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December 21, 2020

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Donna Scott-Martin

(301) 699-3500, ext. 6152

donna.scott-martin.pgcmls.info

Wizards Winter Reading Challenge with PGCMLS

Largo, Maryland -- The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), DC Public Library, Alexandria Public Library, are teaming up with the Washington Wizards to present the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge from January 1 through March 31, 2021. This is the first joint DC, Maryland, and Virginia virtual reading challenge and PGCMLS is grateful to the Washington Wizards for supporting area families during the COVID-19 pandemic. Prince Georgians can read, watch Wizards games, attend virtual library programs, and stay active to connect with the team and library this winter. Readers of all ages are encouraged to participate for a chance to win prizes such as a Wizards jersey, a Jr. Wizards Camp voucher, and a Wizards bobblehead. Pre-registration on Beanstack (website or mobile app) begins December 21, 2020 and participants can begin to log activities on January 1, 2021.

Access to videos and additional resources for this challenge are available on the Wizards and PGCMLS websites. PGCMLS resources include the following: book lists (Adult, Teen, Elementary, and Preschool), Kanopy (documentaries and films), Libby (ebooks and audiobooks), Hoopla (videos and music playlists), Freegal (music streaming/downloads), Healthy Living Suite, Gale: Biography in Context  (search: Basketball), and the online library.

Washington Wizards Book of the Month is an ongoing regional event in partnership with the aforementioned area libraries. The Wizards highlight books for children in various age groups to read each month. PGCMLS will feature one book for readers to explore at the following grade levels: Grades K-2, Grades 3-5, and Grades 6-8.

"PGCMLS is thrilled to partner with the Washington Wizards, as well as the wonderful DC and Alexandria Public Libraries, exclaimed Rachel Zukowski, the Library’s Program Services Manager. “This is the first time we have developed a 'tri-state' reading challenge, and with the Wizards' support and generous prize offerings, we can share the love of reading and fitness with even more customers in the area.”

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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 915,000+ 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. The Books from Birth and Ready 2 Read programs make the Library the primary source of early literacy education and Kindergarten readiness programs in the County.

PGCMLS’ robust online offerings include curated content collections for kids, teens, educators, Spanish speakers, and more. Virtual events and outreach provide access to the Library from the comfort of home or on the go. Special programs include the D.R.E.A.M. Lab, STEM Pals, and 3D printing, which offer teens and lifelong learners with opportunities to learn cutting-edge technology and STEM skills for job readiness or personal enrichment. The Library also provides drive-up WiFi access at all branches and mobile hotspot devices. The Library’s Laurel Branch Library received the 2018 AIA/ALA Library Building Award and was designated the best new public building in Maryland.