
PGCMLS in the News
"CTV News 11/13/25"
PGCTV. Daily News Program. November 13. (Featuring opening of seniors’ art exhibition at HY.)
"Hyattsville seniors finish four-week therapeutic art class "
Hyattsville Life & Times. Features – Hyattsville. November 10. Luke Rowe.
"Art acts as therapy for local 'emerging adults'"
Streetcar Suburbs Publishing. July 20, 2025. Lillian Glaros.
"CTV News 8/7/24 "
Prince George’s Community Television. August 7, 2024. Katerra Jones.
"Prince George's County Memorial Library System inspiring teens."
DC News Now. May 14, 2024. Tyger Munn.
"CTV News 5/13/24."
Prince George’s Community Television. May 13, 2024. Mariah Jallad.
"Prince George’s County Local Updates."
The Washington Informer. May 1, 2024. Richard D. Elliott.
"Prince George's County library hosting solar eclipse events for kids"
DC News Now. Thursday, April 4, 2024. Tyger Munn.
News Archive
July 2025
- "Art acts as therapy for local emerging adults" Streetcar Suburbs Publishing. July 20, 2025. Lillian Glaros.
- “Hot Days, Hotter Topics | ALA Annual 2025.” Library Journal. News. July 9. Matt Enis, Lisa Peet, Hallie Rich, & Kara Yorio.
- “YSD Newsletter: Summer 2025.” Youth Services Division of Maryland Library Association. July 1. (Featuring LK’s Dwyn Griffin and LA’s Marcy Richardson)
June 2025
- “No A/C, no answers: Tenants struggle in Laurel apartment with no A/C during heat wave.” FOX 5 DC Evening Broadcast. News, Top Stories. June 23, 2025. Bob Barnard.
- “Streetcar Spotlight Newsletter: ‘Beat the Heat’ Edition” Email Newsletter, June 20, Heather Marlene Myers (events listings)
- “Libraries, Museums Are Targets Of Trump’s Fiscal 2026 Budget” Greenbelt News Review, front page of June 12 print issue, June 12, Joan Estenson
- “‘Korean culture comes to the Hyattsville library” Hyattsville Life & Times (Streetcar Suburbs News), June 2025 print edition, June 11, Jade Tran
December 2024
- “Public Library Celebrates Giving Milestone One Millionth Free Book to Young Children in Prince George’s County.” Prince George’s Post. December 19, 2024. Press Officer - PGCMLS.
- “CTV News 12/16/24.” December 16, 2024. Mariah Jallad.
- “How kids in Prince George’s Co. have gotten a million free books.” WTOP News. December 13, 2024. John Domen.
- “Prince George’s County library celebrates giving one million free books to children.” DC News Now. December 10, 2024. Odyssey Fields.
- “Reading is Forever.” Prince George's Suite. December 4, 2024, Raoul Dennis.
November 2024
- “What's Open, Closed For Thanksgiving 2024 In Bowie, Prince George's.” Patch.com. Wed, Nov 27, 2024. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- “What's Open, Closed For Veterans Day 2024 In Prince George's County.” Patch.com. Fri, Nov 8, 2024. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- “Finding Balance | Year in Architecture 2024” Library Journal. November 4, 2024. Lisa Peet.
- “Native American Heritage Month - County Highlight” princegeorgescountymd.gov. November 1, 2024. Prince George’s County Government.
October 2024
- "Improv Workshop For All" WHUR 96.3 - TAKING IT TO THE STREETS. October 24, 2024 at 10:03 am. Bobby Gailes.
- "Libraries and Library Story Times in DC, VA, and MD" DC Area Moms. October 23, 2024. Kristina Nunez.
- "Financial Workshop, Girl Conference, Housing Counseling. Details and More Inside Community’s Choice." WHUR.com. October 19, 2024. Renee Nash.
- "A Story about Story Hour: Fun at Springhill Lake Rec." Greenbelt News Review. October 16, 2024. Erica Johns.
- "Maryland Legal Aid's Tenant Right to Counsel Project to Partner With the Prince George'’'s County Memorial Library System to Host Legal Aid Clinics." Prince George’s Post (A3). October 3-October 9, 2024. Press Officer Maryland Legal Aid.
September 2024
- ““Latest Polling Data For Maryland Senate Race/ What Happens If Alsobrooks' Wins in November?/ Community Meetings.” (Community Preservation Day at HY included in “Community Meetings” section)” The Intersection (Context Newsletter). September 20, 2024. Delonte Harrod.
- ““A Librarian’s Legacy Nurturing Literacy and Community Through the Years.” (interview with Surratts-Clinton’s Marsha Quarles)” The Fear to Freedom Project. September 18, 2024. Deborah Carson.
- “Library Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month With Activities for all Ages.” (A4) Prince George’s Post. September 12-18, 2024. Andrea Castillo.
- “Things to Do, DMV: Weekend Rundown, Sept. 19-22.” The Washington Informer. September 18, 2024. Jada Ingleton.
- “St. Ignatius Church, Oxon Hill, marks 175th Anniversary.” The Enquirer Gazette. September 10, 2024. Mary McHale.
- “Library celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with activities for all ages.” The Enquirer Gazette. September 9, 2024.
- “Pizza and pages: Pizzeria Paradiso slices into National Read a Book Day.” WJLA. September 6, 2024. Good Morning Washington.
- “Festival of Cultures - Gallery Exhibition - Featuring Marilyn Gates-Davis.” Patch. September 6, 2024. Operation Arts.
August 2024
- "Prince Georges County Seed Library." Washington Gardener Magazine. August 31, 2024
- "Surratts-Clinton Branch Summer Reading Kickoff." YSD Summer Newsletter. Summer 2024
- “Community Support & Learning Events in September.” Chesapeake Family Life. August 30, 2024. CFL Staff.
- “What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2024 In Prince George's County.” Patch. August 30, 2024. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- “CTV News 8/13/24.” (story about Lucille Clifton Scholarship award at Open Mic: Fresh Voices series at Spauldings starts at 12:15) Prince George’s Community Television. August 13, 2024.
- “CTV News 8/7/24.” (coverage about Social Justice Camp begins at 10:59) Prince George’s Community Television. August 7, 2024. Katerra Jones.
- “Things to do in the DC area: Black Books Matter Fest, Mubadala Citi DC Open … and more!” WTOP News. August 1, 2024. Michelle Goldchain.
- “Museum Features Greenbelt’s Historic Gardens in Lecture.” Greenbelt News Review (page 12). August 1, 2024. Amy Hansen.
July 2024
- “Librarians share several programs as people find ways to stay cool during extreme heat.” DC News Now. July 17, 2024. Ya-Marie Sesay.
- “Library hosts presentation on Social Security.” Southern Maryland News. July 15, 2024. Christina Walker.
- “Maryland Announces 2024 Young Readers Program Funding Recipients.” The Crab (page 8). Summer 2024. Tim Pratt.
- “New Officers of the Black Caucus of the Maryland Library Association (BCMLA).” The Crab (page 13). Summer 2024. Melanie Townsend Diggs.
- “The 2024 Spring LATI Graduates Put Their “Heart and Soul” into Their Work.” The Crab (page 62). Summer 2024.
- “Highlights from the Spring 2024 Maryland State Library Resource Center (SLRC) Conference Tools for Your Future.” The Crab (page 77). Summer 2024. Paul Chasen.
- “Music in Storytime! Diversify Your Music to Get Families Moving.” The Crab (page 89). Summer 2024. Dwyn Griffin, Lauren Roots, Marsha Quarles and Shannon Young.
- “Beyond June: How Libraries Can Support Pride All Year.” The Crab (page 108). Summer 2024. Shannon Carney with contributions by Jayne Walters, Teresa Miller, and TJ Finecey.
- “Hyattsville Library hosts pride festivities.” Hyattsville Life & Times. July 11, 2024.
- “Family Learning: Birds, Sharks and Fun, Oh My!” Chesapeake Family Life. July 2, 2024. CSL Staff.
June 2024
- “Maryland Legal Aid’s Tenant Right to Counsel Project to Partner with the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System to Host Legal Aid Clinics.” Prince George’s Post (A1). June 27-July 3, 2024. Press Officer Maryland Legal Aid.
- “Summer Prince George’s At the Library.” Greenbelt News Review (page 5). June 20, 2024 and June 27, 2024.
- “What's Open, Closed For Juneteenth 2024 In Bowie, Across Prince George's.” Patch. June 18, 2024. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- “‘Adventure Begins At Your Library!’ With Summer Prince George’s 2024.” Prince George’s Post. June 13-19, 2024. Andrea Castillo.
- “Things to do in the DC area: Museum of Graffiti, Columbia Heights Day … and more!” WTOP. June 13, 2024. Michelle Goldchain.
- “Free summer programs with the Prince George’s County library.” DC News Now. June 13, 2024. Taniya Wright.
- “Libraries throughout Prince George’s County are teaching locals how to roller skate.” WAMU. June 12, 2024. Elliot Williams.
- “Brandywine-Aquasco.” The Prince George’s Post (A2). June 6-12, 2024. Audrey Johnson.
May 2024
- “County Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage.” Prince George’s Suite. May 31, 2024. N’tuma Kamara.
- “Maryland Legal Aid’s Tenant Right to Counsel Project to Partner with the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System to Host Legal Aid Clinics.” The Prince George’s Post. May 30-June 5, 2024. Press Officer Maryland Legal Aid.
- “Get Out There: Prepping for Pride.” WAMU. May 30, 2024. Kayla Hewitt and Tamika Smith.
- “Zip Trip 10th anniversary season is about to begin!” Fox 5 DC. May 24, 2024. Tucker Barnes.
- “5 must stops in Hyattsville.” Fox 5 DC. May 24, 2024.
- “MD Legal Aid, PG County libraries to host tenants’ rights and housing clinics.” The Daily Record. May 23, 2024. Daily Record Staff.
- “Member Highlight: Shom Tiwari.” Asian/Pacific American Librarians Association. May 22, 2024.
- “Prince George's County Memorial Library System inspiring teens.” DC News Now. May 14, 2024. Tyger Munn.
