Library News

October

• Art Speaks with Fresh Voices at National Harbor 
• Explore Local Native and Indigenous Heritage with Guide to Indigenous Maryland

September

• Pulitzer Prize Winner Leonard Pitts Jr. Headlines South Bowie Branch Library 10th Birthday
• PGCMLS Celebrates Lifelong Learning with October Events
• “Rock Banned” with PGCMLS this Banned Books Week
• Library Leaders Recognized by Citizens for Maryland Libraries 
• Students Can “Totally Rule at School” with Library Resources
• Colorful and Inspiring Events Mark Library’s 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration

August

• Backpacks and Shoes Giveaway at The Library For Prince George’s County Children
• Library and University of Maryland Capital Region Medical Center Launch New Partnership to Support Early Literacy
• White House, American Library Association to Hold COVID-19 Pediatric Vaccination Public Education Event at PGCMLS
• Listos, clic, ¡Avance! Llega nuevamente a la Biblioteca de Prince George gracias a Capital One

July

• Library Announces Leadership Transitions
• The Patuxent Riverkeeper Talks Environmental Justice at Library
• Library Commemorates Military Service of Black Marylanders on July 26
• PGCMLS Welcomes New Board of Library Trustees Members

April

• Library Commemorates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
• PGCMLS Opens New “Pebble Pop-up Library” at National Harbor
• Prince George’s County Celebrates National Library Week April 3-9

February

• Library Celebrates Black History and Culture with Two New Exhibits
• Library Celebrates Inventors and Innovators for Black History Month

PGCMLS in the News

• "Open Enrollment 2023." PGCTV News. November 14, 2022.
• “Native American Heritage Month.” PGCTV News. November 4, 2022.
• “LBPD Guest Hour: Indigenous Peoples App with Nicholas Brown and Maribel Rodriguez.” Maryland State Library Agency Podcast. November 1, 2022.
• "Discussing food in literature." Katie V. Jones. The Laurel Independent. October 2022.
• "What's Going on in Indian Country? October 28-November 3." Native News Online. October 28, 2022.
• "Advancing IDEAs: Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility." Hanging Together Blog. October 18, 2022. Jay Weitz/OCLC.
• “Offering a Fuller Picture of Indigenous Maryland.” Share America. October 6, 2022. Lenore T. Adkins.
• "Prince George's Co. library system celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with over 70 events." 7News DC. September 27, 2022. John Gonzalez.
• "'Rock Banned' Campaign At PGCMLS Celebrates Access To All Books." Patch.com. September 21, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• “Bibliotecas de Prince George ofrecen tutorías gratis a estudiantes.” El Pregonero. September 8, 2022. Miguel Vivanco
• “Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated In September At PGCMLS.” Patch.com. September 2, 2022. Kristen Danley-Greiner.
• "'Operation Sole' Shoe Giveaway For PGCPS Students This Month." Patch.com. August 22, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• “Free Books For Newborns Delivered At UMD Capital Region Medical Center.” Patch.com. August 16, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Prince George's County Teens Learn to Advocate at Library ‘Social Justice Camp'." NBC4. August 16, 2022. Tracee Wilkins and Madeline Herron.
• "New effort to boost literacy in Prince George’s Co." WTOP. August 12, 2022. Jenny Glick.
• “Back to school: With experience and vaccines, it can be back to normal.” Washington Post. August 11, 2022. Editorial Board.
• "City, Federal Officials Promote Vaccination Before School Begins." Washington City Paper. August 5, 2022. Caroline Jones.
• "Maryland realiza jornadas de vacunación previo al inicio del año escolar." El Tiempo Latino. August 10, 2022. Carmen Rodriguez.
• "Five Things I Love About Public Libraries." Writing My First Novel Blog. August 5, 2022. Ofelia Montelongo.
• "Cinco cosas que me encantan de las bibliotecas públicas." Writing My First Novel Blog. August 5, 2022. Ofelia Montelongo.
• "La Casa Blanca realiza una jornada especial de vacunación contra el coronavirus en Prince George's." Univision DC. August 4, 2022. Jackeline Quijano.
• "Libraries Help Educate About COVID-19 Vaccination Ahead of School Year." NBC4. August 4, 2022. Tracee Wilkins.
• “Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Maryland State Library Launch Guide to Indigenous Maryland.” Library Journal. August 2, 2022. Lisa Peet.
• “Teens Learn Advocacy, Research at Social Justice Camp in Prince George’s.” Washington Informer. August 3, 2022. William J.
• "In Freedom's Name." PGCTV News. July 26, 2022.
• "'In Freedom's Name': Prince George's library honors military service of Black Marylanders." 7NewsDC. July 26, 2022. Anna Lunt.
• "Honoring the Military in Prince George's County." 7NewsDC. July 25, 2022. Adrianna Hopkins.
• "Special Panel Tuesday Honors Black Marylanders' Military Service." Patch.com. July 25, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Construction Underway on New Bladensburg Library Slated to Open in 2024." Hyattsville Wire. June 30, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
• “County Library Staff Receives Emmy Award.” Prince George’s Suite Magazine and Media. June 30, 2022. Editor.
• “Condado Prince George 's ofrecerá comidas saludables gratuitas para niños.” Telemundo. June 28, 2022. Rosbelis Quiñonez.
• “Prince George 's Libraries Offer Summer Meals to Kids.” NBC 4. June 27, 2022. News Staff.
• “Free Meals For Kids Weekdays Through Aug. 12 In Prince George's County.” Patch. June 27, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• “Free summer lunches being offered to students in Prince George's County.” FOX 5. June 27, 2022. Digital Team.
• "‘We Are Not Okay’ - Supporting the LGBTQ+ community at the library." American Libraries. June 26, 2022. Sanhita SinhaRoy.
