Category: Events & Programs
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MoComCon 2022 Art Contest Winners
Thanks to all who joined us for January’s virtual MoComCon 2022!, our virtual celebration of all things comics, graphic novels. and fandoms. We’re proud to announce the winners of this year’s art contest. Thank you to all who entered and participated! Children Teens Adults Congratulations to all MoComCon 2022 Art Contest winners!
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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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Enter the MoComCon 2022 Art & Essay Contests!
MoComCon Returns to MCPL in January! MoComCon happens January 15, 2022, this year at the Germantown Library! MoComCon 2022 Art & Essay contests also return as part of the celebration of all things comics, graphic novels and fandoms. The deadline to enter both contests is December 15. What are the MoComCon Art & Essay Contests?…
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Maryland Stem Festival 2021 Celebrates Health & Wellness at MCPL
The 2021 Maryland Science Festival (MdSTEMFest), presented by the Biogen Foundation, is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that takes place every fall. In 2021, Maryland STEM Festival brings hundreds of events focused on fun, interactive science learning opportunities. Students, families, friends, STEM professionals, teachers, volunteers will all enjoy events taking place…
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Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Germantown Branch to Reopen
County Executive Marc Elrich invites residents to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 16 at 10 a.m. to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly refreshed Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) Germantown Branch located at 19840 Century Boulevard, Germantown. “I am pleased that the Germantown Library will reopen its doors to the community with innovative upgrades that…
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Montgomery County Commission for Women Partners with Montgomery County Public Libraries to Offer Free Financial Health and Wellness Seminars
The Commission for Women and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will offer four free financial seminars in October to help women strengthen their financial knowledge and understanding. The sessions are geared to assist women with financial planning but are open to everyone. These free events will be presented on Zoom on Tuesdays in October from…
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Montgomery County to Host Office Hours at Chevy Chase Library in October to Gather Community Input on Library Building Project
The Montgomery County Department of General Services’ Office of Planning and Development (OPD) and MCPL are exploring opportunities for the future of the Chevy Chase Library and we need input from the community! OPD will hold two Office Hours events at Chevy Chase Library in October to present scenarios to community members and receive your…
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MCPL and Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Celebrate Energy Action Month in October
Join the Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) for a light bulb exchange event taking place during Energy Action Month, October. Energy Action Month is an opportunity to encourage residents to take proactive steps to lower their energy usage and their utility bills. According to the U.S. Energy Information…
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Graphic Novel (10+) and Cartooning (50+) Classes Produce Amazing Art!
A drawing class is a wonderful venue to tell a story, express emotions, communicate and connect with others. Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) conducted two five-session virtual classes in May and June: “Create a Graphic Novel” (for ages 10 and up) and “Cartooning” (for ages 50 +). In partnership with MCPL, illustrator, cartoonist and animator Leila Cabib taught…
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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 Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
Join us for these events in September to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Miercoles, 9/15, 9:30am Baby Storytime @ MCPL – Virtual – Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!Enjoy Baby Storytime live with one of MCPL’s children’s librarians via Zoom! Help kick off Hispanic Heritage Month with songs, rhymes, lap bounces, and simple stories in Spanish and English for infants up through about 18…
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Launches Northstar, a New Digital Literacy Resource
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) now offers the Northstar Digital Literacy suite of tools to help residents acquire or improve basic digital literacy skills. The resource includes the Northstar Digital Literacy Assessment – a suite of free online modules that test proficiency in essential digital skills. The assessments, built around basic computer digital literacy standards were developed by leading…