Cicadas Already Digging Out, Their Appearance is Imminent
The cicadas that have been living underground in total darkness throughout the county for the past 17 years are expected to make their aboveground debut next week although a few… Read More
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL)
Public Libraries to Host Financial Literacy Conversation With ‘The Color of Money’ Columnist Michelle Singletary
In celebration of National Financial Literacy Month, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will be hosting a virtual conversation, “Five Steps to Thrive During a Financial Crisis and Beyond,” with Washington… Read More
Jawando Plans to Continue Virtual Stories Throughout Term on Council
Since the start of the coronavirus closures in March 2020, Councilmember Will Jawando has been live streaming videos of himself and guests reading children’s books. “Virtual Storytime with Councilmember Jawando”… Read More
One Year Later, County Public Library Buildings Still Not Fully Open
As more people get the coronavirus vaccine, life is beginning to resemble a “new normal” — children are returning to classrooms, people are eating outside, and recreation centers have reopened to… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 23, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, March 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. Maryland Enters Vaccine Phase 2: Under Phase 2A, all Marylanders ages 60+ are eligible… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, March 22, In Montgomery County
Today is Monday, March 22, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1. North Bethesda Road Closure: The intersection of Executive Boulevard and Old Georgetown Road in… Read More
County Board of Education Declares March to be Observed as Women’s History Month
On Tuesday, Feb. 23, the Montgomery County Board of Education declared the month of March 2021 to be observed as Women’s History Month. “Throughout our country’s history, women have contributed… Read More
Montgomery County Library Seeks Performers for Annual Vinyl Day
On Saturday, April 17, all music and vinyl lovers across the county are invited to Montgomery County Public Libraries’ (MCPL) fourth annual “Just For the Record – A Vinyl Day.”… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 2, In Montgomery County
Today is Tuesday, Feb. 2. On this day in 1862, slavery was abolished in Washington D.C.; on this day in 1914, Ernest Just, one of the first Black scientists to… Read More
Most Popular Montgomery County Public Library Books of 2020
Montgomery County Public Libraries has announced its most popular adult fiction and nonfiction books that were borrowed in 2020. Among the most borrowed fiction books are Celest Ng’s “Little Fires… Read More
Free Outdoor Public Wi-Fi Available at 10 Montgomery County Library Branches
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announce free Wi-Fi service is available at 10 library branches throughout the county. The free service is available 24 hours a day in parking lots… Read More
County Library Card Holders Now Have Access to Washington Post Digital
The perks of owning a library card are endless. Montgomery County Public Libraries announced on social media that cardholders now can access a digital subscription of the Washington Post. Cardholders… Read More