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Library News

2023 News

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PGCMLS in the News

"Prince George's County Hosts Successful Social Justice Camp for Teens | LibLearnX 2023." Library Journal. March 3, 2023. Matt Enis.
"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.
"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.
"#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.
“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.
"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.
"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.
"'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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.
"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.

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