- “CTV News 5/13/24.” (interview with Isaiah West begins at 8:19) Prince George’s Community Television. May 13, 2024. Mariah Jallad.
- “Isaiah West | Movers & Shakers 2024—Educators.” Library Journal. May 1, 2024.
- “Prince George’s County Local Updates.” The Washington Informer. May 1, 2024. Richard D. Elliott.
- “CTV News 5/1/24.” (Coverage about Tenant’s Rights and Housing Clinic at OH begins at 3:11) Prince George’s Community Television. May 1, 2024.
April 2024
- “Rover: Library 2Go.” DC News Now. April 24, 2024. Tyger Munn.
- “WTOP movie critic donates entire DVD collection to Hyattsville branch of Prince George’s County Library.” WTOP News. April 23, 2024. Jason Fraley.
- “CTV News 4/22/24.” (story about Surratts-Clinton grand opening begins 9:13) Prince George’s Community Television. April 22, 2024. Byron Scott.
- “Youth Transportation Safety Town Hall.” Patch. April 12, 2024. Jeremiah Lowery.
- “CTV News 4/10/24.” (coverage about Reentry Job Fair begins at 10:12) Prince George’s Community Television. April 10, 2024.
- “CTV News 4/9/24.” (coverage about National Library Week begins at 13:47) Prince George’s Community Television. April 9, 2024. Katerra Jones.
- “The State of America’s Libraries 2024.” (p. 16) American Library Association. April 8, 2024.
- “Applications for Library’s Social Justice Camp 2024 Now Open.” (A3) Prince George’s Post. April 4-10, 2024. Andrea Castillo.
- “Prince George's County library hosting solar eclipse events for kids.” DC News Now. Thursday, April 4, 2024. Tyger Munn.
- “New ALA tools guide libraries in applying for more than $1 billion in federal Digital Equity Act funding.” ALA News. Wednesday, April 3, 2024. Ian Ware.
- “New Social Justice Book Club Meets Monthly at Brentwood Food Hall.“ The Hyattsville Wire. April 2, 2024, admin
March 2024
- “CTV News 3/29/24.” PGCTVONLINE. Mar 29, 2024. Patricia Villone.
- “Library Programs on Women: The Civil War to the New Deal.” (p. 4) Greenbelt News Review. March 21, 2024.
- “Women’s History Month Features Arts, Cultural, STEM Events at the Library.” Prince George’s Post (A3). March 14-20, 2024.
- “In & Around Morningside-Skyline.” Prince George’s Post (A2). March 14-20, 2024. Mary McHale.
- “Commitment to Sustainability: Prince George’s County Libraries Lead Initiatives to Accommodate EV Charging.” Prince George’s Post (A1). March 14-20, 2024. Andrea Castillo.
- “Long-awaited Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Opened to the Public March 4.” Prince George’s Post (A3). March 7-13, 2024.
- “Upgraded Spaces and Café Planned for Greenbelt Library.” (p. 12) Greenbelt News Review. March 7, 2024.
“CTV News 3/5/24.” (coverage about Surratts-Clinton opening begins at 21:44) Prince George’s Community Television. March 5, 2024. - “Long-Awaited Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Opens To The Public March 4.” The Bay Net. March 2, 2024.
- “Revitalized Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Opens in Maryland, Boasting Enhanced Community Spaces.” BNN: The People’s Network. March 2, 2024. Nasiru Eneji Abdulrasheed.
February 2024
- "What’s Open, Closed Presidents Day 2024: Bowie." Patch. February 19, 2024. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "'Humbling and motivating': Prince George's first Black CEO takes over system." NBC4 Washington. February 16, 2024. Darcy Spencer.
- "County Opens New Baden Library." Washington Informer. February 14, 2024. Richard D. Elliott.
- "Prince George’s County Local Updates: New Baden Library Opens, County Hires First Black Chief Librarian." Maryland State Library. February 9, 2024.
- "Library Celebrates Black History Month." Greenbelt News Review. February 8, 2024.
- "Bilingual Story Time At Springhill Lake Friday." Greenbelt News Review. February 8, 2024.
- "Program Model: The Book Crawl." Programming Librarian. February 7, 2024. Isaiah West and Sara McDonough.
- "After long community push, newly renovated Baden Branch Library opens." The Enquirer Gazette. February 7, 2024.
ABC 7 Baden - "CTV News 2/6/24." Prince George’s Community Television. February 6, 2024. Janae Morris. (Stories about Mark Winston becoming CEO and Baden Branch Library opening begin at 5:04)
Fox 5 DC Baden - “County Library Hires New CEO.” Prince George’s Suite. February 5, 2024.
- "New 'Short Story Kiosk' Now at the Hyattsville Library." The Hyattsville Wire. February 1, 2024. Alison Beckwith.
- "Historic firsts for Black administrators, legislators, and industry leaders across the DC region." WTOP. February 1, 2024. Ivy Lyons.
January 2024
- "7 Ways to Celebrate Black History Month Around D.C." The DCist. January 30, 2024. Elliot C. Williams.
- "Emily Drabinski: Will Congress Keep Its Broadband Promise?" Broadband Breakfast. January 24, 2024. Emily Drabinski.
- "Pink Floyd CD returned to Maryland library 35 years late." NBC4 Washington WRC-TV. January 25, 2024. Tommy McFly and Jared Herr.
- "A Pink Floyd CD is returned to a Maryland library – 35 years overdue." Washington Post. January 24, 2024. Danny Nguyen.
- "Pink Floyd CD returned to Maryland library after 35 years." UPI. January 24, 2024. Ben Hooper.
- "Pink Floyd CD returned to Laurel Library 35 years late." Fox 5 DC. January 24, 2024. Josh Rosenthal.
- "Free programs at Prince George’s County Memorial Library System" DC News Now. January 19, 2024. Taniya Wright.
- "Pink Floyd’s ‘Wish You Were Here’ CD returns to Maryland library 35 years late." Fox News. January 17, 2024. Andrea Vacchiano.
- "Pink Floyd CD returned to Prince George's library 35 years after being added to collection." WUSA9. January 13, 2024. Alanea Cremen and Kaela Roeder.
- "What's Open, Closed In Bowie On MLK Jr. Day 2024." Patch. January 12, 2024. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Story Time Friday." Greenbelt News Review. January 11, 2024.
- "City Sponsors Many Events to Honor MLK Day of Service." Greenbelt News Review. January 11, 2024.
- "Los Washington Wizards y las Bibliotecas Públicas de Montgomery traen un 'Desafío de lectura' para los más jóvenes." El Tiempo Latino. January 5, 2024.
- "Montgomery County Public Libraries Partners with Washington Wizards to Promote Youth Reading and Literacy Through 'Reading Challenge' Running from Jan. 3–March 20." The MoCo Show. January 3, 2024. Patrick Herron.
- "County Libraries, Washington Wizards Host Reading Challenge." My MCM (Montgomery County Media). January 3, 2024. Michelle Queen.
- "Washington Wizards Winter Reading Challenge." Prince George’s Proud. January 2, 2024.
November 2023
- "Prince George’s Co. libraries raising money for defibrillators" WTOP News. November 13, 2023. John Domen.
- "Prince George’s Co. library brings ancient mathematics to young learners." WTOP News. November 6, 2023. Stephanie Gaines-Bryant.
- "CTV News 11/1/23." Prince George’s Community Television (PGCTV). November 1, 2023. Byron Scott. (Bladensburg ribbon cutting is the first story of the broadcast)
- "Ribbon cutting held for Bladensburg’s new eco-friendly library." ABC7 News. November 1, 2023. 7News Staff.
- "Laurel Community Spotlight: Family Literacy Day." Podcast City Studios (City of Laurel). November 1, 2023. Audrey Barnes.
- "Laurel Community Spotlight: Family Literacy Day." Laurel TV (City of Laurel). November 1, 2023. Audrey Barnes.
October 2023
- “Check Out Your Blood Pressure When You Check Out A Book.” Greenbelt News Review. October 26, 2023. Anna Bedford-Dillow.
- “Lifelong learning at Prince George’s County Memorial Library System.” DC News Now. October 26, 2023. Taniya Wright.
- “Library, Nursing Students Partner in Public Health Outreach.” University of Maryland, Baltimore. October 25, 2023. Emily Bleiweis.
- “Marveling at Mushrooms: UMD English Collaboration with Hyattsville Library Showcases Fungi-themed Books, Talks, Arts and Crafts for All Ages.” University of Maryland Department of English. October 23, 2023. Chloe Kim.
- “Get A Sneak Peak of the New Bladensburg Library on Oct. 29.” Hyattsville Wire. October 22, 2023. Alison Beckwith.
- “LGBTQ+ Resources At the Library.” Greenbelt News Review. October 19, 2023.
- “Talk Health Event At the Library.” Greenbelt News Review. October 19, 2023.
- “At the Library.” Greenbelt News Review. October 19, 2023.
- “University of Maryland School of Nursing Students Improving Health Equity Through Free Health Resources to Prince George’s County Community.” The Prince George’s Post. October 19-25, 2023.
- “Advocacy for Intellectual Freedom: Defending Our Collections Discussion Series.” The Crab: The Digital Magazine of the Maryland Library Association. Fall 2023. Monica McAbee.
- “The Maryland Library Where You Can Get Your Blood Pressure Read.” WTOP News. October 16, 2023. John Domen.
- “CTV News 10/16/23.” Prince George’s Community Television (PGCTV). October 16, 2023. Patricia Villone. (PGCMLS story starts at 5:36)
- “Brandywine-Aquasco.” The Prince George’s Post. October 12, 2023. Audrey Johnson.
- “Literacy and Fun For Young Children.” Greenbelt News Review. October 12, 2023.
- “At the Library.” Greenbelt News Review. October 12, 2023.
- “Edmonston brings youth, resources together for gun violence prevention rally." NBC4 Washington. October 7, 2023. Dominique Moody.
- "At the Library" Greenbelt News Review. October 5, 2023.
September 2023
- "At the Library." Greenbelt News Review. September 28, 2023.
- "Fall Lineup of Library’s Hispanic Heritage Celebration for all Ages." The Prince George’s Post. September 28-October 4, 2023. Andrea Castillo.
