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From the Director 
This is the season of thanksgiving - - - a time to reflect on the many wonderful things we have in our lives; to thank those for whom services we have benefited, and to find ways in which we can help others.
I want to take this opportunity to thank those who have served and are serving in the U.S. Armed Forces and their families. Because of your commitment, sacrifices and bravery, we are able to enjoy many freedoms.
Thank you to MCPL supporters; because of you, the message has been heard loud and clear - - - LIBRARIES MATTER. To our stakeholders, thank you for hearing the message and responding. A huge thank you to all our customers; we appreciate the confidence you place in us.
I want to also thank the talented, highly skilled MCPL staff who provides quality customer service to Montgomery County's large and diverse population. The staff of MCPL is always looking for ways to enhance customer service and better our communities.
This year, through the County's Community Service Day initiative, MCPL was able to help provide assistance to many residents of Montgomery County. Thank you, MCPL staff, for your donations to support the efforts of the Manna Food Center.
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Those who are happiest are those who do the most for others. - Booker T. Washington
B. Parker Hamilton, Director
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MCPL Closed
All branches and offices of Montgomery County Public Libraries will be closed on Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
All branches and offices of Montgomery County Public Libraries will be closed on Thursday, November 27 in observance of Thanksgiving Day.
Train Day
All aboard for Train Day! The Damascus Library and the Damascus Senior Center will host Train Day on Saturday, November 1 from 10 AM - 4 PM.
There will be a special preschool storytime about trains, model layouts of trains, music from a bluegrass band, free souvenir train whistles for the little ones, and more.
For more information call the Damascus Library at 240-773-9444
Military Family Month
 Each November, the President signs a proclamation declaring November Military Family Month. This observance, established in 1996 by the Armed Services YMCA, with the U.S. Government recognizing the occasion every year since, is an opportunity to recognize the daily sacrifices made by military families.
Native American Heritage Month
At Davis Library, November 15, 1 PM, in honor of Native American Heritage Month, First Nations teller Dovie Thomason will tell traditional stories first learned from her Kiowa Apache grandmother. She has shared her stories for more than 30 years with audiences around the globe and has spellbound children and adults with old tales that reveal contemporary issues.
This commemorative month, declared on August 3, 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, provides a platform for native people in the United States of America to share their culture, traditions, music, crafts, dance, and ways and concepts of life. Stop by one of MCPL's 21 branches to check out related materials.
National Young Readers' Week
Celebrate National Young Readers' Week with MCPL, November 10 - 14. Visit our Kids page and check out the many ways you can encourage your child to read more while having fun.
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Did You Know . . .
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...that you can research your family tree using HeritageQuest Online? It is a rich resource for genealogists, including Census and U.S. military records and over 28,000 family and local histories. It includes PERSI, an index to genealogical magazines, and Freedman's Bank, a database of African Americans who used the bank from 1865-1874. We're glad to be able to help you learn more about your family! |
Great Programs at Little Falls Library!
Join Language Planet DC for a six-week series of Spanish Storytimes!
Discover and learn the Spanish language through books, songs and fun movement activities - an interactive and educational program for children of all ages!
Every Monday in November, 10:30 AM. No registration is required.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Little Falls Chapter.
Storytimes for Babies and Toddlers
Wednesdays, November 12 and 26, 10:30 AM, introduce your child to the joy of reading with books, fingerplays, and music especially for newborn to 24 months at Babies and Ones Storytime. No registration required.
Magic the Gathering Club
Enjoy magical Friday afternoons, November 7, 14 and 21, at Little Falls Library! From 3 PM - 5:30 PM, teens are invited to come to Magic the Gathering Club where players of all abilities from novice to expert are welcome to join us for a strategic game of collectible cards and chance. This is a club for middle school ages (grades 6-8), but younger players are welcome as long as they can read the cards and understand the rules. Players should bring their own cards and decks if they have them. RSVP by registering online.
Great Program for Adults
Adults, need help with your smartphone or tablet? Come to Mobile Device Basics to learn how to download e-books and apps, send email and text, take pictures and videos. Work one-to-one with teen volunteers to learn the basics of using your electronic mobile device. Bring your device and library card. Saturdays, 2 PM - 4 PM and Tuesdays, 4 PM - 6 PM. Register at the Little Falls Library Information Desk or call 240-773-9520.
For more Little Falls Library events, including book discussions, Family Scrabble Club and more, as well as all Montgomery County Public Library programs, please check our Calendar of Events.
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Don't be afraid to go in your library and read every book.
-- Dwight D. Eisenhower |
2014 Staff Development and Training Day
Staff participated in "Extreme Customer Service" training exercises with a focus on MCPL's values.
Our values: Montgomery County Public Libraries believes in the right of all to learn and to grow. We value intellectual freedom, accountability, quality service, diversity, fairness, professional ethics, integrity of information and respect for our customers, our community, and ourselves. We are a learning organization that functions openly by exploring new ideas and using the collective talent, knowledge, and creativity of employees at all levels.
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150th Anniversary of Maryland Emancipation Day Celebration
VOTE!
Thanksgiving Parade 2014
Come out and enjoy the Montgomery County Thanksgiving Parade in Silver Spring on November 22, 10 AM. The parade will run from Ellsworth Drive to Silver Spring Avenue.
Flu Shot Clinics at County Health Centers
Residents can find a Flu Shot Clinic at a County Health Center and schedule an appointment on the County website or by calling 311.
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Seasoned Spellers: A Senior Spelling Bee!
Montgomery County's next star speller could be you! Join the FOLMC on November 8, 2014, 11 AM at the Olney Library in a day of friendly competition and a celebration of words.
If you are a senior (55 or over), register today for the Senior Spelling Bee! Invite your friends to join the competition. Registration ends Monday, November 3, 2014. Registration fee is $25.00 per competitor. There are limited competition slots. Register today. All contestants will receive a registration packet within five days of receipt of registration.
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Annual Joint Meeting
The Library Board, Library Advisory Committees, and the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. will hold the annual Joint Meeting on Wednesday, November 5 at the Rockville Memorial Library. The joint meeting is a wonderful chance for the community of library volunteers from the Friends of the Library chapters and Library Advisory Committees to connect; learn about the state of the library; and kickoff the season of legislative activities.
Volunteers, please join us at 6 PM for a reception and at 7 PM for a meeting that will include a "State of the Library" presentation by Director Parker Hamilton. See you there.
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