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Kids
Events for Kids
Fri, Nov 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Nov 23, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Learn and play the strategic card game Magic: The Gathering! We’ll provide cards and teach the basics so newcomers can quickly get into the action. Bring your own cards if you have them, or just come and enjoy the game!
Sat, Nov 23, 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.
Sat, Nov 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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!
Mon, Nov 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Nov 26, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hyattsville
Celebrate Native American Heritage by exploring wonderful storytelling!
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Nov 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Nov 26, 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, Nov 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. Ages 6+ are welcome!
Fri, Nov 29, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Tue, Dec 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 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, Dec 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg
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.
Tue, Dec 03, 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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro
Have fun crafting and creating fun winter time crafts! We'll be making and painting ornaments. Supplies limited!
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Create your own acrylic painting of a winter landscape while enjoying non-alcoholic beverages. Supplies will be provided.
Wed, Dec 04, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Wed, Dec 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room 2
We're excited to have you join us for a night of family fun and creativity. Get ready for an exciting journey where we'll play, learn, and create together during our family game night extravaganza!
Wed, Dec 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Wed, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 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, Dec 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on building challenges.
Thu, Dec 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Largo-Kettering - LK Program Room
Celebrate Dolly Parton's Imagination Library sending one million books to children through our county's Books from Birth Program! Enjoy stories and play a family friendly game of bingo with a fun theme!
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Ages 6–12.
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Become a mad scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science experiments using basic scientific principles. Let’s celebrate the winter season and build plastic candy cane structures!
Thu, Dec 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
South Bowie - Small Meeting Room (209)
Come play a variety of board games with us!
Thu, Dec 05, 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, Dec 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
Use your creativity to make a festive frame for your seasonal pictures. Supplies will be provided.
Thu, Dec 05, 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.
Thu, Dec 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Laurel
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Fri, Dec 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Have fun crafting and creating small lanterns with jars and tissue paper. Supplies are provided.
Fri, Dec 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Laurel
Celebrate the vibrant writing community in Prince George's County by meeting our talented local authors. Books will be available for sale by authors. Only electronic payments will be accepted. PGCMLS are not liable for any transactions.
Sat, Dec 07, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Surratts-Clinton
Need a photo of your family to share with friends or put on a greeting card? Register by calling Ask A Librarian at (240) 455-5451 and ask to get connected to the Surratts-Clinton Branch Library. 20 minute appointments are available. We'll provide backdrops and props, but you are welcome to bring your own!
Sat, Dec 07, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate the winter season. You will be able to create your own clay snowman, ugly holiday sweater ornament, and gingerbread house picture frame! All materials will be provided.
Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Sat, Dec 07, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spauldings - Large Meeting Room
Create thoughtful, hand-made gifts for your loved ones! Supplies are provided for a variety of crafts for all ages.
Mon, Dec 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Dec 10, 12:00pm - 8:00pm
Largo-Kettering
Take the pressure off and de-stress while creating winter themed art. Craft supplies and light refreshments will be available 12pm to 8pm.
Tue, Dec 10, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 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, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fairmount Heights
Learn how the 3D printing process works! Design and create your own cookie cutters by using online software like Tinkercad and your imagination.
Tue, Dec 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Dec 10, 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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Largo-Kettering - Large Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. Ages 6+ are welcome!
Tue, Dec 10, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie.
Wed, Dec 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hillcrest Heights
Have fun crafting and creating winter themed items! Supplies are provided.
Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:45pm
Hillcrest Heights
Get ready to activate your icy powers as you enjoy the family friendly movie entitled Frozen!
Wed, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Have fun creating unique and vibrant snowflakes using art supplies! All supplies included.
Wed, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 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, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Enjoy hot cocoa and a family-friendly movie to kick off the winter season!
Wed, Dec 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Explore science, technology, engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on experiments and activities.
Thu, Dec 12, 11:00am - 11:45am
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
In this puppet show, seven different animals seek shelter from the winter snow in a large hollow stump. The cuddly puppets will enchant children as poems and songs reveal each animal's characteristics. As more animals find their way into the stump, the space inside becomes snugger, and the melodies of their songs blend in a magical harmony.
Thu, Dec 12, 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.
Ages 6–12.
Thu, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 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, Dec 12, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Thu, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Laurel
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Dress in your favorite Era for an afternoon of music, dancing, trivia, and friendship bracelets! Fun for all ages!
Fri, Dec 13, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier
Play board games at the library! Bring one of your own or play one of ours.
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Baden - Multipurpose Room
You are invited to experience Baden Library’s first ever, life-sized, interactive version of Candyland! The game board will wind throughout the Baden Library, and visitors will traverse such places as Peppermint Forest and Gingerbread Meadows. Just don’t get lost in the Gumdrop Mountains or get stuck in Licorice Swamp! Drop in anytime between 11am and 3pm to experience the fun.
Sat, Dec 14, 11:00am - 4:00pm
Largo-Kettering
Please join the Friends of the Largo-Kettering Library for their annual winter book sale!
Sat, Dec 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden - Small 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, Dec 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Mount Rainier
Plus-Plus is a unique construction toy with one shape and endless possibilities! Use Plus-Plus pieces to build a variety of structures and shapes.
Sat, Dec 14, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Oxon Hill
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Sat, Dec 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Sat, Dec 14, 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.
Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Mon, Dec 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided.
Tue, Dec 17, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Learn to play or improve your chess game. All ages are welcome!
Tue, Dec 17, 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, Dec 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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.
Ages 6–12.
Tue, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Become a scientist by conducting hands-on, fun science activities using pocket sized robots, and learn basic programming concepts.
Tue, Dec 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Oxon Hill - Author Room
Have fun crafting and creating winter themed items! Supplies are provided.
Tue, Dec 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Accokeek
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Tue, Dec 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
South Bowie - Large Meeting Room (213)
Have fun crafting snowflakes and wreaths out of pipe cleaners! Supplies are provided.
Wed, Dec 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Mount Rainier
Freestyle building. Legos will be provided, and kids can let their imaginations run wild!
Wed, Dec 18, 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, Dec 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Bowie - Auditorium
Enjoy a movie together: Kermit the Frog, The Great Gonzo, and Fozzie Bear are reporters who travel to Britain to interview a rich victim of jewel thieves and help her along with her secretary, Miss Piggy. Hot chocolate provided; sing along optional.
Thu, Dec 19, 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.
Ages 6–12.
Thu, Dec 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
Let's build a paper reindeer and make it fly! Will yours go the fastest? Supplies will be provided.
Thu, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Laurel
Boost your reading skills and confidence or listen to favorite stories read aloud with Dwight D. Eisenhower Eagle Ambassadors.
Sat, Dec 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Surratts-Clinton - Auditorium (150)
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, Dec 21, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
New Carrollton
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. Caregivers can sign up their child at the Information Desk beginning two weeks before the event.
Sat, Dec 21, 2:30pm - 4:15pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy a family friendly movie.
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
Featured
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!