My Nonprofit Reviews

One of my favorite things about moving to a new place is getting a library card! I did not realize that when I became a card holder for Montgomery County Public Libraries that I would also have access to amazing programs and incentives because of the Friends of the Library, Montgomery County (FOLMC)!!!

I love books, when I say I love books - I love books, my name came from a book - that is how much I love books and when I found out about the Bookstores, I almost lost my mind! There are two retail bookstores, one in Rockville and one in Wheaton but not only that, there are book sales at a bunch of different branches of the libraries - we're talking $1 - $5 for amazing books - who could beat that?? And they also have online opportunities to buy books too and that is awesome - you get to support local by using their links and getting your books sent right to your door!

And, don't get me started on the programs! From Contemporary Conversations to special events - they have it covered. I have been able to do virtual food tastings with Chef Bryant Terry, I have met authors IN PERSON, and I have been exposed to books and topics that I would never have experienced if it weren't for FOLMC. This year alone, they hosted a "scratch battle" in recognition of the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop - how many organizations host events like that?

FOLMC is always thinking out of the box - or better yet - out of the book to come up with ways to help libraries expand their programming and help residents learn more about fun topics. They also create programming to encourage younger generations to embrace writing and reading through programs like Mosaic Creative Writing for Middle School students.

I could go on and on about how amazing FOLMC is but I would rather encourage you to take a look for yourself: https://www.folmc.org/ - they are pretty fabulous!