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Montgomery County Library

Thursday, June 28, 2012

Speak Out: When Are Libraries Not Just Libraries?

In Montgomery County, libraries are central gathering places and signs of a thriving community. They can also be the center of controversy.

  Libraries in Montgomery County are at the center of communities, and they are often high-tech places for learning, socializing and research. Aging libraries are giving way to modern representations of communities committed to education and intellectual endeavor. There's been a lot going on with library developments in the county. The construction company set to build the new Silver Spring Library—costing about $60 million—will be announced in fall 2012, according to Director of General Services David Dise. Currently the library’s final designs are under permit review, a two-month process. While the documents are under review for approval the county is able to prequalify construction companies. “A request for proposals is [issued] for …

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AntonFisher

10:13 pm on Thursday, June 28, 2012

I think the County Council would love these suggestions. That is how Navarro and company think..   more ›

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