Prince George's County Memorial Library System

We provide a collaborative foundation within the community for all Prince Georgians to create the world they want to see. #LovePGCMLS #PrinceGeorgesProud

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Lunch and Learn: Robin F. Hansen on "Prison Born: Incarceration and Motherhood in the Colonial Shadow" https://t.co/QTBL3tZJod

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The Fairmount Heights Branch Library will open at 2 pm on Thursday, May 28, due to a special event. // La Biblioteca de Fairmount Heights abrirá a las 2 p.m. el jueves 28 de mayo debido a un evento especial.

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Lunch and Learn: "The Cost of Being Undocumented" by Alix Dick & Antero Garcia https://t.co/RzNtBlCF5i

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The community is invited to enjoy a student showcase presented by the local Music & Arts program. During this special event, students will perform pieces they’ve been working on this season, and the event will conclude with a brief awards presentation. 🎼

When: Saturday, May 23 at 12 pm
Where: Oxon Hill Branch Library
Info & registration: https://t.co/xKRaU522Wp

#FreeConcert #StudentMusic #OxonHill

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Sometimes you take a book home so good that you just devour it. Wait, no, the dog devoured it!?!?

Ethel, beloved pup to a Bladensburg Branch Library family, took the phrase "devouring a book" a bit too literally. Her family says: “She's truly the best dog despite this book-eating episode.” We have to agree — look at that precious face!

P.S. This is your friendly reminder not to leave your library books in the chew zone 😉

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Join the Urban Equity Collaborative, a community-based research initiative at the University of Maryland, and PGCMLS for the unveiling of their Storymap. The project focuses on climate change impacts in Riverdale, MD, and ongoing responses. Over the last year, the team created a Storymap highlighting insights from community members, organizations, and local officials. Info & registration: https://t.co/QlZSyexOSZ

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The South Bowie Branch Library will be closed on Tuesday, May 19, due to emergency WSSC repairs. // La Biblioteca de South Bowie estará cerrada el martes 19 de mayo debido a reparaciones de emergencia de WSSC.

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Summer Prince George’s is officially here! This year’s theme: Unearth a Story 🦕☀️

PGCMLS community members of all ages are invited to engage with the Library this summer by logging reading minutes, attending free library programs, and tapping into our vast collection, and over 85 online resources, including eBooks, eAudiobooks, research tools, and streaming entertainment.

Head to https://t.co/4dJrDCCliN to join the fun! 🏖️📖 You can use Beanstack or a printed gameboard (pick one up at your local branch!) to track your progress. You rack up points, we give you free prizes 😎 — including a chance to earn tickets to see the Washington Nationals and Washington Spirit play! Your summer adventure starts here!

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Last week, the Greenbelt Branch Library hosted a special “Beginner Chinese Conversation” program to celebrate both #AsianPacificAmericanHeritage and #OlderAmericansMonth.

The Greenbelt librarian who spearheaded the program noted: “Language is the key to understanding a country’s culture—and moreover, learning a new language can help prevent aging and memory loss.” This made it an ideal program to celebrate both initiatives this May.

PGCMLS routinely hosts “Conversation Clubs” where community members can get together to strengthen their language skills, including programs dedicated to learning Spanish, ASL, English, and French. Visit: https://t.co/Eca0MC2Xqm to learn more and find a program near you! 📚✨

#FreeLanguageLearning #LibraryPrograms #GreenbeltMD

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The Library has so many “Needlework Social” and “Pins and Needles” programs across the system where you can come together with other fiber-arts enthusiasts to knit or crochet away! For more info and to sign up, head to https://t.co/vydt6pBrQC 🧶

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Who do you think actually runs this account — a millennial or gen z? 🤔

#Millennials #GenZ #LibraryCard

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Lunch and Learn: Hakeem Oluseyi on "Why We Exist" https://t.co/54NJSU4HWc

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The Beltsville Branch Library will close at 3 pm on Thursday, May 7, for parking lot improvements. // La Biblioteca de Beltsville cerrará a las 3 pm del jueves 7 de mayo debido a obras de remodelación del área de estacionamiento.

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DREAM Lab: 3D Printing Drop-In 🖨️✨
Learn how the 3D printing process works and how to create designs using your imagination and online software like Tinkercad!

When: Monday, May 4 & May 11 @ 12:30 PM
Where: Fairmount Heights Branch Library
Who: Teens and Adults

No experience required — just bring your imagination!
Info & registration: https://t.co/TMKQTT3oHD

#3DPrinting #DREAMLab #Makerspace

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Safe and Smart Online: Internet Safety for Kids 🛡️💻
Help your kids navigate the digital world with confidence! This interactive workshop, presented by an Eagle Scout from Troop 544, teaches essential skills for staying safe and responsible online.

When: Tuesday, May 5 @ 5:30 pm
Where: Laurel Branch Library
Who: Ages 10-14

Info & registration: https://t.co/5hET5ib0q0

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Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at the Library! 🌏✨ Join us throughout May for 60+ free programs for all ages celebrating the cultures, languages, music traditions, foods, histories, and literature of Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities!

Check out our featured events below at the following branch libraries and join the celebration! ⬇️

Japanese Koto Recital 💮
May 5 @ 6:30 pm | Joe’s Movement Emporium
May 6 @ 6:30 pm | Greenbelt
May 30 @ 1 pm | New Carrollton

Indian Classical Dance & Hip Hop Fusion 🔥
May 5 @ 6:30 PM | Fairmount Heights
May 13 @ 6:30 PM | Bowie

Explore Japanese Cuisine & Bento Making 🍙
May 9 @ 1 pm | Accokeek
May 12 @ 6:30 pm | Bladensburg
May 19 @ 6:30 pm | Hillcrest Heights
May 20 @ 6:30 pm | Baden

Filipino Culture: Arts, Crafts & Dance 🌸
May 16 @ 1 pm | Beltsville

Mehndi Five Senses Cultural Workshop 🌿
May 17 @ 1 pm | Spauldings
May 31 @ 1 pm | Surratts-Clinton

🔗 View the full calendar and register here: https://t.co/zXGv3tBjq3

#APAHMonth #LibraryEvents #PublicLibrary

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Join us at the Accokeek Branch Library for “Discover: The Traditional Tattoo Art of Batok” on 5/2 at 2 pm.

Batok is the Filipino Kalinga tribe’s ancient way of tattooing. To tattoo in Batok style, artists use Austronesian tools – the hafted needle and mallet. A staff member will lead participants in a presentation detailing the fascinating art form.

#APAHMonth #AsianPacificAmericanHeritageMonth

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Celebrate the start of Children’s Mental Health Matters Month at the Bowie Ice Arena with free ice skating (6:30 pm to 8 pm), games and activities, pizza, and access to community resources.

The Prince George’s Children’s Mental Health Matters (CMHM) Work Group, PGCMLS, and other wonderful service providers will be exhibiting at this welcoming and fun mental health event. This will be a one-stop resource fair for families, advocates, and children to come out, learn, and play! PGCMLS is a proud CMHM champion!

Info & registration: https://t.co/An91kT5kp1

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Lunch and Learn: Dennard Dayle on "How to Dodge a Cannonball" https://t.co/lTIpXYB6H6

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Join the Library and PGCOHR for a discussion with Dennard Dayle on his book "How to Dodge a Cannonball: A Novel" starting at noon! Click here to join the discussion:https://t.co/5bSlyJEmMA