Category: Did You Know
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MCPL 2025 by the Numbers
From new library cards to visits to our branches, community room reservations and on-site wifi and tech access, to over TWELVE MILLION checkouts of print and digital media combined, the Montgomery County community showed up at the libraries last year! MCPL Serves Every MoCo Voice, Every Story! Montgomery County Public Libraries serves Montgomery County’s 1.1…
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Preschool Play and Learn @ MCPL: Boosting Kindergarten Readiness
Did you know that play is an important part of early child development? Long before that first day of school, children are already using play to learn about the world, express themselves, and grow new skills. We at MCPL believe in the power of learning through play. That’s why we’re excited to share our new…
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Damascus Library to Close for Renovation
Montgomery County Public Libraries to Close Damascus Library for Extensive Renovations on Friday, Jan. 31, Reopening Expected Fall 2026 The Damascus Library will close at 6 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 31, for an extensive renovation project. The library is expected to reopen in Fall 2026. During closure you can return library items to the MCPL…
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Washington Wizards Winter Reading Challenge Runs December 21 – March 16
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and the Washington Wizards have teamed up with the D.C. Public Library (DCPL), the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), the Alexandria Library, the Arlington Public Library (APL) and the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) to get young people reading this winter with the “Wizards Winter Reading Challenge.” The…
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Exciting System Upgrades: A New Era for Library Printing and Computer Services
UPDATED 12/17/24We’re making exciting improvements to our library system, and we want to keep you informed about the latest updates. As part of our ongoing effort to enhance the public computer and printer services at your local library, we’re rolling out critical system upgrades. We previously announced some temporary service disruptions, and we now have…
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Veterans: Your Guide to Education and Careers
As we honor our veterans throughout November, we’re excited to share valuable resources designed to support you and your family during your transition to civilian life.
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten in Montgomery County
Is your family getting ready to enter Kindergarten in Montgomery County? The process of entering kindergarten can be a little overwhelming, but the following information can help to make the process easier for your family. Helpful steps for MCPS Kindergarten registration If your child is 5 years old by September 1 on the first day…
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August Fun in the Branches
Head to our branches for indoor fun this month! Aspen Hill Library 7/28-8/4 Adventure Week Take and Make Craft – Cork Boat Craft Kits Float your own boat with our cork boat craft kits, available all this week. Kits are available at the Information Desk, while supplies last. Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library 7/24-8/2 Mari Mariposa…
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July Fun in the Branches
Head to our branches for indoor fun this month! Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library 7/24-8/2 Mari Mariposa Adventure Week Scavenger Hunt It’s adventure week at McGee Library! Come celebrate by visiting and completing our scavenger hunt for a fun prize! Davis Library 7/28-8/3 Teen Graphic Novel Contest — Celebrating Adventure Week! Adventure Starts Here!…
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Celebrate Adventure Week at your library, July 28 – August 3!
Thousands of children, teens, and adults participating in our Summer Reading Challenge this year are having adventures all over Montgomery County, inside and outside of our libraries. This year, we want to celebrate those adventures with you during Adventure Week at the library! If you haven’t registered for Summer Reading yet, it’s not too late.…
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Tim Wise, Prominent Educator, Historian, Lecturer to Speak at MCPL’s ‘Contemporary Conversations’ Series
Tim Wise will appear at Rockville Memorial Library on Thursday, July 11 Renowned educator, historian, and lecturer Tim Wise will be the featured speaker at the next event in the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) “Contemporary Conversations” series. “On Race, Class and Privilege: An Evening with Tim Wise” will take place at 6 p.m. on…
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Launches New Digital Library Card Registration System
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) now offers an online application system for obtaining full-service digital library cards, eliminating the need for in-person visits to County library branches to apply for a card. This new system provides a more convenient and efficient way to access MCPL’s extensive collection of digital resources, including e-books, audiobooks and online…