The Washington Wizards and the DC Public Library, Prince George's County Memorial Library System and the Alexandria Library have teamed up to get kids and teens reading this winter with the Wizards Winter Reading Challenge presented by Pepsi Stronger Together.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Washington Wizards will host Kids Night presented by Giant on Tuesday, March 2 when the team faces the Memphis Grizzlies.
As part of the virtual celebration, the National Anthem will be sung by six-year-old Pranysqa Mishra. Members of the Jr. Wizards will introduce the team and during the quarter breaks, the Wiz Kids dance team will perform with nine-year-old local D.C. rapper Fly Zyah.
Prior to the game, nine-year-old reporter Pepper Persley interviewed Wizards player Robin Lopez which will be posted on the Jr. Wizards twitter account.
On March 2, Fans shopping at the Team Store or on Fanatics will receive a 25% discount on select items, Code-Kids25. Exclusive merchandise including jerseys and Nike apparel are excluded from this promotion. Promotion cannot be combined with any additional discounts.
The Prince Georgeâs County Memorial Library System has strengthened its role as a national leader among public libraries with its efforts to serve the community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Recognized with a 2020 Innovation Award from Urban Libraries Council and two new community engagement grants from Maryland Humanities and Zoobean, respectively, the libraryâs potential for having a positive impact in the community is expanding significantly.
The libraryâs work since March 2020 has focused on essential services and advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and anti-racism through programs, resources, and community engagement. Staff from all departments, the Board of Library Trustees, Friends groups, and the PGCMLS Foundation have each played a role in this effort, which aligns with the Libraryâs new vision: âWe provide a collaborative foundation within the community for all Prince Georgians to create the world they want to see.â