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SUMMER READING KICKOFF EVENTS BOWIE BRANCH Adventures of the Not-So-Perfect Pirates! |
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Mother's Day is May 12, 2013
With Mother's Day around the corner, here are a few ideas for making the day extra special: |
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April is National Poetry Month
Need some help writing a poem? Try Scholastic's Poetry Idea Engine |
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Thank You! 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. |
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Book Highlight: I Have a Dream
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From all of us to all of you...
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Upcoming Winter Holiday Programs
A Wintry Mix of Stories Beltsville Branch |
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The Middle of November 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 |
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November 6 is Election Day With the 2012 presidential election fast approaching, you might want to check out one of these children's books on the electoral process:
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October is Italian Heritage Month Book Highlight:
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Program Highlight: Halloween Happenings at the Bowie Branch
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Fire Prevention Week is October 7 - 13
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, |
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Program Highlight: Teddy Bear Parade Storytime
Oxon Hill Branch Ages 2-6 with caregivers Thursday, Sept. 27, 11 am Join us for a special storytime celebrating teddy bears and other favorite stuffed animals. Bring your favorite one and join the parade! |
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Back to School
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. |
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Dream Big . . . Summer Reading 2012 Summer Reading Program 2012 is here! June 1st- August 31st |
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Summer Reading Program Kickoffs
ACCOKEEK BRANCH |
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Book Highlight: The Berenstain Bears' We Love Our Mom!
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April is National Poetry Month |
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There are just so many ways to celebrate Dr. Seuss' birthday!
BELTSVILLE BRANCH Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! |
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February is Black History Month
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Check out these new books from the Next Reads Newsletters!
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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: |
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Holiday Hoopla at New Carrollton Library!
Celebrate the season with stories, crafts and games! Ages Pre-K to 7 years and caregivers are welcome. Limit 20. |
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Collection Highlight: Book Review
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Did you know?
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Database Showcase: Funke & Wagnalls New World Encyclopedia
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Book Highlight: Look What I Did with a Leaf!
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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? |
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Kids Section Feature: READING EVER AFTER
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 |
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Kids Section Feature: BOOKFLIX
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! |
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Halloween Hijinks at New Carrollton Library!
Ages 6-12, Monday, October 31, 4pm Come in costume for Halloween stories, games and snacks.
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PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT: Terrific Tuesdays at New Carrollton
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
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Database Showcase--Brainfuse
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Database Showcase--Biography in Context 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! |
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Program Highlight: Fancy Nancy Party
Fancy Nancy Party! Saturday Nov. 5, 2pm @ New Carrollton Branch |
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Program Highlight: Kids Euro festival 2011
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!
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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.
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September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
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! |
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The Power of Nature
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The Smurfs
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Mr. Popper's Penguins
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Join us at New Carrollton Library on Saturday, December 10, 2011 at 2 pm! 
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. 
Did 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.
Curious about getting your little one ready to read? Reading and rhymes
Follow along with animated classic children's books. 
Halloween Hijinks at New Carrollton Library!
Terrific Tuesdays at New Carrollton Library
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! 
Kids Euro Festival 2011: October 14-November 10