- "Improving school readiness in Prince George’s Co. children, through song." WTOP News. September 22, 2023. John Domen.
- "At the Library." Greenbelt News Review. September 21, 2023.
- "Upcoming events at the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System." Southern Maryland News Online. September 19, 2023.
- "At the Library." Greenbelt News Review. September 14, 2023.
- "Slavery’s local past unearthed in ‘Out of the Vineyard’ at Joe’s Movement Emporium." DC Theater Arts. September 12, 2023. Gregory Ford.
- "Public Library Programs to Address Stress | First Steps." School Library Journal. September 12, 2023. Rachel G. Payne and Linda L. Ernst.
- "Championing Inclusivity in Library Collection Policies: Book Censorship News." Book Riot. September 8, 2023. Kelly Jensen.
- ""At the Library." Greenbelt News Review. September 7, 2023.
- "What's Open, Closed For Labor Day 2023 In Prince George's County." Patch. September 3, 2023. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
August 2023
- "Greenbelt Homes Blueprints Are Now Available Online." Greenbelt News Review. August 31, 2023. Andrea Castillo.
- "CTV News 8/22/23" Prince George’s Community Television. August 22, 2023. Patricia Villone. (PGCMLS story starts at 7:43)
- "Library Makes New Deal-era Blueprint Collection Available Online." The Prince George’s Post. August 10-16, 2023. Andrea Castillo.
- "Teens Come Up With Big Ideas For Achieving Greater Social Justice." Greenbelt News-Review. August 10, 2023. Anna Bedford-Dillow.
- "Book bans are 'dangerous, insidious.'" Washington Blade. August 9, 2023. Michael K. Lavers.
- "Library’s ‘Rock Banned’ teams With President Obama on TikTok Video in National Campaign." The Prince George’s Post. July 27-August 2, 2023. Andrea Castillo.
July 2023
- “Free activities at Prince George’s County Memorial Library System.” DC News Now. July 27, 2023. Taniya Wright.
- “Obama Appears in Banned Book Campaign’s TikTok Video.” Metro Weekly. July 25, 2023. Joseph Reberkenny.
- "PGCMLS Wins 2023 Core PR Xchange Award for 'Hard Hat Librarian.'" The Prince George’s Post. July 20-26, 2023. Andrea Castillo.
- "President Barack Obama featured in Woodland Public Library Tiktok." Daily Democrat. July 19, 2023. Gerardo Zavala.
- "Kankakee Public Library, Obama collaborate on social media initiative." Daily Journal. July 18, 2023. Daily Journal staff report.
- "Freedom to Read: Kankakee Library, Obama Foundation Join Forces in Social Media Initiative." Country Herald. July 17, 2023. Country Herald Staff Report.
- "Obama takes to TikTok to support libraries' fight against book bans." Washington Post. July 17, 2023. Sophia Nguyen.
- "Free Movies This Summer By The Potomac, At The Park In Prince George’s." Patch.com. July 12, 2023. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "What's Open, Closed On July 4, 2023, In Bowie, Prince George's County." Patch.com. July 3, 2023. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
April 2023
- "A Poetic Passing of the Gavel." Prince George's Suite. May 1, 2023. Tiffany Young.
- “Urban Libraries Council Names 2023 Top Innovators.” Library Journal InfoDocket. April 27, 2023. Gary Price.
- "PGCMLS Presents Financial Literacy Book Club." 7News DC. April 27, 2023. Adrianna Hopkins.
- "Financial literacy programs being offered to families in Prince George's County." 7News DC. April 27, 2023. John Gonzalez.
- "Bebé Tips: Ofrecen tutorías gratuitas en bibliotecas de Prince George’s." Telemundo 44. April 14, 2023.
- "The NAME Project: Changing Clinical Practice Through Community Storytelling." Humanities for All Blog. April 19, 2023. Michelle V. Moncrieffe, Eileen G. Harrington, and Laura Moorhead.
- "Library Hosts Teen Social Justice Camps." PGCTV News. April 19, 2023.
- "South County Residents Memorializes A Black Man Lynched in 1869." The Intersection Magazine. April 17, 2023. Delonte Harrod. The Intersection Magazine. April 17, 2023. Delonte Harrod.
- "Prince George’s County Celebrates the Multigenerational Power of Poetry." The Baltimore Times. April 14, 2023. Andrea Blackstone. The Baltimore Times. April 14, 2023. Andrea Blackstone.
- "Libraries are under attack and so are library workers." FastCompany. April 14, 2023. Kim Kelly.
- "Prince George's County Council considers budget increases for community college, libraries." The Diamondback. April 14, 2023. Akshaj Gaur.
- “Rover: Library 2Go' Mobile Library Vehicle To Be Rolled Out.” Patch.com. April 8, 2023. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Defending Our Collections: An Intellectual Freedom Panel Discussion Series." The Crab (p. 12). Spring 2023. Monica McAbee.
March 2023
- "LIST | March 17-19: What's going on in the DMV this St. Patrick's Day weekend?" 7News DC. March 13, 2023. Makena Roberts.
- “Public Libraries Step Up to Help as Food Insecurity Rises.” Governing. March 13, 2023. Carl Smith.
- "Prince George's County Hosts Successful Social Justice Camp for Teens | LibLearnX 2023." Library Journal. March 3, 2023. Matt Enis.
February 2023
- "Prince George's Co. Libraries to Host Events Celebrating Black History." 7News DC. February 22, 2023, Robert Burton.
- “Library Launches Bike and Read Program in Prince George's County.” NBC 4 Washington. February 1, 2023. Molette Green.
- "Black History Month in the DC Area: 20+ Ways to Discover African American Heritage." NBC4 Washington. February 1, 2023. Patrick J. Maguire.
January 2023
- "Food is a Right: Libraries and Food Justice." Urban Libraries Council. January 2023.
- "Prince George's County to receive $400M for Blue Line Corridor Project." DC News Now. January 25, 2023. Ya-Marie Sesay.
- "Prince George's Provides Free Books for Children Under Five." Maryland Association of Counties. January 24, 2023. VIctoria Maas.
- “DMV Readers Are Really, Really Excited About Prince Harry's Memoir, Based on Library Reservations.” NBC4 Washington. January 12, 2023. Maggie More.
- "Career Success Month at Maryland Libraries." Fox Baltimore. January 11, 2023.
- "Operation Warm: Free Coats for Kids." 7News DC. January 6, 2023.
- “Mobile Library Coming Back.” PG Suite. January 6, 2023. Raoul Dennis.
- "Experiencing the Big Easy | LibLearnX 2023 Preview." Library Journal. January 5, 2023.
- "DC Loves Sally Rooney, Fairfax Is Into John Grisham: The Area’s Most-Borrowed Library Books of 2022." Washingtonian. Jessica Ruif. January 5, 2023.
December 2022
- "#BookTok faves, Jenna’s picks and more top-read titles of 2022 at Montgomery County, other libraries." Bethesda Beat. December 30, 2022. Akira Kyles.
- "Top 10 Popular Book Lists Shared By Prince George's Library." Patch.com. December 28, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Prince George’s County library gives away hundreds of free coats." DC News Now. December 17, 2022. Ya-Marie Sesay.
- "Libraries and Food Security: Bringing Together Grassroots Efforts, Cultural Relevance and Innovation." Urban Libraries Council Blog. December 14, 2022. Katie Sullivan.
- "Win Tickets To See Wizards Vs. Rockets With Winter Reading Challenge." Patch.com. December 13, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Prince George’s is Warming More Than Just Hearts This Winter.” Maryland Association of Counties. December 5, 2022.
- "Operation Warm: Free Coats for Kids." PGCTV News. December 1, 2022.
- “Open enrollment for health insurance ends Jan. 15 in Prince George's Co.” 7 News DC. December 1, 2022. John Gonzalez.
November 2022
- “Libraries in Prince George's Co. to give out coats for kids this winter.” WUSA9. November 30, 2022. Alanea Cremen.
- "Operation Warm: Free Coats for Kids Starts Saturday in Prince George's." Patch.com. November 30, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Future-Proofing Libraries Through Flexible Design." Library Journal. November 22, 2022. Jessica Levine.
- "Open Enrollment 2023." PGCTV News. November 14, 2022.
- “Native American Heritage Month.” PGCTV News. November 4, 2022.
- “LBPD Guest Hour: Indigenous Peoples App with Nicholas Brown and Maribel Rodriguez.” Maryland State Library Agency Podcast. November 1, 2022.
October 2022
- "Discussing food in literature." Katie V. Jones. The Laurel Independent. October 2022.
- "What's Going on in Indian Country? October 28-November 3." Native News Online. October 28, 2022.
- "Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility." Hanging Together Blog. October 18, 2022. Jay Weitz/OCLC.
- “Offering a Fuller Picture of Indigenous Maryland.” Share America. October 6, 2022. Lenore T. Adkins.
September 2022
- "Prince George's Co. library system celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with over 70 events." 7News DC. September 27, 2022. John Gonzalez.
- "'Rock Banned' Campaign At PGCMLS Celebrates Access To All Books." Patch.com. September 21, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- “Bibliotecas de Prince George ofrecen tutorías gratis a estudiantes.” El Pregonero. September 8, 2022. Miguel Vivanco
- “Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated In September At PGCMLS.” Patch.com. September 2, 2022. Kristen Danley-Greiner.
August 2022
- "'Operation Sole' Shoe Giveaway For PGCPS Students This Month." Patch.com. August 22, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- “Free Books For Newborns Delivered At UMD Capital Region Medical Center.” Patch.com. August 16, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Prince George's County Teens Learn to Advocate at Library ‘Social Justice Camp'." NBC4. August 16, 2022. Tracee Wilkins and Madeline Herron.
- "New effort to boost literacy in Prince George’s Co." WTOP. August 12, 2022. Jenny Glick.
- “Back to school: With experience and vaccines, it can be back to normal.” Washington Post. August 11, 2022. Editorial Board.
- "City, Federal Officials Promote Vaccination Before School Begins." Washington City Paper. August 5, 2022. Caroline Jones.
- "Maryland realiza jornadas de vacunación previo al inicio del año escolar." El Tiempo Latino. August 10, 2022. Carmen Rodriguez.
