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Rockville Memorial Library

21 Maryland Ave, Rockville MD 20850
(240) 777-0140

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Montgomery County’s state-of-the-art Rockville Memorial Llibrary opened in Rockville Town Square in 2006.  Offerings include new and popular titles, large print books, audio books, public computers, a free WiFi connection, languages, Children’s Resource collection, areas designated for Children and Teens, a Children’s Program Room,  talking books, non-fiction and reference works, the Business Information Center, magazines/newspapers, a computer lab, quiet study and group study rooms which may be reserved, a public meeting room and the Ask-A-Librarian services.

Free parking is available across the street from the Maryland Avenue entrance in the new garage at 30 Maryland Avenue.

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Postcards from the Community

Credit Helen Triolo, 4/10/12
The Rockville Memorial Library, designed by Grimm + Parker Architects to celebrate the mapping of the human genome, serves as the anchor of Rockville Town Square and is a great place to browse books or magazines, go online (with free wifi or public computers), study alone or with a group.

This is a view from the outdoor dining space at Austin Grill (soon to be an American Tap Room) across the street.

Upcoming events

    Preschool Storytime

    Thursday, May 17, 2012
    10:30 am
    Stories, fingerplays, songs, and stretches for ages 3 1/2 to 6.  No registration necessary.

    African American Book Discussion Group

    Thursday, May 17, 2012
    6:00 pm
    The African American Book Discussion Group of the Rockville Library will meet in the first floor meeting room to discuss “Sugar of the Crop”, by Sana Butler. The group meets on the third Thursday of every month.  You must be 18 years of age to participate. Call 240-777-0140 for more information

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, May 17, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.

    English Conversation Club

    Friday, May 18, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #2 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Free Computer Tutoring--"Basics and Beyond"

    Friday, May 18, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Need help with internet, email, word processing?  We can help you!  Call 240-777-0140 for an appointment with a volunteer tutor.  You may also drop in without an appointment on Fridays from 2:00-4. Signing up at the PC Lab is recommended on Fridays.

    Saturday Preschool Storytime

    Saturday, May 19, 2012
    10:30 am
    Stories, fingerplays, songs, and stretches for ages 3 1/2 to 6.  No registration necessary.

    Adult Music Student Forum

    Saturday, May 19, 2012
    3:00 pm
    Students will perform a program of classical music on the piano. All ages welcome!

    Act it Out Kids Book Club

    Monday, May 21, 2012
    7:00 pm
    For children in grades Kindergarten, first and second grades. We will share stories and act them out.  Please register at 240-777-0140.

    English Conversation Club

    Tuesday, May 22, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #1 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Storytime for Babies- Walkers

    Wednesday, May 23, 2012
    10:30 am
    Is your baby walking? Songs, fingerplays, stretches and stories for ages 12 - 24 months, with a parent or caregiver.  No registration necessary.

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, May 24, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.

    Rockville Library Adult Book Discussion Group

    Thursday, May 24, 2012
    7:00 pm
    The Rockville Book Discussion Group meets on the last Thursday of the month January through October. May’s book is Death Comes for the Archbishop by Willa Cather. Books for discussion can be picked up at the check-out desk.

    English Conversation Club

    Friday, May 25, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #2 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Free Computer Tutoring--"Basics and Beyond"

    Friday, May 25, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Need help with internet, email, word processing?  We can help you!  Call 240-777-0140 for an appointment with a volunteer tutor.  You may also drop in without an appointment on Fridays from 2:00-4. Signing up at the PC Lab is recommended on Fridays.

    Book Sale

    Saturday, May 26, 2012
    10:00 am
    Gently used and a few new books for sale from 10-3.  Children’s books, young adult books, fiction, nonfiction, books on religion, politics, history, travel, diet, health and many other topics.  Sponsored by the Rockville Friends of the Library. 

    English Conversation Club

    Tuesday, May 29, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #1 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, May 31, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.

    English Conversation Club

    Friday, Jun 1, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #2 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Free Computer Tutoring--"Basics and Beyond"

    Friday, Jun 1, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Need help with internet, email, word processing?  We can help you!  Call 240-777-0140 for an appointment with a volunteer tutor.  You may also drop in without an appointment on Fridays from 2:00-4. Signing up at the PC Lab is recommended on Fridays.

    English Conversation Club

    Tuesday, Jun 5, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #1 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, Jun 7, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.

    English Conversation Club

    Friday, Jun 8, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #2 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Free Computer Tutoring--"Basics and Beyond"

    Friday, Jun 8, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Need help with internet, email, word processing?  We can help you!  Call 240-777-0140 for an appointment with a volunteer tutor.  You may also drop in without an appointment on Fridays from 2:00-4. Signing up at the PC Lab is recommended on Fridays.

    English Conversation Club

    Tuesday, Jun 12, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #1 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, Jun 14, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.

    English Conversation Club

    Friday, Jun 15, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #2 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Free Computer Tutoring--"Basics and Beyond"

    Friday, Jun 15, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Need help with internet, email, word processing?  We can help you!  Call 240-777-0140 for an appointment with a volunteer tutor.  You may also drop in without an appointment on Fridays from 2:00-4. Signing up at the PC Lab is recommended on Fridays.

