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March / April 2015
Children’s Chatter
Storytimes
Read to Rover
Boys Read Clubs
Girls Read Clubs
Tween & Teentastic Tweets
Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Teen Time
Gaming
Family Flickers
Chess / Checkers Clubs
Crocheting /Knitting/ Quilting
Family Game Night
Lego®
Writers Groups
Adult Action Items
Book Discussions
Computer / Digital Basics
English / Spanish Conversation Clubs
Friends Meetings
Genealogy
Spring into action this spring at your library!
Add spice to your life with a new hobby such
as gardening, knitting, crocheting, quilting,
computer coding, Lego® building, selfpublishing, writing, jewelry making, gaming,
tinkering in makerspaces, minecrafting and so
much more. Learn new skills, including web
design, next generation mobile apps creation,
new languages, social media messaging,
computer literacy and e-reader downloading. Delight yourself in
the phenomenal resources and activities that make your library the
place to be in person or virtually!
Parents take advantage of what the library has to offer for children
of all ages. Ready2Read Centers at selected branches promote
early literacy by letting children learn by doing. Homework help
and tutoring online services enhance your students' learning
experience. Teens may earn community service hours required
for graduation at the library. Entertainment is also free! Have fun
watching movies, gaming, playing board games, making crafts,
reading books, listening to music and more!
Great news! It’s not too late to take advantage of the Library’s
free federal and state tax preparation assistance provided on
specified Sundays at our South Bowie and New Carrollton branches
in partnership with Prince George’s Community College’s CASH
Campaign. AARP Tax-Aide 2015 also continues at our SurrattsClinton Branch. Innovation at PGCMLS takes a leap forward with
the automatic renewal of library items featured in our latest Polaris
upgrade.
Get in on the action! Connect with us. Celebrate National Library
Week (April 12-18) with us. Put a spring in your step this spring @
your library!
Kathleen A. Teaze, CEO
Mission
Prince George's County Memorial Library System
provides materials and information for study
and personal enrichment. We offer strategies for
lifelong learning through access to varied media
and professional guidance by our staff. We focus
all resources on the needs of our customers.
Vision
Enrich your life
Engage your community
Illuminate your world
Thank you!
For your generous contributions to the
Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
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Frederick Delventhal
William Hermann
Sara Kraskin
Joan Lieber
Patricia Reynolds
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Children’s Chatter
Please note that the Library will be closed for EASTER: SUNDAY, APrIL 5.
Dr. Seuss' Birthday
BOWIE BRANCH
Tuesday, March 3, 7 pm; limit 20
Join us as we celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday with a short
movie and fun activities.
Dr. Seuss Storytime
Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Monday, March 2, 10:30 am
Celebrate Dr. Seuss' Birthday with us. Call branch for
details.
Play Day: Dr. Seuss Day
BOWIE BRANCH
Monday, March 2, 10:30 am & 11:30 am (two sessions)
Join us in celebrating the wonders of Dr. Seuss with
the Bowie Branch and MacaroniKid.com! We will begin
with a special Dr. Seuss storytime followed by crafts
inspired by Dr. Seuss favorites! Light refreshments will
be provided. Registration required; call branch at
301-262-7000 to register.
OXON HILL BRANCH
Ages 3-5 and their families
Wednesday, March 4, 7 pm
Help us celebrate the world of Dr. Seuss with stories and
activities. Come as your favorite character!
Let’s Get Seussical: Dr. Seuss Storytime
LARGO-KETTERING BRANCH
Ages 3-5, Thursday, March 5, 11:15 am
Joins us for stories, music and crafts as we celebrate
DR. SEUSS’ BIRTHDAY!
Dr. Seuss Preschool Storytime
BELTSVILLE BRANCH
Ages 3-5
Tuesday, March 10, 7 pm
Wednesday, March 11, 10:30 am
Special Dr. Seuss Storytime! Don't miss our annual
Dr. Seuss-inspired extravaganza featuring Seuss stories
and celebration. Family members welcome to join in the
fun, too!
Children’s Chatter
Youth Spring Gardening
Making Simple Terrariums
BADEN BRANCH
Ages 6 and up, Tuesday, March 24, 4 pm
Making Simple Terrariums and the
Water Cycle
HILLCREST HEIGHTS BRANCH
Ages 6 and up, Wednesday, March 25, 4 pm
Learn about the water cycle and make a water bottle
terrarium to create the same effect. This program is
presented by the Prince George's County Master Gardeners.
Life Cycle of a Butterfly and
Butterfly Pasta Workshop
HILLCREST HEIGHTS BRANCH
Ages 6 and up, Wednesday, April 8, 4 pm
Learn about the life cycle of the butterfly and then make
the life cycle using pasta. This program is presented by the
Prince George's County Master Gardeners.
Cherry Blossom Festival
OXON HILL BRANCH
Ages 6-12, Thursday, April 9, 4 pm
Join us for stories, crafts, activities, and special treats
celebrating cherry blossoms and Japan.
Parts of a Flower and Flower Rubbings
Learn about the parts of a flower and have fun making
various flower prints from rubbings. This program is
presented by the Prince George's County Master Gardeners
at the following branches.
