Tag: library news
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Joins Washington Wizards Book of the Month Program for Students Grades K-8
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is teaming up with the Washington Wizards to encourage reading for fun. MCPL will share great reads with children and families by recommending three books that the library and Wizards community can read together. The Washington Wizards Book of the Month program will feature one book for readers grades K-2, one book for readers grades 3-5 and one…
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Potomac Library Refresh: October Update
Potomac Library Refresh Work Continues In October, work at the Potomac Library focused on completion of plumbing, electrical, and lighting work and completing repairs and improvements to the walls, including painting. Exterior work included brick repair, repair of railings, bollards, and soffits, and sealing windows. Learn more about the MCPL refresh projects.
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Enter the Fall 2022 Photo Contest at Kensington Park Library
Submit Fall Photos November 14-28 Do you enjoy the changing colors of the season and capturing them on camera? Enter the Fall Colors Photography Contest at the Kensington Park Library. Participants aged 16 and up may enter mounted photos from November 14-28, and chosen photos will be on display throughout December. Entry forms are available…
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Experience Maryland STEM Festival 2022 at MCPL!
Celebrate STEM at MCPL The Maryland STEM Festival is a month-long celebration of science, technology, engineering and mathematics that takes place every Fall. Students, families, friends, STEM professionals, teachers, volunteers will all enjoy events taking place throughout Maryland. We’re proud to host many Maryland STEM Festival events at MCPL this year. Ours are among hundreds…
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Potomac Library Renovation Updates
October, 2022 New restrooms in progress: September, 2022 In September, work at the Potomac Library focused on bringing new power to all areas of the building and on wall work. Framing began for two enclosed study rooms, a low knee wall, and the redesigned quiet room. A wall that will hold seating was given additional…
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September Fun in the Branches
In addition to our full calendar of events, each MCPL branch plans and provides activities you can take a break to enjoy while you’re browsing! Gaithersburg Library 9/1Scavenger Hunt: Dewey Decimal System Germantown Library 9/22Drop-in Baby Social Hour 9/26, 12-2pmDrop-in Craft: Make Your Own Library Card Lanyard 9/14, 9/21, & 9/28Drop-in ChessDrop on in and…
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MCPL Partners with the Washington Nationals for Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge!
Summer! It’s Time for Reading, Baseball and Saving the Chesapeake Bay! Montgomery County Public Libraries is thrilled to partner for the third year in a row with the Washington Nationals to support our Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge! Our goal this summer is to help save the Chesapeake Bay. Participants can do that by…
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Oceans of Possibilities for Shark Appreciation Week
Get your fins on, because MCPL’s Shark Appreciation Week 2022 is slicing through the summer! From July 24 to 30, you can celebrate all things shark at Montgomery County Public Libraries. Shark Appreciation Week Events! In addition to the usual books, e-books, e-audio books, e-comics, streaming movies, music, and other electronic resources to learn about…
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MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge! Sign up TODAY!
Sign up for Summer Reading Challenge! June 15 is the first day for kids from birth-19 to sign up for Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge! Watch the video for more details and sign up here or at any MCPL branch! Summer Reading Challenge! Kick-off Party June 18! The 2022 Summer…
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Save the Date: Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Maggie Nightingale Branch to Reopen
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich invites residents to a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Saturday, May 21 at 11:30 a.m. to celebrate the grand reopening of the newly refreshed MCPL Maggie Nightingale Branch, located at 19633 Fisher Avenue in Poolesville. “I am pleased the Maggie Nightingale Library will reopen its doors to the community who have been waiting patiently for…
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MCPL Partners with MCDOT for Manna Food Center Drives
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation’s Ride On Transit Services is conducting a food drive from May 15-22, 2022 in partnership with Manna Food Center, MCPL and Regional Services Centers. All food donations will go to Manna Foods, to help members of our community who are in need. Food Donations Can Be Dropped Off at…
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Visit Master Gardener Plant Clinics at MCPL This Spring & Summer!
Questions about your plants and garden? Visit our libraries and ask a Master Gardener. The Master Gardeners of Montgomery County Cooperative Extension Service will answer your gardening questions this spring at MCPL. Bring your gardening questions, plant materials or mystery insect to one of the Plant Clinics staffed by Montgomery County Master Gardeners. These volunteers…