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April 12, 2016 | Staff Writer

Kennsington Park Library Celebrates Grand Reopening (VIDEO)

The Kensington Park Library has officially reopened after closing for a few months for renovation. Lorna Virgili reports. Visit our PEG partner County Cable Montgomery to view more of its local programming.

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April 5, 2016 | Staff Writer

Check Out: What Montgomery County Was Reading in March

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to find out. Are you a teen and love writing poetry? MCPL is sponsoring a competition for teens ages 13-18 this […]

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March 28, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, March 28, in Montgomery County

The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Montgomery County, effective later today. Here are five more things to know today, March 28, in Montgomery County: 1. The State Highway Administration is scheduled to temporarily close a portion of Sligo Creek Parkway in Takoma Park for steel beam deliveries beginning at 9 a.m. […]

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March 3, 2016 | Staff Writer

“America’s First Ladies: A Walk Through History” Presentation at Gaithersburg Library on March 12

The Montgomery County Commission for Women and Montgomery County Public Libraries presents: “America’s First Ladies: A Walk Through History.” The presentation outlines the lives of several First Ladies by century and influence, sharing the common thread that each of these women was unusual for her time. The presentation is considered both educational and entertaining and […]

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March 3, 2016 | Staff Writer

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Check Out: What Montgomery County Was Reading in February

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to find out. For the month of February, the most read books by genre are: Juvenile Fiction Last Stop on Market […]

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March 2, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, March 2, in Montgomery County

Here are your five things to know today, March 2, in Montgomery County: 1. Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett is scheduled to make an announcement about future plans for Bus Rapid Transit today. 2. Montgomery County Councilmembers are hosting a Town Hall meeting in Clarksburg tonight. 3. Local leaders are asking State Highway Administration officials […]

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February 26, 2016 | Sonya Burke

County Report This Week (VIDEO)

Sonya Burke hosts the latest episode of County Report This Week, which includes reports on Black History Month, Councilmember Craig Rice’s Education Budget Forums, the latest Consumer Alert, a new community mural in Takoma Park, and more:  

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February 19, 2016 | Staff Writer

Charge Your Phone at the Library

Is your mobile device low on power? Get charged at a new charging station at any of Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) branch libraries. The charging stations provide a secure and quick way to power up your phone, tablet, or laptop while visiting your local library. “MCPL strives to be responsive to our community,” said […]

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February 3, 2016 | Staff Writer

Check Out: What Montgomery County Was Reading in January

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) maintain an extensive collection of materials for county residents to check out. Have you ever wondered what the county’s library visitors are reading? We turned to our county’s librarians to find out. For the month of January, the most read books by genre are: Juvenile Fiction Mission Hurricane by Jenny […]

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February 3, 2016 | Sonya Burke

Five Things to Know Today, Feb. 3, in Montgomery County

Don’t leave the house without an umbrella today. A flood watch has been issued for our area. Here are five more things to know today, Feb. 3, in Montgomery County: 1. Gaithersburg residents can register for the city’s popular summer camps beginning at 6 a.m. today. 2. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan will deliver his State […]

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