    English Conversation Club

    Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #1 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Square Kids - Mommy and Me

    Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012
    10:30 am
    Kids 2 and up (and parent or caregiver) meet in the library for stories and craft activities! Storytime at 10:30 and repeated at 11:30. Ask a librarian for information on registration.  Co-sponsored by Federal Realty and MCPL.

    Square Kids - Mommy and Me

    Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012
    11:30 am
    Kids 2 and up (and parent or caregiver) meet in the library for stories and craft activities! Storytime at 10:30 and repeated at 11:30. Ask a librarian for information on registration.  Co-sponsored by Federal Realty and MCPL.

    Rockville Chinese Book Discussion

    Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012
    7:00 pm
    This group meets the third Tuesday of each month.  Books are available at the check-out desk.  This month’s book is “Edge of the World”, by Liu, Jiazhi.

    No More Clutter!

    Tuesday, Jun 19, 2012
    7:00 pm
    Is your house cluttered?  Can you actually see your desk or is it covered with papers? Are you thinking of moving?  Come and listen to Marcie Lovett, Professional Organizer and Productivity Consultant, and author of the book “The Clutter Book: When You Can’t Let Go”.  She will give advice on how to get your house in shape for either selling or living a more orderly life. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Rockville Chapter.

    Mad Science of Washington - Things that Go Boom!

    Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012
    10:30 am
    Prepare to be blasted off with sound effects and cool chemical reactions galore! Learn and see how sounds are made and listen to your friends talk in wacky voices.  See how chemistry can make things get bigger, bolder and more colorful than you ever imagined.  Suitable for children in grades K-5. Sponsored by the Friends of the Livrary, Montgomery County, Inc. A summertime program for children and families.Visit the performer website, http://www.madscience.com/locations/dc/

    Talking Book Group - The Friday Night Knitting Club

    Wednesday, Jun 20, 2012
    11:00 am
    For readers who like to listen to books, this group meets on the third Wednesday of each month, from 11-12:30, and frequently lunch together afterwards at a nearby restaurant. The Friday Night Knitting Club, by Kate Jacobs, is avaialable on CD from MCPL,  and in Talking Books DB/RC 65750.

    African American Book Discussion Group

    Thursday, Jun 21, 2012
    6:00 pm
    The African American Book Discussion Group of the Rockville Library will meet in the first floor meeting room to discuss “Last Days of Ptolemy Grey”, by Walter Mosley.  THe group meets on the third Thursday of every month.  You must be 18 years of age to participate.  Call 240-777-0140 for more information.

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, Jun 21, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.

    English Conversation Club

    Friday, Jun 22, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #2 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Free Computer Tutoring--"Basics and Beyond"

    Friday, Jun 22, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Need help with internet, email, word processing?  We can help you!  Call 240-777-0140 for an appointment with a volunteer tutor.  You may also drop in without an appointment on Fridays from 2:00-4. Signing up at the PC Lab is recommended on Fridays.

    English Conversation Club

    Tuesday, Jun 26, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #1 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Grandreaders

    Wednesday, Jun 27, 2012
    11:00 am
    Grandreaders is an intergenerational program matching beginning readers, ages 5 to 7, with a senior volunteer from Interages. Each participant can bring a book from home, or pick a book from the library to read. Interages brings senior citizens and young people together to help increase a child’s ability to read with comprehension and fluency in a supportive environment.  Students can practice and enhance their reading skills while seniors have the opportunity to help build positive self-esteem in young children.  Pre-registration is required. Please register online.

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, Jun 28, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.

    Rockville Library Adult Book Discussion Group

    Thursday, Jun 28, 2012
    7:00 pm
    The Rockville Book Discussion Group meets on the last Thursday of the month January through October. June’s book is Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. Books for discussion can be picked up at the check-out desk.

    English Conversation Club

    Friday, Jun 29, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #2 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Free Computer Tutoring--"Basics and Beyond"

    Friday, Jun 29, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Need help with internet, email, word processing?  We can help you!  Call 240-777-0140 for an appointment with a volunteer tutor.  You may also drop in without an appointment on Fridays from 2:00-4. Signing up at the PC Lab is recommended on Fridays.

    English Conversation Club

    Tuesday, Jul 3, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #1 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, Jul 5, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.

    English Conversation Club

    Friday, Jul 6, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Friday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #2 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Free Computer Tutoring--"Basics and Beyond"

    Friday, Jul 6, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Need help with internet, email, word processing?  We can help you!  Call 240-777-0140 for an appointment with a volunteer tutor.  You may also drop in without an appointment on Fridays from 2:00-4. Signing up at the PC Lab is recommended on Fridays.

    English Conversation Club

    Tuesday, Jul 10, 2012
    10:15 am
    The English Conversation Club, for new speakers of English, meets every Tuesday at 10:15 a.m.in meeting room #1 of the Rockville Library. No registration is required.

    Magic Show - Books are a Blast!

    Thursday, Jul 12, 2012
    2:00 pm
    Magician Tom Lilly and Beowulf T. Wonderbunny present an interactive magic show.  Lots of audience participation! Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. A summertime program for children and families.Visit the performer website, http://www.wonderbunny.com/

    Spanish Conversation Club

    Thursday, Jul 12, 2012
    6:00 pm
    6:00 PMEnd Time: 7:30 PMPractice and improve your Spanish through conversation. Every Thursday, 6:00-7:30.