Tag: Library Services
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MCPL 2025 by the Numbers
From new library cards to visits to our branches, community room reservations and on-site wifi and tech access, to over TWELVE MILLION checkouts of print and digital media combined, the Montgomery County community showed up at the libraries last year! MCPL Serves Every MoCo Voice, Every Story! Montgomery County Public Libraries serves Montgomery County’s 1.1…
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Preschool Play and Learn @ MCPL: Boosting Kindergarten Readiness
Did you know that play is an important part of early child development? Long before that first day of school, children are already using play to learn about the world, express themselves, and grow new skills. We at MCPL believe in the power of learning through play. That’s why we’re excited to share our new…
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Veterans: Your Guide to Education and Careers
As we honor our veterans throughout November, we’re excited to share valuable resources designed to support you and your family during your transition to civilian life.
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Getting Ready for Kindergarten in Montgomery County
Is your family getting ready to enter Kindergarten in Montgomery County? The process of entering kindergarten can be a little overwhelming, but the following information can help to make the process easier for your family. Helpful steps for MCPS Kindergarten registration If your child is 5 years old by September 1 on the first day…
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MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Badge 3 is open now!
MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Badge #3 — Become a Park Protector — is open now! Read books, complete activities, and attend library programs to earn great prizes— including Washington Nationals tickets and free books — while helping MCPL and the Montgomery Parks Foundation preserve our history, increase accessibility, and keep our parks beautiful. Badge #2 —…
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MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Badge 2 is open now!
MCPL’s Summer Reading Challenge Badge #2 — Become a Time Traveler — is open now! Read books, complete activities, and attend library programs to earn great prizes— including Washington Nationals tickets and free books — while helping MCPL and the Montgomery Parks Foundation preserve our history, increase accessibility, and keep our parks beautiful. Read books, complete…
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Montgomery County Public Libraries Launches New Digital Library Card Registration System
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) now offers an online application system for obtaining full-service digital library cards, eliminating the need for in-person visits to County library branches to apply for a card. This new system provides a more convenient and efficient way to access MCPL’s extensive collection of digital resources, including e-books, audiobooks and online…
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Summer Reading Challenge 2024 Begins June 15!
We’re off to the library for a Summer Reading Challenge adventure for all ages! Whether you’re a little duckling who wants to see what’s over the hills and far away, a mischievous magician-in-training waiting for a mystical train, or a child-at-heart planning your next chapter, we invite you to start your summer adventure at Montgomery…
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Teen Mental Health Week at MCPL
Care, Be Aware Join us for a week dedicated to addressing the pressing mental health challenges facing teenagers in Montgomery County, Maryland, as they navigate the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic. At Montgomery County Public Libraries, we understand the importance of supporting our youth through serious challenges, which is why we are working to providing…
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Tax Aide at MCPL
Free tax prep assistance from Tax Aide at MCPL! Free tax preparation assistance by trained volunteers for low-to-moderate income Montgomery County taxpayers (special attention to SENIORS age 60+). By appointment only (book by March 3 to guarantee availability)! Self-schedule at http://www.taxaidemc.info or call 240-777-2577 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm) starting January 29, 2024. Check the…
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Back to School 2023 with MCPL!
It’s back to school time in Montgomery County, and you’ll want to take Montgomery County Public Libraries along!
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Read Across Generations This Summer With the Heyman Interages Center
Students going into Kindergarten through third grade can practice their reading skills during the summer with Read Across Generations, with the Heyman Interages Center of the Jewish Council for the Aging