You are invited to join the Little Free Library Big Share during May 17-19! There are several Little Free Libraries in the College Park and Greenbelt area that you can visit. Here’s how you can participate: Step 1: Stop by a Little Free Library May 17–19 and share a book. Step 2: Take a photo […]
The College Park Community Library opened at the basement of the Church of the Nazarene on Feb. 22, 2012. Joe Smith and Jackie Kelly were the founders and co-directors at the time the library opened. The library opened with donations of 800 books today there are close to 9,000 books on the shelves. As you […]
The following is a reprint from the Diamondback newspaper about the College Park Community library located in north College Park. My deepest appreciation for the volunteers who have been selflessly supporting our community at the library! When city resident Jackie Kelly opened the College Park Community Library in 2012, it had 800 books. Now, it […]
The College Park Community Library will hold English as a Second Language classes on Wednesday mornings, from 9:15 to 10 AM, beginning September 21. Classes are free. Young children are welcome with their parents. Call Elaine at 301-275-4458 for more information.
Thanks to north College Park resident Joe Smith for building this Little Free Library. You will find this Little Library on Rhode Island Ave. between the Metro Bus Stop and Bike Share rack. Joe told me he made the library almost entirely out of scrap wood – leftovers from furniture and other projects. The only […]
Once again, the College Park Community Library and the College Park Lions Club will be hosting the annual College Park Book Festival. Please mark your calendar and see below for details.
February is Black History Month Maryland National Capital Parks and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) has many activities planned during the month including an African American History Tour for ages 50+ and a Black Heritage Festival for all ages. Both events take place on Saturday February 21. See blackhistory.pgparks.com for more information on all the events this month. Check out your […]
On July 24th, Thursday, at 10:30 am – Meet the Author – Renee Domogauer College Park author of children’s book The Washington Oak Kittens. Ms. Domogauer will read from her recently published children’s picture book and share with the audience the true-to-life events behind the story. As an added treat, she will offer children a […]
The other day, I got a call from a neighbor about something very interesting – a little free” library in north College Park. Later I made a visit to this little library with my son and guess what, he borrowed one that he is now reading in his summer school break. The library is called “little”, […]
Please see below the events at the College Park Community Library. The library will be closed on the following dates: Mon. Nov. 11th Veterans Day and Thurs. Nov. 28th Thanksgiving. CPCL presents English as a Second Language Classes will be held from Oct. 2nd to Dec. 11th 2013 from 9:30 – 10:30. Adult classes – children welcome – $10.00 materials fee. It’s […]
The College Park Community Library has several activities planned to celebrate Spring Break: April 3 – Morning story time will feature another “Read for Health” book & activity Featured book: I Will Not Ever Eat a Tomato 10:30 to 11:30 A food tasting will be included, so please let them know (email: colparklib@gmail.com) if your […]
The College Park Community library at the Church of Nazarene has extended its hours!! As you can see from the schedule they are open 5 days a week with both afternoon and evening hours. Library Hours: Mon. 7-9 John Tues. 1-4 Jackie and 7-9 Joe Wed. 10-1 Elaine and 7-9 Joe Story time shared with […]
Dr. Fazlul Kabir is a four-term City Council Member of the City of College Park District 1.