HILLCREST HEIGHTS BRANCH Wednesday, April 22, 4 pm
Ages 6 and up
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH Saturday, March 28, 3 pm
Ages 6 and up
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH Wednesday, April 22, 4 pm
Ages 9-12 (recommended)
Join us to celebrate Earth Day! This event will take place
during our weekly Kids Explore program.
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH Saturday, April 25, 2 pm
Ages 6-12
Call the branch for details.
Duct Tape Art
HILLCREST HEIGHTS BRANCH
Ages 6-12, Wednesday, April 22, 4:30 pm
Why buy a new wallet when you can make
one out of Duct Tape! Come show your
creativity and learn how to make a flower pen, a
bracelet or a stylish wallet using duct tape. Materials
will be provided.
FutureMakers @ PGCMLS
Kids need tools, not just
toys! FutureMakers’ mobile
makerspaces ignite curiosity and
build skills among young makers
- hands-on problem solvers, who
tinker, build and thoughtfully play
- using traditional tools and cuttingedge technologies. Contact branch to
register for these programs.
Artbot Invention Studio
New Carrollton Branch
All ages
(Children under 8 with a caregiver)
Wednesday, March 4, 4 pm
Minecraft Workshop
South Bowie Branch
Monday, March 9, 4 pm
Maker Skills:
Sound Portraits for Families
Beltsville Branch
All ages
(Children under 8 with a caregiver)
Saturday, March 14, 2 pm
Artbot Invention Studio
Surratts-Clinton Branch
All ages
(Children under 8 with a caregiver)
Wednesday, March 25, 4 pm
STEM-tastic
FAIRMOUNT HEIGHTS BRANCH
Ages 8-12, Wednesdays, 4 pm
Become a mad scientist by conducting
hands-on, fun science experiments
using basic scientific principles.
STEM-tastic:
The Sound and the Fury!
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
Ages 8 and up (Note: 8 and under welcome if accompanied by a parent)
Tuesday, April 21, 6:30 pm
STEM at the library “sounds” like
a great idea! Join us for hands on
experiments about sound at the
Hyattsville Library. Get ready to make
some noise!
After-School Homework Help
HILLCREST HEIGHTS BRANCH
Grades 1-6, Monday-Thursday, 3:305 pm (except April 2 & April 6-9);
limit 15 (Children under 8 with a
caregiver)
Need help with homework
assignments? Participants may drop in
and then leave once their homework is
completed and checked by a volunteer.
A light snack will be provided.
Interested in being a volunteer?
Please contact the branch for details.
Homework Help is not available on
closed school days.
Children’s Chatter
Homework Help
Preschool-6th Grade
SPAULDINGS BRANCH
Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays,
4-5 pm
The Library isn't just a place where
students can do their homework.
The Spauldings Branch Library now
offers homework HELP. Students from
Preschool-6th grade can come by and
receive free help with their homework
assignments. Come get your homework
questions answered!
Minecraft
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Ages 8-12, Tuesdays, March 3 &
April 7, 4 pm
Come play with others to flex your
imagination, create your own world,
and make new friends! Beginners are
welcome.
Minecraft Madness
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
Ages 8 and up, Thursdays, March 19 &
April 16, 4:30 pm
Watch out for Creepers! Come meet
new friends and join us for Minecraft at
the library.
Children’s Chatter
90+3 Boys Read
GLENARDEN BRANCH
Ages 10-12, Tuesdays, March 10 & 24, April 7 & 21, 4 pm
Led by a former NCAA Division 1 athlete, this new program
will give boys the chance to read about sports, and more
importantly gain the skills to be successful in the classroom
and in life. Program highlights include reading libraryapproved books, playing outside to build teamwork, eating
healthy snacks, and meeting other academically-driven
young men.
Kids Explore!
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Ages 8-12, Wednesdays, 4 pm
Kids will have the opportunity to participate in
activities that encourage learning and discovery
through books and interactive games.
Kids' Passport to Maryland History
BOWIE BRANCH
Saturday, March 28, 11 am – 3 pm
Travel through Maryland history with crafts and activities
for school-aged children provided by the City of Bowie
Museums, the Prince George's County Historical Society, the
Prince George's County Genealogical Society, Montpelier
Mansion, the Laurel Historical Society and others. Fill up
your "passport" and earn a Maryland Junior Historian
certificate. This drop-in event is open from 11 am to 3 pm.
Tales to Tell
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Ages 6-9 and their families, Thursdays, 4 pm
Join us for folk tales, tall tales and some silly stories, too!
KidZone
SPAULDINGS BRANCH
Ages 7-10, Wednesdays, 4 pm
Join us for fun and creative learning activities!
Board Game Bonanza!
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
Thursday, April 2, 2 pm
School's out! Why sit at home when you can come to the
library and play games? Make new friends as you play
favorite games like Monopoly or Uno.
Clearwater Nature Center - Reptiles!
