Library Book Repair Program (LBRP)

About the Program

Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Best in Category)

Year: 2013

This innovative program is a collaborative partnership with corrections (Montgomery County Department of Correction and Rehabilitation – MCDOCR) and libraries (Montgomery County Public Libraries – MCPL) to provide an opportunity for offenders to give back to the community in a meaningful way; while acquiring work skills and habits enhancing future employability. Under the Workforce ReEntry Job Shop, the Library Book Repair Program (LBRP) will train inmates to professionally repair damaged library books.