• Montgomery County Public Libraries to Launch New Catalog Monday

    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; […]

    Laurie White

    October 1, 2021
    Did You Know
    aspen, Aspen Discovery, branches, Catalog, Digital Resources, library catalog, Library Services
  • Montgomery County to Host Office Hours at Chevy Chase Library in October to Gather Community Input on Library Building Project

    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 […]

    Laurie White

    September 30, 2021
    Chevy Chase, Events & Programs, Library Branches
    Branch News, chevy chase, library news, Programs and Events
  • October is Energy Action Month

    October is Energy Action Month

    Montgomery Energy Connection is celebrating Energy Action Month in October, 2021, by focusing on energy efficiency. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, lighting consumes 10 percent of the total electricity used in homes. Energy Action Month is an opportunity to for residents to take proactive steps to lower their energy usage and their utility […]

    Laurie White

    September 29, 2021
    Did You Know
    branches, Department of Environmental Protection, Environment, Events, Library Services, Montgomery County, Montgomery County Government, Programs and Events
  • MCPL and Montgomery County Department of Environmental Protection Celebrate Energy Action Month in October

    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 […]

    Laurie White

    September 29, 2021
    Events & Programs
    Department of Environmental Protection, Energy Action Month, Environment, Events, Montgomery County, Programs and Events
  • Graphic Novel (10+) and Cartooning (50+) Classes Produce Amazing Art!

    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 […]

    Laurie White

    September 22, 2021
    Events & Programs, Online Learning, Wheaton
    cartooning, Cartoons, Drawing, Graphic Novels, online classes, virtual events, zoom
  • What If… 3 Books About Decisions

    What If… 3 Books About Decisions

    By Lisa Navidi, Davis Library Three women make life changing decisions. Was it worth it? The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab   Addie LaRue, born in a village in France, was 23 years old in 1714 and was determined to live a free life. But her parents were more determined to marry her to […]

    Lisa Navidi

    September 15, 2021
    Did You Know
  • MCPL and Montgomery County Board of Elections to Celebrate National Voter Registration Day on September 28, 2021

    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 […]

    Laurie White

    September 14, 2021
    Did You Know, Events & Programs
    branches, Elections, Events, Montgomery County, Programs and Events, Voting
  • MCPL Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

    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 […]

    Laurie White

    September 13, 2021
    Culture, Events & Programs
    Books, Events, hispanic heritage month, latinx, latinx heritage month, Programs and Events, virtual events
  • MCPL Launches New Online Library Catalog Oct. 4

    MCPL Launches New Online Library Catalog Oct. 4

    Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will launch a brand-new online library catalog, Aspen Discovery, on Monday, Oct. 4.  Our online catalog is the tool our customers use to explore the collection and find materials they want and need. “After careful consideration, we made the decision to explore a new catalog that would offer greater customization,” said […]

    Laurie White

    September 7, 2021
    Did You Know
    aspen, library catalog, library news, Library Services
  • Librarian’s Choice: Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen

    Librarian’s Choice: Merciful Crow by Margaret Owen

    Shortly before the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, I discovered one of those books you want to share from the rooftops. It captured me, engaged me, and made me really think about how we engage with other people. I was ready to review it – when you find those books you can’t put down, of […]

    Laurie White

    August 23, 2021
    Librarian’s Choice, Readers’ Cafe
    Book Recommendations, Book Review, Books, Librarian's Choice, librarians, Reader's Cafe, Reading
Previous Page
1 2 3 4 5 … 18
Next Page

Proudly Powered by WordPress

 

Loading Comments...