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Patrick and Me: A Family Saga of the Underground Railroad
Tuesday, March 25 7 pm Hyattsville Branch
Historian Anthony Cohen, founder of the Menare Foundation and a fourth generation descendant of a runaway slave, recounts the gripping tale of his ancestor Patrick Sneed who fled from bondage in 1849. Drawing from his forbearer=s 1856 account, Cohen carefully reconstructs the amazing story of this slave who was captured under the Fugitive Slave Act and later went on to fight in the Civil War. Ages 13-up.

Love Your Watershed
Tuesday, March 25 10:30 am Laurel Branch
Join us for songs, stories and a craft project teaching you how to keep water clean. Presented by Sandy August of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and Patuxent Watershed Protection Group. Ages 2-5.

Keep Your Water Clean
Tuesday, March 25 7 pm Laurel Branch
Learn how to protect the Patuxent Reservoirs Watershed where we live through stories, an interactive model and a craft project. Presented by Sandy August of the Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission and Patuxent Watershed Protection Group. Ages 5-10.

Writing Your Life Story
Saturday, March 29 1 pm Oxon Hill Branch
Would you like to publish your biography? Whether you have already started writing or you are just thinking about it, join us for this helpful workshop. Get answers to your questions about creating an interesting book on someone’s life. Members of the Black Writer’s Guild of Prince George’s County will share their expertise on how to write, publish and market your book. The mission of the Black Writer’s Guild is to encourage and showcase African American literary talent. Learn about resources available in the library’s Sojourner Truth African American Research Collection.

Before You Seek a Grant
Thursday, April 10 2 pm New Carrollton Branch
This free class is geared towards community groups without nonprofit status or new nonprofits with very little experience in grantseeking. It will provide a step-by-step checklist to help you establish your organization and determine your own readiness for foundation funding. Registration required. To register, please call 301-699-3500 x254. Adults.

Celebrate Earth Day: An Inconvenient Truth
Tuesday, April 22 7 pm Largo-Kettering Branch
Experience this award-winning film by Nobel Prize winner Al Gore. All ages.

Older & Wiser: Information Fair for Active Adults
Wednesday, April 23 3 pm Upper Marlboro Branch
Come talk to experts from Prince George’s County Administration on Aging, Washington Metro, Maryland Technology Assistance Program, AARP, Southern Maryland Hospital Center, Maryland Legal Aid, Capital Hospice and other organizations serving older citizens.

Write Your Life Story
Thursday, May 8 10 am-Noon Laurel Branch
Experience revitalization through writing. Join us for this four-week session and share your story. Space is limited, registration required, call 301-776-6790. Older adults. Also scheduled for May 15, 22 & 29.