Tax Aide

Monday, March 27: 10:00-2:30 p.m. at Germantown Library

Free tax preparation assistance by trained volunteers for low-to-moderate income Montgomery County taxpayers (special attention to SENIORS age 60+). By appointment only! Register here.

Registration is Open Now for Gilchrist Immigrant Resource Center's Citizenship Preparation Classes

Are you applying to become a U.S. citizen and need help preparing for the exam and interview? If so, register now for the Gilchrist Center's citizenship preparation classes! Online and in-person option (in Gaithersburg) available. Read more.

“Our Old Schools” Opens at the Damascus Heritage Museum

The current exhibit at the Damascus Heritage Museum, entitled “Our Old Schools,” opened on February 4. It features information on more than 20 one- and two-room schools in the Damascus area that became the current school system. The museum is located at 9701A Main Street (behind the Damascus Library/Senior Center) Hours of operation are Wednesday and Saturday, noon to 4PM. Admission is free. The exhibit will be on display through May 31. 

Frank Islam Athenaeum Symposia Spring 2023 Speaker Series: Dr. Manil Suri

Tuesday, March 28, 5:00-6:30 PM Germantown Campus, Globe Hall

The author will discuss his book, The Big Bang of Numbers, which provides an entertaining introduction to mathematics for both mathematicians and non-mathematicians, by showing how it could arguably be used to build the entire universe. Read More.

The Art League of Germantown Anniversary Show & Sale

A new month-long exhibit and sale at the Blackock Center for the Arts in Germantown, MD, March 18 - April 16, 2023, celebrates ALOG's 40th anniversary. It's "INSPIRED!" Show hours are Monday - Friday, 2-6 pm, and Saturday & Sunday, 11-5 pm. Read More.

Events at Montgomery County Public Libraries

Read to a Dog

Every Monday

5:00-6:00 p.m.

Germantown Library

Build confidence and read one-on-one to a certified therapy dog!

https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7545856

Preschool Storytime

Every Tuesday

10:30 - 11:00am

Damascus Library

A storytime experience for preschool age children and their caregivers. 

https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7771724

Computer One on One

Every Tuesday

11 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Germantown Library

Bring your basic computer questions to individual tutoring sessions at the library. Registration required.

https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7768911

English Conversation Club

Every Tuesday

2:00-3:30 p.m.

Germantown Library

Join us as we practice English conversation in an informal, friendly, relaxed setting. New members are always welcome.

https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7690205

Baby/Toddler Storytime

Every Wednesday

10:30 - 11:00am

Damascus Library

Get up and get moving at storytime! For children ages birth through 36 months (2 years).

https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7771909

Teen Meet-Up

Every Wednesday

3:30 - 5:30pm

Damascus Library

Looking for something fun to do after school? Join other teens to play games, listen to music, and make a craft each week at Damascus Library. For grades 6 - 12.

https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7888356

Baby Storytime

Every Thursday

11-11:30 a.m.

Germantown Library

A storytime experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers. These 20-30-minute storytimes introduce a diverse collection of books, songs, rhymes and bounces developmentally appropriate for children from birth to when they start walking.

https://mcpl.libnet.info/event/7564612

Sixth Annual ‘Girl Power Contest’ Recognizing March as Women’s History Month Accepting Entries Through Friday, March 31

In recognition of March as Women’s History Month, the Montgomery County Commission for Women, Montgomery County Public Libraries and Friends of the Library, Montgomery County is holding its Sixth Annual “Girl Power Contest.” County residents, ages 5 and up, are encouraged to submit a short story, poem, drawing or entry in the medium of their choice that addresses this year’s theme.

Entries can be submitted starting March 1. Entries must be submitted by midnight on Friday, March 31. Read More.

Camps and Special Activities Will Be Offered by Montgomery Parks During Montgomery County Public Schools’ Spring Break

A week of fun camps and activities for the first week of April, coinciding with Montgomery County Public Schools spring break will be held by Montgomery Parks. Read more.

Schedule and Education Sessions Announced for 10th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit That Will Be Held March 28-29 in Silver Spring

The schedule and education sessions for the 10th Annual Montgomery County Energy Summit were announced this week, with focus on preparing the commercial building community for compliance with energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards and emerging building codes. The summit will take place in-person on March 28 and 29 at the Silver Spring Civic Building. Read more.

Low-to-moderate income Montgomery County residents may be eligible for free tax income tax preparation assistance from the Community Action Agency’s Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) partnership. VITA hosts tax preparation assistance for households earning $60,000 or less. Read More.