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Ages 9-13 (recommended)
Wednesday, March 11, 4 pm
Join us to learn about reptiles as Clearwater Nature Center
presents a program with live animals. This program will take
place during our weekly Kids' Explore program.
Echoes of Nature - Hunting for a Square Meal
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Ages 9-13 (recommended), Wednesday, April 15, 4 pm
Join us as we learn about the ways animals hunt for their
food. Meet and interact with live animals. This program will
take place during our weekly Kids' Explore program.
Children’s Chatter
Books at Bedtime:
Infants and Toddlers Program
GREENBELT BRANCH
Tuesdays, March 3 & April 14, 7 pm; limit 20
Start your bedtime routine with us! Sing-a-longs, stories,
and quiet play activities to encourage engagement between
caregivers and children. Focus on age appropriate social/
emotional, communication, and literacy skills. Please pick
up your ticket at the Information Desk before the program.
Presented by the Prince George's County Infants and Toddlers
Program.
Fun Time
OXON HILL BRANCH
Newborn-Age 3 with caregiver
Tuesdays, March 3 & April 7, 10 am
This is an opportunity for children under three with special
needs along with their family and friends to participate in
storytime, music and motor activities. Meet other parents and
check out the latest resources.
Play Day
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Toddlers with caregiver
Fridays, March 13 & April 17, 10:30 am
Join us to play and socialize. Rain or shine, it'll be a fun time!
Drop in on the lower level of the library.
Pam the Kindersinger:
Singing, Dancing, Puppetry
& Comedy for Children
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Toddlers and Preschoolers
with caregivers
Thursday, April 16, 11 am
Join Pam the Kindersinger as
Courtesy of Pam the Kindersinger
she combines songs, classic games, and
puppetry to delight little ones and encourage interaction
with their caregiver. (This program replaces both the
Preschool and Toddler Storytimes that are offered every
Thursday at 10:15 am and 11 am.)
Art for Preschoolers
ACCOKEEK BRANCH
Ages 3-5, Saturdays, March 14 & 28, 3 pm
Children will learn to appreciate art by listening to
an interactive story and then creating a craft related
to the theme.
Thank you!
For your generous contributions the Ready2Read Centers of
the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
•Roseanne Bangura
•Patricia Grob
•Jonathan Haskett
•Amanda Huckins
•Stephanie Lewis
•Sam Nguyen
•Jennifer Stoy
•Cheverly Parents Resources Center
Tween & TeenTastic Tweets
Please note that the Library will be closed for EASTER: SUNDAY, APrIL 5.
Meet the Author: Jason Reynolds
Tuesday, April 28: Hyattsville Branch - 1 pm / Spauldings Branch - 4 pm
Meet the winner of The Coretta Scott King Book Awards: 2015 John Steptoe New Talent Award, Jason Reynolds
for his book, When I Was the Greatest (2014). His most recent release is The Boy in the Black Suit (2015).
Both books are publications of Atheneum Books for Young Readers, an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children’s
Publishing Division. Reynolds is crazy about stories and repeats character names and plot lines during his walk
from the train to his apartment in Brooklyn, NY. The author relocated there after graduating from the University
of Maryland, College Park. (Sources: ala.org & simonandschuster.com)
Photo: Courtesy of author, SimonandSchuster.com
Tween & TeenTastic Tweets
MAC: Manga and Anime Club
BOWIE BRANCH
Tuesdays, March 3 & April 7, 7 pm
Watch your favorite Anime; talk about and preview new
Manga. Create art, comics and costumes. Join fellow Anime
and Manga fans at the new Bowie Manga and Anime Club.
Snacks will be provided.
MAC: Manga and Anime Club
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
Ages 10 and up,
Monday, March 30, 7 pm
Special guest, Maxey Whitehead, voice
of Alphonse Elric, will join us for Q&A
about being an anime voice actor and
the making of Fullmetal Alchemist.
March Madness @ Your Library!
GREENBELT BRANCH
Monday-Saturday during branch hours
Starts March 16, ends April 6
We're doing March Madness Library Style! Based on the
popular basketball tournament, teens can print out a bracket
and vote for their favorite books. The participants who pick
the most match-ups correctly on their bracket will be entered
in a drawing for a prize.
Teen Resume Workshop
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Thursday, April 23, 7 pm
Call the branch for details.
The Teen Book & Movie Conversation Club
BOWIE BRANCH
Ages 13-18, Tuesdays, March 17 & April 21, 3 pm
Which was better, the book or the movie? Share your
thoughts while munching on tasty snacks. Refreshments
provided.
Tournament: Super Smash Bros. Brawl
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Tuesday, April 7, 2 pm & Wednesday, April 8, 2 pm
Call the branch for details.
Teen Literature Day
LARGO-KETTERING BRANCH
Thursday, April 16, during branch library hours
Stop by and share your favorite YA titles with us!
Earth Day: Make a Recycled Paper Bead Bracelet!
GREENBELT BRANCH
Wednesday, April 22, 4 pm
It's Earth Day! Learn one way to recycle
your magazines by making paper beads
which can be used for bracelets and
other jewelry designs.