• "Youth explore the Arts in Prince George’s County." AFRO News. June 26, 2022. Cara Williams.
• "As Digital Comics Surge, Comics Plus Takes Off in Schools and Libraries." Publisher's Weekly. June 16, 2022. Andrew Albanese.
• "Maryland eBook Law." PGCTV News. June 16, 2022.
• "Juneteenth Celebrations Across Prince George's County Start Friday." Patch.com. June 15, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Breaking out the books: Nats players promote summer reading with community initiative." 7News DC. June 11, 2022.
• "Black and Proud+ Art Exhibit." PGCTV News. June 10, 2022.
• "Guide to Indigenous Maryland." PGCTV News. June 9, 2022.
• "Maryland’s public libraries just launched a digital guide to Indigenous Maryland." LitHub. June 8, 2022. Corinne Segal.
• "Let the kids play! All the Play Ball Weekend events." MLB.com. June 8, 2022.
• "From the Top: Library Leaders Talk EDI | Equity." Library Journal. June 2022. Meredith Schwartz.
• "Event guide for celebrating Pride Month in Maryland." WUSA9. June 4, 2022. Deirdre Byrne.
• "Prince George's Co. libraries, Washington Nationals pair for summer reading program." 7NewsDC. June 3, 2022. John Gonzalez.
• "Student Art Exhibit On Display At Library Features Superpower Pieces." Patch.com. June 2, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Animation Documentary Tells Story of Enslaved Family Who Fought for Freedom." Washington Informer. June 2, 2022. William J. Ford.
• "Washington Nationals Offer Free Tickets to Kids in Library Summer Reading Programs." NBC4 Washington. June 2, 2022.
• "9+ things to do this weekend in DC, Maryland and Virginia | June 3-5." WUSA9. June 1, 2022.
• "Pride Events Offered All Month Long in Prince George's County." Patch.com. June 1, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Your Guide to Pride Month in the DC Area: Capital Pride, Parades, Events and More." NBC4 Washington. May 26, 2022. Sophia Barnes.
• "What US libraries let you borrow Chromebooks with internet hotspots?" 9To5Google.com. May 26, 2022. Abner Li.
• "Award-Winning Author To Speak At Prince George's Library Branch Monday." Patch.com. May 23, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "The Lincoln Memorial Is 100 Years Old. Here’s How to Celebrate It." Washingtonian. May 19, 2022.
• "Book Crawl Coming To Prince George's County This Summer." Patch.com. May 18, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Sign Up For Summer Reading Program With Washington Nationals, Library." Patch.com. May 16, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Free groceries to be offered at several Prince George's County libraries this month." ABC7. May 16, 2022. John Gonzalez.
• "Free Groceries Handed Out at Some Prince George's County Libraries." NBC4. May 11, 2022. Aimee Cho.
• "Free groceries to be provided for Prince George's County residents." WUSA9. May 11, 2022. Natalie C. Hockaday.
• "New Prince George's Co. program provides residents with free health assessments, groceries." WJLA 7 NewsDC. May 10, 2022.
• "Prince George’s County library system to offer free groceries, health consultations." WTOP. May 10, 2022. John Domen.
• "Free groceries to be provided at new Prince George's County library events."  Fox 5. May 10, 2022. Fox 5 Digital Team.
• “A New Self-Service Pop Up Library.” WHUR 96.3. May 9, 2022. Bobby Gailes.
• "How to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the DC area." WTOP. April 29, 2022. Abigail Constantino.
• “Prince George’s Library System Opens Pop-Up Location at National Harbor.” Washington Informer. April 27, 2022. William J. Ford.
• "Freedom Exhibit." PGCTV News. April 11, 2022. Keshia Butts.
• "In Freedom's Name." PGCTV News. April 7, 2022. Keshia Butts.
• "Prince George’s Celebrates Opening of New Hyattsville Branch Library." Washington Informer. April 6, 2022.
• "National Library Week Activities Abound At Prince George's Branches." Patch.com. April 6, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Queering the Library | PLA 2022." Library Journal. March 28, 2022. Meredith Schwartz.
• "Inside the New Home of Hyattsville’s Iconic Flying Saucer." Hyattsville Wire. March 31, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
• "Hyattsville Branch Library Grand Opening." PGCTV News. March 30, 2022. Patricia Villone.
• "Hyattsville Welcomes New Public Library." The DMV Daily. March 30, 2022. Ashton Horne.
• "Hyattsville’s new library opens to the public Wednesday." WTOP. March 30, 2022. Alejandro Alvarez.
• "New Hyattsville Library Holds Official Grand Opening With Ribbon-Cutting." Hyattsville Wire. March 30, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
• "Librarian conference brings visitors, ideas, excitement to Portland." KGW8 Portland. March 25, 2022.
• "Portland hosts national library conference." KATU Portland. March 24, 2022.
• "Uplifting the LGBTQ+ Community at #PLA2022." ALSC Blog. Shelley Sutherland. March 24, 2022.
• "Prince George's County Honoring Women Veterans." NBC4. March 23, 2022. Tracee Wilkins.
  • Note: The press conference mentioned was held in the Sojourner Truth Room at the Oxon Hill Library. The story incorrectly identifies the location as a room named after Harriet Tubman.
• "Queering the Library at #PLA2022." ALSC Blog. March 23, 2022. Alec Chunn.
• "Women Veterans Week Proclaimed in Prince George’s." Washington Informer. March 22, 2022. William J. Ford.
• "Women Veterans Week Proclaimed For March 21-25 In Prince George's." Patch.com. March 22, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "‘In Freedom’s Name’ — national story detailing military service of African American Marylanders." WTOP. March 22, 2022. Kristi King.
• "Career fair in Prince George’s Co. helps Afghan refugees connect to jobs." WTOP News. March 19, 2022. Valerie Bonk.
