Germantown Library Reopening With Upgrades After Closing In April For A Renovation

GERMANTOWN, MD — Readers in Germantown have a reason to celebrate, as the Germantown Library is reopening its doors to patrons Saturday for the first time in over a year and a half. After operating on curbside system throughout the pandemic, the library closed in April for a renovation project and customers were asked to use nearby libraries instead.

“We are so excited to reopen Germantown Library to its community members, who we know have been anxiously anticipating this day,” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo. “I hope they will be as pleased as we are about all the new refurbishments.”

The upgrades include:

• new ergonomic sit-stand circulation and information desks
• renovation of the public restrooms
• new paint, carpet and other floor finishes
• new furniture in most of the library
• upgraded lighting with improved energy efficient and brighter LED lamps
• drinking fountain with bottle filling station
• new shelving in teen area
• new interior signage and exterior building name sign
• sound attenuation acoustic panels in the rotunda
• new VOIP phone system
• ADA accessibility upgrades

“I am pleased that the Germantown Library will reopen its doors to the community with innovative upgrades that will improve the visitor experience for Germantown residents,” said County Executive Marc Elrich. “Libraries are precious spaces throughout our County; these are the places where kids can first learn to read, where favorite books or authors are discovered and where the community gathers. Whether you are frequent user or have never stepped through the door, I encourage all residents to ‘check out’ the local library in your community.”

Other Montgomery County libraries opened this summer for browsing. They opened in waves based on location, and all had reopened by early July.

The Germantown Library is at 19840 Century Blvd., Germantown.