Prince George’s County Memorial Library Systemproudly celebrates

September 15 - October 15

AccokeekCrafternoon: Day of the DeadSaturday, October 12 at 2 pm | Ages 5-12Join us as we make calavera masks in honor of the Day of the Dead! Bring yourself; the library will provide the supplies.

BadenCrafternoon: Mexican Yarn Painting!Thursday, October 3 at 4 pm | Ages 5-12Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! Learn how to do Huichol-inspired

Mexican Yarn painting. Create your own colorful design.

Call the Baden branch to register at 301-888-1152.

BladensburgFamily Game Night: Lotería!Thursday, September 19 at 5 pm | All AgesJoin us to play , a traditional game of chance from Latin America. Families

welcome.

Crafternoon: Louis Agassiz FuertesThursday, September 26 at 5 pm | Ages 5-12Find out about pioneering bird artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes and then create a

mini sketchbook!

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3Saturday, October 5 at 10:30 am | Ages 2-3Bring your toddler and join us for stories, songs, finger plays and more! We

will celebrate Hispanic Heritage.

BeltsvilleCrafternoon: La Palma Folk ArtWednesday, September 18 at 4 pm | Ages 5-12Come join us for an hour of afternoon crafting. Make and take home

a fun craft related to La Palma folk art from El Salvador. Parents are

welcome to participate.

Latin Dancing Showcase with Dance in TimeTuesday, September 24 & October 1 at 7:30 pm | All AgesWatch Latin dance performances, try a few moves, and learn about Salsa,

Merengue, Bachata and Cha-cha — their history and cultural relevance.

Story Explorers: Latin American ArtistsWednesday, October 9 at 3:30 pm | Ages 5-12Come listen to a librarian read favorite stories about Latin American artists

and create a colorful mini piñata to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month.

BowieCrafternoon: Hispanic Heritage MonthTuesday, October 1 at 4 pm | Ages 5-12Come join us for an hour of afternoon crafting with a Hispanic Heritage

theme. Make and take something fun home.

Parents are welcome to participate!

Latin Dance Instruction with Dance in TimeTuesday, October 1 at 7 pm | AdultsLearn Latin dance types and techniques with professional teachers through

‘feet-on’ instruction.Largo-Kettering

Crafternoon: Hispanic Heritage MonthMonday, October 7 at 4 pm | Ages 5-12Come join us for an afternoon of crafting to celebrate

Hispanic Heritage Month.

Fairmount Heights

STEM-tastic: Latinx Science Heroes!Tuesday, September 17 at 5 pm | Ages 5-12Learn about some Latinx innovators that you probably haven’t heard of

before. Design and create a monument to celebrate their work!

Film: We Like it Like ThatThursday, October 3 at 4 pm | AdultsCome celebrate Hispanic Heritage month with a special screening of

the movie “We Like It Like That,” which explores the music genre of Latin

Boogaloo, and learn about our digital resources.

English Conversation Club: Hispanic Heritage MonthSaturday, October 5 & 12 at 3 pm | AdultsLearning to speak English? Join our club and practice speaking English in

a friendly atmosphere. Discussion topics will be of famous Latinxs and of

Hispanic Heritage Month.

Craft & Create: Make a PiñataThursday, October 10 at 4 pm | Ages 13-18Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by learning about and creating a

piñata. All supplies provided.

HyattsvilleStory Explorers: Louis Agassiz FuertesFriday, September 27 at 4 pm | Ages 5-12Come listen to a librarian read favorite stories aloud and do a related craft.

Celebrate the contributions of bird artist Louis Agassiz Fuertes to wildlife

conservation.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Hispanic Heritage MonthMonday, September 30 at 10:15 am & 11 am | Ages 0-2Bring your baby and join us for stories, songs, finger plays and more! We’ll

have a song and story in Spanish for Hispanic Heritage Month.

TAG: DIY Mini PiñataThursday, October 3 at 4:30 pm | Ages 13-18Join the Teen Action Group to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by

learning about and creating a piñata. All supplies provided.

LaurelVR: Explore Cities in Latin AmericaTuesday, September 17 at 5 pm | Ages 13-18Visit cities across Latin America all without leaving the library

with virtual reality.

Latin Dance Instruction with Dance in TimeMonday, September 23 at 7 pm | Ages 13 and upLearn Latin dance types and techniques with professional teachers through

‘feet-on’ instruction.

Crafternoon: MexicoThursday, October 3 at 6:30 pm | Ages 5-12Celebrate Hispanic Heritage month by creating fun musical instruments,

participating in face painting, and watching the movie Coco. All craft

supplies will be provided.

Hispanic Heritage Puppet ShowTuesday, October 8 at 10:30 am | Ages 0-7Join us for puppet stories, songs, finger plays and more which highlight the

richness and diversity of Hispanic cultures!

New CarrolltonAuthor Lulu Delacre: How a Book is Made!Wednesday, September 25 at 10:30 am | Ages 5-12Join author Lulu Delacre for a reading of Queen for a Day, a presentation

that explains the process in the making of a book, and a peek at an

authentic vejigante costume. Grades 1-3

Folk Dances from Panama with GrufolpawaSaturday, October 5 at 2 pm | All AgesPanamanian Folkloric dance performances with dancers dressed in native

attire from different regions of Panama.

GreenbeltCrafternoon: Make A MolaWednesday, September 18 at 4:30 pm | Ages 5-12Come join us for an afternoon of crafting. Learn about folk art of the Kuna people in Panama, then make your own design with construction paper. Families welcome!

Oxon HillFolk Dances from Panama with GrufolpawaTuesday, October 1 at 7 pm | All AgesPanamanian Folkloric dance performances with dancers dressed in

authentic attire from different regions of Panama.

South BowieLatin Dancing Showcase with Dance in TimeMonday, September 30 at 7:30 pm | All AgesWatch Latin dance performances, try a few moves, and learn about Salsa,

Merengue, Bachata and Cha-cha — their history and cultural relevance.

SpauldingsCantaré: Latin American MusicFriday, September 27 at 4:30 pm | Ages 5-12Enjoy an entertaining blend of songs from Latin America, while sharing the

music’s cultural and historical background.

Folk Dances from Panama with GrufolpawaTuesday, October 1 at 7 pm | Ages 5-12Panamanian Folkloric dance performances with dancers dressed in

authentic attire from different regions of Panama.

Pop Up LocationFilm: Ruben Blades is Not My NameUniversity Christian Church 6800 Adelphi Rd, Hyattsville M)Monday, September 23 at 7 pm | AdultsThis documentary is a portrait of one of Latin America’s most important

singer/ songwriters whose socially charged lyrics and explosive rhythms

brought Salsa music to an international audience.

Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are available upon request. Please contact the branch at least two weeks in advance.