One year later, county public library buildings still not fully open Plus: Balloon releases banned in Maryland under bill; Hogan vetoes bill abolishing life sentences without parole for juveniles Bethesda Beat Staff | One year later, county public library buildings still not fully open As restrictions for establishments are loosening, library buildings in Montgomery County still remain mostly closed. Anita Vassallo, director of Montgomery County Public Libraries, said it is continuing to work on a phased reopening plan and has talked to County Health Officer Dr. Travis Gayles and Office of Emergency and Homeland Security Director Dr. Earl Stoddard about what safely reopening “looks like.” [Montgomery Community Media]