October is a Creative and Fun Time at the Laurel Library
Technology Help Office Hours - Held in the Computer Lab
Wednesdays in October: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Age group: Adults
event type: Computers and Technology
Bring your technology questions to the library! Learn how technology can help you in your personal and professional life. Registration is encouraged. Office hours are first come, first served.
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 3–5 - Held in Meeting Room B
Wednesdays in October: 7:00pm - 7:30pm
Age group: Young Children (0-5 yrs)
event type: Storytime or Playday
Bring your preschooler and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2 - Held in Meeting Room B
Thursdays in October: 10:30am - 11:00am
Age group: Young Children (0-5 yrs)
event type: Storytime or Playday
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Ready 2 Read Storytime: Ages 0–2 - Held in Meeting Room B
Thursdays in October: 11:15am - 11:45am
Age group: Young Children (0-5 yrs)
event type: Storytime or Playday
Bring your baby and enjoy stories, songs, fingerplays, and more!
Play and Grow: Ages 0–3 - Held in Meeting Room B
Fridays in October: 10:30am - 11:30am
Age group: Young Children (0-5 yrs)
event type: Storytime or Playday
Stories, music, and activities for children ages 0–3 with and without special needs. Presented by PGCPS Infants and Toddlers Program or early intervention students and up to 12 community families.
Computer Basics: Browsers, Search Engines, and Email - Held in Computer Lab
Tuesday, October 15: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Age group: Adults
event type: Workforce & Community Development Computers and Technology
This session will explain the basic types of internet browsers, how to create an email address, and how to navigate search engines.
MAC Party - Manga and Anime Club
Tuesday, October 15: 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Age group: Teen (13-18 yrs), Adults
event type: Teentober Teen Zone Discussions
Do you nerd out about "My Hero Academia," "Attack on Titan," "Demon Slayer," or "Sailor Moon"? Join the Manga and Anime Club! Come for discussions, activities, trailer screenings, and Japanese culture. All levels of fandom welcome.
Knitting and Crocheting - Held in Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 15: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Age group: Teen (13-18 yrs), Elementary (5-12 yrs), Adults
event type: Fine Arts and Crafts
An evening of crocheting and knitting. Bring your current projects and materials. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
ASL Conversation Club: Beginners - Held in Meeting Room B
Wednesday, October 16: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Age group: Adults
event type: Language Learning
Have you learned ASL and would like some extra practice time? Join our club and practice what you’ve learned in a friendly atmosphere. Participants should already have a working vocabulary of at least 100 signs before registering.
Kids Create: Architecture - Held in Meeting Room B
Monday, October 21: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Age group: Elementary (5-12 yrs)
event type: STEM Maryland STEM Festival
Have fun exploring, crafting and creating with hands-on experiments and activities. Supplies are provided.
Computer Basics: Microsoft Office and Google Drive - Held in Computer Lab
Tuesday, October 22: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Age group: Adults
event type: Workforce & Community Development Computers and Technology
This session will explain the basic functions of Microsoft Office and how to use Google Drive.
Game Day - Held in Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 22: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Age group: Adults
event type: Chess/Games/Gaming
Enjoy friendly gaming at the library. Choose to play one of our games or bring your own.
Community Led Book Discussion: "What Storm, What Thunder" by Myriam J. A. Chancy
Tuesday, October 22: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1
Age group: Adults
event type: One Maryland One Book Discussions Black Heritage
Join a lively discussion! This month we are discussing: "What Storm, What Thunder" by Myriam J. A. Chancy
Staying Safe Online for Seniors - Presented by AARP
Thursday, October 24: 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Age group: Adults
event type: Speaker or Panel Computers and Technology
Learn essential tips and strategies to protect yourself from online scams and keep your personal information secure.
Community-Led Coffee and Conversation
Friday, October 25: 10:00am - 11:00am
Laurel - Conference Room 1
Age group: Adults
event type: Discussions
Have a cup of coffee and enjoy conversations focused on relevant and engaging topics. Light refreshments will be provided.
Teens Create: Storyboards - Unlocking Your Creative Potential with David Cobb, Jr.
Saturday, October 26: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Laurel - Meeting Room B
Age group: Teen (13-18 yrs)
event type: Teentober Teen Zone Fine Arts and Crafts
Enjoy a presentation by storyboard artist David Cobb, Jr., followed by a hands-on art activity.
Saturday, October 26: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Laurel - Conference Room 1
Age group: Adults
event type: Special Event Fine Arts and Crafts
Have piles of art supplies from completed (or abandoned) projects? Come swap your excess materials and take home new supplies sure to inspire your creativity. Materials from all art mediums are welcome. Please make sure supplies are clean and in good condition.
Teens Create: Pom Pom Pillows - Held in Meeting Room B
Monday, October 28: 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Laurel
Age group: Teen (13-18 yrs)
event type: Teentober Teen Zone Fine Arts and Crafts
Create a pom poms pillow. Supplies will be provided.