Tween & TeenTastic Tweets
Teen Tech Week 2015 - Libraries are for Making - March 8-14
STEM-tastic! Teen Tech Week: March 8-14
BOWIE BRANCH
Monday, March 9 - Friday, March 13, 3 pm
In celebration of Teen Tech Week, March 9-13, teens will have
the opportunity to engage and explore technology and enjoy
pop-up maker space activities. Drop-in stations will be set up
during the week and include a circuit bar, a Take-Apart Tech
Breaker Space, a Lego® table, and a Makey-Makey (crafting)
area.
Teen Digital Scavenger Hunt
Teen "Breakerspace"
GLENARDEN BRANCH
Thursday, March 12, 4 pm
It's Teen Tech Week! Join us for a fun program where teens
will get to break apart objects to see what is inside. You'll be
able to see how it works, rebuild it, or make something new!
Bring your passion for learning how things work, and let's get
ready to crumble!
FutureMakers @ PGCMLS
Hypnotica: Spinning Light Machines
GREENBELT BRANCH
Ages 12-19
Monday, March 9 - Saturday, March 14, during branch
hours
Join us in celebrating Teen Tech Week (March 8-14) with a
digital photo scavenger hunt. Sign up teams of two to four
persons at the Information Desk and pick up scavenger hunt
rules starting March 9.
Spauldings Branch
Tweens and Teens, Wednesday March 18, 4 pm
Youth need tools, not just toys! FutureMakers’
mobile makerspaces ignite curiosity and build skills
among young makers - hands-on problem solvers, who
tinker, build and thoughtfully play - using traditional tools and
cutting-edge technologies. Contact branch to register.
Tech Time for Teens and Senior Citizens
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Wednesday, March 25, 4 pm
Break apart a computer and learn how to put it back
together! Call the branch for details.
OXON HILL BRANCH
Saturday, March 14, 10 am-Noon
Teen Tech Week is a time for teens to share their technology
skills. Senior citizens can come learn basic computer skills
taught by our Teens. Registration is required for all senior
citizens.
Breakerspace: Computers
Fantastic FamiLy Flickers
Please note that the Library will be closed for EASTER: SUNDAY, APrIL 5.
STEM for Families
Spring Crafts!
Join us as we explore science, technology,
engineering and math. Drop in for hands-on
activities and STEM exploration.
LARGO-KETTERING BRANCH
Monday, March 16, during branch hours
Help us spring into a new season with fun crafts for all ages!
HILLCREST HEIGHTS BRANCH
Ages 5-12, Wednesdays, 4:30 pm
(except March 25, April 8 & 22)
Crafternoon: Spring Crafts
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Ages 5-12 with adult, Tuesdays, 7 pm
All About Financial Aid for College
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Sunday, March 15, 2:30 pm
Join us to learn about the FAFSA, CSS, MD529 College Savings
and Merit Aid. This program will be presented by Jacqueline
Grazette, CEO of MyCollegeAdvisor College Access Program.
Call the branch for more information.
South Bowie Branch
Wednesday, April 1, 4 pm
Call the branch for details.
Make and Take Spring Crafts for Families
BOWIE BRANCH
Ages 5-11, Saturday, April 18, 2 pm; limit 20
Families with children ages 5-11 will make spring crafts.
Children under 8 must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian. Please register by calling the branch at
301-262-7000.
Magic: The Gathering
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
All ages, Fridays, March 6 & 20,
April 3 & 17, 4:30 pm
New to tabletop gaming or trading card games? No problem!
Come try out Magic: The Gathering and other card games
at the Hyattsville Library. Both new and experienced players
welcome.
Fantastic FamiLy Flickers
Keeping Our Children Safe
Hyattsville Branch
Wednesday, March 18, 7 pm
Upper Marlboro Branch
Wednesday, April 15, 5 pm
Keeping our children safe initiative believes in educating
not only the child but the entire family. Research has shown
that prevention is our greatest weapon against any form of
abuse. Knowing how to identify warning signs and symptoms
in children can help parents to feel empowered and make
informed decisions. Join us for an enlightening program for
children and adults about keeping our children safe.
Folklife and Faraway Places Film Series:
Annie Hall
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Thursday, April 2, 1 pm (PG, 94 minutes)
Woody Allen's romantic comedy of the
Me Decade follows the up and down
relationship of two mismatched New York
neurotics. Jewish comedy writer Alvy
Singer (Woody Allen) ponders the modern
quest for love and his past romance with
singer Annie Hall (Diane Keaton). The film
has long been a favorite of academics,
who have studied the way it portrays
the stereotypes of gender differences
in sexuality, the presentation of Jewish
identity, and the elements of psychoanalysis
and modernism. Annie Hall also won four
Academy Awards, including Best Picture
and Best Original Screenplay. Sponsored by
the Friends of the New Carrollton Library.
Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address
Bowie Branch
Adults and Teens, Monday, March 2, 7 pm
On March 4, 1865, Abraham Lincoln delivered his second inaugural address in front of the Capital
Building in Washington, DC. The Civil War, raging for four years, was nearing its end, and Lincoln’s
focus was on that issue. Lincoln’s desire was to welcome the Southern States back into the Union.
