Category: Library Branches
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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,…
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Reopening Date for Wheaton Library Moved to June 14
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…
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Noyes Library for Young Children to Reopen on July 6. Full Reopening Schedule Here!
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.…
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Set to Reopen Seven More Branches on June 14
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…
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Announces the Closing Date for Germantown Library Refresh Project
The Germantown Library will close at 6 p.m. on Saturday, April 24 to undergo interior improvements under the County’s award-winning Library Refurbishment initiative. The project will include new flooring throughout public areas, new water fountains/bottle filling stations, new upper and lower-level service desks, sound dampening in the rotunda, painting of the stairway handrails, new shelving…