5 Things to Know Today, March 5, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, March 5, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. State of the County Address: County Executive Marc Elrich will deliver his prerecorded “State… Read More
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County Libraries Celebrate Women’s History Month Virtually
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 will celebrate Women’s History Month with… Read More
County Celebrates National Consumer Protection Week With Virtual Events
Montgomery County’s Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) and Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will host a variety of virtual informative webinars from Feb. 28 to March 6 for National Consumer… Read More
5 Things to Know Today, Feb. 26, in Montgomery County
Today is Friday, Feb. 19, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County: 1. Feed the Fridge Launch: Takoma Park is celebrating the launch of Feed the Fridge,… 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
County Libraries Offer Online Workshops for Job Seekers
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) are offering online workshops and one-on-one coaching sessions to help those looking for employment. The topics include strategies for job searches, using LinkedIn to identify… Read More
County Libraries to Discontinue Sunday Hours
Montgomery County Public Libraries will no longer be open to pick up books on hold on Sundays, and all branches only will be open 48 hours a week beginning Jan.… 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
Mobile Hotspots Available at County Libraries
Montgomery County Public Libraries announced the launch of “Internet to Go,” its mobile hotspot lending program for the public. The county libraries have 250 Verizon MiFi Mobile hotspots that can… 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
Library Card Holders Have Access to 7,000 Digital Newspapers, Magazines
Montgomery County Public Libraries’ cardholders will now be able to access magazines and newspapers from more than 120 countries through PressReader, according to a news release. “We are so pleased… Read More
Virtual Events in Montgomery County Commemorating 100 Years of Women’s Suffrage
It’s officially been 100 years since the 19th amendment was ratified in the U.S. Constitution, granting women the right to vote. Although celebrations won’t be done in person because of… Read More