Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) announced the Damascus Library, located at 9701 Main St., will expand hours starting Sunday, Jan. 5.  The new hours will add three morning hours on Wednesdays and two evening hours on Thursdays.  

In April 2019, County Councilmember Craig Rice, chair of the Council’s Education and Culture Committee, and Councilmember Will Jawando, the Council’s lead for MCPL, recommended that funds be added to the County’s Fiscal Year 2020 Operating Budget to add hours to align with the rest of the County’s library system.  

New hours as of Sunday, Jan. 5: 

• Monday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
• Tuesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
• Wednesday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
• Thursday: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.  
• Friday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 
• Saturday: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.  
• Sunday: 1 to 5 p.m. 

“I am pleased these hours are being added to provide the Damascus residents with more time to access the extensive programs and services offered by MCPL,” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo. “We appreciate Council approving this funding.”  

For information about Damascus Library and all MCPL branches, visit the website.