• "New Hyattsville Branch Library Opens March 30 With Special Events." Patch.com. March 14, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "New Hyattsville Library to Hold Grand Opening March 30." The Hyattsville Wire. March 7, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
• "Integrating Library Communications, Programs, and Outreach to Increase Impact." Marketing Library Services. March 1, 2022. Nicholas Alexander Brown.
• "Two New Exhibits At Local Libraries." Prince George's Suite. February 24, 2022. Raoul Dennis.
• "2 New Exhibits Honor Black, Intersectional Cultural Identities." Bowie Patch. February 23, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "News 4 Your Sunday: Prince George's County Memorial Library System." NBC Washington. February 7, 2022. Pat Lawson Muse.
• "PGCMLS Celebrates Black History Month." PGCTV News. February 3, 2022.
• "Prince George's County Memorial Library System Launches Immigrant Proud Initiative." PG Suite. January 13, 2022. Raoul Dennis.
• "Free KN95 Face Masks Available This Week Across Prince George's." Yahoo! News. February 1, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "2022 LibLearnX Wrap-Up." American Libraries Magazine. February 1, 2022. Alison Marcotte.
• "Outstanding Outreach." Library Journal. January 21, 2022. Erica Freudenberger.
• "Correcting Longstanding Inequities." American Libraries Magazine. January 22, 2022. Sanhita SinhaRoy.
• "New Hyattsville Library Now Slated to Open in March." Hyattsville Wire. January 21, 2022. Alison Beckwith.
• "Prince George's County to offer residents at-home rapid COVID-19 tests this week." ABC7. January 19, 2022. Ida Domingo.
• "Library Program Designed to Assist Refugees, Immigrants." Patch.com. January 19, 2022. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "Public Libraries in Montgomery, Prince George’s Counties Distribute At-Home Rapid Tests." DCist. January 7, 2022.
• "Prince George’s Co. updates COVID-19 school guidelines, gives out rapid testing kits." WTOP. January 10, 2022.
• "Prince George's to make 25,000 COVID-19 home test kits available each week." ABC7. January 10, 2022.
• "Amid case surge, Prince George’s Co. brings in 500k coronavirus home tests." WTOP News. January 7, 2022. Mike Murillo.
• "Year In Review: Key Developments for Broadband’s Impact in the U.S." Broadband Breakfast. December 30, 2021. Justin Perkins.
• "A Dream Team." American Libraries Magazine. January 3, 2022. Taylor Hartz.
• "Wizards partner with DMV libraries for Winter Reading Challenge." NBA.com. January 3, 2022.
• "What the DC Area Read in 2021." WTOP. December 29, 2021. Abigail Constantino.
• "These 8 DC libraries are getting at-home rapid COVID testing kits." WUSA9. December 22, 2021.
• "Where can I get a coronavirus test in the DMV?" The Washington Post. December 21, 2021. Karina Elwood.
• “Greenbelt Library Gives Out Free Rapid COVID-19 Tests [p. 12].” Greenbelt News Review. December 16, 2021. Shannon Clark.
• "Free coronavirus tests kits at some DC-area libraries are available but going fast." WTOP. December 9, 2021. Kristi King.
• "Free Rapid COVID Tests Offered At Library System Branches." Riverdale-University Park, MD Patch. December 6, 2021. Kristin Danley-Greiner.
• "In This Boat Together’: Despite COVID, Libraries and Families Develop Tighter Bonds." Global Family Research Project. December 3, 2021.
• "Some Maryland and Virginia Libraries are Giving Out Free Rapid Covid Tests." Washingtonian. December 2, 2021. Maya Pottiger.
• "COVID-19 Self-Test Kits at County Libraries." PGCTV News. December 2, 2021.
• "Prince George’s Co. library system gives away rapid COVID testing kits." WTOP. December 1, 2021. John Domen.
• "Governor Hogan Announces 500,000 Rapid At-Home COVID-19 Test Kits to Be Distributed Statewide." The Southern Maryland Chronicle. November 24, 2021.
• "Surratts-Clinton Branch Library Location Pop-up Opens November 16." Prince George's Post. November 11-17, A2, Donna Scott-Martin.
• "New Hyattsville Library Now Slated to Open in Late January." The Hyattsville Wire. November 14, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "Kids in Prince George’s Co. line up for COVID vaccine." WTOP. November 13, 2021. Dick Uliano.
• "Commemorate Native American and Indigenous Heritage Month this November at PGCMLS." Prince George's Post (A3). November 4-10, 2021. Donna Scott-Martin.
• Native American Heritage and Indigenous Peoples Month this November at PGCMLS. Prince George's Community Television (PGCTV). November 1, 2021. Keshia Butts. 
• "Bladensburg Branch Library Groundbreaking." PGCTV News. October 20, 2021.
• "PGCMLS’ Nicholas A. Brown Named Marketer of the Year by Library Journal." Prince George's Post, (p. A3). October 14-20, 2021. Donna Scott-Martin.
• "Pockets Change and Managing Your Money at a Young Age." 7News DC. October 11, 2021.
• "Awarding A Page Turner." Prince George's Suite. October 7, 2021. Raoul Dennis.
• "Civil Rights Leader to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Prince George's Co. Leaders." 7News DC. October 5, 2021. Anna-Lysa Gayle.
• "Nicholas Brown, Integrating Outreach | LJ Marketer of the Year Award 2021." Library Journal. October 5, 2021. Lisa Peet.
• "Construction Underway on New Bladensburg Public Library." Hyattsville Wire. October 5, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "October at PGCMLS: Civil Rights Leader Dolores Huerta, One Maryland One Book,Hatchlings: In the Nest, Teentober, Maryland STEM Festival, and Bibliobop." The Prince George's Post. September 30, 2021. Donna Scott-Martin.
