MCPL 75th - A Bustling Book-Hungry Community:” A Library for Rockville

Celebrate 75 Years of MCPL!

Learn about the history of libraries in Rockville, including Rockville Memorial and Twinbrook Library.

Join Miriam Bunow, Education & Outreach Manager for Peerless Rockville as she explores the history of libraries in Rockville.  As the Montgomery County Library system celebrates 75 years, the Rockville community organized and operated a library for decades before officially joining the County. Come out to learn about Rockville libraries from the early 20th century to present, and all the changes in between. 

The Time Capsule event will be occurring at the same time. We ask you to help us fill a time capsule to be opened in 25 years when MCPL celebrates 100 years. 

Donate any small keepsakes such as: old summer reading t-shirts, expired library cards, photographs of the Twinbrook area, copy of favorite book, any MCPL swag, etcetera. If your item is too big or we no longer have space, a photo can be taken.

If you are unable to make it to the actual event but would still like to participate, donations for the time capsule will be accepted beginning September 1 through to the day of the event on September 12.  In addition, postcards will also be available beginning September 1 where positive messages, thoughts, and memories can be written for those opening the time capsule in 25 years to read!  

All are welcome to attend all or part of this event celebrating Montgomery County Public Library's 75th anniversary.

Let's gather together as a community to reminisce of years past as we look towards the future.

Questions about this program? Contact the branch 240-777-0252

Looking to learn more and attend other events to celebrate MCPL's 75th Anniversary this year? Check out our calendar of events here!

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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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