Join Miriam Bunow\, Education &\; Outre ach Manager for Peerless Rockville as she explores the history of librarie s in Rockville. \; As the Montgomery County Library system celebrates 75 years\, the Rockville community organized and operated a library for de cades before officially joining the County. Come out to learn about Rockvi lle libraries from the early 20th \;century to present\, and all the c hanges in between. \;
\nThe 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. \;
\nDonate any smal l 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.
\nIf 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 Septembe r 12. \; In addition\, postcards will also be available beginning Sept ember 1 where positive messages\, thoughts\, and memories can be written f or those opening the time capsule in 25 years to read! \; \;
\nAll are welcome to attend all or part of this event celebrating Montgom ery County Public Library's 75th anniversary.
\nLet's gather togethe r as a community to reminisce of years past as we look towards the future.
\nQuestions about this program? \;Contact the branch 240-777-02 52
\nLooking to learn more and attend other events to celebrate MCPL
's 75th Anniversary this year? Check out our calendar of events \;
Love libr aries and don't have a card right now? \; No worries! \; Find out how to \;Get a Library Card.
\nLibrary Program Attendance (both vi rtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested a ge 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.
\nIf you plan to atten d with a group of ten or more\, please contact the branch at least one wee k before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated.
\ nTo request an acc ommodation\, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are un able to help\, or if you need an accommodation for an online resource or e vent\, complete our Accommodation Request Form online or call Library Administration at 240-777-0002.
\ncm 1.1 01/03/2023
\nhttps://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17191861 URL;VALUE=URI:https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/17191861 ATTACH:https://static.libnet.info/images/events/mcpl/MCPL75thLogo_12082025 .png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR