Immigrant Proud

Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Have you been wishing to learn Spanish but have not yet begun your learning journey? Start gaining Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This preparation session is for people who have little to no experience with the Spanish language.

Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Learning to speak Spanish? Enhance your Spanish skills in a friendly and welcoming atmosphere! Join us to practice conversation, build confidence, and connect with others who share your interest in Spanish. This club is for beginner level Spanish learners. Once registered you will receive further information at a later time on how to connect virtually.

Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Ready 2 Read Art: Ages 3-5 - Monarch Butterfly Rings

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Sep 10, 10:30am - 11:30am

Beltsville - Program Room

Celebrate Welcoming Week with fun stories themed around a craft of monarch butterfly rings! After the stories, unleash creativity by crafting a themed masterpiece. It’s a delightful way for little ones to appreciate art while having a blast! All supplies will be provided and are limited, so please register beforehand.

Playday at the Library: Easy Papel Picado Hearts

Thu, Sep 10, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hillcrest Heights - Conference Room 1

Enjoy a time of play and socializing with friends! Rain or shine, this event promises to be a fun-filled experience for everyone!

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 2-3 - Welcoming Week

Sat, Sep 12, 10:30am - 11:00am

Bladensburg

Bring your toddler for a joyful session of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging experience is perfect for sparking imagination and fostering a love of reading in little ones. We will meet in the Children's Area.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Welcoming Week

Mon, Sep 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

Mount Rainier

Visit us for a special storytime for Welcoming Week, an annual event where libraries celebrate welcoming all people, especially immigrants, into our communities. Bring your preschooler for a fun session of stories, songs, and fingerplays!

Welcoming Week: Where We Belong - Connections for Love and Balance

Tue, Sep 15, 6:30pm - 7:15pm

Greenbelt - Auditorium

The Parents' Place of Maryland presents an inspiring workshop to explore universal practices rooted in diverse cultural traditions—grounding, breathing, music, and storytelling—that foster connection, healing, and emotional balance.

Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Coffee and Conversation: The Stories We Share

Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Spauldings - Large Meeting Room

Join us this Welcoming Week as we re-affirm the importance of immigrants and their many contributions to our society through meaningful conversation around themes of connection and belonging. We will be sharing stories, learning more about each others’ experiences and writing supportive letters to members of the immigrant community.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Welcoming Week

Wed, Sep 16, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

South Bowie

Bring your preschooler for a fun-filled half-hour of stories, songs, and fingerplays! This engaging storytime nurtures a love for reading and sparks creativity, making it an unforgettable experience for little ones. We will meet in the Large Meeting Room.

Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3-5 - Welcoming Week

Thu, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

Baden - Multipurpose Room

Festival of Cultures - Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect

Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Surratts-Clinton - Study Room 5 (Teens),Think Tank (Children's)

Celebrate connection. Celebrate community. The 6th Annual Festival of Cultures is here! Explore this year’s theme, Stories We Share: The Courage to Connect, through an unforgettable experience featuring dynamic cultural performances, an inspiring art exhibit, hands-on cultural crafts, and local resource pop-ups.

Welcoming Week Discussion: Immigrant Journeys

Sat, Sep 19, 11:30am - 1:00pm

Bladensburg - BL Activity Room

Join us for an interactive discussion about life in the U.S. Share your stories of triumph and struggle. And what we’re doing to make this country a place of belonging for everyone. Registration encouraged but not required. All are welcome.

Kids Create: Monarch Butterfly Suncatchers

Sat, Sep 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Mount Rainier

Have fun making art and crafts while learning new skills. With easy-to-follow steps, kids will create their own unique projects to take home. Create butterfly suncatchers with tissue paper and contact paper to hang in your windows. All supplies provided.

Welcoming Week: Bridging the Gap - The Rites of Passage Experience

Sat, Sep 19, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Oxon Hill - Foundry

Provided by local non-profit, Wanuku Rites of Passage, Inc. Participants learn what rites of passage are, how different cultures (including indigenous cultures) approach them, and benefits of rites of passage.

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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

Brainfuse HelpNow

Live tutors are available to help with citizenship preparation. Help is available in English and Spanish.

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Learning Express Library

Practice tests and exam preparation for US citizenship. Includes a guide to getting your Green Card.

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Mango Languages

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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PressReader

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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Transparent Language

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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Intermediate US Constitution Handouts Constitution U.S.A. Collection (documentary) Online Resources

PGCMLS Programs

Local Resources

Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center

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

CASA Maryland

Provides support for immigrants, workers, and families through various programs like legal support, ESL classes, citizenship, and vocational training.

International Rescue Committee (IRC)

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

La clínica del pueblo provides primary medical services and insurance application support. Please apply online or call for services.

Maryland Immigrant Legal Assistance Project (MILAP)

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.

Prince George's Community College, Refugee Training Program

Silver Spring location. Assists community members with legal services such as Legal Permanent Residence applications, U.S. citizenship applications, and employment services.

Prince George's Community College, Adult Education ESL Program

Free and low-cost English, GED, and workforce certification classes.

Solutions in Hometown Connections (SHC)

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.

United States Citizenship and Imigration Services (USCIS)

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

Official Green Card and Citizenship applications, study materials, and citizenship & immigration-related news.

Education Workshops in Spanish

Estudios Universitarios Workshop September 2023

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

Free English Classes (ESL)

Upcoming Events

Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities - Landover

Thu, Aug 20, 9:00am - 12:00pm

3402 Dodge Park Rd, Landover, MD 20785

Registration is now closed

English Conversation Club - Children's Area

Thu, Aug 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Beltsville - Program Room

Mon, Aug 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mount Rainier

Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner

Tue, Aug 25, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bladensburg - BL Activity Room

Tue, Aug 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Spauldings - Large Meeting Room

Wed, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

This event is full

Wed, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities - Landover

Wed, Aug 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Aug 27, 9:00am - 12:00pm

3402 Dodge Park Rd, Landover, MD 20785

English Conversation Club - Children's Area

Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 11:00am

Beltsville - Program Room

Mon, Aug 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mount Rainier

Tue, Sep 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bladensburg - BL Activity Room

Wed, Sep 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

English Conversation Club: Beginner - Learning Lab

Wed, Sep 02, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Surratts-Clinton

Wed, Sep 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities - Landover

Wed, Sep 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Sep 03, 9:00am - 12:00pm

3402 Dodge Park Rd, Landover, MD 20785

ASL Conversation Club: Intermediate

Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

Beltsville - Program Room

Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Spanish Conversation Club: Beginner

Tue, Sep 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bladensburg - BL Activity Room

Tue, Sep 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Spauldings - Large Meeting Room

ASL Conversation Club: Beginner

Wed, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Laurel - Conference Room 1

Wed, Sep 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 09, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities - Landover

Wed, Sep 09, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Sep 10, 9:00am - 12:00pm

3402 Dodge Park Rd, Landover, MD 20785

English Conversation Club - Children's Area

Mon, Sep 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Mount Rainier

ASL Conversation Club: Intermediate

Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Tue, Sep 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Bladensburg - BL Activity Room

Tue, Sep 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Fairmount Heights - Large Meeting Room

ASL Conversation Club: Beginner

Wed, Sep 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Laurel - Conference Room 1

Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

English Conversation Club: Beginner - Learning Lab

Wed, Sep 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Surratts-Clinton

Wed, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Digital Learning Program for Afghan Communities - Landover

Wed, Sep 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Sep 17, 9:00am - 12:00pm

3402 Dodge Park Rd, Landover, MD 20785