The VSQ Library collection includes not only books (fiction and mystery, non-fiction, memoir, etc.) but Audio CDs, DVDs, a “Caring Connections” Collection. Browse the catalog to see what’s available.
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Use the Catalog or Wander In to Explore our Collection
Visit the library in person or on any web-based platform (Phone, tablet, desktop, laptop) to view holdings. Holdings in MST, TNC and VSQ are listed, including whether the book is large print.
Repositioning
As you know, Repositioning Project in Village Square will create a new library space across the room from the current library. Some aspects will be different but the selection and enjoyment of and, especially, accessibility to your favorite books will not disappoint.
At this moment, don’t expect much change until late fall.
Additional Holdings in VSQ
DVDs and CDs
VSQ has a number of DVDs and audiobook CDs available. The DVDs include TV series and movies.
Additions to Our Collection
Additions to the VSQ Library are displayed in the windows: come over to Village Square across from Fireside Bar and browse.
Donations
DONATION GUIDELINES:
Bring your donations directly to the VSQ Library.
YES!
- LARGE-PRINT books
- Biographies & Memoirs (prefer current)
- Resident authors
- Current fiction and non-fiction (last 5 years), paper or hardcover, in *good condition
- Foreign Language fiction & non-fiction
- Older fiction and non-fiction: in *good condition, at discretion of the librarian
- DVDs & Audio CDs: at discretion of the librarian. (VSQ ONLY)
- Art and Architecture Books and how-to Art books
NO!
- Bibles/Religious tracts
- Computer/Software Books
- Cookbooks/Diet Books
- Financial/Legal/Medical/Health Advice
- Foreign language textbooks
- Magazines, pamphlets
- Multi-volume books (encyclopedia)
- Oversize or Coffee-Table books except Art
- Reference books
- Technical Manuals for electronic devices and other equipment.
- Textbooks
- Travel guides
- VHS and audio tapes/ Music CDs, cassette tapes
*PLEASE, BOOKS in GOOD CONDITION ONLY. – no sepia-color (age), no underlining or high-lighting, loose pages. We accept books in thevVSQ library Donation Box; for MST and TNC, take the donations to the Front Desks. Please, bring only 10 per day per resident.
There are organizations that take books:
Friends of the Montgomery County Public Library
Wonder Book
Value Village
Turning the Page
Salvation Army
And many others
Also, please reconsider recycle; be kinder to the environment – books are made of paper! There are blue bins in all the Recycling Rooms on the Riderwood campus.
Book Clubs at Riderwood
Riderwood has several book clubs on different topics which convene at locations around the Riderwood campus. Descriptions can be found on Riderwoodlife.com, and in Activities flyers in the neighborhood lobbies.
- Riderwood Readers Book Club (3rd Thursday of each month TNC Classroom)
- Environmental Book Group (3rd Friday of each month LSC Card room)
- Democratic Book Club (1st Friday of each month LSC Card Room)
- Riderwood Jewish Community Book Club (4th Saturday of the month; check flyer)
- Banned Book Club (1st Wednesday of each month LSC cardroom; check flyer for information) Note: Our library catalog has a search algorithm for “banned” books.
Volunteers:
We welcome volunteers; basic computer skills are a plus.
Questions, comments: libraries@riderwoodlife.com
Updated: 8/24/2026