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The arts and culture of Maryland are varied and are spread among different places. The American Film Institute is in Silver Spring, and The Filmore is within the central offices of Discovery Communications. The Strathmore, a cultural and artistic institution, is located in North Bethesda. The Strathmore was founded in 1981, and consists of two venues: one called, "the Mansion," and one called "the Music Center."
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Music
There are several music festivals in Maryland:
Media
There are different weekly newspapers in Montgomery County - The Gazette (with versions for Germantown, Silver Spring and Takoma), an information website called Germantown Pulse, and Washington Hispanic.
Libraries
Maryland has hundreds of libraries. Every county has one or more library for each city, and each has their own library system. Also, every college and university has its own library. Maryland's 24 public library systems deliver public education for everyone in the state of Maryland, through a curriculum that is composed of three pillars: Self-Directed Education (books and materials in all formats, e-resources), Research Assistance & Instruction (individualized research assistance, classes for students of all ages), and Instructive & Enlightening Experiences (e.g., Summer Reading Clubs, author events). Many of the library systems have established formalized partnerships with other educational institutions in their counties and regions.
Recreation
There are hundreds of playgrounds, playing fields and courts available throughout every county and city of Maryland. Many of the parks are public, but some belong to house owners or other private associations. In addition to public parks in urban areas, Maryland host numerous forms of outdoor recreation. These include access to the Appalachian Trail, mountain biking in Patapsco state park, and rock climbing in Rocks state park (among other places).
Museums
Maryland has different museums, some of them are: