Starting Jan. 5, 2026, residents can print or copy five black-and-white pages or two color pages per day for free at Montgomery County Public Libraries.
The service will be available at all branches, except the Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington, according to the county’s library division.
Any printing or copying beyond the free daily amount will have to be paid for through the library’s online account system.
MCPL will no longer keep cash to provide change for printing and copying.
Earbuds and flash drives will also be available for free on a limited basis.
“This change allows our staff to spend more time assisting customers and less time managing cash and transactions,” said county’s Library Director Darcell Graham in a statement. “It’s a win for both efficiency and customer experience.”
County Executive Marc Elrich said these tasks are “essential” and supports making it easier for residents who may be looking for jobs or doing school work to handle them free of charge at their local library branch.
“For many residents, printing a resume, a school assignment, or a government form is not optional; it’s part of daily life,” Elrich said in a statement.
Graham said the motivation is customer service.
“This change allows our staff to spend more time assisting customers and less time managing cash and transactions. It’s a win for both efficiency and customer experience,” said Graham.
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