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October 12, 2021 | Michelle Queen

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Germantown Library Reopens Oct. 16 Following a Refresh Project

Montgomery County Public Libraries will reopen its Germantown branch on Saturday, Oct. 16. The branch was closed on April 24 for renovations as part of the library refresh program. County officials say the refreshed Germantown library “includes new ergonomic sit-stand circulation and information desks; renovation of the public restrooms; new paint, carpet and other floor […]

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February 26, 2020 | Josalyn Perez

Long Branch Library Will Temporarily Close for Refresh Project

Long Branch Library in Silver Spring will close on March 14 at 6 p. m. due to the interior and exterior renovations under the County’s award winning Library Refurbishment initiative. The library will be closed for an estimated six to nine months. “We look forward to welcoming the customers back to their branch this fall […]

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April 2, 2018 | Douglas Tallman

White Oak Branch Library Re-Opens

  The White Oak Branch Library re-opened Monday after nearly a year out of service for a “refresh” — a $2.5 million project that included two new collaboration rooms, a coffee shop and laptops that patrons can use inside the library. In addressing a throng of people who arrived for the re-opening, Montgomery County Executive […]

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August 2, 2017 | Staff Writer

Montgomery County Libraries Director Parker Hamilton Retires (VIDEO)

Montgomery County Public Libraries Director Parker Hamilton is retiring after 37 years with the county and 12 years as director of the library system. In a recent interview with Susan Kenedy, Hamilton talks about her life and her career. Watch their conversation, below: Previous post MCPL Director Parker Hamilton Announces Her Retirement, Leggett Says She […]

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