Public Libraries in Montgomery County, Maryland

🏢 Montgomery County Public Libraries

Public Libraries in Montgomery County, Maryland

Browse Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) branches across Bethesda, Rockville, Silver Spring, Potomac and Kensington — find hours, addresses, how to get a free library card, and the free digital resources your card unlocks.

📚 About the Montgomery County Public Libraries

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) is one of the busiest public library systems in Maryland, serving the county's roughly one million residents through 21 publicly accessible branches (plus a library at the Montgomery County Correctional Facility). Branches stretch from Bethesda, Chevy Chase and Potomac in the south to Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown and Damascus, and east to Silver Spring, Wheaton and White Oak. A single MCPL card works at every branch — you can borrow, place holds, and pick up materials at any location — and unlocks digital services including OverDrive/Libby, hoopla and Kanopy, plus Maryland's statewide Sailor research databases and the Marina statewide catalog.

📱 Free digital access with your library card

A Montgomery County Public Libraries card unlocks these at no cost — sign in at montgomerycountymd.gov/library.

&📖 OverDrive / LibbyBorrow ebooks, audiobooks and digital magazines for all ages on the Libby app.

&🎥 hooplaStream or download movies, TV, music, ebooks, audiobooks and comics — no holds, checkouts reset monthly.

&🎬 KanopyOn-demand film streaming with documentaries, indie and classic films, plus Kanopy Kids for younger viewers.

&📚 Sailor & Marina (Maryland statewide)Sailor research databases are free to all Maryland residents; Marina lets you borrow from public library collections across the state.

Montgomery County Public Libraries branches

Montgomery County Public Libraries operates 21 publicly accessible branches countywide. Below are the branches we cover in detail — tap any for hours, address, and what makes it unique. The system has additional locations; see the official MCPL site at montgomerycountymd.gov/library for the full branch list and any temporary closures.

Davis LibraryBethesda · MCPL · Hours & info →Potomac LibraryPotomac · MCPL · Hours & info →Rockville Memorial LibraryRockville · MCPL · Hours & info →Brigadier General Charles E. McGee Library (Silver Spring)Silver Spring · MCPL · Hours & info →Long Branch LibrarySilver Spring · MCPL · Hours & info →Noyes Library for Young ChildrenKensington · MCPL · kids · Hours & info →

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many libraries does Montgomery County Public Libraries have?

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) operates 21 publicly accessible branches across Montgomery County, Maryland — from Bethesda and Potomac to Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Silver Spring and Wheaton — plus a library at the county correctional facility. Check montgomerycountymd.gov/library for the current list and any temporary closures.

Is a Montgomery County Public Libraries card free?

Yes. A library card is free for people who live, work, own property, or attend school in Montgomery County, Maryland, and for other Maryland residents. You can register online or at any branch and start using digital services right away.

Can I use my card at any MCPL branch?

Yes. One Montgomery County Public Libraries card works at all 21 branches — you can borrow, place holds, and pick up materials at any location, and use it for online resources from home.

What free digital resources come with an MCPL card?

Your card unlocks OverDrive/Libby for ebooks, audiobooks and magazines, hoopla for movies, music and more, and Kanopy for film streaming. Maryland residents can also use the statewide Sailor research databases and the Marina statewide catalog to borrow from libraries across the state.

Does Montgomery County Public Libraries have Sunday hours?

Hours vary by branch and not every location is open on Sundays. Check the hours for your specific branch on montgomerycountymd.gov/library before you visit.