Events at the Laurel Library
Death Cafe - Presented by Capital Caring Health
Wednesday, May 15: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
AGE GROUP: ADULTS
EVENT TYPE: SPEAKER OR PANEL HEALTH AND WELLNESS DISCUSSIONS
Engage in open and honest conversations about life, death, and everything in between with Capital Caring Health. In a warm and supportive atmosphere, participants will share their thoughts, experiences, and questions surrounding mortality. Death Cafes provide a safe space for discussing end-of-life topics, funeral planning, cultural beliefs, and personal reflections on death.
Cold War 2.0: A Foreign Policy Discussion Series
Wednesday, May 22: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Laurel - Large Meeting Room A (Dorothy Height Room)
AGE GROUP: ADULTS
EVENT TYPE: DISCUSSIONS
Are we in a new Cold War? Join Bear Afkhami and library staff for an in-depth discussion on why analysts have dubbed the power competition between Russia, China, and the United States as a “New Cold War.” Learn about how Cold War 2.0 is shaping global security. Digital skills literacy development is achieved with North Star training sessions at 2 pm on Saturdays until June 1. A formal Certificate can be attained from a proctored assessment.
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
Donate to the Friends and support the Laurel Library on our Facebook page.
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.
Laurel Library Book Discussions
All are Welcome
Meetings at the Laurel Library
Except January and February
Next Book Discussions
May 28, 2024 Tom Lake by Ann Patchett
June 25, 2024 Midnight Library by Matt Haig
July 23, 2024 The Vaster Wilds by Lauren Goff
August 27, 2024 Trust by Herman Diaz
September 24, 2024 The Wren, the Wren by Anne Enright
October 22, 2024 Maryland One Book Web Site
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
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 will be 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
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
Welcome to a new member of the Friends of the Laurel Library Bharati Dhruva
Meetings of the Friends of the Laurel Library are usually held the third Monday of each month. Email mike@mdcsr.com for details.