• "PGCMLS and The SPACE Collaborate to Connect the Community with Resources." The Prince George's Post. September 23, 2021. Donna Scott-Martin.
• “Photo of the Day: Electric company.” CQ Roll Call. September 21, 2021. Tom Williams.
• "Noted D.C. Playwright to Highlight Freedom Fights in Prince George’s County." September 27, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "Need Work Change of Scenery? Free Drive Up WiFi + Bucolic Views at New Carrollton PGCMLS Parking Lot." Route 1 Fun. September 22, 2021.
• “Washington Lawmakers are Driving Electric Vehicles at the New Carrollton Library.” Prince George’s CTV News. September 20, 2021. Keshia Butts.
• "Black resistance to slavery in PG County inspires ‘Freedom Stories’." DCMetroTheaterArts.com. September 18, 2021. Gregory Ford.
• "Animal Control Tries to Catch Zebras Still Loose in Maryland." NBC Washington. September 15, 2021.
• "Prince George’s Groups Collaborate for Two-Year Project on ‘Freedom Stories'." The Washington Informer. September 9, 2021. William J. Ford.
• "How enslaved families in 1700s Prince George’s County used the legal system to gain freedom." WTOP. September 9, 2021. Kristi King.
• "17 Free or Cheap Things to Do With Your Kids During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Kiplinger. September 8, 2021. Andrea Browne Taylor, Elaine Silvestrini.
• "Prince George’s Libraries Helping Students, Educators." Washington Informer. September 8, 2021. William J. Ford.
• PGCMLS Back to School 2021. Prince George’s CTV News. September 1, 2021. Keshia Butts.
• "Fighting Racism Wherever You Find It." Public Libraries Magazine. July/August 2021, pp. 29-37. Kathleen M. Hughes and Kimberly Knight.
• "Teddy Bears and Their Families Came Out for a Picnic at Library" Greenbelt News Review. Thursday, August 19, 2021.  Amy Hansen. 
• "Providing Laptops to Residents." WHUR 96.3FM. August 12, 2021. Bobby Gailes.
• Pull Up Fund Gift of $2.52 Million to PGCMLS Supports Digital Literacy Programs. Prince George’s CTV News. August 2, 2021. Keshia Butts, Reporter; Patricia Valone, Anchor. 
• "County Library System to Get $2.52 Million Gift from Sam Brin." Greenbelt News Review, p. 9. July 29, 2021. Melissa Signorini. 
• "A Sneak Peek Inside the New Hyattsville Library." The Hyattsville Wire. July 20, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "Wait, Nats slugger Josh Bell has a book club?" Audacy. July 20, 2021. Jesse Pantuosco.
• “Restoration of Historic Flying Saucer at Hyattsville Library Slated for Completion in August.” The Hyattsville Wire. July 17, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "Major Gift for Library System." PG Suite. July 16, 2021. Maria Lopez-Bernstein.
• "Shaymar Higgs’ The Space To Expand at Beltway Plaza." Greenbelt News Review. July 14, 2021. Melissa Sites.
• "County libraries reimagine their roles in wake of pandemic." NACO News. Rachel Looker. July 11, 2021.
• "Las bibliotecas están para servir a todos." El Tiempo Latino. July 9, 2021. Olga Imbaquingo.
• "Are We Reaching the End of Library DVD Collections?" Public Libraries Online. June 30, 2021. Douglas Crane.
• Library Begins Phase 3 with Full Browsing. Prince George’s CTV News. June 24, 2021. Katerra Jones, reporter with Keshia Butts, voiceover news anchor.
• “Juneteenth at Franklin Park’s 3 Sisters Garden Rededication.” Greenbelt News Review (pp. 1, 12).” June 24, 2021. Amy Hansen.
• "Greenbelt Library Is Now Open under Phase 3 Plan." Greenbelt News Review. June 17, 2021. Melissa Signorini.
• "Juneteenth Recognized As Holiday, Festival Set In Prince George's." Patch.com. June 16, 2021. Jacob Baumgart.
• "D.C. Celebrates Pride." The Washington Blade. June 15, 2021. Michael Key.
• "Nationals 2nd Baseman, Josh Harrison, does storytime at Prince George's Co. library." WUSA9. June 14, 2021.
• "D.C.’s Big Pride Weekend: Every Way to Celebrate Capital Pride." Metro Weekly. June 11, 2021. Doug Rule.
• New Mural at Mount Rainier Branch Library by Miss CHELOVE. Prince George's CTV News. June 10, 2021. Keshia Butts.
• "Washington Awards $15K Grants To Local Nonprofits To Bridge The Digital Divide." Washington Football Team. June 8, 2021. Zach Selby
• "Hyattsville Branch Library Flying Saucer T-Shirts Now On Sale." The Hyattsville Wire. June 8, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "WHUR's Community Choice" Washington National and Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) will host a Summer at Your Library (S@YL) Tails and Tales Kickoff. WHUR 96.3 FM. June 6, 2021. Renee Nash.
• "Calendar: June 4-10." Washington Blade. June 4, 2021.
• "How to Celebrate Pride Month in D.C." Washington City Paper. June 4, 2021.
• "Field Notes: Pandemic Diary: Bilingual Virtual Programming." The Horn Book. May 26, 2021. Nicholas A. Brown.
• "New Hyattsville Library to Open Late Summer." Route 1 Fun. May 21, 2021.
• "Four things I Took From Moderating the Viva Latino: Own Voices Writers In Conversation." SheReads.com. May 19, 2021. Lupita Aquino.
• "A translucent façade with neon lighting for [New] Carrollton Library." FloorNature. May 7, 2021. Fabrizio Orsini.