- "Five Things I Love About Public Libraries." Writing My First Novel Blog. August 5, 2022. Ofelia Montelongo.
- "Cinco cosas que me encantan de las bibliotecas públicas." Writing My First Novel Blog. August 5, 2022. Ofelia Montelongo.
- "La Casa Blanca realiza una jornada especial de vacunación contra el coronavirus en Prince George's." Univision DC. August 4, 2022. Jackeline Quijano.
- "Libraries Help Educate About COVID-19 Vaccination Ahead of School Year." NBC4. August 4, 2022. Tracee Wilkins.
- “Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Maryland State Library Launch Guide to Indigenous Maryland.” Library Journal. August 2, 2022. Lisa Peet.
- “Teens Learn Advocacy, Research at Social Justice Camp in Prince George’s.” Washington Informer. August 3, 2022. William J.
July 2022
- "In Freedom's Name." PGCTV News. July 26, 2022.
- "'In Freedom's Name': Prince George's library honors military service of Black Marylanders." 7NewsDC. July 26, 2022. Anna Lunt.
- "Honoring the Military in Prince George's County." 7NewsDC. July 25, 2022. Adrianna Hopkins.
- "Special Panel Tuesday Honors Black Marylanders' Military Service." Patch.com. July 25, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
June 2022
- "Construction Underway on New Bladensburg Library Slated to Open in 2024." Hyattsville Wire. June 30, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
- “County Library Staff Receives Emmy Award.” Prince George’s Suite Magazine and Media. June 30, 2022. Editor.
- “Condado Prince George 's ofrecerá comidas saludables gratuitas para niños.” Telemundo. June 28, 2022. Rosbelis Quiñonez.
- “Prince George 's Libraries Offer Summer Meals to Kids.” NBC 4. June 27, 2022. News Staff.
- “Free Meals For Kids Weekdays Through Aug. 12 In Prince George's County.” Patch. June 27, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- “Free summer lunches being offered to students in Prince George's County.” FOX 5. June 27, 2022. Digital Team.
- "‘We Are Not Okay’ - Supporting the LGBTQ+ community at the library." American Libraries. June 26, 2022. Sanhita SinhaRoy.
- "Youth explore the Arts in Prince George’s County." AFRO News. June 26, 2022. Cara Williams.
- "As Digital Comics Surge, Comics Plus Takes Off in Schools and Libraries." Publisher's Weekly. June 16, 2022. Andrew Albanese.
- "Maryland eBook Law." PGCTV News. June 16, 2022.
- "Juneteenth Celebrations Across Prince George's County Start Friday." Patch.com. June 15, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Breaking out the books: Nats players promote summer reading with community initiative." 7News DC. June 11, 2022.
- "Black and Proud+ Art Exhibit." PGCTV News. June 10, 2022.
- "Guide to Indigenous Maryland." PGCTV News. June 9, 2022.
- "Maryland’s public libraries just launched a digital guide to Indigenous Maryland." LitHub. June 8, 2022. Corinne Segal.
- "Let the kids play! All the Play Ball Weekend events." MLB.com. June 8, 2022.
- "From the Top: Library Leaders Talk EDI | Equity." Library Journal. June 2022. Meredith Schwartz.
- "Event guide for celebrating Pride Month in Maryland." WUSA9. June 4, 2022. Deirdre Byrne.
- "Prince George's Co. libraries, Washington Nationals pair for summer reading program." 7NewsDC. June 3, 2022. John Gonzalez.
- "Student Art Exhibit On Display At Library Features Superpower Pieces." Patch.com. June 2, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Animation Documentary Tells Story of Enslaved Family Who Fought for Freedom." Washington Informer. June 2, 2022. William J. Ford.
- "Washington Nationals Offer Free Tickets to Kids in Library Summer Reading Programs." NBC4 Washington. June 2, 2022.
- "9+ things to do this weekend in DC, Maryland and Virginia | June 3-5." WUSA9. June 1, 2022.
- "Pride Events Offered All Month Long in Prince George's County." Patch.com. June 1, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
May 2022
- "Your Guide to Pride Month in the DC Area: Capital Pride, Parades, Events and More." NBC4 Washington. May 26, 2022. Sophia Barnes.
- "What US libraries let you borrow Chromebooks with internet hotspots?" 9To5Google.com. May 26, 2022. Abner Li.
- "Award-Winning Author To Speak At Prince George's Library Branch Monday." Patch.com. May 23, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "The Lincoln Memorial Is 100 Years Old. Here’s How to Celebrate It." Washingtonian. May 19, 2022.
- "Book Crawl Coming To Prince George's County This Summer." Patch.com. May 18, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Sign Up For Summer Reading Program With Washington Nationals, Library." Patch.com. May 16, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Free groceries to be offered at several Prince George's County libraries this month." ABC7. May 16, 2022. John Gonzalez.
- "Free Groceries Handed Out at Some Prince George's County Libraries." NBC4. May 11, 2022. Aimee Cho.
- "Free groceries to be provided for Prince George's County residents." WUSA9. May 11, 2022. Natalie C. Hockaday.
- "New Prince George's Co. program provides residents with free health assessments, groceries." WJLA 7 NewsDC. May 10, 2022.
- "Prince George’s County library system to offer free groceries, health consultations." WTOP. May 10, 2022. John Domen.
- "Free groceries to be provided at new Prince George's County library events." Fox 5. May 10, 2022. Fox 5 Digital Team.
- “A New Self-Service Pop Up Library.” WHUR 96.3. May 9, 2022. Bobby Gailes.
April 2022
- "How to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the DC area." WTOP. April 29, 2022. Abigail Constantino.
- “Prince George’s Library System Opens Pop-Up Location at National Harbor.” Washington Informer. April 27, 2022. William J. Ford.
- "Freedom Exhibit." PGCTV News. April 11, 2022. Keshia Butts.
- "In Freedom's Name." PGCTV News. April 7, 2022. Keshia Butts.
- "Prince George’s Celebrates Opening of New Hyattsville Branch Library." Washington Informer. April 6, 2022.
- "National Library Week Activities Abound At Prince George's Branches." Patch.com. April 6, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
March 2022
- "Queering the Library | PLA 2022." Library Journal. March 28, 2022. Meredith Schwartz.
- "Inside the New Home of Hyattsville’s Iconic Flying Saucer." Hyattsville Wire. March 31, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
- "Hyattsville Branch Library Grand Opening." PGCTV News. March 30, 2022. Patricia Villone.
- "Hyattsville Welcomes New Public Library." The DMV Daily. March 30, 2022. Ashton Horne.
- "Hyattsville’s new library opens to the public Wednesday." WTOP. March 30, 2022. Alejandro Alvarez.
- "New Hyattsville Library Holds Official Grand Opening With Ribbon-Cutting." Hyattsville Wire. March 30, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
- "Librarian conference brings visitors, ideas, excitement to Portland." KGW8 Portland. March 25, 2022.
- "Portland hosts national library conference." KATU Portland. March 24, 2022.
- "Uplifting the LGBTQ+ Community at #PLA2022." ALSC Blog. Shelley Sutherland. March 24, 2022.
- "Prince George's County Honoring Women Veterans." NBC4. March 23, 2022. Tracee Wilkins.
- Note: The press conference mentioned was held in the Sojourner Truth Room at the Oxon Hill Library. The story incorrectly identifies the location as a room named after Harriet Tubman.
- "Queering the Library at #PLA2022." ALSC Blog. March 23, 2022. Alec Chunn.
- "Women Veterans Week Proclaimed in Prince George’s." Washington Informer. March 22, 2022. William J. Ford.
- "Women Veterans Week Proclaimed For March 21-25 In Prince George's." Patch.com. March 22, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "‘In Freedom’s Name’ — national story detailing military service of African American Marylanders." WTOP. March 22, 2022. Kristi King.
- "Career fair in Prince George’s Co. helps Afghan refugees connect to jobs." WTOP News. March 19, 2022. Valerie Bonk.
- "New Hyattsville Branch Library Opens March 30 With Special Events." Patch.com. March 14, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "New Hyattsville Library to Hold Grand Opening March 30." The Hyattsville Wire. March 7, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
- "Integrating Library Communications, Programs, and Outreach to Increase Impact." Marketing Library Services. March 1, 2022. Nicholas Alexander Brown.
February 2022
- "Two New Exhibits At Local Libraries." Prince George's Suite. February 24, 2022. Raoul Dennis.
- "2 New Exhibits Honor Black, Intersectional Cultural Identities." Bowie Patch. February 23, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "News 4 Your Sunday: Prince George's County Memorial Library System." NBC Washington. February 7, 2022. Pat Lawson Muse.
- "PGCMLS Celebrates Black History Month." PGCTV News. February 3, 2022.
- "Prince George's County Memorial Library System Launches Immigrant Proud Initiative." PG Suite. January 13, 2022. Raoul Dennis.
- "Free KN95 Face Masks Available This Week Across Prince George's." Yahoo! News. February 1, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "2022 LibLearnX Wrap-Up." American Libraries Magazine. February 1, 2022. Alison Marcotte.
January 2022
- "Outstanding Outreach." Library Journal. January 21, 2022. Erica Freudenberger.
- "Correcting Longstanding Inequities." American Libraries Magazine. January 22, 2022. Sanhita SinhaRoy.
- "New Hyattsville Library Now Slated to Open in March." Hyattsville Wire. January 21, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
- "Prince George's County to offer residents at-home rapid COVID-19 tests this week." ABC7. January 19, 2022. Ida Domingo.
- "Library Program Designed to Assist Refugees, Immigrants." Patch.com. January 19, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "Public Libraries in Montgomery, Prince George’s Counties Distribute At-Home Rapid Tests." DCist. January 7, 2022.
- "Prince George’s Co. updates COVID-19 school guidelines, gives out rapid testing kits." WTOP. January 10, 2022.
- "Prince George's to make 25,000 COVID-19 home test kits available each week." ABC7. January 10, 2022.
- "Amid case surge, Prince George’s Co. brings in 500k coronavirus home tests." WTOP News. January 7, 2022. Mike Murillo.
