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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'>The meeting rooms are not open yet, but a few libraries have some services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Tim Lighter [mailto:lightert14@gmail.com] <br><br><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Hi Everyone,</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Passing on some good news I know there are many details behind this announcement, so look for more info soon.</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Tim</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'>---------- Forwarded message ---------<br>From: <b>Holyfield-Jewett, Regina</b> <<a href="mailto:Regina.Holyfield-Jewett@montgomerycountymd.gov">Regina.Holyfield-Jewett@montgomerycountymd.gov</a>><br>Date: Mon, May 10, 2021 at 5:15 PM<br>Subject: Press Release<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><div><h1 align=center style='text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Montgomery County Announces Plans to Reopen Senior Centers and Libraries </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></h1><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>For Immediate Information: Monday, May 10, 2021 </span></b><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich has announced that six library branches will reopen on Tuesday, June 1 and the <a 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This reopening process will continue to evolve as many of our buildings and facilities are currently temporarily repurposed for other pandemic-related needs. We appreciate everyone’s continued patience, understanding, and compliance to COVID-19 safe practices while we reopen these buildings.” </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>The following six libraries will be open on an appointment basis for browsing and checking out materials, picking up holds, computer use, print/copy/scan services, information and circulation services. Collaboration rooms, study rooms, meeting rooms, and discovery rooms will not be available at this time. The hours at all branches will be 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; and noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday. 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Spring Library</a>, 900 Wayne Ave. </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>“All of us at Montgomery County Public Libraries are pleased to take this step towards safely resuming in-branch services to our community members,” said Montgomery County Public Library Director Anita Vassallo. “Although the digital resources, virtual programs and “Holds To Go” service provided by our dedicated staff were incredibly popular over the past year, we know how much the residents of the County value being able to visit their public libraries, and we are looking forward to welcoming people back to our buildings.” </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Holiday Park Senior Center located at 3950 Ferrara Drive in Silver Spring and Damascus Senior Center located at 9701 Main St. will open on Monday, June 14. </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>“Reopening our facilities safely is one our highest priorities,” said Montgomery County Recreation Director Robin Riley. “COVID-19 has been hard for everyone and our seniors are one of the hardest hit groups. Throughout the pandemic we have successfully provided virtual programs and outdoor programs, and now we can safely begin the reopening of the Holiday Park and Damascus Senior Centers.” </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>The Recreation Department provides seven senior centers. The <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250Z29tZXJ5Y291bnR5bWQuZ292L3JlYy9mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3NlbmlvcmNlbnRlcnMvd2hlYXRvbi5odG1sIn0._Hb7YrBhuoy4pE0mNL_doPLVRZ8V8b5MTxMLoDfPne0%2Fs%2F785207382%2Fbr%2F106139284123-l&data=04%7C01%7CChristine.Freeman%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C480ecd3358e04e89b98608d913de8b55%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C0%7C1%7C637562668808915560%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=ml8nE9Nlx9vMIauWQmSYUcfje5Pk0xAjqC3H6iI8rsk%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250Z29tZXJ5Y291bnR5bWQuZ292L3JlYy9mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3NlbmlvcmNlbnRlcnMvd2hlYX">Wheaton</a> and <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250Z29tZXJ5Y291bnR5bWQuZ292L3JlYy9mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3NlbmlvcmNlbnRlcnMvd2hpdGVvYWsuaHRtbCJ9.pxW9GQ1KJbitN4ELUd9ZEeJkQva43DuwOXQhC5xwadI%2Fs%2F785207382%2Fbr%2F106139284123-l&data=04%7C01%7CChristine.Freeman%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C480ecd3358e04e89b98608d913de8b55%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C0%7C1%7C637562668808915560%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=bhWyNY%2FnI9vkk20wX%2BxCPt2MsyXDOg9PXb2T4CwZdaQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250Z29tZXJ5Y291bnR5bWQuZ292L3JlYy9mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3NlbmlvcmNlbnRlcnMvd2hpdG">White