Long Branch Library Temporarily Closing For 'Overdue Refresh'

SILVER SPRING, MD — Long Branch Library in Silver Spring is getting a facelift.

Starting March 15, the library at 8800 Garland Ave. will be closed for what officials say is "a long overdue refresh."

There is no set reopen date. But library officials estimate the renovations will take anywhere from six to nine months.

The branch's "refresh" project is part of a new Capital Improvement Program process approved by the Montgomery County Executive and Council.

The Library Refurbishment CIP supports cosmetic, programmatic, and service impact updates to a select few libraries every year. Before, branches were only renovated once every 25+ years, according to library officials.

"Given the fast pace of changes we face in the provision of library services and technology developments, renovations on a 25 year cycle no longer work to keep our buildings state of the art and updated," Montgomery County Public Libraries said.

What To Know Before The Refresh

• Friday, Feb. 28 is the last day people can place a hold online or with a library staff member
• Saturday, March 14 is the last day people can pick up holds from the branch
  • After that, customers will be asked to pick up their holds at an alternate branch
• Friday, April 3 is the last day the book drop will be available for returns at this branch