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Montgomery County's Immigration Story

Hear personal immigration stories as well as an overview of the County’s 250-year-old immigration history, including its contradictions and the ways people have created ideas of place and belonging.

One of Maryland’s most enduring legacies is an openness to diverse immigrants. This welcoming ethos toward newcomers from around the world is most striking in Montgomery County. Often touted as one of the most diverse counties in the nation, it has twice the national average of foreign-born residents. This talk will include personal immigration stories and broadly address the County’s 250-year-old immigration history, exploring its contradictions and the many ways people have created ideas of place and belonging.

Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-773-9555 

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Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child.

If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.

Accommodation Requests

To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable to help, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or event, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.

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