Tag: Reading
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It’s the Season for Outdoor Events at Montgomery County Public Libraries!
After a long, cold, indoorsy winter, it’s time to get outside at several Montgomery County Public Library branches! Join us in April for many fun outdoor storytimes & events. Click on the link for each event listed below for details and registration where it’s required. Outdoor Events in April Several Dates in April Outdoor Family Storytimes…
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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…
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How to Check Out Books at MCPL!
We want to make sure all MCPL patrons have access to our materials while branches are closed for browsing during the COVID-19 pandemic. Log onto our website at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library to find all electronic resources, and place books on hold for pickup at your local branch. Our librarians created a presentation on how to check out books,…
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Read 2020 Award-Winners on Hoopla!
Looking for something new to read? Check out some “best of” and award-winning titles on Hoopla–available with NO holds, NO waits, with your MCPL card! Learn more at mcpl.link/hoopla. Shuggie Bain by Douglas Stuart: 2020 Booker Prize Winner. Writers & Lovers by Lily King: Washington Post’s Best Books of 2020 Black Sunday by Tola Rotimi Abraham:…
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Librarian’s Choice – Friendship in a Time of Tragedy
By Lisa Navidi, Davis Library Every year the Maryland Humanities Commission, through The One Maryland One Book program chooses a book that promotes discussion in the community and sponsors book discussions throughout Maryland. For 2020 they chose The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See, one of the most memorable books I have read this…
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We Recommend — Books to Help You See Big Picture
These are challenging times, and these titles might help, whether you’re anxious about the future, or just want to benefit from the wisdom of others. These books are all available on our shelves, on the Libby App or Hoopla. Look out for a few current or former locals among the authors, too! Everything Beautiful in…
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Family Fun Thanksgiving Books for Kids
Thanksgiving is the ultimate family holiday, and there’s no better time to share Thanksgiving books together with our closest people! This list of picture books and juvenile fiction titles with a family and fun theme are perfect for sharing with kids, siblings, caregivers–in person or over Zoom! And best of all, they’re all available at…
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Resources for Teachers
Find helpful links, databases, and guides for teachers and parents at MCPL! These are authoritative resources–meaning they are from reputable sources–and we pay for many of them, so they’re free to you with your library card. If you don’t have a library card, you can get one here right now! Education Source Offers thousands of education-related…
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Middle School Homework Resources
Need to do research for homework? Check out these MCPL e-resources! These are authoritative resources- the library pays for them, so they’re free to you with your library card. Don’t have a library card? Get one here. World Book Online (K–12) Research, Science, History Ben’s Guide Civics, Election Information,& U.S. Government documents Explora Secondary School…
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Homework Resources for 3rd-5th Grade
Need to do research for homework? Check out these MCPL e-resources! These are premium resources, free to you with your library card! Click the links below, and you’ll land on the page for each service that will ask you for MCPL log-in information, so have your card handy. Need a library card? It’s easy to…
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Reading Resources for 3rd-5th Grades
In search of help ? Check out these MCPL e-resources! These are authoritative resources- the library pays for them, so they’re free to you with your library card. Don’t have a library card? Get one here. BookFlix A site that pairs themed storybookvideos & Scholastic News articles (non-fiction text) together. Hoopla A digital platformthat provides access…
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At-Home Reading Resources K-2
Looking for e-resources to support reading and early literacy? Check out these from MCPL! Some are appropriate for a wide range of ages, and others are especially for elementary school students and children who are just beginning to read independently. These are premium resources, free to you with your library card! Click the links below,…