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 …
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 …
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; …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Wheaton Library will now reopen to the public on June 14. The service hours for the branch will be: Monday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Tuesday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wednesday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Thursday: 12 p.m. – 8 p.m. Friday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturday: 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday: Closed Wheaton Library, along with the seven …
Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) Noyes Library for Young Children, 10237 Carroll Place, Kensington, will reopen to the public on July 6. The service hours are: Monday – Closed Tuesday – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Wednesday – 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday – 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Friday – Closed Saturday – 9 a.m. …
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is announcing the reopening of seven additional branches to the public on June 14. The branches are: Aspen Hill Library; 4407 Aspen Hill Road, RockvilleDamascus Library; 9701 Main Street, DamascusDavis Library; 6400 Democracy Blvd., BethesdaLittle Falls Library; 5501 Massachusetts Ave., BethesdaLong Branch Library; 8800 Garland Ave., Silver SpringPotomac Library; 10101 …