Neither vindictive nor with malice, Lincoln’s objective was reunification in both spirit and deed.
Join us as John Elliff of the Lincoln Group of Washington, DC, discusses what many consider to be
the greatest speech in American History. Following Mr. Elliff, Dominique Dempsey, a student from
Woodstream Academy, will deliver Lincoln’s address from 150 years ago.
Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address Photo:
Wikipedia/Library of Congress, public domain
Celebrate National Poetry Month-April 2015!
Build-A-Poem
BOWIE BRANCH
All ages, April 1-30
Celebrate National Poetry Month by
building your own original poems from
found words. Bring your imagination
- all other materials provided. This
program will be available in the
Children's Room at the Bowie Branch
during the entire month of April.
National Poetry Month
Hoopla Film Event:
An Oversimplification of Her
Beauty
GLENARDEN BRANCH
Saturday, April 4, 2 pm
(Not Rated, 95 minutes)
Terence Nance’s explosive
creative debut feature was a 2013
Official Sundance Selection. An
Oversimplification of Her Beauty,
documents the relationship between
Terence and a lovely young woman
as it teeters on the divide between
platonic and romantic. Utilizing a
tapestry of live action and various
styles of animation, Terence explores
the fantasies, emotions, and memories
that race through his mind during a
singular moment in time.
Poetry Crafts
LARGO-KETTERING BRANCH
Monday, April 6, during branch hours
Concrete, Haiku, Limericks, Acrostic,
Thematic! Pick out your favorite type
of poem and create a collage to go
along with it.
The Value of Words:
Poetry Slam!
SPAULDINGS BRANCH
Saturday, April 11, 2 pm
Come share and hear poetry! Hosted
by poet/author Jennifer Gillyard.
Poetry in Hiding
@ Your Library!
GREENBELT BRANCH
Monday, April 13-Saturday April 18,
during branch hours
Poems have been hidden throughout
the Greenbelt Branch Library. Fill in the
missing words on your scavenger hunt
sheets by finding the poems.
Poetry in Performance:
Practice for a Slam!
Beltsville Branch
All ages, Monday, April 13, 6:30 pm
Here's your opportunity! Perform your
poetry onstage and learn what a slam
is all about.
Fantastic FamiLy Flickers
Open Mic Night!
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Thursday, April 16, 7 pm
Calling beat poets,
spoken word artists
and poets of all kinds!
Come share your poetry
at South Bowie's Open
Mic Night. Call the branch
for details.
Rock-the-Mic for
National Poetry Month
BOWIE BRANCH
Wednesday, April 22, 3 pm
It's a Poetry Slam, so bring your best
performance and enter to win prizes
by reading your own poem or a poet's
poem out loud for National Poetry
Month! Registration is required to be
considered as a contestant, so sign up
today! Snacks will be provided at this
event. For information or to register,
contact the branch at 301-262-7000.
"Poetry is what gets
lost in translation."
Robert Frost
Fantastic FamiLy Flickers
The Shelby Mustang and Mustang Rally
BOWIE BRANCH
Saturday, April 11, 2 pm
Shelby Mustang Photo: Dusk Knight / Wikipedia.org
Jazz Appreciation Month
Hoopla Film Event: CHOPS
GLENARDEN BRANCH
Saturday, April 18, 2 pm (Not Rated, 88 minutes)
Each year, Jazz at Lincoln Center and its artistic director,
Wynton Marsalis, host the prestigious Essentially Ellington
Festival, a competition of high school jazz bands from across
the country. CHOPS, a documentary film, follows the members
of the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts jazz ensemble as
they prepare for and then perform in this elite competition.
CHOPS was an official selection of the Tribeca Film Festival, and
has won Best of Festival Prizes from Florida to Alaska.
When Ford unveiled the Mustang at the 1964 New York
World’s Fair on April 17, 1964, America fell in love with it.
But many felt there was something lacking: a precision and
high performance engine. Carroll Shelby, who had a company
devoted to upgrading standard models into high performance
racing cars, took on that task, and unveiled his version in 1965.
Join us as Stephen Tapper, of the Mustang Club of Maryland,
discusses the history of the Shelby Mustang. Following
Mr. Tapper’s presentation will be a Mustang Rally in the library’s
parking lot.
Come play with others to flex your imagination, create your
own world, and make new friends! Beginners are welcome.
Friends of the Library Book Sale
Escape the Volcano!
Beltsville Branch
All ages, Saturday, April 18, 10 am
Support Friends of the Beltsville
Branch Library and your reading habit.
Children's books, mysteries, romance,
sci-fi, fantasy, history, biography,
cookbooks . . . We'll have it all at
rock-bottom prices.
Minecraft
SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH
Age 8 and up
Saturdays, March 7 &
April 4, 2 pm
GREENBELT BRANCH
Newborn -Age 5
Saturday, April 25, 2 pm
Don't blow your top! Join us at
the Greenbelt Branch Library to
participate in this shape game with
your family.
Adult Action Items
Please note that the Library will be closed for EASTER: SUNDAY, APrIL 5.
