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Immigrant Proud
New American Leadership
This is a friendly reminder that the application deadline for the New American Leadership Institute (NALI) 2024 is Friday, August 16, 2024. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to enhance your leadership skills, network with peers, and develop tools to make a significant impact in your community. Participants will gain valuable knowledge about the structure of local government and identify opportunities for civic participation, all while networking with like-minded individuals.
Don't miss your chance to be part of this transformative experience. Apply today and take the first step towards becoming a more effective ambassador for your community. Please note applicants must live or work in Baltimore City and conversational English is required to apply.
Prince George's Film Festival
Are you a filmmaker with a unique story to tell? Are you looking to showcase your work to a wider audience? Look no further than the Prince George’s Film Festival! The Prince George’s Film Festival invites submissions for the upcoming film festival, where diversity, creativity, and the power of storytelling is celebrated.
The Prince George’s County Arts and Humanities Council and the Prince George’s Film Office come together again for the third annual Prince George’s Film Festival (PGFF - Take Three). This annual celebration of cinematic arts will take place September 26–29, 2024, in the crown jewel of the DMV, Prince George’s County, Maryland.
Submit your films at filmfreeway.com/princegeorgesfilmfestival
Citizenship Books in Our Collections
- US Immigration Made Easy (21th edition)
- How to Get a Green Card (15th edition; the 16th edition is tentatively scheduled for sometime in 2024)
External Citizenship Resources
- Study To Be a U.S. Citizen: USA Learns
- Legal: Maryland Pro Bono Resource Center
- Where to find a lawyer:
Top 10 Refugee Resources
- Ayuda
- CASA (Multicultural Center)
- Lutheran Social Services National Capital Area
- Prince George's Community College, Adult Education ESL Program and Refugee and Asylee Program
- Homes Not Borders
- Mid-Shore Council on Family Violence & PG County Sheriff’s Office VAWA Project
- Employ Prince George
- Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Washington Immigration Legal Services (4 locations)
- Catholic Charities Archdiocese of Baltimore Immigration Legal Services, Esperanza Center
- U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants
* Dari and Pashto translations are available as well as the full list of resources. See folder here.
PGCMLS Online Resources for Citizenship
Live tutors are available to help with citizenship preparation. Help is available in English and Spanish.
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Practice tests and exam preparation for US citizenship. Includes a guide to getting your Green Card.
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Online English language courses for speakers of 15 different languages! Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.
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Get access to The New York Times, The Baltimore Sun and over 3,000 newspapers from 120 countries in 62 languages. To log in on a browser, click Sign In > Library Group > Prince George's County Memorial Library System > Enter Card Info > Login. PressReader is also available on mobile devices with the iOS app or the Android app. Funding for PressReader provided by the PGCMLS Foundation and those who support its work.
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An easy-to-use interface that integrates real-life language use by native speakers. With over 100 languages to choose from, every language learner will find something to interest them.
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PGCMLS Programs
Passport Services
Visit select branches to assist in obtaining or renewing your passport. By appointment only.
Learn MoreLocal Resources
Provides linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate legal services to low-income Asian immigrants in Metro-DC who have limited English proficiency. Call or visit website to schedule appointment
Provides support for immigrants, workers, and families through various programs like legal support, ESL classes, citizenship, and vocational training.
Silver Spring location. Assists community members with legal services such as Legal Permanent Residence applications, U.S. citizenship applications, and employment services.
La clínica del pueblo provides primary medical services and insurance application support. Please apply online or call for services.
MILAP is a project within Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland that assists immigrants in Maryland that currently have a case before immigrant court. They are not affiliated with nor do they ever share your confidential information with any immigration agency.
Silver Spring location. Assists community members with legal services such as Legal Permanent Residence applications, U.S. citizenship applications, and employment services.
Free and low-cost English, GED, and workforce certification classes.
Organization that provides ESL classes, citizenship classes, early childhood programs, welcoming information, and many more services for refugees with a focus on women and families.
Official Green Card and Citizenship applications, study materials, and citizenship & immigration-related news.
Community Happenings
Family Support Center Prince George's
English as a Second Language Classes (ESL)
Upcoming Events
Technology Access and Support
All of our branches have computers available for use by library card holders. You can also use printers/scanners to print and copy documents or study materials.