Largo, Maryland – This November, the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) is celebrating Native American and Indigenous Peoples Month with a wide range of programming for all ages, including STEM events, book discussions, and craft programs that highlight the rich heritage, diverse cultures, and significant contributions of Native and Indigenous communities.  

STEM Events (Ages 5-12)

• Wednesday, November 13 at 6 pm, STEM for Families: Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, New Carrollton Branch Library, Link 
• Tuesday, November 19 at 4:30 pm, STEM-tastic: Maya Math Games, Greenbelt Branch Library, Link
• Tuesday, November 19 at 5:30 pm, STEM for Families: Native American Symbolism – Turtles, Largo-Kettering Branch Library, Link
• Thursday, November 21 at 4 pm, STEM for Families: Iroquois Wampum Coding, Beltsville Branch Library, Link

Book Discussions (Adults)

• Wednesday, November 13 at 6 pm: "The Sioux Chef's Indigenous Kitchen" by Beth Dooley and Sean Sherman, Surratts-Clinton Branch Library, Link
• Wednesday, November 13 at 7 pm: “Never Whistle at Night: an Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology," edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore Van Alst Jr., Virtual Event, Link
• Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm: Solidarity Stories: Community Led Book Discussion - “Never Whistle at Night: an Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology," Mixt Food Hall, Link
• Tuesday, November 19 at 6:30 pm: "Blood Sisters" by Vanessa Lillie, Virtual Event, Link

Craft Programs for Kids

• Monday, November 4 at 4:30 pm, Crafternoon: Cornhusk Dragonfly, Surratts-Clinton Branch Library, Link 
• Wednesday, November 6 at 3:30 pm, Crafternoon: Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, Laurel Branch Library, Link
• Wednesday, November 6 at 4 pm, Crafternoon: Tipi Craft and Culture, Accokeek Branch Library, Link
• Tuesday, November 12 at 4 pm, Crafternoon: Pinch and Coil Pots, Glenarden Branch Library, Link
• Wednesday, November 20 at 4 pm, Crafternoon: Woven Baskets, Hillcrest Heights Branch Library, Link
• Wednesday, November 20 at 6:30 pm, Kids Create: Woven Baskets, South Bowie Branch Library, Link
• Saturday, November 30 at 11 am, Ready 2 Read Art: Ages 3–5 - Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month, Bowie Branch Library, Link

Craft Programs for Adults

• Thursday, November 14 at 1 pm, Craft and Create: Native American Inspired Sandpainting, Bowie Branch Library, Link
• Tuesday, November 26 at 5 pm, Craft and Create: Adult Coloring, Upper Marlboro Branch Library, Link

PGCMLS is also offering Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month Ready 2 Read Storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers! Kids will experience engaging stories, lively songs, and interactive fingerplays. Ready 2 Read storytimes are fun-filled events that foster a love for reading and learning. Click here for storytime locations and times. 

To see all Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month events, click here.

The Library invites community members to visit the Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Hub for access to book lists, a timeline of important dates in Native American and Indigenous Peoples history, a calendar of library events, and viewing recommendations for streaming platforms, such as Kanopy and Hoopla, that are available with your library card.  

Learn more by visiting: pgcmls.info/native-american-indigenous-peoples-heritage.

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About the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System

The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) helps customers discover and define opportunities that shape their lives. The Library serves the 967,000+ residents of Prince George’s County, Maryland through 19 branch libraries, a 24/7 online library, and pop-up services throughout the community. PGCMLS is a responsive and trusted community-driven organization. Programs, services, and outreach activities serve book lovers, immigrants and refugees, job seekers, children, young professionals, seniors, and families alike. PGCMLS is the recipient of the 2021 Urban Libraries Council Top Innovator Award for Workforce and Economic Development. Learn more at pgcmls.info/about-us.