Events to Celebrate Women’s History Month
March was declared as National Women’s History Month by Congress in 1987 to honor the extraordinary achievements of American women. The theme for 2023, “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories”,… Read More
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL)
Library Lovers Month Kicks Off Saturday
Love is in the air at the Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). Throughout the month of February, the library branches and the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC) host… Read More
County Libraries Join Wizards Winter Reading Challenge
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has partnered with the Washington Wizards to introduce a new program to encourage reading skills in children and youth. “Wizards Winter Reading Challenge” is designed… Read More
County Announces Holiday Schedule for New Year’s Weekend
Montgomery County government will be following a holiday schedule for Saturday, Dec. 31, through Monday, Jan. 2. Here’s a breakdown of closures for facilities, services, buildings and offices for New… Read More
Popular 2022 Video: Libraries to Offer N95 Masks During Rapid Test Kit Distribution
The county public libraries began distributing N95 masks as well as the rapid COVID-19 test kits in January of 2022. Residents were limited to four masks per adult, according to… Read More
El Condado Anuncia Calendario para las Fiestas de Fin de Año
El gobierno del condado de Montgomery seguirá un cronograma de vacaciones desde el sábado 24 de diciembre hasta el lunes 26 de diciembre. Aquí hay un desglose de los cierres… Read More
County Announces Holiday Schedule for Christmas Weekend
Montgomery County government will be following a holiday schedule for Saturday, Dec. 24, through Monday, Dec. 26. Here’s a breakdown of closures for facilities, services, buildings and offices for Christmas… Read More
Award-Winning Author Twitty Joins Online Conversation Series
Author Michael Twitty will take part in the virtual “Contemporary Conversations” series of Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) on Dec. 10 at 7 p.m.. The series is free and sponsored… Read More
County Libraries Team Up With Washington Wizards
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) have partnered with the Washington Wizards to introduce a new book of the month program. “We are excited to partner with the Montgomery County Public… Read More
Summer Reading Challenge Makes Impact on Local Environment
The Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Challenge encouraged 12,958 participants ranging from 0-17 years old to read and contribute to the “Save the Chesapeake Bay” efforts this past summer. The… Read More
County Public Libraries Launch Equity-Focused Strategic Plan to Begin in 2023
In its new strategic plan for fiscal year 2023 through fiscal year 2026, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will look to expand access to library services among underserved communities. The… Read More
‘Grandreaders’ Program Aims to Improve Student Reading Comprehension
The “Grandreaders” Program, which seeks to help younger students with reading, will be made available this summer by Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) and the Jewish Council for the Aging… Read More