Get Involved: Native American and Indigenous Peoples Month at the Library!

Our partners at the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) are offering a wide range of programming for Native American and Indigenous Peoples Month, including STEM events, book discussions, and craft programs for all ages.

STEM Events (Ages 5-12)

• Wednesday, November 13 at 6 pm, STEM for Families: Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, New Carrollton Branch Library
• Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30 pm, STEM-tastic: Maya Math Games, Greenbelt Branch Library
• Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 pm, STEM for Families: Native American Symbolism – Turtles, Largo-Kettering Branch Library
• Thursday, November 21 at 4 pm, STEM for Families: Iroquois Wampum Coding, Beltsville Branch Library

Craft Programs for Kids

• Monday, November 4 at 4:30 pm, Crafternoon: Cornhusk Dragonfly, Surratts-Clinton Branch Library 
• Wednesday, November 6 at 3:30 pm, Crafternoon: Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, Laurel Branch Library
• Wednesday, November 6 at 4 pm, Crafternoon: Tipi Craft and Culture, Accokeek Branch Library
• Tuesday, November 12 at 4 pm, Crafternoon: Pinch and Coil Pots, Glenarden Branch Library
• Wednesday, November 20 at 4 pm, Crafternoon: Woven Baskets, Hillcrest Heights Branch Library
• Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm, Kids Create: Woven Baskets, South Bowie Branch Library
• Saturday, November 30 at 11 am: Ready 2 Read Art: Ages 3–5 - Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, Bowie Branch Library

PGCMLS is also offering Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Ready 2 Read Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers! Kids will experience engaging stories, lively songs, and interactive fingerplays. Ready 2 Read storytimes are fun-filled events that foster a love for reading and learning. Storytime locations and times

To see all Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month events

The Library also invites community members to visit the Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Hub for access to book lists, a timeline of important dates in Native American and Indigenous Peoples history, a calendar of library events, and viewing recommendations for streaming platforms, such as Kanopy and Hoopla, that are available with your library card.  

Learn more by visiting: pgcmls.info/native-american-indigenous-peoples-heritage.