Oak Senior Center</a> will continue to be COVID-19 vaccine sites. The <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250Z29tZXJ5Y291bnR5bWQuZ292L3JlYy9mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3NlbmlvcmNlbnRlcnMvbG9uZ2JyYW5jaC5odG1sIn0.ouuV2vEXIKyIv1Kpe4_uz3r2q-2UQY5g0frzmQzpQkQ%2Fs%2F785207382%2Fbr%2F106139284123-l&data=04%7C01%7CChristine.Freeman%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C480ecd3358e04e89b98608d913de8b55%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C0%7C1%7C637562668808925522%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=a8cPFwmWXxX%2F8d%2Bur3%2FKWfZ4Gh1%2BZirw%2BbdbGI7ekYY%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250Z29tZXJ5Y291bnR5bWQuZ292L3JlYy9mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3NlbmlvcmNlbnRlcnMvbG9uZ2">Long Branch Senior Center</a> will continue to be a full-time homeless shelter. The <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250Z29tZXJ5Y291bnR5bWQuZ292L3JlYy9mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3NlbmlvcmNlbnRlcnMvc2Nod2VpbmhhdXQuaHRtbCJ9.Q_tXgd1DG3WcltCwP9UkPkrjzfQA1_SpBTIOwgkTmc8%2Fs%2F785207382%2Fbr%2F106139284123-l&data=04%7C01%7CChristine.Freeman%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C480ecd3358e04e89b98608d913de8b55%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C0%7C1%7C637562668808925522%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=zvtxWxAXo5cYiMiCY87zWU9KxAHS3vy139a5WdK7qWg%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5tb250Z29tZXJ5Y291bnR5bWQuZ292L3JlYy9mYWNpbGl0aWVzL3NlbmlvcmNlbnRlcnMvc2Nod2">Margaret Schweinhaut</a> and <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flnks.gd%2Fl%2FeyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21vbnRnb21lcnljb3VudHltZC5nb3YvcmVjL2ZhY2lsaXRpZXMvc2VuaW9yY2VudGVycy9ub3J0aHBvdG9tYWMuaHRtbCM6fjp0ZXh0PVRoZSUyME5vcnRoJTIwUG90b21hYyUyMFNlbmlvciUyMENlbnRlciUyMGlzJTIwbG9jYXRlZCUyMHdpdGhpbixoZWFsdGglMkMlMjBzcG9ydHMlMkMlMjBlZHVjYXRpb25hbCUyQyUyMHdlbGxuZXNzJTJDJTIwYW5kJTIwc29jaWFsJTIwYWN0aXZpdGllcyUyMGRhaWx5LiJ9.RVN7Ux74sRPeBR6RNHSA9tpJZa8MDw8LXqSL0qH0n5I%2Fs%2F785207382%2Fbr%2F106139284123-l&data=04%7C01%7CChristine.Freeman%40montgomerycountymd.gov%7C480ecd3358e04e89b98608d913de8b55%7C6e01b1f9b1e54073ac97778069a0ad64%7C0%7C1%7C637562668808935475%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=HHlPCbCOD1Krh4Ca2ZHJNvr3nNuP7RLTFv83lh7%2FIIQ%3D&reserved=0" target="_blank" title="Original URL: https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMTA1MTAuNDAyMTI3MTEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL21vbnRnb21lcnljb3VudHltZC5nb3YvcmVjL2ZhY2lsaXRpZXMvc2VuaW9yY2VudGVycy9ub3J0aHBvdG">North Potomac Senior Centers</a> will provide summer programming for hundreds of youth until the full reopening in August. Busing will provide young people from the Long Branch community an opportunity to participate in summer programming. </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>The department will continue to expand virtual programs and outdoor programs. Hundreds of seniors are currently registered in senior sports programs, meet-up hikes and dance, fitness and arts programs. </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p align=center style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;text-align:center;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'># # # </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'>Media contact: Public Information Office, 240-777-6507</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'> </span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#201F1E'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="m_-7064489933670327709x_Signature"><div><div id="m_-7064489933670327709x_divtagdefaultwrapper"><div><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Regina Holyfield-Jewett</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Administrative Specialist II</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Office of the Director</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Montgomery County Public Libraries</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>21 Maryland Avenue, Suite 310</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>Rockville, Maryland 20850</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'>240-777-0106</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><a href="mailto:regina.holyfield-jewett@montgomerycountymd.gov" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Arial",sans-serif'>regina.holyfield-jewett@montgomerycountymd.gov</span></a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p style='margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;background:white'><span style='font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D'><a href="http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/library" target="_blank"><span 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