Montgomery County Public Libraries Receives Four 2020 National Association of Counties Achievement Awards

For Immediate Release: Monday, September 28, 2020

Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL) has received four National Association of Counties (NACo) awards for outstanding programs in 2020. The annual Achievement Award Program recognizes efforts by local jurisdictions that promote responsible, responsive and effective county government initiatives.

The NACo award-winning MCPL programs and initiatives include the following:

• MoComCon: A comic and fandom convention for adults, teens and children of all ages.
• Just for the Record – A Vinyl Day: Since 2018, MCPL, in partnership with Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, Inc. and other community partners, has offered an annual event in celebration of vinyl music, its culture, art and sound.
• In the Hands of Customers: Improving efficiency and availability of materials.
• Data Analysis: Deconstruct, remodel, rebuild and map institutional data to assess the true impact of library services to the public, customer information needs, engagement and learning.

“MCPL is proud to be recognized for the work we do every day,” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo. “We are always trying to find effective models to provide next-level services and resources to the community and programming that excites and informs. These awards are an honor and a responsibility - they inspire us to continue to find ways to enrich the lives of our County’s residents.”  

Montgomery County Public Libraries offers free and equal access to services and resources that connect the people of Montgomery County to ideas and information which sustain and enrich their lives. For more information about library services, visit the MCPL website.

Release ID: 20-542
Media Contact: Judy Stiles 240-463-2442