• "Work on New Mount Rainier Library Murals Underway." The Hyattsville Wire. May 15, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "Baseball and books: Nationals’ Josh Bell has two loves." ESPN/The Undefeated. May 12, 2021. Clinton Yates.
• "6 Libraries Reopen, Offer Limited Service In Prince George's." Patch.com. May 7, 2021. Jacob Baumgart.
• "Nationals first baseman Josh Bell starts Book Club focusing on self-improvement." ABC7. May 5, 2021. Olivia Garvey.
• "Prince George's Memorial Library System celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month; launch book club with Josh Bell of the Washington Nationals." The Enquirer-Gazette. May 4, 2021.
• "PGCMLS Reopens," Prince George's County CTV News. May 3, 2021. Keshia Butts. 
• "New Hyattsville Library Aims for Opening by Late July." The Hyattsville Wire. May 3, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the DMV." WUSA9. May 2, 2021. Brielle Ashford.
• "VOYA Special Issue: Black Lives Matter Now Available Online." VOYA. May 2, 2021. Edward Kurdyla.
• "Beanstack Black Voices: Making Change in Maryland with Diverse Books." Beanstack. April 30, 2021. Jenny Stars.
• "Josh Bell talks book club, Nationals' season." Fox 5. April 27, 2021.
• "Josh Bell and the Washington Nationals Create a Book Club for Adults." The Nats Report. April 22, 2021.
• "Josh Bell to host Josh Bell’s Book Club." MASN. April 22, 2021.
• "Prince George's library offers limited branch services at six locations next week." The Enquirer-Gazette. April 20, 2021.
• "Libraries on the Front Line of the COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout." Urban Libraries Council. April 19, 2021
• "Hotline Helps Prince George’s County Residents Overcome Barriers And Access COVID Vaccinations." The Prince George's Sentinel. April 18, 2021. James Baldo.
• “Vaccine Hotline Launched by Prince George’s Library.” Patch.com. April 8, 2021. Jacob Baumgart.
• "Capital One Financial : Aids In Equitable Access To COVID Vaccine." MarketScreener. April 8, 2021.
• "Prince George’s County Memorial Library System launched a COVID-19 vaccine hotline." The Diamondback. April 8, 2021. Sofia Garay.
• “Prince George's library launches vaccine hunter hotline.” Enquirer Gazette. April 4, 2021.
• “The Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS) just launched an English/Spanish COVID-19 Vaccine Hunter Hotline.” ABC 7 News. April 2. Kristen Powers.
• "These Prince George’s County Vaccine Hunters Can Help You Get an Appointment.” Good Morning Washington, ABC 7. April 2, 2021. Kristen Powers.
• "County Library Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Hunter Hotline. Prince George’s CTV News." April 2, 2021. Katerra Jones.
• "Need help finding COVID-19 vaccine? Prince George’s Co. library launches ‘vaccine hunter’ hotline." WTOP. April 1, 2021. Kate Ryan.
• "Of Pandemics and Penning Novels." The Enquirer Gazette. March 24, 2021. Michael Reid.
• "Maryland Libraries Together presents special April events." Enquire Gazette. March 23, 2021.
• "Best-selling author Reyna Grande will speak about the Latinx experience in America." Yahoo News!/The Frederick News Post. March 23, 2021. Lauren LaRocca.
• "University of Maryland Celebrates Exceptional Black Library Leaders Prince George's County Memorial Library System." This Week at ULC. March 17, 2021.
• "Celebrating Exceptional Black Library Leaders, Alumni of the UMD iSchool." University of Maryland College of Information Studies. February 25, 2021. Mia K. Hinckle.
• "Connecting and Engaging Tweens as STEM Pals." Urban Libraries Council. March 8, 2021. Kelsey Hughes.
• “Laurieann Gibson on Dance Your Dance.” Prince George’s Community Television (CTV) News. March 3, 2021. Patricia Villone.
• "The Library is a Community Team Player." The Enquirer Gazette. March 3, 2021.
• “‘The Three Mothers’ honors the women who made Martin Luther King Jr., Malcolm X and James Baldwin.” Washington Post. February 12, 2021. Lisa Page.
• "Black History Month at PGCMLS." PGC TV News. February 4, 2021. Keshia Butts.
• "Prince George’s Library System Showcasing Black History Month Programs." Washington Informer. February 3, 2021. William J. Ford.
• "Black History Month Events Study Culture, Race In Prince George's." Patch.com. February 2, 2021. Jacob Baumgart.
• "PGCMLS Celebrates Black History Month." The Enquirer-Gazette. February 2, 2021.
• "HUR@Home Newsmakers." WHUR 96.3-FM. February 2, 2021. Harold Fisher.
• "Beyond books: Libraries cure pandemic boredom with virtual classes, crafts and story time." Washington Post. January 28, 2021. Angela Haupt.
• "National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month Event." PGC TV News. January 21, 2021. Keshia Butts.
• "PGCMLS’ Curbside Pickup is Back!" Route1Fun.com. January 15, 2021.
• "Construction Continues at New Hyattsville Library Despite Slowdown." Hyattsville Wire. January 5, 2021. Alison Beckwith.
• "How Libraries Support Nonprofits." Medium. December 28, 2020. PC Sweeney.
• "NBA’s Wizards, DC-area libraries team up for winter reading challenge." WTOP News. December 22, 2020. Ken Duffy.
• "#ULCchat Recap: Reaching and Engaging Underserved Entrepreneurs." Urban Libraries Council. December 18, 2020.
• "Maryland Humanities awards 12 electoral engagement grants." Eye on Annapolis. December 17, 2020.
• "‘Operation Warm' Partners With Libraries to Bring Kids Books, Coats in Prince George's County." NBC4 Washington. December 13, 2020.
• "Prince George's County library suspending in-person services." Washington Times. December 11, 2020. Shen Wu Tan.