- "Year In Review: Key Developments for Broadband’s Impact in the U.S." Broadband Breakfast. December 30, 2021. Justin Perkins.
- "A Dream Team." American Libraries Magazine. January 3, 2022. Taylor Hartz.
- "Wizards partner with DMV libraries for Winter Reading Challenge." NBA.com. January 3, 2022.
December 2021
- "What the DC Area Read in 2021." WTOP. December 29, 2021. Abigail Constantino.
- "These 8 DC libraries are getting at-home rapid COVID testing kits." WUSA9. December 22, 2021.
- "Where can I get a coronavirus test in the DMV?" The Washington Post. December 21, 2021. Karina Elwood.
- “Greenbelt Library Gives Out Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests [p. 12].” Greenbelt News Review. December 16, 2021. Shannon Clark.
- "Free coronavirus tests kits at some DC-area libraries are available but going fast." WTOP. December 9, 2021. Kristi King.
- "Free Rapid COVID Tests Offered At Library System Branches." Riverdale-University Park, MD Patch. December 6, 2021. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
- "In This Boat Together’: Despite COVID, Libraries and Families Develop Tighter Bonds." Global Family Research Project. December 3, 2021.
- "Some Maryland and Virginia Libraries are Giving Out Free Rapid Covid Tests." Washingtonian. December 2, 2021. Maya Pottiger.
- "COVID-19 Self-Test Kits at County Libraries." PGCTV News. December 2, 2021.
- "Prince George’s Co. library system gives away rapid COVID testing kits." WTOP. December 1, 2021. John Domen.
November 2021
- "Governor Hogan Announces 500,000 Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits to Be Distributed Statewide." The Southern Maryland Chronicle. November 24, 2021.
- "Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Location Pop-up Opens November 16." Prince George's Post. November 11-17, A2, Donna Scott-Martin.
- "New Hyattsville Library Now Slated to Open in Late January." The Hyattsville Wire. November 14, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
- "Kids in Prince George’s Co. line up for COVID vaccine." WTOP. November 13, 2021. Dick Uliano.
- "Commemorate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month this November at PGCMLS." Prince George's Post (A3). November 4-10, 2021. Donna Scott-Martin.
- Native American Heritage and Indigenous Peoples Month this November at PGCMLS. Prince George's Community Television (PGCTV). November 1, 2021. Keshia Butts.
October 2021
- "Bladensburg Branch Library Groundbreaking." PGCTV News. October 20, 2021.
- "PGCMLS’ Nicholas A. Brown Named Marketer of the Year by Library Journal." Prince George's Post, (p. A3). October 14-20, 2021. Donna Scott-Martin.
- "Pockets Change and Managing Your Money at a Young Age." 7News DC. October 11, 2021.
- "Awarding A Page Turner." Prince George's Suite. October 7, 2021. Raoul Dennis.
- "Civil Rights Leader to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Prince George's Co. Leaders." 7News DC. October 5, 2021. Anna-Lysa Gayle.
- "Nicholas Brown, Integrating Outreach | LJ Marketer of the Year Award 2021." Library Journal. October 5, 2021. Lisa Peet.
- "Construction Underway on New Bladensburg Public Library." Hyattsville Wire. October 5, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
September 2021
- "October at PGCMLS: Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, One Maryland One Book,Hatchlings: In the Nest, Teentober, Maryland STEM Festival, and Bibliobop." The Prince George's Post. September 30, 2021. Donna Scott-Martin.
- "PGCMLS and The SPACE Collaborate to Connect the Community with Resources." The Prince George's Post. September 23, 2021. Donna Scott-Martin.
- “Photo of the Day: Electric company.” CQ Roll Call. September 21, 2021. Tom Williams.
- "Noted D.C. Playwright to Highlight Freedom Fights in Prince George’s County." September 27, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
- "Need Work Change of Scenery? Free Drive Up WiFi + Bucolic Views at New Carrollton PGCMLS Parking Lot." Route 1 Fun. September 22, 2021.
- “Washington Lawmakers are Driving Electric Vehicles at the New Carrollton Library.” Prince George’s CTV News. September 20, 2021. Keshia Butts.
- "Black resistance to slavery in PG County inspires ‘Freedom Stories’." DCMetroTheaterArts.com. September 18, 2021. Gregory Ford.
- "Animal Control Tries to Catch Zebras Still Loose in Maryland." NBC Washington. September 15, 2021.
- "Prince George’s Groups Collaborate for Two-Year Project on ‘Freedom Stories'." The Washington Informer. September 9, 2021. William J. Ford.
- "How enslaved families in 1700s Prince George’s County used the legal system to gain freedom." WTOP. September 9, 2021. Kristi King.
- "17 Free or Cheap Things to Do With Your Kids During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Kiplinger. September 8, 2021. Andrea Browne Taylor, Elaine Silvestrini.
- "Prince George’s Libraries Helping Students, Educators." Washington Informer. September 8, 2021. William J. Ford.
- PGCMLS Back to School 2021. Prince George’s CTV News. September 1, 2021. Keshia Butts.
August 2021
- "Fighting Racism Wherever You Find It." Public Libraries Magazine. July/August 2021, pp. 29-37. Kathleen M. Hughes and Kimberly Knight.
- "Teddy Bears and Their Families Came Out for a Picnic at Library" Greenbelt News Review. Thursday, August 19, 2021. Amy Hansen.
- "Providing Laptops to Residents." WHUR 96.3FM. August 12, 2021. Bobby Gailes.
- Pull Up Fund Gift of $2.52 Million to PGCMLS Supports Digital Literacy Programs. Prince George’s CTV News. August 2, 2021. Keshia Butts, Reporter; Patricia Valone, Anchor.
July 2021
- "County Library System to Get $2.52 Million Gift from Sam Brin." Greenbelt News Review, p. 9. July 29, 2021. Melissa Signorini.
- "A Sneak Peek Inside the New Hyattsville Library." The Hyattsville Wire. July 20, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
- "Wait, Nats slugger Josh Bell has a book club?" Audacy. July 20, 2021. Jesse Pantuosco.
- “Restoration of Historic Flying Saucer at Hyattsville Library Slated for Completion in August.” The Hyattsville Wire. July 17, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
- "Major Gift for Library System." PG Suite. July 16, 2021. Maria Lopez-Bernstein.
- "Shaymar Higgs’ The Space To Expand at Beltway Plaza." Greenbelt News Review. July 14, 2021. Melissa Sites.
- "County libraries reimagine their roles in wake of pandemic." NACO News. Rachel Looker. July 11, 2021.
- "Las bibliotecas están para servir a todos." El Tiempo Latino. July 9, 2021. Olga Imbaquingo.
June 2021
- "Are We Reaching the End of Library DVD Collections?" Public Libraries Online. June 30, 2021. Douglas Crane.
- Library Begins Phase 3 with Full Browsing. Prince George’s CTV News. June 24, 2021. Katerra Jones, reporter with Keshia Butts, voiceover news anchor.
- “Juneteenth at Franklin Park’s 3 Sisters Garden Rededication.” Greenbelt News Review (pp. 1, 12).” June 24, 2021. Amy Hansen.
- "Greenbelt Library Is Now Open under Phase 3 Plan." Greenbelt News Review. June 17, 2021. Melissa Signorini.
- "Juneteenth Recognized As Holiday, Festival Set In Prince George's." Patch.com. June 16, 2021. Jacob Baumgart.
- "D.C. Celebrates Pride." The Washington Blade. June 15, 2021. Michael Key.
- "Nationals 2nd Baseman, Josh Harrison, does storytime at Prince George's Co. library." WUSA9. June 14, 2021.
- "D.C.’s Big Pride Weekend: Every Way to Celebrate Capital Pride." Metro Weekly. June 11, 2021. Doug Rule.
- New Mural at Mount Rainier Branch Library by Miss CHELOVE. Prince George's CTV News. June 10, 2021. Keshia Butts.
- "Washington Awards $15K Grants To Local Nonprofits To Bridge The Digital Divide." Washington Football Team. June 8, 2021. Zach Selby
- "Hyattsville Branch Library Flying Saucer T-Shirts Now On Sale." The Hyattsville Wire. June 8, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
- "WHUR's Community Choice" Washington National and Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) will host a Summer at Your Library (S@YL) Tails and Tales Kickoff. WHUR 96.3 FM. June 6, 2021. Renee Nash.
- "Calendar: June 4-10." Washington Blade. June 4, 2021.
- "How to Celebrate Pride Month in D.C." Washington City Paper. June 4, 2021.
May 2021
- "Field Notes: Pandemic Diary: Bilingual Virtual Programming." The Horn Book. May 26, 2021. Nicholas A. Brown.
- "New Hyattsville Library to Open Late Summer." Route 1 Fun. May 21, 2021.
- "Four things I Took From Moderating the Viva Latino: Own Voices Writers In Conversation." SheReads.com. May 19, 2021. Lupita Aquino.
- "A translucent façade with neon lighting for [New] Carrollton Library." FloorNature. May 7, 2021. Fabrizio Orsini.
- "Work on New Mount Rainier Library Murals Underway." The Hyattsville Wire. May 15, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
- "Baseball and books: Nationals’ Josh Bell has two loves." ESPN/The Undefeated. May 12, 2021. Clinton Yates.
- "6 Libraries Reopen, Offer Limited Service In Prince George's." Patch.com. May 7, 2021. Jacob Baumgart.
- "Nationals first baseman Josh Bell starts Book Club focusing on self-improvement." ABC7. May 5, 2021. Olivia Garvey.
- "Prince George's Memorial Library System celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; launch book club with Josh Bell of the Washington Nationals." The Enquirer-Gazette. May 4, 2021.
- "PGCMLS Reopens," Prince George's County CTV News. May 3, 2021. Keshia Butts.
- "New Hyattsville Library Aims for Opening by Late July." The Hyattsville Wire. May 3, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
- "Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the DMV." WUSA9. May 2, 2021. Brielle Ashford.
- "VOYA Special Issue: Black Lives Matter Now Available Online." VOYA. May 2, 2021. Edward Kurdyla.
April 2021
- "Beanstack Black Voices: Making Change in Maryland with Diverse Books." Beanstack. April 30, 2021. Jenny Stars.
