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For Older Adults

MCPL offers programming and services for adults 50+ that are designed to reflect the wide interests of today’s older adults. Come check out our book clubs, computer help, tax preparation, music performances, and health and wellness programs.

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Book Clubs

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Health

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Music & Dance

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Personal Finance

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Computers

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Arts & Crafts

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Writers Group

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Special Events

Learning & Entertainment

MCPL has online resources that support lifelong learning and enrich the lives of people of all ages. Watch streaming video, learn a language, or take an online class.

Vibrant Living

Whether you are researching family history, looking for consumer or health information, or pursuing other interests, we have resources that support creative aging.

Important Resources

Planning for Life Transitions As We Age from the Montgomery County Commission on Aging (PDF)

Montgomery County Seniors' Resource Guide
A guide to senior services in Montgomery County published by the Beacon newspapers and the county's Department of Health & Human Services.

Senior Connection of Montgomery County
Nonprofit organization linking older adults to services such as grocery shopping, transportation to medical appointments, money management and paperwork assistance.

Maryland Senior Citizens Resources

AARP of Maryland

Jewish Council for the Aging

National Council on Aging

Transportation

WMATA Senior SmarTrip® Cards
Age 65 and older can register for a free transit card at most libraries with a valid, government-issued photo ID that displays date of birth.

Transportation Services for Seniors & Persons with Disabilities
Provided by Montgomery County Dept. of Transportation

Transportation Network Directory
Public, private and non-profit transportation in the Washington Metropolitan Region, State of Maryland, and beyond

Reach A Ride
Provides individuals who require transportation assistance with information about transportation providers in their area.

AARP Safe Driver Program

Long-Term Care

MD Dept. of Health Medicare Nursing Home Program

Eldercare Locator

Nursing Homes
Medicare.gov provides detailed information about all Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing homes.