PUBLIC LIBRARY (PGCMLS) LOGIN HELP:
YOUR USERNAME IS:
pgcps followed by entire student ID number
YOUR PASSWORD IS:
the last four digits of your student ID number
You can find your student ID number in SchoolMax, on your teacher's class roster, or ask Mrs. Hoskey to look it up for you.
Here is a list of programs, services, and resources that the Prince George's County library system continues to offer.
Library Card
PGCPS students can check out digital and physical resources with their LINK account by using “PGCPS + 9-digit school’s ID Number” (Example: PGCPS100100100). Click here for more information.
Catalog
Check out books, eBooks, audiobooks, and movies. Click here to view our catalog.
Online Resources
Access live virtual tutoring, practice standardized tests, and other helpful online resources here. Most of our online resources offer tutorials that explain how to open an account and download electronic materials to specific devices.
New and returning services include:
Biblio Consulta: The Library’s new Spanish language call center, which is available by calling (240) 455-5451 (press option 2) Tuesday-Friday (1-6 pm) and Saturday (1-5 pm).
Book Bundles: Customers may request age-specific/themed books or request follow-up from staff to receive reading recommendations.
Would you like to pick up a book bundle from one of our branches? Our librarians can select some great titles for you! Please indicate the reader’s age, topic of interest, and amount of books desired in the Notes field of the form (please check our website for an update). If you would like to customize your set, a librarian will contact you within 72 hours to help build your book bundle. Please indicate that you would like a follow-up email. If you choose for us to contact you, please book an appointment at least four days in advance.
Mobile Printing: Don't have a printer? Use the public library! Accokeek, New Carrollton, South Bowie, and Upper Marlboro will now be joining Bladensburg, Fairmount Heights, Glenarden, Hillcrest Heights, Hyattsville, and Spauldings in offering mobile printing to the public. The first 10 black and white pages are free.
More information is available at pgcmls.info/mobile-printing.
3D Printing: The Library’s 3D printing program is available for customer print jobs that are available for pickup through curbside service.
More information is available at pgcmls.info/3d-printing.
Mobile HotSpots: Families can borrow mobile hotspot devices for up to 9 weeks at a time. Adults ages 18 and older with library cards in good standing may request a SmartSpot through the curbside booking form. One device per household may be borrowed. No LINK or student accounts will be allowed.
More information is available at pgcmls.info/5142.
Customers can continue to place holds on physical materials (books, DVDs, Blu-Rays). Library card holders may borrow up to 50 books at a time. All Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) students have access to the Library’s online resources with their LINK card number. Adults may register for a free virtual library card or renew an existing card at pgcmls.info.