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About the Library
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(fulfilling a BIG mission since 1893)

The Noyes Children’s Library is a specialized branch of the Montgomery County, MD Department of Public Libraries (MCPL). Built in 1893, Noyes was designated as a children’s library in 1972 and now serves children from birth to early elementary age through its book collection; storytimes and other programs; and library services offered by trained Children’s Librarians.  With the establishment of the Jan Jablonski Early Literacy Training Center at Noyes by MCPL in August, 2016, the Library will play an even more unique and valuable role in promoting early literacy in the D.C. region and the nation.


​A Place Where The Past Is Present


​The Noyes experience begins with its setting on tree-lined residential streets in Kensington's Victorian era historic district. Situated on a small triangle of land, the cottage-style building, with its mansard roof and scalloped siding, looks like a gingerbread house. Stepping inside, children are made comfortable by a charming and inviting setting with special places to play, read and learn.  Trained Children's Librarians find old and new favorites for patrons and plan lively Storytimes.
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Since 1893, Noyes has held a special place in the community of Kensington and Montgomery County, serving as a center for social gatherings as well as thriving library.  It is the oldest public library in the D.C. area - older even than the the Jefferson Building at the Library of Congress - and one of only a few public libraries dedicated to children in the U.S.  

The Noyes Children's Library is operated through the Montgomery County library system. Checking out books and materials requires a Montgomery County library card. Items may be returned to Noyes or to ​any other branch library.

There is a lot more to the story of Noyes Library - click below to read the fascinating history of this little library with a BIG mission!
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And watch the news story about her winning a
​White House Film Festival Honorable Mention!

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  • Home
  • About
    • About the Library >
      • The Library's Long History
      • The Penny Theater Tradition >
        • Penny Theater History
    • About the Foundation
    • About Our Team
    • About Kensington >
      • Friends of Warner Circle
      • Warner Reading Garden
    • Noyes Memories
  • Events
    • Event Albums >
      • Make MORE Noyes Gala
  • Make MORE Noyes
    • Renovation Overview
    • Accessible, Inclusive, Welcoming
    • Design Proposal
  • Early Literacy
    • Noyes Library Events
    • ABCs of Early Literacy
    • Literacy Links
    • The Jan Jablonski Early Literacy Training Center
    • Author Spotlights >
      • Authors In-Depth
  • ¡En español!
    • ¡Bienvenidos!
    • Recursos locales
    • ¿Por qué importan los libros?
    • Autores que le encantarán
  • News
    • Noyes in The News
    • Newsletters
  • Engage!
    • Volunteers
    • Community Partners
    • Sponsors
    • CONTACT
  • DONATE