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Inheritance Cycle, Book 4 - All will be revealed....

Posted Mon, 03/28/2011 - 19:25

According to Christopher Paolini, this thrilling conclusion to the Inheritance cycle will finally answer all "the burning questions asked by fans around the world." Due to be released this November, Inheritance, is expected to be just as popular as the first three books in this series.

Chew: Taster's Choice

Posted Wed, 03/23/2011 - 12:59

Ever wondered where the food you eat comes from?
Special Agent Tony Chu can tell you exactly, down to the littlest detail, where anything he eats come from -
whether it be meat, vegetable,or human finger...

Listed as one of the top picks for the 2011 ALA Great Graphics for Teens...Chew: Taster's Choice (Volume 1)  by John Layman and Rob Guillory is not to be missed.

And don't forget about Chew: International Flavor (Volume 2).

Have you heard the news about Hunger Games?

Posted Mon, 03/21/2011 - 15:41

In a time where the United States has fallen, a new nation emerges that is divided into a shiny Capital, surrounded by 12 distinct districts. Every year, each district is forced to choose one boy and one girl between the ages of twelve and eighteen to compete in the Hunger Games, a fight to the death contest broadcast on live tv to every district. Katniss Everdeen is selected to compete for her district and there's really only one way to survive the Hunger Games...find out if Katniss can survive the competition?

Stop by your local library to get your own copy of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins today.
 
And as for the news, director Gary Ross announced his choice for the role of Katniss in the real life movie adaptation of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. Katniss will be played by Jennifer Lawrence, of Winter's Bone fame.
 

Get Out There...Get Involved.

Posted Mon, 03/14/2011 - 18:38

Looking for a way to make a difference?

Have you considered signing up for your local Teen Advisory Board?
Visit PGCMLS' TAB page for more information.
You can earn community service hours, help the library plan and promote events, suggest new books, movies or music.

Comfort DollsMaybe you're looking to earn lots of community service hours?
You could volunteer with Parks and Recreation.
Or find other opportunities through 1-800-Volunteer.

Or perhaps you're a fan of DIY and would like to create something for those in need?
Check out these Comfort Dolls made for children in areas affected by natural disasters and disease.
posted March 14, 2011

Attention Glee Fans!

Posted Wed, 03/09/2011 - 11:10

Are you a big fan of Glee?
Can't get enough of their show stopping mashups?
Not only does your library have the Glee Soundtracks from Volume 1 to Volume 4, including their Christmas album and the special Power of Madonna album, we are now carrying the Glee Series...visit your local library to get your copy today!

It's that Time of Year....

Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 16:09

Are you wondering about how you're going to be able to pay for college? To be able to afford your textbooks, computers and other necessities when you get to college? If so, we've spotted a couple of scholarship opportunities floating around out there in cyberspace and have collected a small collection of them here for your perusal.

Redskins Foundation
Open to high school seniors attending either a District of Columbia Public School or Prince George's County Public School.
Deadline is April 8, 2011.

UNCF
A listing of multiple scholarship opportunities for students in both high school and college.
Deadlines vary depending on the scholarship program.

MassMutual Multicultural Scholars Program
Open to students with multicultural backgrounds. See scholarship site for more details.
Deadline is May 2, 2011.

Don't forget to check out the many books available in your local library about scholarships, grants and other funding opportunities for college students. 

We're Celebrating Teen Tech Week!

Posted Mon, 03/07/2011 - 15:37

Teen Tech Week is an annual event sponsored by the American Library Association with the express purpose of ensuring, you, are aware of the electronic resources and technology available to teens in their local libraries.

We're celebrating this special week with events held at branches throughout our county:

Greenbelt Branch:
Monday, March 7 at 5 pm, Grab your Wiimote and come test your skills.
Tuesday, March 8 at 5 pm. Come back and try again.
Saturday, March 12 at 1 pm. Last chance to come out and play!!!

Upper Marlboro Branch:
Wednesday, March 9 at 5 pm. We're breaking out Guitar Hero, DJ Hero, Dance, Dance Revolution and American Idol Encore! 

Gaming Events Happening Today

Posted Tue, 03/01/2011 - 14:38

Spend the afternoon playing Dance, Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock. It's happening at 4:30 pm today at the Largo-Kettering Branch.

Tonight, at 6 pm, the Beltsville Library is hosting Family Gaming Night for all ages. Video games available include Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Rock Band I & II, Madden X, Tatsunoko v. Capcom. We also have Uno, Wits & Wagers Family Edition, Monopoly, Life and Chess.

Teens Rock in Prince George's County!

Posted Mon, 02/28/2011 - 21:49

Let your voice be heard! Tell us what interests you, what drives you and what you want from life! This is the spot for you! We'll post things that we, as librarians, think is interesting, but we want to know what you find exciting and appealing. Don't forget to Like our Teen Facebook Page to get information about current programs, events and other entertaining bits of information.

Middle Schoolers! Join Read Across Maryland

Posted Tue, 02/22/2011 - 22:26

Read Across Maryland30 for 30 Program

Prince George’s County Memorial Library System in partnership with area Title I middle schools launches the Read Across Maryland Program in which students read for 30 minutes each day for 30 days. Participating students in the middle school with the most reading minutes will be awarded prizes.