- "Josh Bell talks book club, Nationals' season." Fox 5. April 27, 2021.
- "Josh Bell and the Washington Nationals Create a Book Club for Adults." The Nats Report. April 22, 2021.
- "Josh Bell to host Josh Bell’s Book Club." MASN. April 22, 2021.
- "Prince George's library offers limited branch services at six locations next week." The Enquirer-Gazette. April 20, 2021.
- "Libraries on the Front Line of the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout." Urban Libraries Council. April 19, 2021
- "Hotline Helps Prince George’s County Residents Overcome Barriers And Access COVID Vaccinations." The Prince George's Sentinel. April 18, 2021. James Baldo.
- “Vaccine Hotline Launched by Prince George’s Library.” Patch.com. April 8, 2021. Jacob Baumgart.
- "Capital One Financial : Aids In Equitable Access To COVID Vaccine." MarketScreener. April 8, 2021.
- "Prince George’s County Memorial Library System launched a COVID-19 vaccine hotline." The Diamondback. April 8, 2021. Sofia Garay.
- “Prince George's library launches vaccine hunter hotline.” Enquirer Gazette. April 4, 2021.
- “The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) just launched an English/Spanish COVID-19 Vaccine Hunter Hotline.” ABC 7 News. April 2. Kristen Powers.
- "These Prince George’s County Vaccine Hunters Can Help You Get an Appointment.” Good Morning Washington, ABC 7. April 2, 2021. Kristen Powers.
- "County Library Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Hunter Hotline. Prince George’s CTV News." April 2, 2021. Katerra Jones.
- "Need help finding COVID-19 vaccine? Prince George’s Co. library launches ‘vaccine hunter’ hotline." WTOP. April 1, 2021. Kate Ryan.
March 2021
- "Of Pandemics and Penning Novels." The Enquirer Gazette. March 24, 2021. Michael Reid.
- "Maryland Libraries Together presents special April events." Enquire Gazette. March 23, 2021.
- "Best-selling author Reyna Grande will speak about the Latinx experience in America." Yahoo News!/The Frederick News Post. March 23, 2021. Lauren LaRocca.
- "University of Maryland Celebrates Exceptional Black Library Leaders Prince George's County Memorial Library System." This Week at ULC. March 17, 2021.
- "Celebrating Exceptional Black Library Leaders, Alumni of the UMD iSchool." University of Maryland College of Information Studies. February 25, 2021. Mia K. Hinckle.
- "Connecting and Engaging Tweens as STEM Pals." Urban Libraries Council. March 8, 2021. Kelsey Hughes.
- “Laurieann Gibson on Dance Your Dance.” Prince George’s Community Television (CTV) News. March 3, 2021. Patricia Villone.
- "The Library is a Community Team Player." The Enquirer Gazette. March 3, 2021.
February 2021
- “‘The Three Mothers’ honors the women who made Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin.” Washington Post. February 12, 2021. Lisa Page.
- "Black History Month at PGCMLS." PGC TV News. February 4, 2021. Keshia Butts.
- "Prince George’s Library System Showcasing Black History Month Programs." Washington Informer. February 3, 2021. William J. Ford.
- "Black History Month Events Study Culture, Race In Prince George's." Patch.com. February 2, 2021. Jacob Baumgart.
- "PGCMLS Celebrates Black History Month." The Enquirer-Gazette. February 2, 2021.
- "HUR@Home Newsmakers." WHUR 96.3-FM. February 2, 2021. Harold Fisher.
January 2021
- "Beyond books: Libraries cure pandemic boredom with virtual classes, crafts and story time." Washington Post. January 28, 2021. Angela Haupt.
- "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Event." PGC TV News. January 21, 2021. Keshia Butts.
- "PGCMLS’ Curbside Pickup is Back!" Route1Fun.com. January 15, 2021.
- "Construction Continues at New Hyattsville Library Despite Slowdown." Hyattsville Wire. January 5, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
December 2020
- "How Libraries Support Nonprofits." Medium. December 28, 2020. PC Sweeney.
- "NBA’s Wizards, DC-area libraries team up for winter reading challenge." WTOP News. December 22, 2020. Ken Duffy.
- "#ULCchat Recap: Reaching and Engaging Underserved Entrepreneurs." Urban Libraries Council. December 18, 2020.
- "Maryland Humanities awards 12 electoral engagement grants." Eye on Annapolis. December 17, 2020.
- "‘Operation Warm' Partners With Libraries to Bring Kids Books, Coats in Prince George's County." NBC4 Washington. December 13, 2020.
- "Prince George's County library suspending in-person services." Washington Times. December 11, 2020. Shen Wu Tan.
- "Surging coronavirus cases in D.C. region shut down libraries, museum and football viewing." Washington Post. December 11, 2020. Julie Zaumer and Antonio Olivo.
- "For area libraries and patrons, pandemic has meant a whole new story." The Maryland Reporter/Capital News Service. December 10, 2020. Luciana Perez-Uribe and Michelle Siegel.
- "Prince George’s Co. libraries partner with Operation Warm for books and coat drive," by Ken Duffy, interview with Roberta Phillips, CEO. WTOP News. December 4, 2020.
- "Coming Soon at PGCMLS: Strategic Framework 2021-2024," CTV News: Keshia Butts interviews Library CEO Roberta Phillips. Posted December 2, 2020.
November 2020
- "A look back at Prince George’s County’s library building spree." Greater Greater Washington. November 30, 2020. DW Rowlands.
- "Here’s how the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System got its start." Greater Greater Washington. November 23, 2020. DW Rowlands.
- "Greenbelt Library Is Moving Ahead with Virtual Services." Greenbelt News Review. November 18, 2020. Matthew Arbach.
- "PGCMLS launches strategic framework 2021-2024." The Enquirer-Gazette. November 17, 2020.
- "Prince George’s County, Maryland Libraries, and Dr. Ibram X Kendi: Advancing Anti-racism Nationally." American Library Associations Intersections Blog. November 13, 2020. Nicholas A. Brown.
- "Celebrate Native American and Indigenour Peoples Heritage Month With PGCMLS." Towns and Neighbors. November 12, 2020. Mary McHale
- "PGCMLS November Virtual Author Series." The Prince George's Post. November 12, 2020. Natasha Trethewey.
- "Referenda Roundup 2020: Final Report." American Libraries. November 11, 2020. Anne Ford.
- "Celebrate Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month with PGCMLS." The Enquirer-Gazette. November 10, 2020. Eli Wohlenhaus.
- "'Zoom Overload': PGCPS Tries To Find New Ways To Engage Students." Patch.com. Jacob Baumgart. November 5, 2020.
- "REFORMA Noche de Cuentos Mini-Grant Recipients Celebrate Storytelling and Latino Culture." San Jose State University School of Information. November 3, 2020.
- "Updates to PGCMLS Reopening." The Enquirer Gazette. November 3, 2020.
October 2020
- "Maryland Libraries' Antiracism Programming Goes Global | Programs that Pop." Library Journal. October 29, 2020. Nicholas A. Brown.
- "What’s on the ballot: Prince George’s Co. voters weigh in on 5 bond issues." WTOP News. Jack Moore. October 19, 2020.
September 2020
- "PGCMLS Career Online High School Scholarship." PGCTV News. September 23, 2020.
- Latin GRAMMY Winner 123 Andrés Joins PGCMLS to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Prince George’s Post A6. September 10-16. Contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Library Offers Resources for Learning from Home. Prince George’s Post. A1. September 10-16. Contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- PGCMLS COHS Scholarship, CTV News reporter Keshia Butts interviews Nicholas Brown, September 9, 2020 (posted on YouTube 9/23).
August 2020
- Calvin Baker on "A More Perfect Reunion: Race, Integration, and the Future of America" CTV News interview by Katerra Jones. August 20, 2020.
- Library Host Virtual Events with National Bestselling Authors. Prince George's Post. A-1,3,6,7. August 20-26, 2020.
- Byron Lane on "A Star is Bored" CTV News interview by Keisha Butts. (News segment: 10:23/12:26) August 19, 2020.
- PGCMLS Summer @ Your Library Prize Pickup Began August 4. Prince George's Post. A6. August 6-12, 2020. Contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
July 2020
- Spending: Six kid-friendly activities you can do at home. Anchorage Daily News. July 26, 2020. Andrea Browne Taylor/Kiplinger's Personal Finance
- PGCMLS Foundation Announces Board of Directors. Prince George’s Post. A5. July 23-29, 2020. Contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
- Earn An Accredited High School Diploma Online with a Scholarship from PGCMLS. Prince George’s Post. A3. July 23-29, 2020.
- "Addressing Race Relations in Our Community," Taking It to the Streets with Bobby Gailes. WHUR 96.3 FM. July 20, 2020.
- Congress aims to protect future of American libraries. ABC 12/Gray TV. July 20, 2020. Kristin Kasper.
- Prince George’s Community College President Dr. Charlene Dukes and Author Ibram X. Kendi Premier Virtual Discussion of “How To Be An Antiracist.” Prince George's Post. A1. July 16-22, 2020. Contributed by y Sonji Joyner. Prince George’s Community College
- Ibram X. Kendi Joins Prince George’s County and Maryland PartnersFor Virtual Discussion of “How to Be an Antiracist." Prince George's Post. A3. July 2-8. Contributed by Nicholas Brown.
- Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Announces Phased Reopening Plan. Prince George's Post. A1. July 2-8, 2020. Contributed by Nicholas Brown.
- Outdoor concert series, the area’s museums, attractions return, and how to fight racism in this week’s ‘Things to Do.’ WHYY. July 16, 2020. Tonya Pendelton.
- Author to Discuss Antiracism in Local Library Collaboration. Bay Weekly. July 6, 2020. Krista Pfunder.
- PGCMLS Fine Free. PGCTV News. July 2, 2020.
- WEE Nation Radio Interview with Rachel Zukowski. WEE Nation Radio/WPFW 89.3 FM. July 1, 2020. Starts at 31:30.
- Prince George's County Education Briefs: COVID-19 Trauma. Washington Informer. July 1, 2020. Dorothy Rowley.
