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Montgomery Co. is giving out more laptops to low-income families

Low-income families in Montgomery County, Maryland, are getting free laptops as part of a program from a federal grant.

Through Montgomery Connects, 60,000 that do not have access to a computer.

There are eight dates left for families who qualify to go pick up a free Chromebook:

  • Wednesday, Feb. 7 at the Mid-County Communication Recreation Center, from 3-7 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 8 at the Gaithersburg Library, from 3-7 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 9 at the Long Branch Community Center, from 3-7 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 10 at the Takoma Park Community Center, from noon to 4 p.m.
  • Wednesday, Feb. 14 at the Germantown American Job Center, from noon to 4 p.m.
  • Thursday, Feb. 15 at the White Oak Recreation Center, from 3-7 p.m.
  • Friday, Feb. 16 at the Silver Spring Library from 2-6 p.m.
  • Saturday, Feb. 17 in the cafeteria of the Executive Office Building, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Recipients must be at least seven years old, have a library card and be a Maryland resident. Proof of ID and address are required.

Montgomery County has previously given out free laptops from another grant. The county said that it expects to receive.

Residents who received a free laptop from the county between May 2022 and April 2023 are not eligible to get another one, according to the county.

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Valerie Bonk

Valerie Bonk started working at ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ in 2016 and has lived in Howard County, Maryland, her entire life. She's thrilled to be a reporter for ²ÝÝ®´«Ã½ telling stories on air. She works as both a television and radio reporter in the Maryland and D.C. areas. 

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