Ari Brooks, executive director of Friends of the Library, talks with “Montgomery Week in Review” host Don Mooers talks about the increase in funding for public libraries in the coming fiscal year (FY 14). The 10.5% increase will provide for improvements such as 33 employees, e-readers, and digital lab for Long Branch Library. Take a […]
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June 17, 2013 |
May 9, 2013 |
Poet Laureate Richard Blanco to Visit Rockville (Video)
The Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC) is hosting an event on May 17 with U.S. Inaugural Poet Richard Blanco at the Rockville Library. Take a look. Sponsors will be invited to attend a reception with Blanco starting at 6:30 p.m. If you would like to be a sponsor, please contact Ari Brooks at […]
April 29, 2013 |
Mystery Writer Martha Grimes Calls MoCo Home (Photos & Video)
The Friends of the Library recently hosted the final literary luncheon of the season at the Strathmore Mansion and the keynote author, who won the 2012 Grand Master award, attracted a sold out crowd. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. To learn more about Grimes, visit her website, Martha Grimes. Next up: on May 17, the Friends […]
March 26, 2013 |
Author Bob Deans Headlines Literary Luncheon (Video)
Author Bob Deans, a Bethesda resident, discussed his book, “The River Where America Began: A Journey Along the James,” at a literary luncheon hosted by the Friends of the Library at Strathmore Mansion on March 21. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. Author Martha Grimes will discuss her life as a leading lady of mystery at the […]
January 31, 2013 |
FOLMC Aides MoCo Public Libraries (Video)
Montgomery Week in Review host Don Mooers talks with guest Ari Brooks from Friends of the Library Montgomery County. Our libraries are very active, last year our libraries were accessed over 23 million times. Take a look. The next show of Montgomery Week in Review airs on Sundays at 12 p.m. and then again on […]
November 6, 2012 |
Friends of the Library Used Bookstores (Video)
Montgomery Week in Review host Don Mooers talks with guest Ari Brooks, Executive Director of Friends of the Library Montgomery County. Many residents do not know about the FOLMC used bookstores located in Rockville and Gaithersburg. Brooks tells us the history of the bookstores and the importance to the FOLMC. Visit Montgomery Week in Review […]
July 4, 2012 |
Friends of the Library (Video)
Friends of the Library Montgomery County is celebrating its 30th birthday. FOLMC Board President Guest Carol tells us about the organization in this episode of Montgomery Week in Review. Visit Friends of the Library website. Visit Montgomery Week in Review to see this episode on demand. Learn more about Montgomery Week in Review and see […]
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