Category: Library Branches
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‘It Happened in Rockville: Remembering Two Lynchings’ Exhibit to be Displayed at Rockville Memorial Library
The Montgomery County Lynching Memorial Project (MoCoLMP) “It Happened in Rockville: Remembering Two Lynching” exhibit is coming to the Rockville Memorial Library, located at 21 Maryland Avenue, Rockville. The exhibit will run from Feb. 1 – Feb. 28 during library hours. The exhibit, launched in collaboration with Peerless Rockville and Montgomery History, seeks to memorialize […]
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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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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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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 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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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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Maggie Nightingale Library to Close Aug. 2 for Refresh Project
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is announcing that the Maggie Nightingale Library, 19633 Fisher Avenue, Poolesville, will close at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2 to undergo interior improvements under the County’s award-winning Library Refurbishment initiative. The project will include replacement of carpeting/flooring, some new shelving, a new service desk, painting, replacement of doors and installation of […]
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“Lemonade & LEDs” Lightbulb Exchange Comes to MCPL
Montgomery Energy Connection is excited to bring “Lemonade & LEDs” to MCPL. MEC is a network of County Government and community partners created to provide customized education on the benefits of energy efficiency, availability of programs, and opportunities for assistance. Find out how to keep more money in your pocket by reducing the amount of […]
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Outdoor Storytime at Aspen Hill Starts June 21
We’re excited to announce that outdoor storytime at the Aspen Hill library begins on Monday, June 21st! We will spread out our blankets and enjoy the summer weather during this lively storytime on the grassy lawn by the Aspen Hill library. This family storytime will feature books, songs and rhymes with Mr. Joe from the […]
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MCPL Pride 2021 Storytimes and Crafts!
June is Pride Month, so join us for three different events for kids, plus the whole family! Saturday, 6/12, at 3:30pm, join us for a glamorous, imaginative, and exciting storytime presented by Drag Queen Story Hour of Montgomery County! DQSH captures the imagination and play of the gender fluidity in childhood and gives kids glamorous, […]