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Some Montgomery County Library Branches Cut Sunday Hours

Select MCPS regional library branches reduce Sunday hours to 10 a.m.–6 p.m. or close Sundays starting Jan. 11, 2026.

Luedtke· Jan 7, 2026· 1 source
From: Councilmember Dawn Luedtke — “Kicking Off 2026...”
Jan 7
Education

Free Winter 2026 Computer Classes Open for Applications

Montgomery County's Gilchrist Center offers free computer classes this winter, with limited spots available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Gilchrist Center· Jan 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Gilchrist Center - Montgomery County, MD — “Apply for Free Computer Classes now! Limited Space Available”
Jan 6
Education

Burtonsville Elementary to Be MCPS First Net Zero School

MCPS broke ground on Burtonsville Elementary School, its first Net Zero energy school, during FY2025.

PIO· Jan 6, 2026· 0 sources
From: Press Release - Montgomery County, MD — “Montgomery County Highlights Bold Local Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 Climate Acti…”
Jan 6
Education

CCSS Child Care Professional Development Classes Open for Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has new professional development classes starting this week, open for registration.

DHHS· Jan 6, 2026· 1 source
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Jan 6
Education

ECE Facility Loan Program Sets New Application Deadlines

Montgomery County's child care facility loan program closes Letters of Intent Jan. 15 and applications Feb. 15, 2026.

MCCCSS· Jan 5, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Child Care Support Services — “⚠️New Deadlines for Montgomery County ECE Facility Loan Program”
Jan 5
Education

Basics Insight Coordinator Visits Three FIC Sites in January

Basics Coordinator Angelica Desoto leads play activities at Gaithersburg, Silver Spring, and Rockville FICs Jan. 6–8.

MCFIC· Jan 4, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: FS Learning Link / Enlace de Aprendizaje”
Jan 4
Education

Child Care Support Services Opens Professional Development Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has opened registration for CCSS professional development opportunities for early childhood providers.

DHHS· Jan 2, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Jan 2
Education

Childcare Inclusion Webinar Slated for January 14

Family Support Network hosts a free session on preventing exclusion of young children from childcare and pre-K programs.

MCFSN· Jan 1, 2026· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Support Network — “MCITP/FSN Newsletter: January 2026 Vol. I”
Jan 1
Education

MCPL Winter Reading Marathon Runs Through Feb. 28

Montgomery County Public Libraries' Winter Reading Marathon challenges residents to log 26.2 hours of reading by Feb. 28, 2026.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 2 sources
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Education

County Libraries Reduce Sunday Hours Beginning Jan. 11

Montgomery County Public Libraries will reduce the number of branches open on Sundays starting Jan. 11, 2026, to ensure consistent staffing.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Education

Libraries Offer Free Printing at All Branches Starting Jan. 5

Montgomery County Public Libraries begin free daily printing — up to 15 black-and-white or 2 color pages — at all branches except Noyes on Jan. 5.

Elrich· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: County Executive Marc Elrich — “Montgomery Update: County Executive Elrich Looks Back at Progress Made Through a…”
Dec 31
Education

Maryland Grants Fund Alternative Teacher Certification for Federal Workers

Gov. Moore announced grants supporting the ACET program to help degree-holders, including displaced federal workers, become teachers.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Education

MCPS Winter Break Runs Dec. 24 Through Jan. 4

MCPS students have ten days off, from Dec. 24, 2025, returning to school Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

Commission for Women· Dec 31, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy New Year from the Commission for Women!”
Dec 31
Education

MCFIC Hosts Potty Training 101 Workshop Jan. 20

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services offers a bilingual virtual session on potty training for families on Jan. 20 at 6 p.m.

MCFIC· Dec 30, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County Family Involvement Center — “FIC: Potty Training 101/ Aprendizaje para ir al baño 101”
Dec 30
Education

Montgomery College Launches Paid Degree Apprenticeship with AstraZeneca

Montgomery College is piloting degree apprenticeships with AstraZeneca's Gaithersburg facility, allowing students to earn degrees debt-free while getting paid.

Jawando· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Celebrating the Light of our Community”
Dec 24
Education

Jawando Opposes MCPS Plan to Close Silver Spring Middle School

Councilmember Jawando criticizes proposed closure of SSIMS and relocation of SCES, citing inadequate community engagement in a five-week timeline.

Jawando· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Councilmember Will Jawando — “The Jawando Report: Celebrating the Light of our Community”
Dec 24
Education

Maryland Grants Support New Teacher Certification for Degree-Holders

Gov. Moore announced grants for Maryland colleges to fund alternative teacher certification for degree-holders, including displaced federal workers.

CFW· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from the Commission for Women”
Dec 24
Education

MCPS Winter Break Runs Dec. 24 Through Jan. 4

MCPS students are on winter break from Dec. 24, 2025, returning to school Monday, Jan. 5, 2026.

CFW· Dec 24, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Happy Holidays from the Commission for Women”
Dec 24
Education

DHHS Child Care Support Services Offers Professional Development Registration

Montgomery County Child Care Support Services has opened registration for professional development opportunities for the early childhood community.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “CCSS Professional Development Available for Registration”
Dec 23
Education

Head Start Pre-K Registration Open; Fall 2026 Begins March 2

Montgomery County Head Start/Pre-K registration is open for income-eligible 4-year-olds; fall 2026 enrollment opens March 2.

DHHS· Dec 23, 2025· 0 sources
From: Montgomery County, MD — “Community Action e-newsletter: December 2025”
Dec 23
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