County Releases Holiday Schedule for Christmas
The Montgomery County government will be following a holiday schedule for Friday, Dec. 24 and Saturday, Dec. 25 next week. Here’s a breakdown of what will be open and closed… Read More
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County Offers Bulb Exchange Program During October for Energy Action Month
October is National Energy Action Month, a federal-wide effort to promote sustainability and energy efficiency while encouraging the smart use of energy, water, and transportation resources. Here in Montgomery County,… Read More
Montgomery County Public Libraries Announce Improved Online Catalog
Montgomery Public Libraries (MCPL) plan to launch a new online library catalog in October. The catalog, known as Aspen Discovery, will be available starting Oct. 4 and includes features like… Read More
County Libraries Returning to Pre-Pandemic Hours Starting Sept. 12
Update (Sept. 3): In a release Thursday, Montgomery County said operating hours for public libraries will remain the same, retracting Tuesday’s announcement saying libraries would soon return to pre-pandemic hours.… Read More
County Libraries Hosting Free Mini-Comic Book Workshops
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has two upcoming virtual workshops for those ages 10 and up or 50 and up to learn how to illustrate mini-comic books. This month: @MCPL_Libraries… Read More
MCPL Launches Northstar Digital Literacy Services
Montgomery County Public Libraries now offers online digital literacy resources using Northstar. .@ricepolitics Understanding your Digital Footprint! @MCPL_Libraries Residents who take proctored assessment tests can earn certificates & badges to… 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
County Libraries Win 3 Awards
Montgomery County Public Libraries received three National Association of Counties awards for outstanding programs in 2021. @MontgomeryCoMD Public Libraries Receives Three 2021 @NACoTweets #Achievement Awards #MDcounties https://t.co/cczWyQZHMB — MD Assoc… Read More
Jawando to Celebrate 100th Storytime at Rockville Memorial Library
Since the start of the pandemic, Councilmember Will Jawando has held 99 virtual storytimes, where he reads children’s books aloud to families. To mark his 100th storytime reading, Jawando will… Read More
Remaining County Libraries Reopen Tuesday
All remaining Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) that were closed for over a year reopen Tuesday, except for the Germantown Library which will remain closed for a refresh project. These… Read More
MCPL Launches Brainfuse Online Tutoring, Job Search and Veteran Assistance Services
Montgomery County Public Libraries is now offering online services using HelpNow, JobNow and VetNow from Brainfuse. County library cardholders can log on to the website and access tutoring services, job… Read More
MCPL Offering Free Online Job Search Workshops in July
Throughout July, Montgomery County Public Libraries will be hosting virtual workshops and one-on-one sessions to help entrepreneurs and job hunters with their search. According to a Montgomery County press release,… Read More