Alerts

Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program

Tue, Sep 08, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Greenbelt - Program Room

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room

Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0-3 with and without special needs. Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for their early intervention students and a limit of 12 community children. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the nature of the program, late entries will not be accepted after a five-minute grace period.

Pajama Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room

Tue, Sep 08, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

New Carrollton

Snuggle in for an enchanting session filled with stories, songs, and fun! Pajamas are always welcome.

Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program

Wed, Sep 09, 12:15pm - 12:45pm

Greenbelt - Program Room

Bring your preschooler for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging storytime nurtures a love for reading and sparks creativity, making it an unforgettable experience for little ones.

Wed, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Greenbelt - Program Room

Wed, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Laurel - Large Meeting Room B

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

Greenbelt - Program Room

Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 10, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bowie

Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Children's Area

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bladensburg

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Laurel - Large Meeting Room B

Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments. Space is limited to 15 babies. Please pick up a ticket on the day of the program.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hyattsville

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Oxon Hill - Foundry

Bring your baby for a delightful time filled with stories, songs, and fingerplays! It’s a fun and engaging experience that sparks early literacy while nurturing those precious bonding moments.

Ready 2 Read Art: Ages 3-5 - Monarch Butterfly Rings

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beltsville - Program Room

Celebrate Welcoming Week with fun stories themed around a craft of monarch butterfly rings! After the stories, unleash creativity by crafting a themed masterpiece. It’s a delightful way for little ones to appreciate art while having a blast! All supplies will be provided and are limited, so please register beforehand.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

New Carrollton

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:00am

Baden - Multipurpose Room

Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room

Playday at the Library

Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

New Carrollton - Large meeting room 2

Enjoy a time of play and socializing with friends! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!

Playday at the Library: Easy Papel Picado Hearts

Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1

Enjoy a time of play and socializing with friends! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Large Meeting Room

Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Spauldings - Storytime Barn

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

South Bowie

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room

Thu, Sep 10, 11:15am - 11:45am

Bowie

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Foundry

Thu, Sep 10, 11:15am - 11:45am

Oxon Hill

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in Meeting Room B

Thu, Sep 10, 11:15am - 11:45am

Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room

Thu, Sep 10, 11:15am - 11:45am

Laurel

Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program

Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

New Carrollton

Playday at the Library: Teddy Bear Crafts

Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Spauldings - Large Meeting Room

We’re celebrating National Teddy Bear Day with crafts! Bring your teddy bear and join us for a fun teddy bear themed afternoon filled with crafts. Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room

Fri, Sep 11, 10:15am - 10:45am

Bowie

Pre-K Story Hour / Hora de Cuentos de Prekinder - Held at the Springhill Lake Recreation Center 6101 Cherrywood Ln, Greenbelt, MD 20770

Fri, Sep 11, 10:30am - 11:30am

Pop-Up Locations

Enjoy vibrant stories, fingerplays, and songs led by Greenbelt Branch Library Staff. After the storytime, enjoy playtime in the gym, a healthy snack, and a free book from RUAK. Disfruta cuentos vibrantes, juego de dedos, y canciones dirigidas por el equipo de la Biblioteca de Greenbelt. Después de los cuentos, disfruta de juegos en el gimnasio, una merienda saludable, y un libro gratis de RUAK.

Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program

Fri, Sep 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room

Play and Grow: Ages 0-3 - Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program

Fri, Sep 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Accokeek - Large Meeting Room

Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0-3 with and without special needs. Presented by the PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program for their early intervention students and a limit of 6 community children. Space is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Due to the nature of the program, late entries will not be accepted after a five-minute grace period.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room

Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hyattsville

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Welcoming Week

Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bladensburg

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Storytime Room

Sat, Sep 12, 11:00am - 11:30am

New Carrollton

Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea

Niños / niñas leen, ayuda con la tarea, grupos de escritores - próximos siete días

Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Oxon Hill - Author Room

Get the support you need with homework help and reading practice for students in grades 1 through 6. This is a great opportunity to boost your skills and gain confidence in your abilities. This program is especially useful for English Language Learner students but all are welcome.

Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea

Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hyattsville - Art Room

English Conversation Club

Habilidades informáticas y buscadores de empleo, aprendizaje de idiomas, conferencias y discusiones - próximos siete días

Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bladensburg - BL Activity Room

Learning to speak English? Enhance your skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in English. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.

ASL Conversation Club: Intermediate

Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Take your ASL skills to the next level by practicing with fellow intermediate learners in a friendly and engaging setting. Registration is required, and details on how to connect virtually will be provided later.

Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner

Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Spauldings - Large Meeting Room

Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.

This event is full

Spanish Conversation Club: Pre-Beginner

Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Have you been wishing to learn Spanish but have not yet begun your learning journey? Start gaining Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This preparation session is for people who have little to no experience with the Spanish language.

ASL Conversation Club: Beginner

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Laurel - Conference Room 1

Learning ASL? Enhance your ASL skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in ASL. Once registered you will receive a reminder email.

Spanish Conversation Club: High Beginner

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for beginner level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.

Spanish Conversation Club: Intermediate

Wed, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for intermediate level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.

