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September30, 2025 – Westernport Library Moves to Temporary Location at 121 Main Street

Westernport, MD –Starting in November 2025, the Allegany County Library System (ACLS) will operate the Westernport Library from a temporary location at 121 Main Street in Westernport. This move allows for a full construction and recovery effort following the devastating flooding at the library’s current location at 66 Main Street in May 2025.

While we prepare the transition to the temporary location, the Library will continue to bring books to the community through Pop Up Libraries every Monday from 1–3 PM through the end of October.

“We are committed to providing the Westernport Library service area with opportunities to check out our collections and enjoy library activities while our building is out of commission,” said Lisa McKenney, Interim Executive Director. “We are pleased to be able to expand from one to three days per week and to bring services indoors for a better overall experience.”

The Westernport Library @ 121 Mainis anticipated to open on Monday, November 3, 2025. The temporary library hours will be:

• Monday: 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM
• Wednesday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Friday: 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM

For more information about the Westernport Library’s temporary location, Pop Up Library schedule, or library services, visit www.alleganycountylibrary.info or call 301-777-1200.

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Past Releases

September 29, 2025 – Family Fun Nights Postponed to April 2026

September 22, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Seeks Community Input for Westernport Library Reopening

August 28, 2025 – Update on Westernport Library Flood Recovery Efforts

August 25, 2025 – One Card, Endless Possibilities: Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September with the Allegany County Library System

August 5, 2025 – Leadership Transition at the Allegany County Library System

July 30, 2025 – Library Hosts Health Department for Another Series of Free Classes to Promote Healthier Living

July 29, 2025 – Westernport Pop-Up Library Brings Library Services to the Community During Temporary Closure

July 11, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Seeks Applicants for Board of Trustees

June 12, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Announces New Hours Starting July 7

June 10, 2025 – Generations of Support: Community Rallies behind Westernport Library Flood Recovery

May 21, 2025 – Summer with Our Library

May 19, 2025 – George’s Creek and Westernport Libraries Update

April 18, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Partners with Martin’s Pharmacy to Host Vaccine Clinics

April 16, 2025 – ACLS Introduces Recite Me Toolbar for Enhanced Website Accessibility and Language Support

March 25, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Celebrates National Library Week 2025

March 18, 2025 – Allegany County Library System Partners with Local Behavioral Health Authority to Distribute Free Gun Safety Locks

March 14, 2025 – Celebrate Creativity with the Allegany County Library

February 27, 2025 – Statement from John Taube, ACLS Executive Director

January 24, 2025 – Statement from John Taube, ACLS Executive Director

November 27, 2024 – Historic National Road Oak Tree Slice Now on Display at LaVale Library

November 21, 2024 – Library Hosts Health Department for Free Nutrition Classes to Promote Healthier Living

October 23, 2024 – Empower Your Computer Skills with Adult Tech Classes at Allegany County Library System

October 9, 2024 – Art for All: A New Addition to LaVale Library’s Community Space

October 9, 2024 – Frostburg Library to Host Edgar Allan Poe Event Featuring Local Authors and Educators

October 3, 2024 – Capture the Beauty of Our Community: Westernport Library Friends Group Announces Photo Contest

September 20, 2024 – Allegany County Library System Advisory Committee Progress Update

July 11, 2024 – Library System Seeks Community Representatives for Advisory Committee