- From the Community: An Interview with Nicholas Brown, COO for Communication and Outreach at Prince George's County Memorial Library System. Curly W Blog/Medium. July 1, 2020. Washington Nationals Communications.
June 2020
- CEO Roberta Phillips and the New Library. PG Suite. June 30, 2020.
- Prince Georges County Moves to Full Phase Two of Reopening. The Hyattsville Wire. June 30, 2020. Alison Beckwith.
- PGCMLS to Reopen with Curbside Service Starting July 21st. Route One Fun. June 29, 2020.
- PGCMLS Reopening Plans. PGCTV News. June 29, 2020.
- 3 Things Libraries Across America are Doing to Fight the Coronavirus. Reader' Digest. June 28, 2020.
- Pride 2020: Pride-related events and special offers happening throughout June. Metro Weekly. June 19, 2020. Doug Rule.
- Melvin Jackson on Juneteenth. PG Suite. June 18, 2020.
- Nationals Announce Return of Summer Reading Program. LocalDVM. June 17, 2020. Grace Grill.
- Nationals Summer Reading Program Returns for Seventh Consecutive year. MASN Sports. June 16, 2020.
- FREE Washington Post, NYT, Essence, Ranger Rick, The Atlantic + via PGCMLS. Route 1 Fun. June 16, 2020.
- PGCMLS Virtual Summer Reading Camp. PGCTV News. June 14, 2020.
- Library Announces Winners of First Annual Poetry Contest. Prince George's Post. A3. June 11-17, 2020. Contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
- Prince George's County Education Briefs. The Washington Informer. June 10, 2020. Dorothy Rowley.
- Library Launches Ask a Librarian, Greenbelt News Review (Page 3), Thursday, June 4, 2020.
- Storytelling in ASL Crowdcast Saturdays, Greenbelt News Review (Page 3), Thursday, June 4, 2020.
- Out on the (Virtual) Town: Arts and Entertainment Highlights - June 4-10, 2020. Metro Weekly. June 4, 2020. Doug Rule.
- These Virtual Pride Events Will Let You Safely Celebrate the Greatest Month of the Year. Distractify. June 1, 2020. Lizzy Rosenberg.
May 2020
- Multi Gender! Multi Colors! Proud. Prince George's Suite. May 31, 2020.
- Washington Area's Libraries Prepare Coronavirus Precautions as they Reopen. Washington Times. May 29, 2020. Sophie Kaplan.
- Kelsey Hughes on #PGCMLSProm. PGCTV. May 27, 2020.
- COVID-19 Forced Prince George's County Memorial Library System to Reinvent Itself Online. The Intersection. May 24, 2020. Delonte Harrod.
- Baseball Fans + Summer Reading (Go, Nats!). The Horn Book. May 21, 2020. Elissa Gershowitz.
- Share the Gift of Free Books from Birth, The Prince George’s Post: Community (p. A3), May 14-20, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Nationals y la Biblioteca del Condado de Prince George lanzan “Verano en su biblioteca.” El Tiempo Latino. May 19, 2020.
- Nats, Prince George’s Library System Pair for ‘Imagine Your Story’ Program. Washington Informer. May 19, 2020.
- Nats team with Library to Read to Pr. George’s Kids Online. WTOP. May 19, 2020. Matt Small.
- #ULCchat Recap: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses. Urban Libraries Council. May 12, 2020.
- New Hyattsville Library Faces Minor Delays, Changes Due to Coronavirus Pandemic. Hyattsville Wire. May 8, 2020. Alison Beckwith
April 2020
- D.C. United Partners Up with PGCMLS with Online Content for Families. The Sports Pulse. April 27, 2020. José Umaña.
- Noted D.C. Muralist Found Her Love of Art Growing Up on Route 1. Hyattsville Wire. April 25, 2020. Alison Beckwith.
- Library Expands Virtual Programs, Greenbelt News Review (p. 3), April 23, 2020.
- On The Agenda: May 2020. Beltsville News. April 23, 2020. Karen Coakley.
- D.C. United and PGCMLS Team-Up to Support Prince George’s County Families, The Prince George’s Post (p. A1), April 23-29, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown (PGCMLS) and Zach Abaie (D.C. United).
- Lynda.com Courses Return to Prince George’s County, The Prince George’s Post (p. A3), April 23-29, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- COVID-19 And 12 Homeschooling Tips From A Teacher. Message Magazine. April 22, 2020. Annette McMillan.
- Prince George's County Memorial Library System and DC United team up to educate kids by Adrianna Hopkins, News Anchor for Good Morning Washington and WJLA News @ Noon, aired on WJLA (ABC 7) News at Noon on April 22, 2020.
- Las Bibliotecas del Condado de Prince George y El D.C. United se unen para ayudar a los niños. El Zol Radio. April 17, 2020.
- PGCMLS Expands Virtual Programs: Lineup Now Includes Weekly Spanish Language and STEM Programs, The Prince George's Post, April 16-22, p. A1-A2, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
- The Library and Old Greenbelt Theatre Launches Crowdcast Storytelling with ASL, The Prince George's Post, April 9-15, p. A1, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
- ULC Libraries Use 3-D Printers to Help Fight COVID-19, by Urban Libraries Council, Urban Libraries Council, April 8, 2020, contributed by Urban Libraries Council.
- PGCMLS Digital Suite. PGCTV News. April 2, 2020. Keshia Butts.
- Video, Telephone Sessions Now the Temporary Norm, by William J. Ford, Washington Informer, April 1, 2020, William J. Ford.
March 2020
- 3 Things Libraries Across America Are Doing to Fight the Coronavirus, by Reader's Digest Editors, Reader's Digest, March 31, 2020, contribued by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Public Libraries’ Novel Response to a Novel Virus by Deborah Fallows, The Atlantic, March 31, 2020.
- Online Library & Drive-up WiFi Available 24/7 During Health Emergency, by Nicholas A. Brown, Prince George's Post, March 26, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Get Yr Instant PGCMLS Library Card Today!, by Routeonefunlady, RouteOneFun.com, March 25, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Prince George's County Library PGCTV News, by Nicholas A. Brown, Instragram, March 25, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Free DC-Area Library Resources for When You're Stuck at Home. NBC4 Washington. March 19, 2020. Updated April 9, 2020.
- The "Authors for Truth" Book Series. WHUR Howard University Radio 96.3. March 17, 2020. Bobby Gailes.
- As COVID-19 Threat Grows, Libraries Balance Patron Needs with Staff Safety and Containment, by Erica Freudenberger, Library Journal, March 16, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Prince George’s County Libraries Closed Indefinitely, by Victoria Chamberlin, WAMU 88.5 American University Radio, March 14, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Dolly Parton's Legacy Celebrated in Film at Old Greenbelt Theatre, Out on the Town, A6, Prince George's Post, March 12-18, 2020, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
- With Cases Rising, Coronavirus Shuts Down Much Of The D.C. Area, DCist, March 10, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
- Census Must Navigate Digital Divide by Margaret Harding McGill, Axios, March 9, 2020.
February 2020
- Dr. Richard Bell Inaugurates “Authors for Truth” Series, Out on the Town, Prince George's Post, p. A6, February 27-March 4, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
- New Deal Café Host Display of Area Poetry Poster Project, by Hiram Larew. Greenbelt News Review, Thursday, February 27, 2020, p. A9.
- National Book Award Winner Ibram X. Kendi Visits Prince George’s County on April 3 To Discuss “How to Be an Antiracist,” Out on the Town, The Prince George’s Post, A9, February 13-19, 2020, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
- Black History Events at Your Library, Out on the Town, The Prince George’s Post, A8, February 13-19, 2020.
- Library, Education Among Top Concerns in District 5 by William J. Ford, The Washington Informer, February 12, 2020.
- Inside the New Hyattsville Library, Slated to Open Spring 2021 by Alison Beckwith, The Hyattsville Wire, February 11, 2020.
- Prince George’s County Will Send Your Pre-K Kids Free Books, by Alison Beckwith, The Hyattsviille Wire, February 5, 2020.
January 2020
- Mount Rainier Renovated Library Reopens, Muralist Selected by Alison Beckwith. The Hyattsville Wire, January 30,2020.
- Operation Warm Donates Coats and [PGCMLS] Books to Children [at the Spauldings Branch Library] NBC 4 News report by Justin Finch, January 25, 2020 live; posted January 27 online.
- Route1 Reporter: Mount Rainier library re-opens with new look, new tech by Michael Theis, January 27, 2020.
- Children Bundle-up for Winter with Free Coats and Books @ Your Library! Prince George's Post, Community, p. A3 contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
- Operation Warm & Local Libraries, live interview of Lunden Gillespie, PGCMLS Central Area Manager by Patricia Villone, CTV News, January 8, 2020.
- Hyattsville Library update: Flying Saucer & Sustainability: Route 1 Fun, January 3, 2020.
- Purple Line Light Rail Vehicle Model on Tour At New Carrollton Branch Library: January 2-8, 2020. The Prince George’s Post, Business and Finance, A5, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin, PGCMLS.
December 2019
- Let's Catch Up on Some of the Things John Kelly Wrote About in 2019: A likely story, by John Kelly, Washington Post, December 29, 2019, regarding our Short Edition, Short Story Dispenser at the MVA.
- Gordon C. James, Award Winning Illustrator - Oxon Hill Branch Pre-event Live Interview by Patricia Villone, CTV News, December 2, 2019.
November 2020
- Library Names New Chief Operating Officer for Communication and Outreach, The Prince George’s Post, Business and Finance, November 28-December 4, 2019, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin, PGCMLS.
- We’re Calling On All Local Authors, Bobby Gailes interviews Ryiesha Simms of PGCMLS on WHUR 96.3 program, Taking It to the Streets, November 20, 2019.
- Library Bilingual Community Festival: Vilma Sandoval-Sall interviewed by Katerra Jones, Reporter, CTV News, November 4, 2019. (posted 11/6)
- Senior Resource Fair: Live coverage by Katerra Jones, CTV News, November 4, 2019. (posted 11/6)
September 2019
- Kelsey Hughes of the County Library System Participant in YALSA’s Transforming Teen Services, A Train the Trainer Approach, The Prince George’s Post, Business and Finance, September 5-11, 2019, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin, PGCMLS.