English Conversation Club

Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

French Conversation Club

Wed, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Are you learning French and would like to practice the language? This club is for high beginner to advanced level French language learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.

Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities - Landover

Thu, Sep 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm

3402 Dodge Park Rd, Landover, MD 20785

Learn how to use technology instead of letting technology use you! The Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities is a 6-session initiative designed to help participants develop essential digital skills for daily life including online safety, managing finances, library and employment resources among other topics.

Artes y manualidades, ajedrez / juegos, STEM y zona para adolescentes - próximos siete días

Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1

Homeschool families! Socialize, play games, and do a craft or STEM project. Activities change each session. 9/8: Scavenger Hunt 9/22: Make Friendship Bracelets

This event is full

Game On: Magic the Gathering

Tue, Sep 08, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Bowie - Auditorium

After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities! Curious about upcoming events? Just ask a Bowie Branch staff member for the latest Teen Zone updates! For ages 13+

Rescheduled

Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

New date Wednesday, October 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Bowie

Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite deck, enjoy one of ours or build one from our collection of cards—there’s something for everyone! No experience with Magic the Gathering necessary! Teens Only.

Chess Club

Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1

Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is the perfect place for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.

Legos

Tue, Sep 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hyattsville - Art Room

Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.

Teen Action Group (TAG)

Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room

Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library.

Youth Leadership Academy - Presented in partnership with the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights

Tue, Sep 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Calling youth leaders! Are you a young person aged 12-22 interested in social justice? The Youth Leadership Academy will educate and inspire about social justice leaders, movements, and actions. Featuring special sessions on human trafficking awareness and misinformation, this four-week session is an opportunity to learn, engage, and connect.

STEM Fun: NASA Supersonic Flight X-59 Quest

Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room

Dive into the history and future of supersonic flight in America. The Quest mission will test a new aircraft—the X-59—to see if it can fly at supersonic speeds quietly. Join us for hands-on STEM activities related to the science of supersonic flight.

Chess Club

Tue, Sep 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Laurel - Large Meeting Room B

Legos - Held in the Children's Area

Wed, Sep 09, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Bowie - Auditorium

After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities! Curious about upcoming events? Just ask a Bowie Branch staff member for the latest Teen Zone updates! For ages 13+

Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Mount Rainier

Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.

Legos: Bricks and Beyond

Wed, Sep 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.

Teen Action Group (TAG)

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Bowie - Conference Room

Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library.

Legos

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Baden - Multipurpose Room

Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.

STEM Fun: Make Your Own Weather Station

Wed, Sep 09, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Make and use your own weather tools to observe and track weather changes, learn about weather patterns and forecasting, and talk about climate.

This event is full

Game On

Wed, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room

Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone! Participants can receive community service hours at this program. Teens Only.

Kids Create: Hojalata Foil Art

Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Accokeek

Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by using foil and markers to create dazzling works of art!

Kids STEM - Presented by University of Maryland Nearspace Balloon Payload Program

Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Kids will dive into the exciting world of engineering, math, 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 9–12.

This event is full

STEM Fun: Fizzy Apple Art - Held in the Large Meeting Room

Wed, Sep 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

South Bowie

Dive into the world of science, technology, engineering, and math with fun, hands-on experiments and activities! Come and mix baking soda, food coloring, and water to make a fizzing apple paint display!

This event is full

Thu, Sep 10, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Bowie - Auditorium

After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities! Curious about upcoming events? Just ask a Bowie Branch staff member for the latest Teen Zone updates! For ages 13+

Game On

Thu, Sep 10, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

South Bowie - Computer Lab

Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone!

Teen Action Group (TAG)

Thu, Sep 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

Earn community service hours while making a real impact! Join TAG to contribute to your community, meet new friends, and have your voice heard at the library. Ages 13 and up. Limited to the first 35 teens to arrive.

Game On - Held in the Children's Area

Fri, Sep 11, 2:00pm - 5:30pm

Bowie - Auditorium

After school, unwind with video games, crafts, and plenty of other fun activities! Curious about upcoming events? Just ask a Bowie Branch staff member for the latest Teen Zone updates! For ages 13+

Fri, Sep 11, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Mount Rainier

Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone!

Teen Leadership Program - Presented by Grind Hard, Dream Big

Sat, Sep 12, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

In this program series, teens will use creative writing to learn about leadership skills, build confidence, and develop real-world readiness. They will explore vision leading, job readiness, finance, journaling, and manners.

This event is full

Game On: Board Game Fun

Sat, Sep 12, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Bowie - Auditorium

Join the Bowie Board Game Group for a variety of contemporary board games. Learn a game taught by one of the hosts or bring some of your own!

Legos: Build a path back to school! Build classrooms, libraries, and school buses! - Held in the Children's Area

Sat, Sep 12, 1:30pm - 3:00pm

Oxon Hill

Build, create, and explore with legos! With plenty of pieces and endless possibilities, kids can let their imaginations take the lead in this freestyle building session.

Game On

Sat, Sep 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room

Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition! Bring your favorite game or enjoy one from our collection—there’s something for everyone! Teens can earn community service hours.

Game On: UNO-mania!

Sat, Sep 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Gear up for an exciting time filled with friendly competition playing the classic card game, UNO!