
Sat, Nov 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
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)
Tutorial
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!