August 2019
- County Library System Staffer Vilma Sandoval-Sall: 100 Latina Women Leaders Honoree, The Prince George’s Post, August 15-21, 2019, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin, PGCMLS.
- Vilma Sandoval-Sall Honored: by Patricia Villone, Anchor/Senior Reporter, CTV News, August 9, 2019.
- Back to School: Keeping the Mind Sharp at the Library: by Adrianna Hopkins, WJLA, Friday, August 2nd 2019.
May 2019
- Brown v Board of Education Revisited: Avis Matthews CTV interview by reporter Byron Scott, May 9, 2019.
April 2019
- [County Council] CC Addresses Funding Requests for PGCC, County Library System by Jessica Ricks, The Sentinel, April 24, 2019.
- Short Story Dispenser Provides Escape at the MVA, by Cory Smith, NBC4, April 2, 2019.
March 2019
- The MVA in Beltsville, Md., has a new feature: A machine that spits out fiction by John Kelly, Washington Post, March 31, 2019.
- Calvert Beacon: MDOT MVA & PG County Memorial Library Partner on Free Short Story Dispenser, March 29, 2019.
- CEO of Prince George’s County Memorial Library System shares vision in new job by Kellye Lynn, ABC7 | Monday, March 25, 2019.
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December 2025
November 2025
October 2025
September 2025
June 2025
- Celebrate Juneteenth with the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
- Library Launches Summer Prince George’s 2025 “Color Our World” Initiative with Kickoff Events for All Ages!
- Celebrating Pride Month and the Rainbow Festival at the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
May 2025
April 2025
- Prince George’s County Memorial Library Celebrates National Poetry Month
- Drawn to the Library! Prince George’s County Libraries Celebrate National Library Week 2025
February 2025
January 2025
December 2024
October 2024
September 2024
July 2024
June 2024
- ‘Adventure Begins At Your Library!’ With Summer Prince George’s 2024
- Prince George’s Libraries offer Pride Month activities for all ages
May 2024
April 2024
- Library invites the community to celebrate a diversity of cultures during Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Grand Opening Scheduled April 22
- Prince George’s teens lead discussion on road safety in Transportation Safety Town Hall
- PGCMLS commemorates National Library Week April 7-13
March 2024
- Commitment to Sustainability: Prince George's County Libraries Lead Initiatives to Accommodate EV Charging
- Women’s History Month features arts, cultural, STEM events at the Library
- Long-awaited Surratts-Clinton Branch Library opens to the public March 4
February 2024
- After long community push, newly renovated Baden Branch Library opens February 6
- Prince George’s County libraries mark milestone with first Black CEO
January 2024
December 2023
- Prominent Maryland library leader Michael Gannon announces retirement
- Library Board of Trustees seeking new members
November 2023
- ‘A way to save lives’: PGCMLS aiming to equip all library branches with life-saving defibrillators
- Celebrate Native American and Indigenous Heritage with PGCMLS
October 2023
- CORRECTION: New Bladensburg Branch Library ribbon cutting ceremony scheduled November 1
- University of Maryland School of Nursing Students Improving Health Equity Through Free Health Resources to Prince George's County Community
September 2023
- Fall lineup of Library’s Hispanic Heritage celebration for all ages features music, theater, cooking, and more
- Welcoming Week and Festival of Cultures celebrate Prince George’s immigrant community
July 2023
- Library Makes New Deal-Era Blueprint Collection Available Online
- Library’s “Rock Banned” teams with President Obama on TikTok video in national campaign
- NY Times feature writer Elizabeth Williamson to discuss “Sandy Hook” book in Hyattsville July 18
- PGCMLS wins 2023 Core PR Xchange Award for “Hard Hat Librarian”
May 2023
- Library Launches Rock Banned Book Club for Pride 2023
- Library and Washington Nationals Present Summer Prince George’s 2023
- Council Member Wanika Fisher Headlines Library's Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Events
April 2023
- National Award for Innovation in Democracy Presented to Prince George’s County Memorial Library System
- County Library Celebrates National Library Week April 23-29
- Library Accepting Applications for 2023 Social Justice Camps for Teens
- Greenbelt Branch Library Hosts Bilingual National Touring Exhibit "For All the People"
- Library Celebrates National Poetry Month with Tribute to J. Joy “Sistah Joy” Matthews Alford
- Library and FEC@PGCC Offer New Financial Literacy Programs for Families
March 2023
- FCC Awards Library $500,000 for Affordable Connectivity Outreach Program
- Library Celebrates Women Writers & Aviators This Women’s History Month
January 2023
December 2022
- Library Announces 2022 Top Reads in Prince George’s County
- Wizards and Library Celebrate Reading in Prince George’s County
November 2022
- Library Offers Free Coats for Kids in Prince George's County
- NY Times Bestseller & Bowie Resident Rabia Chaudry Headlines 2022-2023 Prince George’s County Reads
- Prince George's County Gears Up to Reach 50,000 Uninsured During 2023 Open Enrollment
October 2022
- Art Speaks with Fresh Voices at National Harbor
- Explore Local Native and Indigenous Heritage with Guide to Indigenous Maryland
September 2022
- Pulitzer Prize Winner Leonard Pitts Jr. Headlines South Bowie Branch Library 10th Birthday
- PGCMLS Celebrates Lifelong Learning with October Events
- “Rock Banned” with PGCMLS this Banned Books Week
- Library Leaders Recognized by Citizens for Maryland Libraries
- Students Can “Totally Rule at School” with Library Resources
- Colorful and Inspiring Events Mark Library’s 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
August 2022
- Backpacks and Shoes Giveaway at The Library For Prince George’s County Children
- Library and University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center Launch New Partnership to Support Early Literacy
- White House, American Library Association to Hold COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccination Public Education Event at PGCMLS
- Listos, clic, ¡Avance! Llega nuevamente a la Biblioteca de Prince George gracias a Capital One
July 2022
- Library Announces Leadership Transitions
- The Patuxent Riverkeeper Talks Environmental Justice at Library
- Library Commemorates Military Service of Black Marylanders on July 26
- PGCMLS Welcomes New Board of Library Trustees Members
June 2022
- Library Staff Member Silvana Quiroz Receives EMMY® Award
- Free Summer Meals at Libraries for Prince George’s County Youth
- NBA Authors Visit PGCMLS to Discuss their Book About Len Bias
- Anti-LGBTQ+ Vandalism Targets Maryland Libraries During Capital Pride Week
- County Library Commemorates Juneteenth Through June 21
- Maryland’s Public Libraries Launch Guide to Indigenous Maryland
- Students Express Superpowers through Artwork at the Hyattsville Library Branch
May 2022
- Library Leads Countywide LGBTQ+ Pride Celebration
- PGCMLS and the Washington Nationals Present Summer Prince George’s
- Free Groceries at County Libraries
- Library Staff Receive Statewide Awards
April 2022
- Library Commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
- PGCMLS Opens New “Pebble Pop-up Library” at National Harbor
- Prince George’s County Celebrates National Library Week April 3-9
March 2022
February 2022
- Library Celebrates Black History and Culture with Two New Exhibits
- Library Celebrates Inventors and Innovators for Black History Month
January 2022
December 2021
- County Library to Offer Free COVID-19 Self-Test Kits
- Biblioteca de Prince George ofrece pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19
- Library Announces Holiday Schedule
- Biblioteca anuncia horario de feriado
- COVID-19 Test Supply Exhausted at Prince George's Libraries
November 2021
- Prince George’s County Memorial Library to Host COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
- Clínicas de vacunación de COVID-19 en la Biblioteca de Prince George
- Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Pop-up Location Opens November 16
October 2021
- Commemorate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month this November at PGCMLS
- PGCMLS Announces Teentober P.A.D. Initiative to Support Women Coping with Domestic Violence
- PGCMLS’ Nicholas A. Brown Named Marketer of the Year by Library Journal
September 2021
- PGCMLS Expands Hours and Services September 27
- October at PGCMLS: Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, One Maryland One Book, Hatchlings: In the Nest, Teentober, Maryland STEM Festival, and Bibliobop
- PGCMLS and The SPACE Collaborate to Connect the Community with Resources
- Honorée Fanonne Jeffers, the September Featured Author of Oprah's Book Club, in Conversation
- Prince George’s County Coalition Launches “Freedom Stories” Two-Year Initiative to Examine the Local and National Legacy of Slavery
August 2021
- PGCMLS Back to School 2021
- Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta To Headline 2021 PGCMLS Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
July 2021
June 2021
- Summer Kickoff with Nationals Second Baseman Josh Harrison & Outdoor Events at 18 PGCMLS Locations
- Celebrate LGBTQ+ Pride Month with PGCMLS
May 2021
- PGCMLS Commemorates Juneteenth 2021 with Clint Smith’s National Book Launch
- PGCMLS Phase 3 – Full Browsing Starts June 14
- Washington Nationals and PGCMLS Team Up for Summer @ Your Library “Tails & Tales” Fun in 2021
- Teresa Miller of PGCMLS Receives 2021 Emerging Leader Award from the Maryland Library Association
- Prince George’s County, Maryland Organizations Launch Event Series with Alabama-Based New South Books
April 2021
- The Library Celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month & Virtual Events This May
- Washington Nationals and PGCMLS Launch Josh Bell’s Book Club This May
- Library Offers Limited Branch Services at 6 Locations Beginning April 28
- PGCMLS Celebrates National Poetry Month and Love Your Library Month This April
- PGCMLS Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Hunter Hotline with Support from the PGCMLS Foundation and Capital One Foundation
March 2021
- PGCMLS CEO Roberta Phillips Receives Women in Government Award at the County’s 36th Annual Women’s History Month Virtual Luncheon
- PGCMLS Offers Mother Goose on the Loose: Hatchlings Program
- Maryland Libraries Together Series Presents April Special Events: COVID-19 Vaccines & Latin Identity
February 2021
- The Library is a Community Team Player
- PGCMLS Hosts Acclaimed Choreographer and Director Laurieann Gibson on March 3 Release
- Kelsey Hughes of PGCMLS a Recipient of YALSA’S 2021 Volunteers of the Year Award