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News Suite

The News Suite offers quick and easy access to many national and international newspapers and magazines.

Washington Post

Get unlimited access to The Washington Post website and app (requires login). The mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.

New York Times

Get unlimited access to all of The New York Times Website. After creating an account, you'll have unlimited access to New York Times for 72 hours. After that, you'll need to login again. The mobile app is available for Android and iOS devices.

The Wall Street Journal 1984 - Present (ProQuest)

The Wall Street Journal is considered the preeminent publication for business news and information on financial markets worldwide.



Libby

Over 3000 titles to choose from, including many popular titles in both English and Spanish. OverDrive offers thousands of downloadable audiobooks, eBooks, and magazines, all free with your Prince George's County Memorial Library System library card. There is a limit of 10 items per customer, checked out at any time. Magazines do not count against your checkout limit.

The Banner

The Banner

Stay up to date with local news, politics, business, entertainment, and more from The Banner. Follow these steps to access The Banner for free with your PGCMLS Library card:

  1. Click the link above to access The Banner site.
  2. Either create an account by entering your name, email, and a password, or sign in to your existing account.
  3. Enter the promo code PGCMLS when prompted to get a free Limited Time Banner Pass, good for 7 days.
  4. Fill in your zip code, click complete, and start reading! You can now go directly to thebaltimorebanner.com and log in with your account.
    Please note: your Pass will expire every seven (7) days and you will need to follow the steps above to renew your access when your Pass expires. You may renew your access an unlimited number of times. Ad-block and pop-up blockers may interfere with the authentication process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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To use these resources, you will need your 14-digit library card number and PIN. Some of our online resources also require a valid email address.

For Flipster you will have to create an account or log in with your library card.  Use these step-by-step instructions for help with creating your account.

Flipster

The other resources listed here do not require you to create an account. Simply log in using your library card number.

In most cases, your PIN is the last four digits of the phone number we have on file for you. If you’re having trouble, contact us with your library card number and we can reset it for you.

Prince George's County residents can access most of the Library’s digital services (with the exception of Hoopla and Kanopy), place holds on materials and reserve meeting rooms all without visiting a branch library. Non-Prince George's County residents may also apply for a virtual card that will expire after six months and offer limited benefits.  Virtual cardholders may visit any PGCMLS branch library to upgrade to a physical Library Card. Apply for a virtual card now or learn more about Virtual Cards at our Library card services page.

Yes, students of Prince George’s County Public Schools can borrow up to three items with their LINK accounts. LINK offers access to library services using their 9-digit ID Number with PGCPS in front, no sign-up needed!

  • Ex. PGCPS100100100
  • The last four digits of their number is the PIN. (Ex. 0100)  

If you’re having trouble logging in or receiving an error message when you enter your card number, try the following:

  • Make sure you’ve entered the full 16-digit card number with no spaces.
  • Make sure you’ve entered your PIN/password. In most cases, your PIN is the last four digits of the phone number we have on file for you. 
  • If you’re getting a message that says you already have an account, click “Forgot my Password” to send a login link to your email address

If you’re still having trouble, contact us with your library card number and a current email address.

Please visit our Online Resources page to access more than 50 online products that can assist with research, tutoring, or getting access to audiobooks, eBooks, videos, and music. Effectively search through reliable materials that inform and entertain.