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.
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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.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will hold its first Local Author Showcase on Saturday, Nov. 22, at the Wheaton Community Recreation Center, offering a free, family-friendly event for residents to meet local writers and enjoy panels, readings, and activities.
The Montgomery County Department of Transportation (MCDOT) is bringing back “Monster Flash,” a haunted house-themed bus, for three free Halloween events on October 25 and 26 in Rockville, Germantown, and Wheaton.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will host “Vinyl Day: Just for the Record” on Saturday, Aug. 9 at the Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library in Silver Spring, featuring live DJ performances, workshops, and interactive exhibits celebrating the cultural impact of vinyl records and creative arts.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will launch a new mobile app on May 30, offering residents convenient access to library resources, account management, digital content, and event information through Apple and Google Play platforms.
Montgomery County Public Libraries will launch its 2025 Summer Reading Challenge, themed “Color Our World,” on June 14 to encourage reading and creative engagement for all ages through books, arts, and community events, with early registration beginning May 15.
MoComCon, an all-day, all-ages event celebrating comics, graphic novels, and fandoms, returns to Montgomery County on Saturday, March 22, and Sunday, March 23, at the BlackRock Center for the Arts and Germantown Library. (more…)
The Montgomery County Public Library in Damascus will close on January 31 for a 20-22 month renovation, with plans to reopen in fall 2026, featuring updates to accessibility, comfort, and functionality, including new collaboration spaces, ADA-compliant restrooms, and significant building improvements. (more…)
Montgomery County Public Libraries, in partnership with the Washington Wizards and Friends of the Library Montgomery County, is hosting the 2025 Winter Reading Challenge from Dec. 21 to March 16, 2025, for participants up to age 18, featuring the theme “Active Bodies, Active Minds” and offering rewards for reading and activity milestones. (more…)