Welcome from the Friends of the Laurel Library!

 The Friends of the Laurel Library are pleased to provide books and materials for sale at the Cafe Book Store which is in the glass enclosed area on the left as you enter the Library. Stop by and look at the wide selection of Thrillers, Romance novels, non-fiction titles and Children's gently used materials at only $1 or $2. Yes, we raised the prices in July 2026 for the first time in a decade, but it's still the best book buy around. And you can pay with cash or PayPal or Apple Pay.

Book Donations 

We welcome book donations and all of the proceeds from the donated books sold in the Friends of the Laurel Library Book Store are used for Library activities such as a Play House for children while adults are checking out, board games and support for the Library Staff. 

Email mike@mdcsr.com for more information

HELP

Remember excellent online Library resources are available 24/7 to help the community even when the Library buildings are closed.  Be sure to stay in touch with the latest at Prince George's County Memorial Library System

AUTHORS

The Prince George's County Memorial Library System has a policy in place for authors who wish to have materials added to our collection. Click here.

Support the Laurel Library with a donation to the Friends through PayPal 

The Friends of the Laurel Library meets in a video call on the third Monday of most months. If you would like to know more about the Friends and attend a meeting please email mike@mdcsr.com for a link to the meeting.

Laurel Library Book Discussions

All are Welcome 

6:30pm on the Fourth Tuesday of Each Month 

at the Laurel Library*

2026 Books for Discussion 

• Creation Lake by Rachel Kushner   November 24

• The Lies They Told by Ellen Marie Wiseman    December 22

*Video sessions are available - Email mike@mdcsr.com for the link

Here's a list of Books Discussed and 

Recommended by the Book Group

• The Women by Kristin Hannah

• Challenger: A True Story of the Heroism and Disaster on the Edge of Space by  Adam Higginbotham

• Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson

• Lifelines by Leana Wen

• Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocum (we're reading another book by this author for May 2026)

• Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng     

• Of Women and Salt by Gabriela Garcia   

• Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers     

• Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson **       

• Wild by Cheryl Strayed **

• The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead **

**= Also made into excellent films     

Click here for a list of all Books Discussed 2018 thru 2025

Phillip Wilder   

We lost a hardworking volunteer and dear Friend of the Laurel Library in 2023.  Phill is sorely missed for his many fine qualities and his years of dedicated, careful efforts on behalf of the Laurel Library. Everyone enjoyed Phill's company, marked by his quick, mischievous laugh, his thoughtful attention and his very caring demeanor. He and wife Maria were most generous with their time and support for the Laurel Library staff. Truly a kind fellow.