Prince George's County Memorial Library System

With Mother's Day around the corner, here are a few ideas for making the day extra special:

The Prince George's County Memorial Library System is pleased to announce the end of our First Annual Summer Reading Bookmark Design Contest for grades pre-K through Adult. Winning entries will be announced throughout the month of May leading up to the start of the 2013 Summer Reading Program. Additional information about this contest can be found here.

It's the middle of November

and the weather's crisp and cool,

Thanksgiving's getting closer

so there's lots to do at school.

Our teacher gives us projects

Book Highlight:

The National Fire Protection Association recommends

that you know two ways out of every room in your house.

If you are interested in learning more about fire safety,

It's time to sharpen your pencils, grab your notebooks, and pack your backpack;

but you're not the only one going back to school. 

ACCOKEEK BRANCH
Snowballs & Books
Ages 2-12, Saturday, June 30, Noon
Enjoy free snowballs and book talks.

     My mother gave me candy...

Congratulations to Kadir Nelson, winner of the American Library Association's 2012 Coretta Scott King Author Award for

Lots of new books were published in 2011, and some of our favorite authors and characters are back.  If you're ready to escape the cold and curl up with a fun book, try some of these favorites:

Through 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.     

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?

Follow 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!

Terrific 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

Do you have a biographical report due?  Or you may just want to know more about a famous person!

TRY Biography in Context!  Research @ this database to learn more about a famous person!

Kids 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!

One of the most important school supplies you can own is a library card.  A card from the Prince George's County Memorial Library System gives you access to print materials, electronic books, audiobooks, downloadable audio materials, public access computers, over 50 online databases, and live homework help for grades 4-12. 

If you haven't already, stop in with your parent/guardian to get one today!