Saturday, Nov. 14
10 a.m.
1701 Main St., Damascus
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, Maryland Delegates Chao Wu and Natalie Ziegler, County Councilmember Kristin Mink, and other County officials will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the reopening of the Damascus Library and Senior Center at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 14. The Damascus Library and Senior Center is located at 1701 Main St. in Damascus.
The County Department of General Services (DGS), Division of Building Design and Construction, managed the entire renovation process, from design through completion, keeping the project on schedule and within budget.
Damascus Library Refurbishment
The refurbishment transforms the library into a modern facility with new features including study rooms, a collaboration room, a redesigned lobby and vestibule, ADA upgrades such as entrance activation buttons, accessible water fountains, and a gender‑neutral restroom. The children’s area now includes playful, interactive features. The former quiet room has been reconfigured into two study rooms, a collaboration room, and a dedicated quiet room.
Damascus Senior Center Refurbishment
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The renovation transformed the senior center into a vibrant, dynamic, and inclusive environment that supports the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of senior residents. Enhancements include mobility-friendly layouts based on universal design principles, multi-functional social and recreational spaces with a home-like atmosphere, an enlarged exercise room equipped for both individual and group fitness, an outdoor fitness zone with age-friendly equipment and non-slip surfaces, and an expanded patio that supports accessible outdoor dining and social interaction. ADA improvements include entrance door activation buttons, accessible water fountains, and the removal of door thresholds.
WHAT: Damascus Library and Senior Center reopening ribbon-cutting ceremony
WHERE: 1701 Main St., Damascus (outside the rear entrance of the building)
WHO:
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- County Executive Marc Elrich
- Maryland Delegate Chao Wu, District 9A
- Maryland Delegate Natalie Ziegler, District 9A
- County Councilmember Kristin Mink
- Gabe Albornoz, director. Montgomery Recreation
- Darcell Graham, director. Montgomery County Public Libraries
- David Dise, director. DGS (emcee)
Self-guided tours of the renovated facility will follow the ribbon-cutting ceremony.
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