Libraries Expand Borrowing Privileges
The changes will take effect Feb. 17.
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Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Libraries Expand Borrowing Privileges
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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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Librarians' Picks: 'Into the Wild Nerd Yonder'
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 …
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Librarians' Picks of the Week
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 …
Tuesday, July 3, 2012
Autism Speaks To Host 12th Annual 5K Wednesday
The annual Potomac charity race will take place July 4, power outages or no.
Though thousands of Montgomery County residents still sit in the heat and the dark without power following Friday’s derecho storm, staff at Autism Speaks anticipate a full race day. Nearly 2,000 people are already registered for the organization's 12th annual 5K charity race, and more have called into the offices for information about day-of registration. Prerace warm-up begins at 7:30 a.m. outside the Potomac Village library. The charity has raised a total of $240,650 according to its website. Glenolden and Counselman Drive will be blocked for the race. Participants will be provided with food and music following the race as door and race prizes are awarded. For more information on registration and race events visit the Autism Speaks …
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Tuesday, June 12, 2012
County Libraries Launch Summer Reading Program
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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Monday, May 21, 2012
5 Things To Know This Week: May 21-27
Check out our calendar for more of this week's events.
Good morning, Potomac! It’s Monday morning, and time to start your work week with this week’s “5 Things.” Among our offerings: weather, some interesting tidbits and a few quick notes. 1. We will likely see some rain this week, with a chance of showers and thunderstorms through the beginning of the week predicted through Friday. High temperatures will get into the 80s, with lows in the 60s. Today will be cloudy with a possible rain, thunderstorms and a high of 73, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be rainy with lows dropping to 62. 2. Graduation nears for high school seniors across the county, and we’ve got a way to share your favorite memories. We’d love for you to upload your photos from homecoming, prom, that …
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Monday, May 7, 2012
5 Things To Know This Week
Check out our calendar for more of the week's events.
Good morning, Potomac! It’s Monday morning and time to start your work week with this week’s “5 Things.” Among our offerings: weather, some interesting tidbits and a few quick notes. 1. We have a mixed weather week ahead of us with a mix of rain, clouds and sun. High temperatures will get into the 70s, with lows in the 40s. Today will be cloudy with a high of 69, according to the National Weather Service. Tonight will be cloudy with lows dropping to 57. 2. Patch sites around the county are teaming up to find the area’s favorite Mother’s Day brunch spot as part of our weekly "Readers’ Choice" contests. Let us know your favorite and help Patch find the region’s best place to drink mimosas and dine with Mom! 3. Last week was opening day for…
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Friday, May 4, 2012
Potomac Library Closes Thursday For Renovation
Library customers should use other county branch libraries May 24 through June 2.
Better pick up your Nora Roberts or John Grisham, before the Potomac Library closes for renovations. The library will be closed from Thursday, May 24, through 1 p.m. on June 2 to install new carpets and repaint the building. The book drop will be open for book returns during the closure, but Potomac customers should use other library locations for checking out books and using the catalog and Internet computers. Montgomery County Public Library cardholders can use any branch for library services.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Patch Asks: What's It Like To Run Potomac's Public Library?
The Potomac Public Library's manager answers five questions for Patch.
In a new feature on North Potomac-Darnestown and Potomac Patch, we'll introduce you to a new community member every few weeks. These people will be in high profile positions within our areas, including educators, volunteers, public officials, etc. This week, Potomac Public Library manager Lindsey Hundt introduces herself and answers five questions. 1. How did your career patch take you to the Potomac Library? Did you know it was a field you were interested in pursuing for a long time? I had been a librarian in other branches of Montgomery County Public Libraries for 18 years before I was transferred to Potomac. While I have been a branch manager (we used to be called Head Librarians!) for 4 years here at Potomac, the majority of my career…
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