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Collection Highlight: Book Review

Posted Fri, 11/25/2011 - 12:51

image of cover of book, Inside Out & Back Again by Thanhha LaiThrough a series of poems, a young girl chronicles the life-changing year of 1975, when she, her mother, and her brothers leave Vietnam and resettle in Alabama.     

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Holiday Hoopla at New Carrollton Library!

Posted Fri, 11/25/2011 - 12:16

blue snowman with top hat and holiday ornamentsJoin us at New Carrollton Library on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2 pm! 

Celebrate the season with stories, crafts and games! 

Ages Pre-K to 7 years and caregivers are welcome.  Limit 20.

Did you know?

Posted Mon, 11/21/2011 - 21:20

Image of smiling family: mom, granddad, child and grandmomDid you know that PGCMLS has several Microsoft Office Products on the public computers for your use?  While at the library you can access the following:  Word, Power Point, Excel, Access and Publisher.

Database Showcase: E-Reference Books

Posted Wed, 10/19/2011 - 14:58

Attention all Older Elementary and Middle School Students....

Having trouble finding a paper and ink book that gives you the information you are looking for?image of green apple placed on top of books

Kids Section Feature: READING EVER AFTER

Posted Tue, 10/18/2011 - 14:00

mom reading a book to babyCurious about getting your little one ready to read?  Reading and rhymes

can be fun to do with babies and toddlers, they love it.  Plus, it gets them

ready to read.  The best way is practice.  For nursery rhymes, book lists and some best practice advice, check out PGCMLS

Kids Section Feature: BOOKFLIX

Posted Tue, 10/18/2011 - 13:32

bookflix logoFollow along with animated classic children's books. 

For more learning and fun,  read the

paired non-fiction book on-line with BookFLIX. 

Over 100 pairs of ebooks to chose from, read them all!

Watch the Story, Read the Book!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Halloween Hijinks at New Carrollton Library!

Posted Mon, 10/17/2011 - 14:53

close up view of smiling jack o' lanternHalloween Hijinks at New Carrollton Library!

 

Ages 6-12, Monday, October 31, 4pm

Come in costume for Halloween stories, games and snacks.

 

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Terrific Tuesdays at New Carrollton

Posted Mon, 10/17/2011 - 14:35

older child reading a bookTerrific Tuesdays at New Carrollton Library

Tuesdays* at 4 pm

You are never too old to hear stories!  Join us for stories and other fun activities every Tuesday afternoon.  Ages 6 to 9.

*no program 10/18 or 11/1

 

Program Highlight: Kids Euro festival 2011

Posted Tue, 10/11/2011 - 14:01

kids euro festival logo 2011Kids Euro Festival 2011: October 14-November 10

 

The Prince George's County Memorial Library System is participating in Kids Euro Festival 2011, by providing storytimes that focus on European countries.  Join us as we explore Europe through entertaining stories, fun activities and tasty snacks!