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Montgomery County Public Libraries Joins ‘Washington Wizards Winter Reading Challenge’ for Young Readers
Join the Washington Wizards Winter Reading Challenge Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and the Washington Wizards have teamed up with the D.C. Public Library (DCPL), the Prince George’s County Memorial Library System (PGCMLS), the Alexandria Library and the Fairfax County Public Library (FCPL) to get young people reading this winter with the “Wizards Winter Reading […]
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MoComCon 2023 Art & Essay Contest Winners
Congratulations to all of our 2023 winners! We had another amazing array of entries to our MoComCon 2023 Art & Essay Contests! The artists below placed in 1st, 2nd, 3rd places, and two honorable mention slots, in their age groups. Please join us in congratulating them! MoComCon Essay Contest Winners Thank you to everyone who […]
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A Brief History of the Noyes Library
Situated on a small triangular piece of land in the historic part of Kensington, Maryland is a small, single-story building that looks like an old house. Certainly a homey place, this building is the oldest purpose-built library in the Washington, D.C. area and is one of the few libraries in the nation dedicated to serving […]
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Potomac Library Refresh: January Update
Since December’s update, progress at Potomac Library has included completion of new study rooms, public restroom tiles and fixtures, and all flooring, paint, interior doors, and window treatments. Work is in progress on the staff kitchen and bathroom, lighting, new entry doors and shelving throughout the building. Photos of Potomac Library Refresh Progress Learn more about the MCPL […]
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January Fun in the Branches
Head to our Branches for indoor fun this month! Damascus Library 1/22 Scavenger Hunt: Year of the Rabbit Germantown Library 1/11, 1/18 & 1/25Drop-in Chess 1/14 10:30AM-4:30PM MoComCon 2023 – Dungeons & Dragons Demo MoComCon 2023 – Collaborative Art Station MoComCon 2023 – Selfie Station MoComCon 2023 – Button Making MoComCon 2023 – Take & […]
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Potomac Library Refresh: December Update
Since November’s update, the work at Potomac Library has included installation of vinyl tile, ceramic tile, carpeting, and new lighting, as well as installation of doors and door hardware and preparation for upcoming installation of bathroom fixtures. Photos of Potomac Library Refresh Progress Learn more about the MCPL refresh projects.
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December Fun in the Branches
Kensington Park Library 12/7Build a Snowflake Take & Make Kids can build a snowflake with marshmallows and toothpicks. Germantown Library 12/14 & 21Drop-in Chess 12/24Storytime Stations 10:30amREAD, SING, WRITE, TALK & PLAY your way through each of our storytime stations, while learning some early literacy tips along the way. Just because there’s no storytime this […]
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Get Ready for MoComCon 2023!
MoComCon 2023 Comes to Germantown This January! Envision Stormtroopers marching, teens discussing their favorite manga, a child dressed as Okoye from Wakanda Forever, and kids and teens rocking out to Beat Saber on the Oculus Rift. One might think this is a scene from an amusement park, but it’s not. It’s a scene from someplace […]
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Potomac Library Refresh: November Update
Potomac Library Renovation Work Continues Since last month’s update, the work at Potomac Library has included closing floor trenches and wall openings, wall painting, ceiling tile replacement, highlight painting surrounding each skylight, and the start of ceramic tile work. Most exterior work was finished up, including installation of retaining walls and repair of railings, brick, […]
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Michael W. Twitty is Next MCPL Contemporary Conversation
Michael W. Twitty, an award-winning culinary historian, food writer, teacher and author, will join the free, online “Contemporary Conversations” series of Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 10. Mr. Twitty will be discussing the connection between the foods and traditions of the African Atlantic and the global Jewish diaspora. Although […]