Five Things to Know for March 24 in Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, March 24 and here are five things you need to know in Montgomery County: 1. Council in Session: Montgomery County Council is in session, but remotely, at 12:30… Read More
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL)
Montgomery County Introduces Digital Library Card
The libraries may be closed but they refuse to let people social distance themselves from reading and learning. Montgomery County Public Libraries announced on social media that it’s now making… Read More
Libraries Celebrate Women’s History Month With Performances, Author Talks
March was declared as National Women’s History Month by Congress in 1987 to honor the extraordinary achievements of American women. Montgomery County Public Libraries and the Commission for Women celebrate… Read More
Long Branch Library Will Temporarily Close for Refresh Project
Long Branch Library in Silver Spring will close on March 14 at 6 p. m. due to the interior and exterior renovations under the County’s award winning Library Refurbishment initiative.… Read More
Libraries Accepting Submissions for ‘Make Music Montgomery’ Contest
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) third annual “Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day” takes place Saturday, April 18 at the Silver Spring Library. For the second year, the… Read More
Montgomery County Public Libraries Launch Independent eBook Collection
Montgomery County Public Libraries has launched an independent Overdrive ebook collection. The new system offers greater efficiency for customers looking to obtain an ebook or audiobook in the collection. Some… Read More
Nigerian-American Author to be Featured at County Libraries Event
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will feature Nigerian-American author Tope Folarin as part of their “Contemporary Conversations” series. The series serves as a community forum for discussions about current and… Read More
Five Things to Know for Jan. 16 in Montgomery County
It’s Thursday, Jan. 16. Here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Salt-Wise campaign launch: In an effort to protect the environment, the County will launch the new… Read More
Most Popular Montgomery County Public Library Books of 2019
Know anyone in Montgomery County who made a New Year’s resolution to read more books? Montgomery County Public Libraries has announced its most popular adult fiction and nonfiction books that were… Read More
New Hours at Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville
The Maggie Nightingale Library operating hours change beginning Dec. 9. Based on feedback from a community survey, the library will be open on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Currently,… Read More
Marilyn J. Praisner Library in Burtonsville to Reopen Saturday
Montgomery County Public Libraries announced that it’s reopening its Marilyn J. Praisner branch in Burtonsville on Saturday, Nov. 16. The branch had been closed since April for renovations. County officials… Read More
Montgomery County Libraries Offers Better Angels Workshop
Montgomery County Public Libraries Offers Program to Help Residents Talk Across the Political Divide Many people avoid political conversations with family, friends, neighbors, or co-workers whose politics differ from their… Read More