Playday at the Library

Thu · Nov 19·10 AM – 4:30 PM·Spauldings · District Heights

A Maryland Department of Human Services caseworker provides on-site assistance with SNAP, energy assistance, cash, disability, medical and emergency family aid at Spauldings for ages 18 and up.

Thu · Nov 19·9:30 AM – 1:30 PM·National Zoo, Bird House Classroom · Washington

Creative drop-in play explores outdoor wonders in the Bird House Classroom at the National Zoo, with nature‑themed activities for toddlers and caregivers, for all ages.

Thu · Nov 19·10 AM – 4 PM·American History Museum, Wonderplace, 1 West · Washington

Wonderplace (American History Museum, 1 West) — Hands‑on activities and touchable museum objects introduce history; first‑come, first‑served, free timed tickets; for ages 6 and under.

Thu · Nov 19·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Hyattsville

Stories, songs, and fingerplays delight toddlers at Hyattsville’s Ready 2 Read Storytime, for ages 5 and under.

Wed · Nov 18·5:30 PM – 6:30 PM·Spauldings · District Heights

MakeSmartCool guides readers through books, games, and hands‑on activities that boost language skills and confidence, Spauldings, District Heights, for ages 5–12.

Mon · Nov 23·4 PM – 5 PM·Spauldings · District Heights

Participants follow easy steps to craft woven baskets honoring Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month at Spauldings, District Heights, ages 5–12.

Thu · Nov 19·11 AM – 11:40 AM·Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library · Alexandria

Stories, songs, movement games and the Bubble Fish Song are offered at Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library, for ages 2–5.

Fri · Oct 23·3:30 PM – 5 PM·Bowie

Sew it Seams: Learn the Basics (Bowie) — Teens learn sewing machine basics with all materials provided, no experience required, ages 13–18.

Fri · Oct 23·4 PM – 5:30 PM·Bowie

Teen poets, storytellers, and listeners perform at an open mic curated by Patrick Washington, featuring Prince George’s County Youth Poet Laureate and Poet Ambassadors, Bowie, for ages 13–18.

Sat · Oct 24·10:30 AM – 12 PM·Oxon Hill

Machine sewing basics taught at Oxon Hill, with four public machines available and participants encouraged to bring their own, ages 5 and up.