Volunteer Orientation
Beltsville Branch
Monday, March 9, 2 pm or 7 pm (Select one of two sessions)
Have you ever thought about volunteering at Beltsville Branch
Library? Or have you volunteered before and would like to get
involved again, in our nice, newly renovated space? Whether
you seek more information or are ready to set-up a schedule,
this orientation will provide the next step to getting involved.
Share your time and talents with the community in a fun- and
book-filled atmosphere!
Basic Resume Writing
Hillcrest Heights Branch
Saturday, March 21, 2 pm; limit 8
Discuss the different types of resumes. Learn about different
tools to help you design one that best fits using Microsoft
Word templates, free resources from the Testing & Education
Resource Center and the Internet. Bring your information
and a flash drive to create and save your own resume. Basic
mouse and keyboard skills required. Registration required.
Tax Preparation Workshops
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Sundays, March 1 & 15, 1 pm
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Sundays, March 22 & April 12, 1 pm
Complete your basic tax return online with the help of
experts. Four Sunday afternoon workshops available,
from 1-5 pm. Space is limited, register in advance at
http://www.pgcc.edu/go/vita.
AARP Tax Aid 2015
SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH
Tuesdays, 10:30 am (ends April 14)
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide volunteers will provide free tax
aid for low-income and senior taxpayers. AARP Foundation
Tax-Aide volunteers are trained and IRS-certified each year
to ensure their knowledge about the latest changes and
additions to the U. S. Tax Code. Please bring a copy of last
year's tax return and all W2 and 1099 income documents
to ensure accurate service. Call 301-292-2188 on Fridays
between 10 am and 2 pm to make appointments for the
following Tuesday.
Adult Action Items
Folklife and Faraway Places Film Series: Silkwood
NEW CARROLLTON BRANCH
Thursday, March 5, 1 pm (*R, 128 minutes)
Directed by Mike Nichols, Silkwood was
inspired by the life of labor activist Karen
Silkwood (Meryl Streep). When her fellow
employees at the Kerr-McGee plutonium
plant are exposed to radiation, Silkwood
begins to investigate the company. On
the night that she died in a suspicious car
accident in 1974, Silkwood was on her way
to meet with a New York Times reporter to
share evidence she had uncovered. An *R
Rating indicates that viewers under the age
of 17 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Sponsored by the Friends of the New Carrollton Library.
Bloody Sunday and the Selma Marches
Bowie Branch
Adults & Teens, Saturday, March 7, 2 pm
Fifty years ago, on March 7, 1965, peaceful demonstrators
gathered in Selma, Alabama, to march to the state capital in
Montgomery, Alabama. Having crossed the Pettus Bridge in
Selma, they were attacked by state and local police, many of
whom were mounted, and armed with billy clubs and tear
gas. Television covered the attack as the demonstrators were
severely beaten and dispersed. A second march was aborted
two days later, though without violence. A third and successful
march was carried out two weeks later on March 21. But
March 7 would forever be known as Bloody Sunday. Join us as
Professor Bonner, of the University of Maryland, discusses the
significance of the marches and Bloody Sunday.
Independent Film Series a Cultural Exchange: Muscle Shoals
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
Monday, March 23, 6:30 pm (111 minutes)
Muscle Shoals, Alabama has helped create
some of the most important and resonant
songs of all time. Overcoming crushing
poverty and staggering tragedies, Rick Hall
brought black and white together to create
music for the generations. Filmmaker-inResidence, Chris Lynn, will facilitate the
post-screening discussion. Sponsored by
Creative Edge Studio and the Friends of
the Hyattsville Library.
Independent Film Series a Cultural Exchange: The Last Waltz
HYATTSVILLE BRANCH
Monday, April 20, 6:30 pm
The Last Waltz is about the farewell concert
of the rock superstar group, The Band. After
16 grueling years on the road, The Band calls
it quits. At San Francisco's Winterland, the
site of their first performance, the farewell
concert is held on Thanksgiving Day, 1976.
Filmmaker-in-Residence, Chris Lynn, will
facilitate the post-screening discussion.
Sponsored by Creative Edge Studio and the
Friends of the Hyattsville Library.
Adult Action Items
Great Decisions
LAUREL BRANCH
Tuesdays, 7:30 pm
March 3
Syria's Refugee Crisis
March 10 Human Trafficking in the 21st Century
March 17 Brazil's Metamorphosis
Please register and pick up a book of readings.
Career Search Strategies
HillCrest Heights Branch
Tuesdays, 10 am
March 3
Resume Clinic
April 7
Interview Clinic
Family Roots: Preserve Your Heritage
OXON HILL BRANCH
Saturday, April 25, 2 pm
Have an old photograph of your ancestors or important family
documents? Learn how to find out more about your family roots
using genealogical research and then hear from Conservator
Katherine Kelly on how to best store your family treasures and
keep them safe. Bring in any documents, books or photographs
to get advice from Ms. Kelly on how to keep them lasting for
future generations. Sponsored by the Friends of the Oxon Hill
Library. Registration is required.
