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August 2016
Where the County Reads, Where the County Meets, Where the County Learns 
Parker Hamilton
MCPL is continuing our strategic goal of providing services beyond our walls. Our outreach efforts have led to the establishment of deposit collections for area beauty salons and barbershops; selected Housing Opportunities Commission (HOC) senior housing units; and selected offices of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

three barbershop collections
Our first project under this initiative, Deposit Collection @ MCPL, is in collaboration with the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) Youth Council, Montgomery County, Maryland Branch. Deposit collections have been placed in six local barbershops and beauty salons so that children can read while they wait. These collections have books appropriate for ages 2 to 12.
Save the Date

MCPL
There is still time to get in the game! Register online or in a branch for the Summer Read and Learn programs for children, teens, and adults. Registration ends August 10. Registered participants can continue to complete activities through August 31.

Zombie Apocalypse Scavenger Hunt
August 18, 3:30-5PM | Marilyn J. Praisner
Will your team survive the zombie plague? Solve all the clues to see! Teens and Tweens welcome. Registration required.

Citizenship Classes
Mondays, 6-9 PM | Long Branch
Saturdays, 2:30-4:30 PM | Gaithersburg
Interested in becoming a United States citizen? Learn what you need to do and how to prepare for the citizenship exam. For more information about how to register, please read the online program descriptions.

 August is:
  • American Indian Heritage Month
  • National Parks Month
  • National Read-a-Romance Month
  • Pedestrian Safety Month
County Happenings

 MC Agricultural Fair
August 12-20
16 Chestnut Street, Gaithersburg, MD
$10, Children 11 & under are free. Free same day re-admission; get your hand stamped at the gate before departing.

Silver Spring 13th Annual Jazz Fest
September 10, 3-10 PM
Veterans Plaza
Silver Spring, MD
Starring David Sanborn.

Leadership and Innovation
Group with Van Hollen
Montgomery County Executive Ike Leggett presented a 2016 National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) Leadership Award to Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen of District 8. The theme of the NFBPA's 13th Annual National Leadership Dinner: "Leadership and Innovation: Making Our Communities Work for Everyone." The theme honors the dedicated works of outstanding people who have contributed to the betterment of public service.
MCPL Moving Forward

MCPL is honored to receive three 2016 NACo Awards:
  • Library Refresh Program - Supporting Community Needs@Montgomery County, MD
  • Interact, Explore, Discover@Your Own Pace: STEM Stations for Young Children@Montgomery County Public Libraries
  • Learn, Engage & Create Together: Programs and Services for Active Seniors@Montgomery County Public Libraries
Meet MCPL

James Stewart
Jeanette Johnson
Indira Turner
Meet James Stewart, formerly manager of the Marilyn Praisner branch and now at the Quince Orchard branch, plus Poolesville's Jeanette Johnson and Bethesda's Indira Turner. Meet our staff!
Monthly Inspiration

customer quote word art
"We've laughed out loud at countless dinnertime read alouds and kicked back for family movie nights. All because of your hard work and dedication" - Family of Gaithersburg Branch customers
From the Collection

2011 One Maryland One Book author Sherman Alexie recently published his first picture book, Thunder Boy Jr. It's the story of a young Native American boy who is trying to create his own identity even though he is named after his dad.

Learn more about the One Maryland One Book program!
Make a plan for SafeTrack
Did You Know...

... that we have resources for telecommuters? Whether you're working from home part-time, full-time, or just experiencing a longer commute because of SafeTrack, we're here to help. Let our resources make your telecommute easier during SafeTrack and beyond! Find out more!
FOL Happenings

Attention book lovers and political enthusiasts: join FOLMC for Twice Told Tale, a live rare book auction on Saturday, September 10, at 12 PM. The event will take place at our newly expanded Rockville Bookstore, located at 4886 Boiling Brook Parkway. The preview will be on Friday, September 9, from 12-6 PM.

Learn more about the Twice Told Tale auction.
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