Potomac Library to Close May 22 for Refresh
The Potomac library branch is closing at 6 p.m. on Sunday, May 22 for a refresh project. The branch will remain closed for approximately eight to 10 months. “Physical construction… Read More
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County Libraries to Host 3 Virtual Author Talks
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host three free virtual talks featuring authors Eman Quotah, Ruby Namdar and Laila el-Haddad, according to a press release. “We are delighted to work… Read More
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Upcoming Events
March is Women’s History Month. To celebrate, here are a few events occuring this month in Montgomery County. Montgomery County Commission for Women is hosting its fifth annual “Girl Power… Read More
More Than a Year Later, Libraries to Reopen on Sundays
After suspending Sunday operating hours in January 2021 due to the pandemic, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced the return of Sunday openings, beginning Feb. 27. Sunday service was previously… Read More
Libraries to Offer N95 Masks During Rapid Test Distribution
Starting Friday, Montgomery County residents can pick up free N95 face masks along with rapid COVID-19 tests at public libraries. Residents will be limited to four masks per adult, according… Read More
Rapid COVID-19 Test Pickup Starts at Libraries: ‘I am very happy to have these.’
Update (Tuesday): More than 93,000 COVID-19 rapid test kits were distributed through libraries Monday. Beginning Tuesday, libraries will be limited to 1,800-2,500 kits per site per day — about 35,000… Read More
Refreshed Germantown Library Reopens to the Public
The Germantown Library reopened Saturday after the building was closed for 19 months due to COVID-19 and then a refresh project. All Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) closed operations March… Read More
Reapertura de la Biblioteca de Germantown Tras un Proyecto de Renovación
Las Bibliotecas Públicas del Condado de Montgomery reabrirán su sucursal de Germantown el sábado 16 de octubre. La sucursal se cerró el 24 de abril por renovaciones, como parte del… Read More
Germantown Library Reopens Oct. 16 Following a Refresh Project
Montgomery County Public Libraries will reopen its Germantown branch on Saturday, Oct. 16. The branch was closed on April 24 for renovations as part of the library refresh program. County… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 23, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Sept. 23, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Weather Alert: National Weather Service officials say rainfall will continue this morning in Montgomery… Read More
County Libraries Will Not Expand Hours as Previously Announced
Montgomery County says operating hours for public libraries will remain the same, retracting an announcement made earlier this week stating libraries would soon return to pre-pandemic hours. “Montgomery County Public… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Sept. 2, In Montgomery County
Today is Thursday, Sept. 2, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County. 1.Resources For Displaced Residents: The Mid-County Recreation Center located in Silver Spring has been designated for… Read More