Montgomery County's Immigration Story
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One of Maryland’s most enduring legacies is an openness to diverse immigrants. This welcoming ethos toward newcomers from around the world is most striking in Montgomery County. Often touted as one of the most diverse counties in the nation, it has twice the national average of foreign-born residents. This talk will include personal immigration stories and broadly address the County’s 250-year-old immigration history, exploring its contradictions and the many ways people have created ideas of place and belonging. Questions about this program? Contact Aspen Hill Library at 240-773-9410. Love libraries but don't have a card right now? No worries! Find out how to Get a Library Card . Looking to learn more and attend other events to celebrate MCPL's 75th Anniversary this year? Check out our calendar of events here ! Library Program Attendance (both virtual and in the branch) is limited to participants within the suggested age range of the program. Children attending an MCPL program under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Adults attending a program intended for children must have an accompanying child. If you plan to attend with a group of ten or more, please contact the branch at least one week before the program to discuss how your group might be accommodated. Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Montgomery County, MD, Inc. Accommodation Requests To request an accommodation, contact the library branch where you want the accommodation. If they are unable t