African American Family Reunions
African History & Culture Lecture Series
Barbara Eklof will share new and
exciting activities and traditions for
family reunions. Discover how to share
your family history, food traditions,
meaningful events, games, icebreakers,
and affirmations for your family
reunion. Ms. Eklof is the author of For
Every Season: The Complete Guide to
African American Celebrations. This
program is sponsored by the Friends
of the Oxon Hill Library. Registration is
required.
April 7 To Go Boldly: The History of Black Exploration
– C. R. Gibbs
April 14 Frances Ellen Watkins Harper: Harriet Tubman's
Homegirl - Lavonda Broadnax
April 21 Death or Freedom: The End of the Civil War and the Coming of Reconstruction – C. R. Gibbs
April 28 A Dawn Like Thunder: Africa, Black America, and
WW2 (The 70th Anniversary) –C. R. Gibbs
OXON HILL BRANCH
Saturday, March 14, 2 pm
Greenbelt Branch
Tuesdays, 7 pm
Adult Action Items
Starting a Vegetable Garden
Greenbelt Branch
Saturday, March 7, 2 pm
Hillcrest Heights
Branch
Saturday, March 7, 10:30 am
for wherever you live and are low
maintenance. Improve the look, smell,
and taste, of your salads, main dishes
and desserts with herbs from your
garden. Call branch for details. Presented
by the Prince George's County Master
Gardeners.
Companion Planting of Herbs,
Vegetables and Flowers
Starting from Seed
Greenbelt Branch
Saturday, April 11, 2 pm
It's easy to grow some of your vegetables
from seed and cheaper, too. Learn the
steps for starting seeds, dates, spacing
etc. Presented by the Prince George's
County Master Gardeners.
Eat healthier and enjoy fresh vegetables
from your own sustainable garden.
Learn the basics of vegetable gardening.
Presented by the Prince George's County
Master Gardeners.
SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH
Saturday, March 28, 2 pm
Please register at the Information Desk.
Native Plants for Your Garden
Weeds and Edible Weeds
Low Maintenance Gardening
Dealing with Nuisance Wildlife
SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH
Saturday, April 25, 2 pm
SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH
Saturday, March 14, 2 pm
Please register at the Information Desk.
Herbs to Grow and Cook
(Lecture with demonstration)
Hillcrest Heights Branch
Saturday, March 21, 10:30 am
Greenbelt Branch
Saturday, March 28, 2 pm
SOUTH BOWIE BRANCH
Saturday, April 4, 2 pm
Enjoy an easy way to garden that
has a side benefit. Herbs are great
Baden Branch
Wednesday, April 1, 4:30 pm
SURRATTS-CLINTON BRANCH
Saturday, April 11, 2 pm
Greenbelt Branch
Saturday, April 18, 2 pm Learn how to deal with squirrels,
moles, groundhogs and deer, and keep
them from eating your plants. Please
register at the Information Desk for
the April 11 program. Presented by
the Prince George's County Master
Gardeners.
How to Get Your Yard
Bay Wise Certified
Baden Branch
Wednesday, April 22, 4:30 pm
Hillcrest Heights Branch
Saturday, April 18, 10:30 am
Take the hard work out of gardening
by working smarter not harder. Short
cuts to gardening that will make your
gardening work easy. Please register
at the Information Desk for the
April 25 program. Presented by the
Prince George's County Master
Gardeners.
nEWS FLASH
Celebrate Women's History Month (March) @ your Library
Women's History Month
Hoopla Film Event: Girl Rising
Glenarden Branch
Saturday, March 7, 2 pm
(Rated PG-13, 101 minutes)
This movie examines the lives of nine girls from developing
countries who begin to change their lives through education,
despite the hardships they endure in their native lands
including arranged marriages and child slavery. Each girl is
paired with a renowned writer from her native country to tell
their story. Film includes narration by Cate Blanchett, Anne
Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys and Meryl Streep among
others.
Women's History Month
Hoopla Film Event: Invisible War
Glenarden Branch
Saturday, March 21, 2 pm (Not Rated, 93 minutes)
The Invisible War, by Oscar and Emmy-nominated director
Kirby Dick and Emmy-nominated producer Amy Ziering, is a
searing expose of the epidemic of rape of soldiers within the
U.S. military, the institutions that perpetuate and cover up its
existence, and its profound personal and social consequences.
Women in Aviation
Greenbelt Branch
All ages, Saturday, March 28, 2 pm
The College Park Aviation Museum will be presenting a
program on women's involvement throughout the history of
aviation. There will also be a hands-on activity accompanying
this presentation.
nEWS FLASH
History Alive! Margaret Brent and the Indians
A Women’s History Month (March) /
Maryland Day (March 25) Celebration
Family Fun Night!
Beltsville Branch
All ages, Monday, March 16, 6:30 pm
Award winning actress Mary Ann Jung's fun, interactive show
is a re-enactment of outspoken British Catholic Margaret Brent
who landed in the Maryland colony in 1638. Ms. Jung has
appeared on CNN, Good Morning America, and she regularly
performs for the Smithsonian, National Theatre and countless
schools, museums and festivals. Thank you to the Friends of
the Beltsville Branch Library for sponsoring this event.
