Job Seekers: 5 Tips for the Holidays

Sat · Nov 14·10:30 AM – 11 AM·Bladensburg

Stories, songs, and fingerplays fill a half‑hour at Bladensburg, nurturing reading love and creativity for ages five and under.

Sat · Nov 14·2 PM – 3 PM·Bladensburg

Thoughtful conversation about “Swim Home to the Vanished” by Brendan Shay Basham, sharing insights and perspectives with fellow readers, ages 13 and up.

Sat · Nov 14·Anacostia Neighborhood Library · Washington

A DC‑themed Pokémon Scavenger Hunt at Anacostia Neighborhood Library lets participants collect Ward 8 gym badge stickers on a card and earn a special prize, for all ages.

Sat · Nov 14·Long Branch Nature Center, 625 S Carlin Springs Rd, 22203 · Arlington

Beaver-themed preschool program at Long Branch Nature Center, caretakers stay with children during hands‑on nature activities; ages 3–5.

Tue · Oct 27·3:30 PM – 4:30 PM·Spauldings · District Heights

Hands‑on STEM experiments let participants create “potions” from everyday household ingredients at Spauldings, for ages 5–12.

Tue · Oct 27·3:30 PM – 5:30 PM·New Carrollton

Open Sewing Lab in New Carrollton’s branch tech lab provides sewing machines, needles and accessories for certified participants to sew together, ages 18 and up.

Tue · Oct 27·4 PM – 5 PM·Bowie

Homework help and reading practice for grades 1‑6 at Bowie, supporting English language learners and boosting confidence for ages 5‑12.