Maggie Nightingale Library in Poolesville to Close on Aug. 2 for Refresh Project

The Maggie Nightingale Library, located at 19633 Fisher Ave. in Poolesville, will close at 6 p.m. on Aug. 2 to undergo interior improvements under the County’s award-winning Library Refurbishment initiative. Montgomery County Public Libraries expects the facility to reopen in spring.

The project will include replacement of carpeting/flooring, some new shelving, a new service desk, painting, replacement of doors and installation of the Open Plus automated system. Work also will be performed to bring the building into compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. The library will be closed for six to eight months.

“Physical construction for the refresh project at Maggie Nightingale will begin in September,” said MCPL Director Anita Vassallo. “We are closing ahead of the construction start date to complete the internal reorganization of collections and shelving. We look forward to resuming operations at the branch in spring of 2022, and hope customers will access services at nearby branches and our 24/7 website while the facility is undergoing the refresh process.”

More information about the closing will be available at www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library, including the last date for book returns in the branch book drop and the last date for placement of holds for the Maggie Nightingale Library location.

For additional information, contact Angelisa Hawes at 240-777-0022 or email at angelisa.hawes@montgomerycountymd.gov.