November 19, 2021 (revised November 29, 2021*)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Nicholas A. Brown
(301) 699-3500, ext. 6241
nicholas.brown@pgcmls.info
Largo, Md. – As part of the Library’s commitment to ensuring that Prince George’s County residents have equitable access to public health services, PGCMLS will host free COVID-19 vaccine clinics at nine branch libraries starting on November 23, 2021. The participating branches are: Beltsville, Greenbelt, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Greenbelt, Hillcrest Heights, Oxon Hill, South Bowie*, and Spauldings. Clinics are supported by the Prince George’s County Health Department, Maryland Department of Health, and Maryland Vaccine Equity Task Force.
The clinics will offer Pfizer vaccines for residents ages 5 and up, including booster doses for eligible adults. Each participating branch will host a single first dose clinic and a single second dose clinic. Vaccinations will be available on a first-come, first-serve basis and no appointments are required. Visit pgcmls.info for a map of branches and addresses. Customers may contact (240) 455-5451 or askalibrarian@pgcmls.info with questions.
The schedule of clinics is as follows (subject to change):
Branch | First Dose | Second Dose | ||
Upper Marlboro | Tue, Nov 23 | 3-7 pm | Tue, Dec 24 | 3-7 pm |
Beltsville | Wed, Nov 24 | 12-4 pm | Wed, Dec 25 | 3-7 pm |
Greenbelt | Sat, Nov 27 | 10 am-3 pm | Sat, Dec 18 | 10 am-3 pm |
Oxon Hill | Mon, Nov 29 | 1-5 pm | Mon, Dec 20 | 1-5 pm |
South Bowie* | Tue, Nov 30 | 3-7 pm | Tue, Dec 21 | 3-7 pm |
Fairmount Heights | Tue, Nov 30 | 3-7 pm | Tue, Dec 21 | 3-7 pm |
Glenarden | Wed, Dec 1 | 3-7 pm | Wed, Dec 22 | 3-7 pm |
Hillcrest Heights | Sat, Dec 4 | 10 am-3 pm | Tue, Dec 28 | 3-7 pm |
Spauldings | Say, Dec 4 | 1-4 pm | Tue, Dec 28 | 3-7 pm |
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 booklovers, immigrants and refugees, job seekers, children, young professionals, seniors, and families alike. Learn more at pgcmls.info/about-us.