Montgomery Community Media

Montgomery County Public Libraries received three National Association of Counties awards for outstanding programs in 2021. @MontgomeryCoMD Public Libraries Receives Three 2021 @NACoTweets #Achievement Awards #MDcounties https://t.co/cczWyQZHMB — MD Assoc of Counties (@MDCounties) July 7, 2021 According to a recent Montgomery County press release, the award-winning programs include: Virtual Programming at MCPL- designed programming to […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries is now offering online services using HelpNow, JobNow and VetNow from Brainfuse. County library cardholders can log on to the website and access tutoring services, job search services or veteran assistance by entering their library card number and pin, according to a Montgomery County press release. All three services are free […]

A bill that requires publishers to offer licensing for the same digital literary work to both the public and Maryland public libraries is now a law. According to a Montgomery County press release, the bill, which was introduced in January and unanimously passed in March by the Maryland Legislature, will go into effect as a […]

Seis bibliotecas del condado de Montgomery abrieron sus puertas el martes al mediodía después de casi 15 meses de estar totalmente cerradas o abiertas parcialmente. Los usuarios de la bibliotecas fueron recibidos con carteles y globos de bienvenida. “Hoy es el comienzo. Es muy emocionante”, dijo la directora de la biblioteca, Anita Vassallo. “Estamos muy […]

Six county libraries opened their doors Tuesday at noon after almost 15 months of either being totally closed or opened only for hold pickups. Library users were greeted with welcome back signs and balloons. “Today is the start. It is so exciting,” said Library Director Anita Vassallo. “We are very pumped up.” Patrons are allowed […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced May 10 they would begin reopening branches to the public. On June 1, six of the 22 county libraries will reopen after being closed for more than a year due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Tuesday, MCPL announced that seven additional branches are scheduled to reopen June 14. When the […]

After backlash from residents and community leaders, Montgomery County will be reopening some of its public libraries and senior centers. On June 1, six library branches will reopen. Then, on June 14 two of the county’s seven senior centers will reopen. The libraries that will reopen are: Connie Morella Library, 7400 Arlington Road, Bethesda Gaithersburg […]

As more people get the coronavirus vaccine, life is beginning to resemble a “new normal” — children are returning to classrooms, people are eating outside, and recreation centers have reopened to a limited amount of patrons. Although restrictions are loosening, library buildings in Montgomery County remain mostly closed and it’s unclear when the facilities will reopen. […]

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced that they have forgiven $696,165.68 in library fines. Director of MCPL, Anita Vasallo, sat down in a recent interview with MCM’s Deirdre Byrne where she discussed the county’s decision to halt charges of overdue fines. Vasallallo says “Montgomery County is forward-facing and understands the impact of these types of […]

Despite COVID-19 forcing libraries across the county to close, Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) began its new contact free pick-up service Monday at all library locations except for Noyes and Long Branch.  We are THRILLED to announce the launch of MCPL Holds to Go!, our appointment-based contactless holds service! Starting Monday, July 6th, schedule an […]