• "Surging coronavirus cases in D.C. region shut down libraries, museum and football viewing." Washington Post. December 11, 2020. Julie Zaumer and Antonio Olivo.
• "For area libraries and patrons, pandemic has meant a whole new story." The Maryland Reporter/Capital News Service. December 10, 2020. Luciana Perez-Uribe and Michelle Siegel.
• "Prince George’s Co. libraries partner with Operation Warm for books and coat drive," by Ken Duffy, interview with Roberta Phillips, CEO. WTOP News. December 4, 2020. 
• "Coming Soon at PGCMLS: Strategic Framework 2021-2024," CTV News: Keshia Butts interviews Library CEO Roberta Phillips. Posted December 2, 2020. 
• "A look back at Prince George’s County’s library building spree." Greater Greater Washington. November 30, 2020. DW Rowlands.
• "Here’s how the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System got its start." Greater Greater Washington. November 23, 2020. DW Rowlands.
• "Greenbelt Library Is Moving Ahead with Virtual Services." Greenbelt News Review. November 18, 2020. Matthew Arbach.
• "PGCMLS launches strategic framework 2021-2024." The Enquirer-Gazette. November 17, 2020.
• "Prince George’s County, Maryland Libraries, and Dr. Ibram X Kendi: Advancing Anti-racism Nationally." American Library Associations Intersections Blog. November 13, 2020. Nicholas A. Brown.
• "Celebrate Native American and Indigenour Peoples Heritage Month With PGCMLS." Towns and Neighbors. November 12, 2020. Mary McHale
• "PGCMLS November Virtual Author Series." The Prince George's Post. November 12, 2020. Natasha Trethewey.
• "Referenda Roundup 2020: Final Report." American Libraries. November 11, 2020. Anne Ford.
• "Celebrate Native American and Indigenous Peoples Heritage Month with PGCMLS." The Enquirer-Gazette. November 10, 2020. Eli Wohlenhaus.
• "'Zoom Overload': PGCPS Tries To Find New Ways To Engage Students." Patch.com. Jacob Baumgart. November 5, 2020.
• "REFORMA Noche de Cuentos Mini-Grant Recipients Celebrate Storytelling and Latino Culture." San Jose State University School of Information. November 3, 2020.
• "Updates to PGCMLS Reopening." The Enquirer Gazette. November 3, 2020.
• "Maryland Libraries' Antiracism Programming Goes Global | Programs that Pop." Library Journal. October 29, 2020. Nicholas A. Brown.
• "What’s on the ballot: Prince George’s Co. voters weigh in on 5 bond issues." WTOP News. Jack Moore. October 19, 2020.
• "PGCMLS Career Online High School Scholarship." PGCTV News. September 23, 2020.
• Latin GRAMMY Winner 123 Andrés Joins PGCMLS to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Prince George’s Post A6. September 10-16. Contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
• Library Offers Resources for Learning from Home. Prince George’s Post. A1. September 10-16. Contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
• PGCMLS COHS Scholarship, CTV News reporter Keshia Butts interviews Nicholas Brown, September 9, 2020 (posted on YouTube 9/23).
• Calvin Baker on "A More Perfect Reunion: Race, Integration, and the Future of America" CTV News interview by Katerra Jones. August 20, 2020.
• Library Host Virtual Events with National Bestselling Authors. Prince George's Post. A-1,3,6,7. August 20-26, 2020.
• Byron Lane on "A Star is Bored" CTV News interview by Keisha Butts. (News segment: 10:23/12:26) August 19, 2020.
• PGCMLS Summer @ Your Library Prize Pickup Began August 4. Prince George's Post. A6. August 6-12, 2020. Contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• Spending: Six kid-friendly activities you can do at home. Anchorage Daily News. July 26, 2020. Andrea Browne Taylor/Kiplinger's Personal Finance
• PGCMLS Foundation Announces Board of Directors. Prince George’s Post. A5. July 23-29, 2020. Contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• Earn An Accredited High School Diploma Online with a Scholarship from PGCMLS. Prince George’s Post. A3. July 23-29, 2020.
• "Addressing Race Relations in Our Community," Taking It to the Streets with Bobby Gailes. WHUR 96.3 FM. July 20, 2020.
• Congress aims to protect future of American libraries. ABC 12/Gray TV. July 20, 2020. Kristin Kasper.
• Prince George’s Community College President Dr. Charlene Dukes and Author Ibram X. Kendi Premier Virtual Discussion of “How To Be An Antiracist.” Prince George's Post. A1. July 16-22, 2020. Contributed by y Sonji Joyner. Prince George’s Community College
• Ibram X. Kendi Joins Prince George’s County and Maryland PartnersFor Virtual Discussion of “How to Be an Antiracist." Prince George's Post. A3. July 2-8.  Contributed by Nicholas Brown. 
• Prince George’s County Memorial Library System Announces Phased Reopening Plan. Prince George's Post. A1. July 2-8, 2020. Contributed by Nicholas Brown. 
• Outdoor concert series, the area’s museums, attractions return, and how to fight racism in this week’s ‘Things to Do.’ WHYY. July 16, 2020. Tonya Pendelton.
• Author to Discuss Antiracism in Local Library Collaboration. Bay Weekly. July 6, 2020. Krista Pfunder.
• PGCMLS Fine Free. PGCTV News. July 2, 2020. 
• WEE Nation Radio Interview with Rachel Zukowski. WEE Nation Radio/WPFW 89.3 FM. July 1, 2020. Starts at 31:30.
• Prince George's County Education Briefs: COVID-19 Trauma. Washington Informer. July 1, 2020. Dorothy Rowley.
• From the Community: An Interview with Nicholas Brown, COO for Communication and Outreach at Prince George's County Memorial Library System. Curly W Blog/Medium. July 1, 2020. Washington Nationals Communications.
