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August 24, 2015 | Staff Writer

Save the Date for Library of the Future Summit on Sept. 24 (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett will host the Library of the Future Summit on September 24th at the Silver Spring Civic Building. The purpose of the meeting is to provide residents with the opportunity to help shape future library services in Montgomery County. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its […]

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July 25, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Twinbrook Library Closes This Month for Renovations (VIDEO)

Saturday is the last day to visit the Twinbrook Library for a while. As of 6 p.m. on July 25th, the Twinbrook Library will be closed for four and a half months so the facility can be refreshed. Renovations include creating new conference rooms, rearranging the circulation and information service desks, modernizing the public restrooms […]

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July 14, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Twinbrook Library to Close for Renovations This Month

The Twinbrook Library will close on Saturday, July 25 at 6 p.m. for approximately four and a half months so the facility can be renovated. “Twinbrook is the first of our branches to be modernized using an exciting and innovative approach we introduced in our FY13-16 Strategic Facilities Plan,” said Library Director Parker Hamilton. “We […]

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May 8, 2015 | Staff Writer

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County Report This Week (VIDEO)

MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which begins with a report on libraries and affordable housing. There are also reports on the fallen heroes memorial service, the Montgomery Serves awards and more.

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March 17, 2015 | Sonya Burke

County Executive Presents His Recommended FY 2016 Budget (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Executive Isiah Leggett unveiled his proposed fiscal year 2016 operating budget on March 16. His presentation was broadcast live on local public, education and government television stations and dozens of county employees attended the formal event at the County Executive Office Building. MyMCMedia’s Sonya Burke reports. The Montgomery County Council will hold public […]

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March 3, 2015 | Krista Brick

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County Looking for Tenants in New Silver Spring Library (PHOTOS)

The new Silver Spring Library has some extra space built into it and organizations have two more weeks to apply to be a part of it. The county is seeking proposals from one or more organizations to be included in the new Silver Spring Library on Fenton Street between Wayne Avenue and Bonifant Street in downtown […]

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February 18, 2015 | Aline Barros

Show Your Love For The Libraries During Libraries Lovers Month (PHOTOS)

Love is in the air at the Montgomery County Public Libraries. On Feb. 18, MCPL is celebrating the fifth annual Library Snapshot Day where residents and staff show their love for public libraries. During this special day, MCPL will gather customer comments, photos, and data showing what the day is like in a public library. […]

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February 18, 2015 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 18, in Montgomery County

Montgomery County Public Schools are opening on time today. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 18, in Montgomery County: 1. Prepare for more snow later today. The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Chill Advisory and a Winter Weather Advisory for Montgomery County. 2. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan has named William […]

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November 14, 2014 | Aline Barros

Library Officials: “We’re more than books … We are a destination place”

Creation, innovation, partnerships, and education were just some of the words used to describe the mission of Montgomery County Public Libraries during a Silver Spring Advisory Board meeting on Nov. 10. Library officials talked to members of the community about library services, programs and opportunities for residents of all ages. They also said the Ethiopian […]

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October 5, 2014 | Sonya Burke

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Libraries Expand Hours This Month (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Libraries will expand their hours as of Oct. 5 and four more branches will be open on Sunday afternoons. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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