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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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MoComCon 2022 Essay Contest Winners
First Place Chess: My Life Changing Game, by Joseph Mathew In my early years of education, especially in the first three years of elementary school, I was always reprimanded for my bad behavior in the form of a color-coded behavior chart. Every time I made silly mistakes the teacher would move my name on the…
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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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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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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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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 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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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…