Directions to Davis Library in Bethesda, MD

(location for special events)


Photo of the library at County Website
Directions & Map at Davis Library Web Page

Public Transportation
Ride-on Bus 47 or
Metro Rail/Bus: Take the RED Metro to the Medical Center stop.
Board the J2 or J3 Metrobus labelled "Montgomery Mall."
Get off on Democracy Blvd. near the library.


Elly's Travel Tips

The Davis Library is very close to the intersection of Old Georgetown Road (Take its North Exit off the Beltway), and Democracy Blvd, (Take its East exit off Rt 270). To the side and back, the library is enclosed by Bells Mill Rd.

The library is easy to find and easy to miss, but you won't miss by much.
Davis Library is set back from the street with a large lawn and it not very tall (one-story). There is a large sign out on the lawn.  I still drove by it and had to circle back when I missed it coming from 270 on Democracy. Staying calm, I just made a right on Old Georgetown and then turned around, made a left back onto Democracy, passing the library again since Democracy is a divided highway, I U-Turned at Bells Mills, then aha, I made the right turn into the parking lot. The library tells you to make a left onto Bells Mills, presumably to find the back entrance.

If you have problems en route...
Since you know I've done the circling, you don't have to think its just you who does these things. Stay as calm as you can, remembering you are going to a talk about stress reduction...

If you get confused, ask someone for help: "I am looking for Davis Library near Old Georgetown Rd and Democracy Blvd at Bells Mill Rd." Its a popular and old library so many people will be able to direct you. Also, you can call the library and ask for help, 240-777-0922.

Directions

From all directions: NOTE: There is a back entrance for cars on Bells Mill Rd.

North (Rockville/Gaithersburg area)
South on Rt. 270, take right hand spur and exit onto Democracy Blvd. East, pass flashing yellow light and two stop lights to library on right, at Bells Mill Rd. (One block before Old Georgetown Rd.)

North (Rockville area)
South on Rockville Pike to Old Georgetown Rd. Turn right and go about 2 miles, past Rt. 270 interchange to light at Democracy Blvd. Turn right. Davis Library is on the Left at the end of the first long block; make the first left onto Bells Mill Rd.

North (From White Flint Mall)
Turn south toward beltway on Rockville Pike which is a left from Mall or a right from the Clinic. Right on Edson Lane.  Left on Old Georgetown Rd. Turn Right at light at Democracy Blvd. Davis Library is on the Left at the end of the first long block; make the first left onto Bells Mill Rd and look for the back entrance-- or U-Turn on Democracy and make a right into the library's front entrance. 2 miles.

South (Bethesda area)
North on Old Georgetown Rd. About 3/4 mile past Beltway to light at Democracy Blvd. Turn left onto Democracy. Davis is on the left at the end of the first long block. Make the first left onto Bells Mill Rd.

East (Silver Spring area)
West on the Beltway to exit for Old Georgetown Rd. North. Go about 3/4 mile to light at Democracy Blvd. (Wildwood Shopping Center on right). Turn left onto Democracy Blvd. Davis Library is on the left at the end of the first long block; make the first left onto Bells Mill Road.

West (Potomac area)
Take Falls Rd. or Seven Locks Rd. to Democracy Blvd. Continue east on Democracy, past Montgomery Mall, past Rt. 270 interchange, to Bells Mill Rd. Library faces Democracy Blvd.at the intersection of Bells Mill and Democracy. This is one block before Old Georgetown Rd.

West (From Virginia)
Beltway to Rt. 270 spur. Take first exit off 270 spur to Democracy Blvd. East, pass flashing yellow light and two stop lights to library on right, at Bells Mill Road (one block before Old Georgetown Rd.) Parking lot turn in is past the library and yard, on the right.


Another Description for the Directions:

Using Beltway as our most familiar landmark, the directions to the event are:

1) Get to the 495 Section of the Beltway in MD
2) NORTH on Old Georgetown Rd (Rt 187), Exit 36
3) LEFT on Democracy Blvd (with the Wildwood Shopping Center with Balducci's on your right)
4) First LEFT (or U Turn) at Bells Mills Road
5) Library at Bells Mills Rd & Democracy Blvd (#6400)
    
Davis Library is one block from the Old Georgetown Rd Balducci's  (was Sutton Place Gourmet)

If you miss Old Georgetown Rd heading toward No VA,
   take next exit 270, exit on Democracy Blvd and head back east (right).
    Library on right, just after Bells Mills and before Old Georgetown.

If you miss Old Georgetown Rd heading toward east and deeper into MD,
   take next exit 355, south onto Wisconsin and turn around at Pooks Hill Rd
   come back out and make a left back onto Wisconsin and then get back on Beltway West.
    Exit on Old Georgetown as Above.
    Library on right, just after Bells Mills and before Old Georgetown.


FYI:  Near our event, the Capital Beltway (495) exits go like this

From VA to MD, West to East, Left to Right on the maps:

Exit 38 - Route 270
Exit 36 - Old Georgetown Rd - Route 187
Exit 34 - north - Rockville Pike, south Wisconsin Ave, Route 355
Exit 33 - Connecticut Ave




Closest Dining/Shopping

Need Lunch before or Dinner After? Or something Else? There is a shopping plaza at Old George Town Road and Democracy Blvd called Wildwood Shopping Center with a CVS and a Balducci's (Gourmet grocery). http://www.shopsatwildwood.com/  The dining options are
301-564-3100  Balducci's 
301-530-1881  Fortune Taste
301-493-9230  Geppetto's
301-564-4910  Jean Michel Restaurant
301-897-9100  Oakville Grille and Wine Bar
301-896-0178  Starbucks Coffee

One More Restaurant Option

Having my hands full after the meeting with packing the handouts, stacking chairs (any help appreciated), and getting the speaker to where he needs to go after the meeting, putting up flyers for May 12, and stopping by the cheesecake factory to get a birthday cake, I won't be facilitating dinner. If you wish to go out to eat after the meeting, stand near the door and occasionally speak loudly: "Anyone wishing to go to dinner to discuss CFS or FM (or whatever)?" and see who comes up to you. Good luck. -elly

Hamlet Bethesda, 10400 Old Georgetown Rd, Bethesda, MD 20814
(301) 897-5350