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Immigrant Proud


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Welcoming Week

Immigrant Proud Corner

Bowie Branch Library
Bowie Branch Library

Welcoming Week Events

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Baden - Multipurpose Room
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.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room
Join our interactive discussion about life in the U.S. Share your journey and stories of triumphs and struggles. Let’s share what we’re doing to make this country a place of belonging for everyone.

Sat, Sep 20, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Accokeek - Large Meeting Room
Babychata and R.A.I.Z. Support are provided by Coaching Salud Holistica. Celebrate Welcoming Week with us by moving and have fun at the library!

Cancelled
Sat, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Greenbelt
For Welcoming Week Laura Murray and Emily Murray from the National Museum of Language bring you; "The Power of Poetry ". A multi-media presentation with examples of poetry from around the world, from ancient times to the present day, on themes relating to social justice.

Sat, Sep 27, 10:30am - 2:30pm
South Bowie
Celebrate the 5th Annual Festival of Cultures: Many Cultures, One Heartbeat. See a vibrant celebration that honors the rich diversity woven throughout our community.

Sat, Sep 27, 10:45am - 11:30am
South Bowie
Celebrate the 5th Annual Festival of Cultures with Semilla Cultural's live music and storytime.

Sat, Sep 27, 11:45am - 12:30pm
South Bowie
Celebrate the 5th Annual Festival of Cultures with MABUHAY, INC.'s dance performance and workshop.

Sat, Sep 27, 12:45pm - 1:30pm
South Bowie
Celebrate the 5th Annual Festival of Cultures with our staff-led program, Akan of the West Coast a Fante language and culture program.

Sat, Sep 27, 1:45pm - 2:30pm
South Bowie
Celebrate the 5th Annual Festival of Cultures with a drumming performance by the Cultural Academy for Excellence.

Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Bladensburg - BL Activity Room,IS Clubs Zoom Backup
Bladensburg Branch’s Social Equity Commons and Migrants Empowered present an in-depth, on-going workshop on the process of becoming a U.S. citizen. No matter your status, we’re eager to answer all your questions and be a reassuring guide to what you might expect during your naturalization journey. This program is available in-person and online.


Festival of Cultures

Citizenship Books in Our Collections


PGCMLS Online Resources for Citizenship

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

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

Online English language courses for speakers of 15 different languages! Learn on the go with the Mango Mobile app for iPhone and Android.

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.

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.

PGCMLS Programs

Local 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

Estudios Universitarios Workshop September 2023

Community Happenings

UMD TOGETHER FLYER

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

English for Refugees and Asylees (ERA)

Upcoming Events

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
This event is full

Wed, Sep 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1

Wed, Sep 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 17, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Wed, Sep 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Beltsville

Cancelled
Mon, Sep 22, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Glenarden

Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Tue, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Study Room 3

Wed, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1

Wed, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services
This event is full

Wed, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Wed, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Beltsville

Sat, Sep 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
New Carrollton

Mon, Sep 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Study Room 3

Tue, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier

Wed, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Wed, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

Wed, Oct 01, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Study Room 3

Tue, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier

Wed, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1

Wed, Oct 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Beltsville - LifeLab

Wed, Oct 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Beltsville - Program Room

Thu, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Sat, Oct 11, 11:00am - 11:30am
New Carrollton

Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Bladensburg - Bladensburg Study Room 3

Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Glenarden - Small Meeting Room

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1

Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Mount Rainier

Wed, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Beltsville - Large Meeting Room

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Hyattsville - Meeting Room 2

Wed, Oct 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Beltsville - Program Room

Thu, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Virtual Branch - Intercultural Services

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.