Maryland Libraries Do What?

As a new mom dying to get out of the house, I was in search for a calming, yet fun environment for me to take my little one. The one place that I could always turn to was the library! My initial thought was, “yeah, we can do story time and I can read him a book or two,” but to my surprise, the local libraries offered so much more! Since about the age of 3 months, my kids have attended many (free) library events and literally cry when we have to leave. Since they love the library so much (or they just don’t want to go home), we usually end the day with a relevant bedtime story.

After thinking about the great work our local libraries do, I’ve decided to start this series featuring hand-picked rockin’ library events across Maryland for the Little Ones. Trust me, I won’t bore you with a bunch of story time programs (but I will definitely include them) and I’ll do my best to spread the love.

If you have any suggestions of Maryland Library Events that you’d like me to add to the list, let me know! I’m excited about this new series, are you?

February  17

Full Steam Ahead – Calvert Library, Prince Frederick
850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
6:30 – 7:30pm
Interact with books, crafts and experiments while exploring the skills of science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Ages 4-8.

February 18

Interactive Folktales with Janice the Griot – Hyattsville Library
6530 Adelphi Rd., Hyattsville, 20782
10:30 – 11:30am
Janice the Griot will present Fun with Animals, a program of interactive African folktales. Come hear stories and sing songs about Anansi and other folktale favorites. Ages 3-7.

February 20

Bibliobop Dance Party– Greenbelt Library
11 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt, 20770
10:30 – 11:30am
Calling all Preschoolers and Toddlers! Come and bust a move and shake your sillies out at the Greenbelt Bibliobop Dance Party. Moms and dads alike can boogie to the music. Ages 2-5.

February 22

Monday Morning Movies and More – Calvert Library, Prince Frederick
850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD 20678
10:00 – 11:00am
Get to the library early for movies, dancing, stories and more. Ages up to 5.

February 23

Evening Story Time – Waldorf West, Prince Frederick
10405 O’Donnell Pl., Waldorf, Maryland 20603
6:00 – 6:30pm
This story time is a bi-monthly program that is scheduled for every 2nd & 4th Tuesday evening and includes books, songs, fingerplays, and flannel board stories. Children will take home a craft. All Ages.

February 24

Family Yoga – La Plata Library
2 Garrett Ave., La Plata
10:00 – 10:00am
This Yoga class if for young children to exercise playful and imaginative way. The name of the game is to have fun, get energized, and mimic nature and the world around you using your own body. Ages 4-9.

February 25

Dr. Seuss Celebration – Calvert Library Twin Beaches
3819 Harbor Rd., Chesapeake Beach, MD 20732
6:30 – 7:30pm
Come and celebrate Dr. Seuss’s birthday at the library with stories, songs, crafts and fun!

February 27

3D Printing Family Workshop – Bowie Library
15210 Annapolis Rd., Bowie, 20715
2:00 – 4:00pm
Beginners of any age are welcome in this hands-on 3D printing workshop! Learn the basics of printing and how to design and personalize a small item to be printed, which can be picked up the following week.Space is limited. Call or visit branch to sign up. (301) 262-7000.

February 29

Play and Grow – Laurel Library
8101 Sandy Spring Rd., Laurel, 20707
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Storytime and playtime with an emphasis on developmental milestones from birth to preschool age. Presented in conjunction with the Prince George’s County Infants and Toddlers Program.