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  • The South Bowie Branch Library will be temporarily closed starting Sunday, October 11, for ceiling repairs.
    The anticipated reopening is mid-November. Nearby alternative locations include Bowie, Largo-Kettering, and Upper Marlboro branch libraries.
  • La Biblioteca de South Bowie cerrará temporalmente a partir del 11 de octubre para realizar reparaciones en el techo. Se estima abrir nuevamente a mediados de noviembre. Las bibliotecas más cercanas a las que pueden acudir son las siguientes: Bowie, Largo-Kettering y Upper Marlboro.
  • The Baden Branch Library will be temporarily closed starting on Monday, November 9th, for plumbing repairs. The repairs are expected to take several weeks. Nearby alternative locations include the Accokeek, Surratts-Clinton, and Upper Marlboro branch libraries.
  • La Biblioteca de Baden cerrará temporalmente a partir del lunes 9 de noviembre debido a reparaciones de plomería. Las reparaciones tomarán varias semanas. Las ubicaciones alternativas más cercanas incluyen las bibliotecas de Accokeek, Surratts-Clinton y Upper Marlboro.

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Upcoming Events

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Caseworker in the Library
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 4:30pm
Spauldings - Group Study Room 1
A caseworker from the Maryland Department of Human Services will be on-site to answer social service questions and assist with a variety of tasks, including applying for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Maryland Energy Assistance Program, Temporary Cash Assistance, Temporary Disability Assistance, Medical Assistance, Emergency Assistance to Families with Children, and more.
Pins and Needles
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
Do you love to crochet? Would you like to learn? Join us to crochet & make new friends. Beginners welcome & materials will be provided for first-time participants.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in the Storytime Room
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2 - Held in the Children's Area
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Bladensburg
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baden - Multipurpose 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Art: Ages 3-5 - DIY Native Corn
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with fun stories themed around a craft of monarch butterfly rings! After the stories, unleash creativity by crafting a themed masterpiece around native corn. It’s a delightful way for little ones to appreciate art while having a blast! All supplies will be provided, so please register beforehand.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Held in the Children's Program Room
Thu, Nov 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
New Carrollton
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Thu, Nov 05, 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, Nov 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Health Insurance Enrollment Clinic - Presented by HealthCare Access Maryland
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 5:00pm
Hyattsville - Conference Room 1
Need health insurance? Receive free, in-person assistance from a certified consumer assistance worker (CAW) who can help you complete your application, explore health coverage options, and determine if you qualify for cost savings for a private health plan or see if you qualify for free health coverage through Medicaid. In-person application assistance available by appointment only.
Get Active: Ride and Read
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Greenbelt - Auditorium
Get your body moving and have fun at the library! Sign up for an hour ride on one of our stationary bikes with great free apps from PGCMLS like Libby, Kanopy, and Freegal to enjoy while you work out. Participants must be 16 or older, sign a waiver before beginning to ride, and be wearing loose-fitting clothing and closed-toed shoes.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hillcrest Heights - Small Meeting 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Native American Heritage Month
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Glenarden - Small Meeting 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.
Registration is now closed
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Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Nov 05, 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
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Thu, Nov 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Held in the Storytime Room
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0-2
Thu, Nov 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
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 3-5 - Held in the Program Room
Thu, Nov 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Largo-Kettering
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.
Registration is now closed
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5
Thu, Nov 05, 11:15am - 11:45am
Oxon Hill - Foundry
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.
Registration is now closed
Lunch and Learn: Travis Baldree - Co-presented with the Prince George's County Office of Human Rights
Thu, Nov 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual Branch
This fall, grab your favorite lunch at noon and tune in to virtual conversations with the Prince George’s County Office of Human Rights and the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System on topics from repairing the effects of racial injustice to fighting for equitable access to recovering from exile and loss. Let’s learn together!
Free HIV and Syphilis Screening - Provided by Prince Georges County Health Department
Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room
Take charge of your health with free HIV and syphilis screenings from the Prince George’s County Health Department. Open to teens and adults (ages 16+). No appointment needed—just stop by for testing in a welcoming and supportive environment. Walk-ins welcome!
Cancelled
Practical Strategies for Family Caregiving and Aging Well — Preparing Today for Tomorrow's Journey - Presented by the National Aging in Place Council of Prince George’s County
Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Fairmount Heights
In honor of National Family Caregivers Month, the seminar topic will be Practical Strategies for Family Caregiving and Aging Well - Preparing Today for Tomorrow's Journey presented by Joan M. Jackson, Certified Senior Advisor and Author. Life can Change in an INSTANT. Learn practical, easy strategies to help you and your loved ones stay organized, informed and prepared for whatever comes next.
English Conversation Club: Beginner
Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
Are you learning English? Enhance your English skills in a relaxed and welcoming environment! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in English. Registration is required, and details on how to connect virtually will be provided later.
Teen Zone
Thu, Nov 05, 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+
Writers' Group: Creative Writers' Initiative
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Oxon Hill - Foundry
From beginners to seasoned writers, everyone is welcome to explore their creative voice. Share ideas, gain inspiration, and engage in group critiques. All genres and styles are celebrated for this four-day program!
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Thu, Nov 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity 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.
Technology Help - Held at 2nd Floor Study Tables
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Bowie
Have tech questions? Bring them to the library! Student volunteers will help you with using technology for daily life, learning English online, job hunting, and exploring online resources. Registration is encouraged, with appointments available based on availability—first come, first served.
Chess Club
Thu, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Oxon Hill - Small Meeting Room
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.
Teen Action Group (TAG)
Thu, Nov 05, 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.
Teen Action Group (TAG)
Thu, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height 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.
Kids Achieve Club - Ayuda con la Tarea
Thu, Nov 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
New Carrollton - Large meeting room 1
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.
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