Women's History Month
Tribute to Ruby Dee & Maya Angelou
Oxon Hill Branch
Saturday, March 28, 2 pm
Celebrate Women's History Month
with a theatrical performance in
memory of Ruby Dee (top right) and
Maya Angelou (middle right). The
Liberated Muse Arts Group will share
a dramatic and musical presentation in
tribute to these two women who were
actresses, activists, writers and living
legends. This program is sponsored
by the Friends of the Oxon Hill Library.
Registration is requested.
Board of Library Trustees
Sylvia Bolivar, President
Dr. Alease J. “Christy” Wright,
Vice President
Wanda M. Arrington
Samuel A. Epps, IV Mark Polk
Rey N. Robles
fairmount heights branch
301-883-2650
5904 Kolb St.,
Fairmount Heights MD 20743
Monday-Thursday 11 am-7 pm,
Friday Closed, Saturday 10 am-5 pm,
Sunday 1-5 pm
Kathleen A. Teaze, CEO
glenarden branch
301-772-5477 / 240-696-3844
8724 Glenarden Pkwy.,
Glenarden MD 20706
Monday & Tuesday Noon-8 pm,
Wednesday & Thursday 10 am-6 pm,
Friday Closed, Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Administrative offices
301-699-3500
*TTY 301-808-2061
6532 Adelphi Rd.,
Hyattsville MD 20782
Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm
Accokeek Branch 301-292-2880
15773 Livingston Rd.,
Accokeek MD 20607
Monday & Wednesday 1-9 pm,
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am-6 pm,
Friday Closed, Saturday 10 am-5 pm
Baden Branch 301-888-1152
13603 Baden-Westwood Rd., Brandywine
MD 20613
Monday-Thursday 10 am-6 pm,
Friday & Saturday Closed
Beltsville Branch 301-937-0294
4319 Sellman Rd.,
Beltsville MD 20705
Monday & Tuesday 1-9 pm, WednesdayFriday 10 am-6 pm, Saturday, 10 am-5 pm
BLADENSBURG BRANCH
301-927-4916
4820 Annapolis Rd.,
Bladensburg MD 20710
Monday-Thursday 11 am-7 pm,
Friday Closed, Saturday 10 am-5 pm
bowie branch 301-262-7000
15210 Annapolis Rd.,
Bowie MD 20715
Monday-Wednesday 10 am-9 pm,
Thursday-Friday 10 am-6 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
greenbelt branch
301-345-5800
11 Crescent Rd., Greenbelt MD 20770
Monday & Tuesday 1-9 pm,
Wednesday-Friday 10 am-6 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
hillcrest heights branch
301-630-4900
2398 Iverson St.,
Temple Hills MD 20748
Monday & Wednesday Noon-8 pm,
Tuesday & Thursday 10 am-6 pm,
Friday Closed, Saturday 10 am-5 pm,
Sunday 1-5 pm
hyattsville branch
301-985-4690
6530 Adelphi Rd.,
Hyattsville MD 20782
Monday-Wednesday 10 am-9 pm,
Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm
largo-kettering branch
301-336-4044
9601 Capital Lane,
Largo MD 20774
Monday & Tuesday 1-9 pm,
Wednesday-Friday 10 am6 pm, Saturday 10 am-5 pm
laurel branch
301-776-6790
Temporary Facility
8101 Sandy Spring Road, Suite 106
Laurel MD 20707
Monday-Wednesday 10 am-9 pm,
Thursday-Friday 10 am-6 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
mount rainier branch
301-864-8937
3409 Rhode Island Ave.,
Mount Rainier MD 20712
Monday-Thursday 11 am-7 pm,
Friday Closed,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
new carrollton branch
301-459-6900
7414 Riverdale Rd.,
New Carrollton MD 20784
Monday-Wednesday 10 am-9 pm,
Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm
oxOn hill branch
301-839-2400
6200 Oxon Hill Rd.,
Oxon Hill MD 20745
Monday-Wednesday 10 am-9 pm,
Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm
south Bowie branch
301-850-0475
15301 Hall Road,
Bowie, MD 20721
Monday, Wednesday &
Friday 10 am-6 pm, Tuesday &
Thursday, 1-9 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm,
Sunday 1-5 pm
spauldings branch
301-817-3750
5811 Old Silver Hill Rd.,
District Heights MD 20747
Monday & Tuesday 1-9 pm,
Wednesday-Friday 10 am-6 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm, Sunday 1-5 pm
surratts-clinton branch
301-868-9200
9400 Piscataway Rd.,
Clinton MD 20735
Monday-Wednesday 10 am-9 pm,
Thursday & Friday 10 am-6 pm,
Saturday 10 am-5 pm
upper marlboro branch
301-627-9330
14730 Main St.,
Upper Marlboro MD 20772
Monday-Thursday 11 am-7 pm,
Friday Closed, Saturday 10 am-5 pm
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of hearing persons calling the
Administrative Offices and library
branches.
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