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Upcoming Events
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Sat, Oct 25, 8:00am - 10:00am
Bladensburg
Community Native Plant Project and Bladensburg Branch are planting a garden, and we want you to help! Absolute beginners to experts, come plant with us, and learn how native plants help combat climate change, improve stormwater management and soil, and attract beneficial pollinators.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
This course will familiarize those who have never played the guitar with some notes on the strings and how to fret basic guitar chords properly. Learn basic chords, including C, D, Dm, E, Em, F, G, A, and Am.
Please bring a guitar. Up to eight students may request to use a guitar during class if they do not have one. Priority may be given to individuals who have attended previous classes.
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Crochet with others in the community. We’ll provide some supplies to get started, but we also encourage you to bring supplies if you have them.
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 2:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1,Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room),Large Meeting Room B
Join us to receive guidance and assistance in clearing eligible criminal records. This process can open new doors for employment, housing, and other opportunities, helping you move forward with confidence.
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bladensburg
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.
Sat, Oct 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hyattsville
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.
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
Join community members as they meet together to sew. The Sewing Lab is equipped with sewing machines and some accessories. We will work on seat cushions, bags, purses, quilting, and other similar projects.
You are strongly encouraged to bring you own machine.
Suitable for children 8 and above with accompanying adult.
This event is full
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 11:30am
New Carrollton
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more! This program will be presented in English and another language. Which language will it be?
Sat, Oct 25, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2
This welcoming workshop is all about helping you connect with your voice in a fun, relaxed environment. We’ll explore the basics of singing—like breath, tone, and expression—through the soulful lens of blues music, where every note tells a story. No experience needed—just bring yourself, some water, and a willingness to try something new.
Sat, Oct 25, 12:00pm - 3:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Large Meeting Room
Join us for a lively and welcoming event where tenants from across Prince George’s County can come together to connect, reflect, and think about the future of their housing. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow tenants, share your thoughts and concerns, and hear from community leaders about the challenges and exciting possibilities ahead.
Registration is now closed
Sat, Oct 25, 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
You’re invited to join local professionals, entrepreneurs, and aspiring business owners for a networking event where you’ll have the opportunity to spotlight your business or area of expertise, make valuable connections, and enjoy light refreshments. Everyone is welcome, so come dressed to impress and ready to connect!
Sat, Oct 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Upper Marlboro - Large Meeting Room
Unleash your inner Sherlock Holmes with this fun, interactive mystery! Examine evidence, decipher clues, and see if you have what it takes to crack the case!
Sat, Oct 25, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room
Are you curious about how your health relates to your genes? Have you ever wondered how ancestry testing works, and what such tests can (or cannot) tell you? Do you have questions about how law enforcement uses DNA in criminal investigations? Join us to learn, share, and reflect together about genetics in relation to health, ancestry testing, and law enforcement, among other topics.
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
This session will start with an overview of the historical roots of the game of chess, followed by practice. Whether you’re a beginner looking to learn the basics or an experienced player wanting to sharpen your skills, the Chess Club is for you! Join us for friendly matches and strategies in a welcoming environment.
Sat, Oct 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room
Have some active fun playing table ping pong! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a first-timer, enjoy this classic game with your family, friends, library staff members and other customers.