• CEO Roberta Phillips and the New Library. PG Suite. June 30, 2020.
• Prince Georges County Moves to Full Phase Two of Reopening. The Hyattsville Wire. June 30, 2020. Alison Beckwith.
• PGCMLS to Reopen with Curbside Service Starting July 21st. Route One Fun. June 29, 2020. 
• PGCMLS Reopening Plans. PGCTV News. June 29, 2020.
• 3 Things Libraries Across America are Doing to Fight the Coronavirus. Reader' Digest. June 28, 2020.
• Pride 2020: Pride-related events and special offers happening throughout June. Metro Weekly. June 19, 2020. Doug Rule.
• Melvin Jackson on Juneteenth. PG Suite. June 18, 2020.
• Nationals Announce Return of Summer Reading Program. LocalDVM. June 17, 2020. Grace Grill.
• Nationals Summer Reading Program Returns for Seventh Consecutive year. MASN Sports. June 16, 2020.
• FREE Washington Post, NYT, Essence, Ranger Rick, The Atlantic + via PGCMLS. Route 1 Fun. June 16, 2020.
• PGCMLS Virtual Summer Reading Camp. PGCTV News. June 14, 2020. 
• Library Announces Winners of First Annual Poetry Contest. Prince George's Post. A3. June 11-17, 2020. Contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• Prince George's County Education Briefs. The Washington Informer. June 10, 2020. Dorothy Rowley.
• Library Launches Ask a Librarian, Greenbelt News Review (Page 3), Thursday, June 4, 2020.
• Storytelling in ASL Crowdcast Saturdays, Greenbelt News Review (Page 3), Thursday, June 4, 2020.
• Out on the (Virtual) Town: Arts and Entertainment Highlights - June 4-10, 2020. Metro Weekly. June 4, 2020. Doug Rule.
• These Virtual Pride Events Will Let You Safely Celebrate the Greatest Month of the Year. Distractify. June 1, 2020. Lizzy Rosenberg.
• Multi Gender! Multi Colors! Proud. Prince George's Suite. May 31, 2020. 
• Washington Area's Libraries Prepare Coronavirus Precautions as they Reopen. Washington Times. May 29, 2020. Sophie Kaplan.
• Kelsey Hughes on #PGCMLSProm. PGCTV. May 27, 2020. 
• COVID-19 Forced Prince George's County Memorial Library System to Reinvent Itself Online. The Intersection. May 24, 2020. Delonte Harrod.
• Baseball Fans + Summer Reading (Go, Nats!). The Horn Book. May 21, 2020. Elissa Gershowitz.
• Share the Gift of Free Books from Birth, The Prince George’s Post: Community (p. A3), May 14-20, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown. 
• Nationals y la Biblioteca del Condado de Prince George lanzan “Verano en su biblioteca.” El Tiempo Latino. May 19, 2020.
• Nats, Prince George’s Library System Pair for ‘Imagine Your Story’ Program. Washington Informer. May 19, 2020. 
• Nats team with Library to Read to Pr. George’s Kids Online. WTOP. May 19, 2020. Matt Small.
• #ULCchat Recap: Supporting Entrepreneurs and Small Businesses. Urban Libraries Council. May 12, 2020.   
• New Hyattsville Library Faces Minor Delays, Changes Due to Coronavirus Pandemic. Hyattsville Wire. May 8, 2020. Alison Beckwith
• D.C. United Partners Up with PGCMLS with Online Content for Families. The Sports Pulse. April 27, 2020. José Umaña.
• Noted D.C. Muralist Found Her Love of Art Growing Up on Route 1. Hyattsville Wire. April 25, 2020. Alison Beckwith.
• Library Expands Virtual Programs, Greenbelt News Review (p. 3), April 23, 2020.
• On The Agenda: May 2020. Beltsville News. April 23, 2020. Karen Coakley.
• D.C. United and PGCMLS Team-Up to Support Prince George’s County Families, The Prince George’s Post (p. A1), April 23-29, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown (PGCMLS) and Zach Abaie (D.C. United). 
• Lynda.com Courses Return to Prince George’s County, The Prince George’s Post (p. A3), April 23-29, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown. 
• COVID-19 And 12 Homeschooling Tips From A Teacher. Message Magazine. April 22, 2020. Annette McMillan.
• Prince George's County Memorial Library System and DC United team up to educate kids by Adrianna Hopkins, News Anchor for Good Morning Washington and WJLA News @ Noon, aired on WJLA (ABC 7) News at Noon on April 22, 2020.
• Las Bibliotecas del Condado de Prince George y El D.C. United se unen para ayudar a los niños. El Zol Radio. April 17, 2020.
• PGCMLS Expands Virtual Programs: Lineup Now Includes Weekly Spanish Language and STEM Programs, The Prince George's Post, April 16-22, p. A1-A2, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• The Library and Old Greenbelt Theatre Launches Crowdcast Storytelling with ASL, The Prince George's Post, April 9-15, p. A1, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• ULC Libraries Use 3-D Printers to Help Fight COVID-19, by Urban Libraries Council, Urban Libraries Council, April 8, 2020, contributed by Urban Libraries Council.
• PGCMLS Digital Suite. PGCTV News. April 2, 2020. Keshia Butts.
• Video, Telephone Sessions Now the Temporary Norm, by William J. Ford, Washington Informer, April 1, 2020, William J. Ford.
• 3 Things Libraries Across America Are Doing to Fight the Coronavirus, by Reader's Digest Editors, Reader's Digest, March 31, 2020, contribued by Nicholas A. Brown.
• Public Libraries’ Novel Response to a Novel Virus by Deborah Fallows, The Atlantic, March 31, 2020.
