Book Highlight: The Berenstain Bears' We Love Our Mom!

We Love Our Mom

April is National Poetry Month

     Birthday Present, Cake, BalloonsMy mother gave me candy...

There are just so many ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday!

Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss

 

BELTSVILLE BRANCH

Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss!

February is Black History Month

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

Check out these new books from the Next Reads Newsletters!

Cover image of Lola's Fandango, featuring a girl in a polka-dot dress clapping her hands

Collection Highlight: New Books

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:

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Holiday Hoopla at New Carrollton Library!

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.

Collection Highlight: Book Review

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.     

Did you know?

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: Funke & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia

collection of colorful test tubes and scientific beakers

Book Highlight: Look What I Did with a Leaf!

 

Database Showcase: E-Reference Books

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

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

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!

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

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

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!

 

Program Highlight: Fancy Nancy Party

 

tea pouring from fancy kettle

 Fancy Nancy Party! 

Saturday Nov. 5, 2pm @ New Carrollton Branch

Database Showcase--Biography in Context

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

two girls using laptop

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

Database Showcase--Brainfuse

young girl using computer  Ok, so everyone has a homework question sometimes!  Chat live, in real time, on-line with a real tutor.  It's as easy as chatting with your friends.  Ask anything you need to ask! 

Program Highlight: Read to Rover

 

How would you like to read to Rover, Bou, or Oscar?  We have specially trained therapy dogs who like to visit the library and are glad to listen to your stories.  Bring a favorite book or choose one from the library.  Registration required, call branch for details.

 

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month

The Smartest Card

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!

The Power of Nature

Natural Disasters

 

The Smurfs

The Purple Smurf

 

Mr. Popper's Penguins

 

Mr. Popper's Penguins