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Wednesday, April 2, 2025
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Alexis Gunderson
(301) 699-3500 x6158
alexis.gunderson@pgcmls.info
Largo, Maryland – Starting this Saturday, branch libraries across the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) will be hosting a variety of lively programs in observance of National Library Week.
The theme chosen by the American Library Association for this year’s celebration is Drawn to the Library! Nodding to the wide array of reasons people across the country visit libraries — from checking out favorite books and other media, to accessing career building and life skills resources, to utilizing a collection’s free seeds, activity kits, and maker spaces — Drawn to the Library! lets PGCMLS staff shine a spotlight on the diversity of cool services and programs available across the system.
Between Saturday, April 5 and Saturday, April 12, PGCMLS branches will host a variety of programming for Prince Georgians of all ages, with the celebratory capstone event being PGCMLS' all-day Geek Out Expo on Saturday, April 12 at the Surratts-Clinton Branch Library. There, kids will get to do costume storytime and have their faces painted by the Pirate Girl Painter; teens and adults will learn the basics of cosplay and Magic: The Gathering; and attendees of all ages will get to test their head-to-head mettle in one of three Super Smash Bros. tournaments that will be held throughout the day. There will also be two special anime screenings, with specific titles to be revealed next week.
Additionally, multiple branches will be hosting free special advance screenings for teens and adults throughout April of the forthcoming PBS INDEPENDENT LENS documentary, “Free For All: The Public Library,” which is set to premiere locally on MPT on April 29, 2025.
Produced by Dawn Logsdon and Lucie Faulknor, “Free For All” charts the quiet (and sometimes not-so-quiet) revolution that is the public library — both in the past and today. At a moment when community advocacy for libraries is so acutely needed, PGCMLS is proud to share this film and story with its customers and neighbors.
Free For All: The Public Library: Advance Screening Schedule
(click the branch library name for more event details)
See below for an expanded events calendar for full National Library Week celebrations, and links to individual event listings.
National Library Week 2025 — Drawn to the Library!
Saturday, April 5 – Saturday, April 12 | Multiple Branches
Saturday, April 5 | National Library Week Kickoff
Monday, April 7 | Right to Read Day
Tuesday, April 8 | National Library Workers Day
Wednesday, April 9 | National Library Outreach Day
Thursday, April 10 | Take Action for Libraries Day
Friday, April 11
Saturday, April 12 | National Library Week Capstone Day
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.