• Online Library & Drive-up WiFi Available 24/7 During Health Emergency, by Nicholas A. Brown, Prince George's Post, March 26, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
• Get Yr Instant PGCMLS Library Card Today!, by Routeonefunlady, RouteOneFun.com, March 25, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
• Prince George's County Library PGCTV News, by Nicholas A. Brown, Instragram, March 25, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
• Free DC-Area Library Resources for When You're Stuck at Home. NBC4 Washington. March 19, 2020. Updated April 9, 2020.
• The "Authors for Truth" Book Series. WHUR Howard University Radio 96.3. March 17, 2020. Bobby Gailes.
• As COVID-19 Threat Grows, Libraries Balance Patron Needs with Staff Safety and Containment, by Erica Freudenberger, Library Journal, March 16, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
• Prince George’s County Libraries Closed Indefinitely, by Victoria Chamberlin, WAMU 88.5 American University Radio, March 14, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
• Dolly Parton's Legacy Celebrated in Film at Old Greenbelt Theatre, Out on the Town, A6, Prince George's Post, March 12-18, 2020, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• With Cases Rising, Coronavirus Shuts Down Much Of The D.C. Area, DCist, March 10, 2020, contributed by Nicholas A. Brown.
• Census Must Navigate Digital Divide by Margaret Harding McGill, Axios, March 9, 2020.
• Dr. Richard Bell Inaugurates “Authors for Truth” Series, Out on the Town, Prince George's Post, p. A6, February 27-March 4, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• New Deal Café Host Display of Area Poetry Poster Project, by Hiram Larew. Greenbelt News Review, Thursday, February 27, 2020, p. A9. 
• National Book Award Winner Ibram X. Kendi Visits Prince George’s County on April 3 To Discuss “How to Be an Antiracist,” Out on the Town, The Prince George’s Post, A9, February 13-19, 2020, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• Black History Events at Your Library, Out on the Town, The Prince George’s Post, A8, February 13-19, 2020.
• Library, Education Among Top Concerns in District 5 by William J. Ford, The Washington Informer, February 12, 2020.
• Inside the New Hyattsville Library, Slated to Open Spring 2021 by Alison Beckwith, The Hyattsville Wire, February 11, 2020.
• Prince George’s County Will Send Your Pre-K Kids Free Books, by Alison Beckwith, The Hyattsviille Wire, February 5, 2020. 
• Mount Rainier Renovated Library Reopens, Muralist Selected by Alison Beckwith. The Hyattsville Wire, January 30,2020.
• Operation Warm Donates Coats and [PGCMLS] Books to Children [at the Spauldings Branch Library] NBC 4 News report by Justin Finch, January 25, 2020 live; posted January 27 online.
• Route1 Reporter: Mount Rainier library re-opens with new look, new tech by Michael Theis, January 27, 2020.
• Children Bundle-up for Winter with Free Coats and Books @ Your Library! Prince George's Post, Community, p. A3 contributed by Donna Scott-Martin.
• Operation Warm & Local Libraries, live interview of Lunden Gillespie, PGCMLS Central Area Manager by Patricia Villone, CTV News, January 8, 2020.
• Hyattsville Library update: Flying Saucer & Sustainability: Route 1 Fun, January 3, 2020.
• Purple Line Light Rail Vehicle Model on Tour At New Carrollton Branch Library: January 2-8, 2020. The Prince George’s Post, Business and Finance, A5, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin, PGCMLS.
• Let's Catch Up on Some of the Things John Kelly Wrote About in 2019: A likely story, by John Kelly, Washington Post, December 29, 2019, regarding our Short Edition, Short Story Dispenser at the MVA.
• Gordon C. James, Award Winning Illustrator - Oxon Hill Branch Pre-event Live Interview by Patricia Villone, CTV News, December 2, 2019.
• Library Names New Chief Operating Officer for Communication and Outreach, The Prince George’s Post, Business and Finance, November 28-December 4, 2019, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin, PGCMLS.
• We’re Calling On All Local Authors, Bobby Gailes interviews Ryiesha Simms of PGCMLS on WHUR 96.3 program, Taking It to the Streets, November 20, 2019.
• Library Bilingual Community Festival: Vilma Sandoval-Sall interviewed by Katerra Jones, Reporter, CTV News, November 4, 2019. (posted 11/6)
• Senior Resource Fair: Live coverage by Katerra Jones, CTV News, November 4, 2019. (posted 11/6)
• Kelsey Hughes of the County Library System Participant in YALSA’s Transforming Teen Services, A Train the Trainer Approach, The Prince George’s Post, Business and Finance, September 5-11, 2019, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin, PGCMLS.
• County Library System Staffer Vilma Sandoval-Sall: 100 Latina Women Leaders Honoree, The Prince George’s Post, August 15-21, 2019, contributed by Donna Scott-Martin, PGCMLS.
• Vilma Sandoval-Sall Honored: by Patricia Villone, Anchor/Senior Reporter, CTV News, August 9, 2019.
• Back to School: Keeping the Mind Sharp at the Library: by Adrianna Hopkins, WJLA, Friday, August 2nd 2019.
• Brown v Board of Education Revisited: Avis Matthews CTV interview by reporter Byron Scott, May 9, 2019.
• [County Council] CC Addresses Funding Requests for PGCC, County Library System by Jessica Ricks, The Sentinel, April 24, 2019.
• Short Story Dispenser Provides Escape at the MVA, by Cory Smith, NBC4, April 2, 2019.
• The MVA in Beltsville, Md., has a new feature: A machine that spits out fiction by John Kelly, Washington Post, March 31, 2019.
• Calvert Beacon: MDOT MVA & PG County Memorial Library Partner on Free Short Story Dispenser, March 29, 2019.
• CEO of Prince George’s County Memorial Library System shares vision in new job by Kellye Lynn, ABC7 | Monday, March 25, 2019.