Category: Did You Know
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Potomac Library to close for Refresh
Montgomery County Public Libraries Announces Closing Date for Potomac Library Refresh Project The Potomac Library, located at 10101 Glenolden Drive, Potomac, will close at 6 p.m. on May 22 to undergo interior improvements under the Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) award-winning Library Refurbishment initiative. The project will include the replacement of flooring, new shelving, a new service desk, painting, new […]
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May Fun in the Branches!
In addition to our full calendar of events, each MCPL branch plans and provides activities you can take a break to enjoy while you’re browsing! This month, enjoy spring take and makes, an opportunity to share your input about Montgomery County’s Climate Action Plan with the Department of Environmental Protection; a weekly afternoon of chess […]
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Join MoComCon 2022 this January 15
MoComCon 2022, MCPL’s annual celebration of all things comics, graphic novels and fandoms, returns on Saturday, January 15. Check out our schedule of virtual events and join in all day long. Click on each event link below in the schedule to learn more. We will update with direct Zoom links on Saturday morning. MoComCon Event […]
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Montgomery County Public Libraries to Add Branch Service Hours in January
MCPL will offer additional hours of branch service to the community, effective Jan. 2, 2022. “Our libraries are critical gathering epicenters throughout our communities where many residents rely on, not just access to books, but to the internet as well,” said Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich. “I appreciate the work of our employees and I thank our […]
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Hummingbird Salamander by Jeff Vandermeer
Review by Elizabeth, Public Services One dull morning as security consultant “Jane Smith” leaves the coffee shop in Jeff Vandermeer’s Hummingbird Salamander, a barista hands her an envelope. No one knows who left it for Jane the night before, but Jane takes it anyway, welcoming the turn away from her routines of work and husband […]
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Montgomery County Public Libraries to Launch New Catalog Monday
On Monday, Oct. 4, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will transition to Aspen Discovery, a brand-new library catalog providing customers with a new suite of features and a better online experience. As part of this transition, from the evening of Friday, Oct. 1, until the morning of Monday, Oct. 4: The catalog search functionality will be limited or unavailable; Online library card applications will be unavailable; […]
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October is Energy Action Month
Montgomery Energy Connection is celebrating Energy Action Month in October, 2021, by focusing on energy efficiency. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, lighting consumes 10 percent of the total electricity used in homes. Energy Action Month is an opportunity to for residents to take proactive steps to lower their energy usage and their utility […]
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What If… 3 Books About Decisions
By Lisa Navidi, Davis Library Three women make life changing decisions. Was it worth it? The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Addie LaRue, born in a village in France, was 23 years old in 1714 and was determined to live a free life. But her parents were more determined to marry her to […]
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MCPL and Montgomery County Board of Elections to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 28, 2021
The Montgomery County Board of Elections (BOE) will provide information tables at select branches of Montgomery County Public Libraries on Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2021 in celebration of National Voter Registration Day. The BOE seeks to create broad awareness of voter registration opportunities to reach voters who may not register otherwise and to ensure everyone can […]
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MCPL Launches New Online Library Catalog Oct. 4
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will launch a brand-new online library catalog, Aspen Discovery, on Monday, Oct. 4. Our online catalog is the tool our customers use to explore the collection and find materials they want and need. “After careful consideration, we made the decision to explore a new catalog that would offer greater customization,” said […]