Any guesses as to in how many languages the Ask-A-Librarian line offers assistance?
Montgomery County Public Libraries recently tweeted a link to information about the Ask-A-Librarian line for foreign speakers. County residents may ask questions in more than 150 languages through an interpreter. The county service includes: And more than 140 others! Questions may be submitted by phone, email or Twitter at the Ask-A-Librarian page.
The changes will take effect Feb. 17.
Library patrons will be able to check out more material and keep their items longer after four changes go into effect later this month. Do you use the Potomac Library or other Montgomery County public libraries? Beginning Feb. 17, you will be able to do the following things: “We want to continue to be responsive and accountable to our residents and users,” said MCPL Director Parker Hamilton in a statement. “By implementing these policy changes, MCPL will ensure that more materials will be in the hands of our customers, and not sitting on shelves. Barriers to customers who need more materials or need materials for a longer period of time will be removed.”
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Montgomery County librarians pick their favorites and popular selections from the public library system.
Each week librarians at Montgomery County Public Libraries share their recommendations for avid readers. Check out these selections: Children’s Picture Book Me and My Dragon by David Biedrzycki Published by Charlesbridge, 2011 Ages 4-7 A child tells all the reasons a small, fire-breathing dragon would make an excellent pet, and the ways to take proper care of it. Children’s Nonfiction ALMOST ASTRONAUTS: 13 WOMEN WHO DARED TO DREAM by Tanya Lee Stone J 629.45 STO Grades 5-7 From the publisher— "They had the right stuff. They defied the prejudices of the time. And they blazed a trail for generations of women to follow. These are the stories of 13 women who challenged social norms and government policies to prove that they could be …
Montgomery County librarians pick their favorites and popular selections from the public library system.
Each week, librarians from Montgomery County Public Libraries will pick a few books they think should be added to your summer reading list. Take a look and let us know what you think of the read! EVERYTHING ON IT: POEMS AND DRAWINGS by Shel Silverstein For fans and new comers alike, this collection of 130 poems and drawings look at the difficulties and joys of being young and growing up. Clever word play and humor make this a great read-aloud. Section: Juvenile Nonfiction Call Number: J 811 SIL Age recommendation: Grades 4-Up Demolition by Sally Sutton Section: Juvenile Fiction, Picture Book Published by Candlewick Press, 2012 Age recommendation: 3 to 5 Illustrations and rhyming text show the enormous and powerful machines used to …
Montgomery County librarians pick their favorites and popular selections from the public library system.
Each week, librarians from Montgomery County Public Libraries will pick a few books they think should be added to your summer reading list. Take a look and let us know what you think of the read! The Reading Promise: My Father and the Books We Shared, by Alice Ozma Section: Adult Nonfiction Call number: 028.9 OZM When Alice Ozma was in 4th grade, she and her father decided to see if he could read aloud to her for 100 consecutive nights. On the hundredth night, they shared pancakes to celebrate, but it soon became evident that neither wanted to let go of their storytelling ritual. So they decided to continue what they called "The Streak." Alice's father read aloud to her every night without fail until the day she left for college. Kite Day…
Montgomery County librarians pick their favorites and popular selections from the public library system.
Each week, librarians from Montgomery County Public Libraries will pick a few books they think should be added to your summer reading list. Take a look and let us know what you think of the read! Sign up for our newsletter to get headlines sent straight to your inbox! Hey, America, Your Roots are Showing: Adventures in discovering news-making connections, unexpected ancestors, long-hidden secrets, and solving historical puzzles by Megan Smolenyak Section: Adult Nonfiction Call Number: 929.1 SMO A noted genealogist reveals what it is like to be a history detective using 21st-century techniques and technology, and discusses some of the cases she has solved, including the families of celebrities and work for the Army and the FBI. The One …
Montgomery County librarians pick their favorites and popular selections from the public library system.
Each week, librarians from Montgomery County Public Libraries will pick a few books they think should be added to your summer reading list. Take a look and let us know what you think of the read! Baby Mammoth Mummy: Frozen in Time! by Christopher Sloan Section: Juvenile Nonfiction Call Number: J 569.67 SLO Grades: 5-7 A prehistoric animal’s journey into the 21st century, this National Geographic title presents the surprising discovery of a 42,000-year-old, well-preserved mummy of a baby mammoth named Lubya, dislodged from the Siberian ice. High quality photographs and illustrations enhance the story of this “tiny tusker,” as one reviewer called this baby. The Reformed Vampire Support Group, by Catherine Jinks Section: Young Adult …
Reading lists and summer events are available for kids and youth throughout the county.
Summer’s here and with it means plenty of time to lounge by the pool or in a hammock with a good book. Montgomery County Public Libraries launched its summer reading program today, providing reading lists and summer activities for youth around the county. Families can sign up for the program and log the number of books they read by visiting the library website. Those who read five or more books this summer will be able to print out a certificate showing the accomplishment. Reading lists, specified for each age and grade level, are available on the library website. This year’s themes are “Read to Me” for kids through preschool, “Dream Big” for children in kindergarten thru sixth grade and "Own the Night" for teenagers. Events for kids, …
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One Maryland library said the book was 'pornography.'
Looking to borrow a copy of the erotic thriller, Fifty Shades of Grey, the book at the top of the New York Times Best Seller List? Expect a long, long wait for the book at most Maryland area libraries, including Montgomery County, with 805 hold requests as of Thursday. And expect a few libraries to ban the book, which recently sold its 10 millionth copy, entirely from their shelves. Harford County Public Libraries are declining to offer the book by author E.L. James, or the entire trilogy for that matter, reports ExploreHarford.com, with one librarian calling the book “pornography." "In the case of '50 Shades of Grey,' we read mainstream reviews that characterized the content as pornography," Jennifer Ralston, HCPL materials management …
