Montgomery County officials joined community leaders and residents in Kensington on Saturday, May 9, for a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of renovations at the Noyes Library for Young Children.
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The Noyes Library for Young Children in Kensington will temporarily close at 5 pm on Thursday, May 21 for a comprehensive renovation, with the project expected to last approximately 14 to 16 months and reopening anticipated in fall 2027. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Libraries are marking a major milestone this year, celebrating 75 years with a wide range of events happening across the county through the spring and summer. The special edition 75th anniversary library card has also been a hit.
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Update by MCPL: “This Sunday’s Hindi language event will not be taking place. Due to significant interest from the community, Montgomery County Public Libraries is reimagining how it celebrates the Hindi-speaking community and new additions to its collection, with a focus on ensuring an inclusive and community-centered approach. We appreciate the generosity of the local community who donated funds for the collection, and we look forward to celebrating with them.”
The Montgomery County Public Libraries will host a free event titled “Many Languages, One Library: Celebrating Hindi” on Sunday, April 12 from 2 pm to 3 pm at the Germantown Library.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host the 10th annual MoComCon on March 20 and 21, bringing a free, family-friendly celebration of comics, storytelling, art, and creativity to Germantown.
Montgomery County Public Libraries is celebrating the 10th anniversary of MoComCon this March, marking a decade of one of the county’s most popular fandom-focused events.
Montgomery County Public Libraries announced a change to Sunday service that will take effect starting Jan. 11, 2026, reducing the number of branches open on Sundays as part of what MCPL says is an effort to ensure consistent staffing, sustainable operations, and enhanced programming for the community.
Montgomery County Public Libraries officially began offering free daily printing and copying on Monday, January 5, expanding access to essential services across nearly all library branches countywide.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will begin offering free daily printing and copying starting Jan. 5, 2026, allowing users to print up to 15 black and white pages or two color pages at no cost across all branches except Noyes Library.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will reduce the number of branches open on Sundays beginning Jan. 11, 2026 to maintain consistent staffing, support sustainable operations, and expand Sunday programming. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) will soon launch a new video game collection allowing patrons to borrow titles for Xbox Series X, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch.