At the Library
This holiday season, create meaningful handmade presents using our Library of Things. Use your library card to access a treasure trove of crafting supplies and tools–all for free.
Design one-of-a-kind gifts with tools like button makers, jewelry-making tools, and paper crafting. Bake delicious treats with our kitchen tools or try crocheting and knitting. Whether you’re making ornaments, hand-stitched scarves, or decorated cookies, you’ll find everything you need to give gifts straight from the heart–without spending a fortune.
The Centerville Library is undergoing an exciting transformation, including freshly painted skylights in soft blue – a thoughtful design choice that emphasizes the natural light in the space. We’ve kept the library open during construction – hold pickup remains available while browsing is temporarily limited. Completion is set for early summer 2026, although we plan to have more space opening in late winter. Best of all, the renovation is funded entirely through saved resources with no new taxes needed.
Creativity Commons at RecPlex is Montgomery County’s only public library makerspace, where your library card unlocks incredible creative tools. Use vinyl cutters, laser engravers, heat presses, sublimation printers, embroidery machines, and 3D printers to craft truly unique items.
Design personalized gifts like etched glassware, custom cutting boards, embroidered towels, or engraved water bottles – one-of-a-kind treasures you won’t find in any store. Your library card opens the door to endless creative possibilities.
With PolicyMap, our incredible new online resource, demographic information is only the beginning. Turn complex demographics into clear, interactive maps. Go beyond basic age, ethnicity, and income data to explore nuanced lifestyle and consumer behavior insights that reveal how people live, work, and spend.
Layer our other online resources along with this tool, and you have powerful competitive advantages. Check them out here, and/or book a librarian for a quick tutoring session on how to use these free, powerful tools.
Your library card unlocks free online resources to learn creative skills from home. Explore specialized databases with detailed how-to instructions, plus streaming services like CreativeBug, Craftsy, Udemy, and more. There are thousands of expert-taught video classes at your fingertips –and on your timeline. Learn watercolor painting, knitting, crafts, and countless other creative projects. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced maker, these resources provide the knowledge you need to create beautiful, personalized gifts.
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Books & More
The days are getting shorter and the nights are getting longer. Cozy up with a good mystery to get you through the cooler weather.
READING SUGGESTIONS FOR EVERYONE
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