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Due to the renovation of Quince Orchard Plaza in Gaithersburg, the used bookstore there operated by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC) will close on April 5. The store operated at this location for nearly five years and was part of the organization’s effort to expand its bookstore operations to the upcounty area. FOLMC […]

Library Lovers’ Month is a month-long celebration of school, public and private libraries of all types. The Friends of the Library are sponsoring a used book sale, bake sale and free family programs Feb. 15 at the Silver Spring Library, 8901 Colesville Road. A used book sale and bake sale will be held 10 a.m. […]

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett held his first budget hearing of the new year on Jan. 6 at the BlackRock Center for the Arts on what may have been the coldest night of the year. Despite the cold temperatures outside, MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports that dozens of residents turned out to ask questions and to […]

It’s been over three years since the Gaithersburg Library closed for renovations and the January 4th reopening of this beloved county facility marks a new chapter in its storied history. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. You can view more photos from the grand opening day celebration below: Related posts:  

In this MyMCMedia extra, Author Sara Taber reads a passage from her memoir, “Born Under an Assumed Name,” about growing up as the daughter of a cold war spy. Taber was the keynote author at the Friends of the Library’s literary luncheon on Nov. 21 at Strathmore Mansion. You can find out more about Taber […]

The daughter of a Cold War spy was the featured author at the Friends of the Library literary luncheon on Nov. 21 at Strathmore Mansion. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Dozens of book lovers turned out for the discussion with author Sara Taber, which included readings from her book, “Born Under An Assumed Name: the Memoir […]

The Friends of the Library will host a literary luncheon on Nov. 21 at the Strathmore Mansion, 10701 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda. Author Sara Taber will discuss her new memoir, Born under an Assumed Name: the Memoir of a Cold War Spy’s Daughter. A writer of literary nonfiction, Taber’s works include literary journalism, personal […]

In an age when the current thinking is that paper books could become obsolete, Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC) will celebrate the 10-year anniversary of its Rockville-based used bookstore on November 8, from noon to 2 p.m. There will be giveaways, cake, special discounts and a surprise announcement to commemorate the occasion. The […]

Ari Brooks, executive director of Friends of the Library (FOLMC), talks with “Montgomery Week in Review” host Don Mooers about the successful Wheaton Used Book Store and Library Snapshot Day scheduled for Oct. 9. Take a look. The Friends of the Library Bookstore, located under the Wheaton Regional Library (11701 Georgia Ave,. Wheaton), was recently […]

Registration is open for the semi-annual Senior Spelling Bee, hosted by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC), on November 9 at the Little Falls Library. All participants must register by October 25. If you are 55 or over, register for a day of fun competition with words. Friends and family are invited to attend […]