People’s Book Opens New Chapter for Takoma Park
When Megan and Matt Bormet moved to Takoma Park a few years ago, they looked forward to visiting the local bookstore. But they were shocked to discover there wasn’t one.… Read More
Books
Parents Rally Again to Demand Opt-Out Option for LGBTQ Reading in Schools
Parents rallied again to demand opt-out options for LGBTQ+ reading material in Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS). Ahead of a school board meeting Tuesday, the many protesters — and some… Read More
Gaithersburg Teen Collects Books for Kids With Cancer: ‘I Think My Dad Feels Proud’
A local teenager from Gaithersburg collects books for children who have been diagnosed with cancer. Emily Bhatnagar, 19, started her non-profit book drive called For Love & Buttercup in July 2021,… Read More
Residents Turn Out for New Chapter of Gaithersburg Book Festival
On Saturday, residents came out for the annual Gaithersburg Book Festival held for the first time at Bohrer Park. It was in-person for the first time since 2019. MyMCM spoke… Read More
El Festival del Libro de Gaithersburg se Llevará a Cabo de Manera Presencial el Sábado
El Festival Anual del Libro de Gaithersburg se llevará a cabo el sábado 21 de mayo de manera presencial, por primera vez desde 2019. Este año, el festival ha sido… Read More
Gaithersburg Book Festival Returns In-Person Saturday
The annual Gaithersburg Book Festival returns Saturday. It will be in-person for the first time since 2019. “There’s no substitute for coming on-site, coming together, meeting authors, having some real face-time,”… Read More
Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville Closing for Interior Renovation
The Maggie Nightingale Library is closing at 6 p.m. on Monday, August 2 to undergo interior improvements. According to the press release, the library will be closed for six to… Read More
8 Additional County Libraries Reopen Monday
Eight additional Montgomery County public libraries opened Monday after six reopened June 1 for the first time in over a year due to COVID-19. The following libraries reopened Monday: Aspen… Read More
Raskin Launches Reading Program For Elementary Students
Rep. Jamie Raskin is launching a reader’s program encouraging elementary school students and their families to read, according to a press release. The program, called Raskin’s Readers, will start Saturday,… Read More
‘Wimpy Kid’ Author Hosts Drive-Thru Meet and Greet at Blair High School
Jeff Kinney, the author of the popular “Diary of Wimpy Kid” series, hosted a unique book release event in Silver Spring Monday night. Loyalty Bookstore and Montgomery Blair High School… Read More
Barnes & Noble Opens New Chapter a Mile Away From Old Location
Barnes & Noble in Rockville made sure its customers didn’t miss one day of reading. The bookstore on Rockville Pike was open Tuesday, and opened at a new storefront less… Read More
Wheaton Library Hosting Virtual Meet-The-Author Event with Local Writers
Wheaton Library will host a virtual meet-the-author event on Thursday, June 25, from 7 to 8 p.m. The event will feature four Montgomery County authors: Keith Donohue (“The Motion of… Read More