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Immigrant Proud
Welcoming Week
Immigrant Proud Corner
Bowie Branch Library
Bowie Branch Library
Welcoming Week Events
Citizenship Books in Our Collections
- US Immigration Made Easy (21th edition)
- How to Get a Green Card (15th edition; the 16th edition is tentatively scheduled for sometime in 2024)
PGCMLS Online Resources for Citizenship
Live tutors are available to help with citizenship preparation. Help is available in English and Spanish.
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Practice tests and exam preparation for US citizenship. Includes a guide to getting your Green Card.
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Online English language courses for speakers of 15 different languages! Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.
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Get access to The Baltimore Sun and over 3,000 newspapers from 120 countries in 62 languages. To log in on a browser, click Sign In > Library Group > Prince George's County Memorial Library System > Enter Card Info > Login. PressReader is also available on mobile devices with the iOS app or the Android app. Funding for PressReader provided by the PGCMLS Foundation and those who support its work.
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An easy-to-use interface that integrates real-life language use by native speakers. With over 100 languages to choose from, every language learner will find something to interest them.
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PGCMLS Programs
Leamos
A free, pre-ESL literacy course that teaches Spanish-speaking adults how to read and write in Spanish.
Check out our upcoming programs!
Conversation Clubs
Weekly classes for language learners who want to practice their skills. Current language offerings are as follows: English, French, ASL
Check out our upcoming programs!
Passport Services
Visit select branches to assist in obtaining or renewing your passport. By appointment only.
Learn More
Online2Go Chromebooks
Chromebooks and WiFi hotspots are available to borrow with a valid library card.
Learn MoreLocal Resources
Provides linguistically accessible and culturally appropriate legal services to low-income Asian immigrants in Metro-DC who have limited English proficiency. Call or visit website to schedule appointment
Provides support for immigrants, workers, and families through various programs like legal support, ESL classes, citizenship, and vocational training.
Silver Spring location. Assists community members with legal services such as Legal Permanent Residence applications, U.S. citizenship applications, and employment services.
La clínica del pueblo provides primary medical services and insurance application support. Please apply online or call for services.
MILAP is a project within Pro Bono Resource Center of Maryland that assists immigrants in Maryland that currently have a case before immigrant court. They are not affiliated with nor do they ever share your confidential information with any immigration agency.
Silver Spring location. Assists community members with legal services such as Legal Permanent Residence applications, U.S. citizenship applications, and employment services.
Free and low-cost English, GED, and workforce certification classes.
Organization that provides ESL classes, citizenship classes, early childhood programs, welcoming information, and many more services for refugees with a focus on women and families.
Official Green Card and Citizenship applications, study materials, and citizenship & immigration-related news.
Education Workshops in Spanish
Community Happenings
English for Refugees and Asylees (ERA)
Class dates:
- Aug 15- Sep 20, 2022
- Oct 10 - Nov 15, 2022
- Nov 30 - Jan 23, 2023
- Jan 30 - Mar 7, 2023
- Mar 21 - Apr 25, 2023
- May 8 - Jun 13, 2023
- Jun 20 - Aug 1, 2023
- Aug 15 - Sep 20,2023
Questions? Call us at 301-546-8315, or email Chaw Kalayar at kalayacx@pgcc.edu
Upcoming Events
Technology Access and Support
All of our branches have computers available for use by library card holders. You can also use printers/scanners to print and copy documents or study materials. Learn more about our Chromebook lending program Online2Go and much more.