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We're fine-free! A video message from MCPL Director, Anita Vassallo.

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New Services at MCPL!

We're excited to launch Outdoor Wifi @MCPL, available 24-hours-a-day at ten branches across the county.

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Montgomery County Public Libraries proudly celebrates Black History Month during February with author talks, lectures, arts and crafts, story times and more.

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February 16 Michelle H. Hall – "1968 Riots Through the Eyes of an 8-Year-Old-Girl" February 23 Melanie Choukas Bradley – “Finding Solace at Roosevelt Island”  February 26 Jim Johnston – "Slave Ship to Harvard, Yarrow Mamout and the History of an African American Family"

February 8 Job Search Strategies (in a Pandemic)  Best practices for conducting a job search in the current job market.    February 1, 8 and 22 HIRE (Helping Individuals Reach Employment) Meet confidentially with a career counselor for advice and assistance with your job search.  February 3, 10, 17 and 24 Finance Club for Teens Manage your money, set financial goals, develop a budget. For teens 13-17. February 9 Introduction to Entrepreneurship Becoming a successful entrepreneur requires hard work and thorough planning. Learn how from the Maryland Women's Business Center. February 16 and 18  LinkedIn Boot Camp (Part I / Part II)  Two-session/two-day workshop focuses on using LinkedIn as a tool to conduct a successful job search.

February 16 Meet the Author, Helen Zughaib Lebanese-born author and artist Helen Zughaib will discuss “Stories My Father Told Me”—in which her paintings accompany her father’s stories of growing up in Syria. In partnership with Montgomery County Middle Eastern American Advisory Group (MEAAG), Office of Community Partner-ships.

February 8 Understanding and Reacting to Conflict for Adults. February 22 Learning to Talk & Be Heard in Conflict, for middle and high school students.

February 3, 10, 17 & 24 Gentle Hatha Yoga at Noon February 12 Family Valentine's Day Dance Party Celebrate your love of dance at this Valentine's Day party!  February 21  SING!  Library Lovers' Month singalong/dancealong celebration for all ages!

Children's Programs

February 4 Get ready to vote with the other participants as to how the story goes!

February 12 Join us as we usher in the Year of the Ox. with stories, rhymes and crafts!

February 13 Join Interact Story Theatre for drama fun. Presented and Supported by MCPL and FOLMC.

February 26 Learn about African-American artist Alma Thomas and create beautiful mosaics in her style.

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