Tuesday, October 29: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
Age group: Teen (13-18 yrs), Adults
event type: Chess/Games/Gaming
Test your knowledge of horror films and books in this exciting trivia game and win prizes!
Knitting and Crocheting - Held in Meeting Room B
Tuesday, October 29: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Age group: Teen (13-18 yrs), Elementary (5-12 yrs), Adults
event type: Fine Arts and Crafts
An evening of crocheting and knitting. Bring your current projects and materials. All ages are welcome. Led by the Laurel Branch Library's Seventh Street Ravelutionaries crocheting and knitting group.
ASL Conversation Club: Beginners - Held in Meeting Room B
Wednesday, October 30: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Laurel
Age group: Adults
event type: Language Learning
Have you learned ASL and would like some extra practice time? Join our club and practice what you’ve learned in a friendly atmosphere. Participants should already have a working vocabulary of at least 100 signs before registering.
Laurel Library Book Discussions
All are Welcome
Meetings at the Laurel Library Except January and February
Next Book Discussions
October 22, 2024 What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy (Maryland One Book Selection)
November 26, 2024 The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman
Video meeting sessions are available - Email mike@mdcsr.com for link
Books Discussed and Recommended by the Group
Black Cake by Charmaine Wilkerson
Lifelines by Leana Wen
Symphony of Secrets by Brendan Slocum
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
Click here for a list of all Books Discussed 2018 thru 2024
Welcome from the Friends of the Laurel Library!
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
Help Available
Need help with technology? Get help for your smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer. Learn about ways of accessing and searching the Prince George's County Memorial Library System. Want to download ebooks or audiobooks free from the Library catalog? It's all there to discover with a personal 1 on 1 session with a Librarian. Go to this link to schedule your personal appointment:
Schedule a 1 on 1 session with a Librarian
PGCMLS has a policy in place for authors who wish to have materials added to our collection. Click here.
Read a story about the beginnings of Library Systems in Maryland
Support the Laurel Library with a donation to the Friends through PayPal at FriendsLaurelLibrary@gmail.com
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.
About PGCMLS Donor Trees
You can be a lasting part of your neighborhood Laurel branch library by purchasing a leaf on our Donor Recognition Tree. Contribute to the work of the PGCMLS Foundation by purchasing a leaf that can be dedicated to a loved one or in recognition of your gift. Donor Trees are made possible with seed money donated by the branch "Friends of the Library" groups in Baden, Laurel, Oxon Hill and Surratts-Clinton. The Laurel Donor Tree is now installed in the Laurel branch. Be sure to stop and check it out on your next visit to the Laurel Library on the wall across from the Cafe area.
About Us
The Friends of the Laurel Library was organized in January 1996 to promote the Laurel Branch of the Prince George's County Memorial Library System. The Friends raise and donate funds to the Library for programs, materials and appreciation of the Library Staff.
Specifically, all membership dues, book sales and generous donations go to numerous amenities for the Laurel Library including:
Staff Appreciation activities
Foreign policy discussions led by local experts
Special Thanks to Generous Donors to the
Friends of the Laurel Library -
Karen Lubieniencki
Martha Hambleton
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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. Truly a kind fellow.
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Laurel Branch Hours
Monday 10 am to 6 pm
Tuesday Noon to 8 pm
Wednesday Noon to 8 pm
Thursday 10 am to 6 pm
Friday 10 am to 6 pm
Saturday 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday 1 pm to 5 pm
Join the Friends of the Laurel Library!
Email: FriendsLaurelLibrary@gmail.com
A small donation and an interest in helping the Laurel Library thrive is all you need to join
Stay informed about the latest at the Library
Email:
mike@mdcsr.com
Donate to the Friends
If you have a PayPal account just send $ to friendslaurellibrary@gmail.com
Or go to our Facebook page and click Donate!
Or mail a check to
Friends of the Laurel Library
717 7th Street Laurel MD 20707
Book Sale
When you are at the Laurel Library don't miss the Friends of the Laurel Library Book Sale in the Cafe area. A marvelous collection of novels, non-fiction and children's books are available. And books on CD and DVDs are also for sale on the shelves. Everything is $1 or $.50
All proceeds go to support the programs and staff of the Laurel Library.
A Celebration of Life for our dearly departed Friend of the Laurel Library Treasurer, Phillip Wilder, was held at the Robinson Nature Center, Columbia, MD, Scores of people came to share stories of Phill's amazing life and his positive impact on so many people and organizations.
Friends of the Laurel Library Board
Theresa Held - President
Emily Moser - Vice President
David Whitman - Membership VP
John DiGiovanni - Treasurer
Mike DiFilippo - Secretary & Webmaster mike@mdcsr.com
Karin Luoma - North Area Director | Beltsville, Bowie, Greenbelt, Laurel and South Bowie Branches
Meetings of the Friends of the Laurel Library are usually held the third Monday of each month. Email mike@mdcsr.com for details.
