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Needlework

9:30am–11:30am
Everyone
Accident Branch
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Accident Library invites you to join our needlework sewing circle!  We meet every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Free Expungement Clinic

4:30pm–7:30pm
Adults
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Free Expungement Clinic - brought to you by Maryland Legal Aid. 

Attendees can receive free assistance from Maryland Legal Aid attorneys to expunge their criminal records.

Decorative Flower Pot Painting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Kitzmiller Branch
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Watching plain pots transform into vibrant pieces of art is deeply rewarding. For this DIY project you will be using acrylic paints to create a stunning flower pot using different painting techniques.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Page Turners Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us for our book club geared towards readers of fantasy, sci-fi, and adventure!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Len Shindel Book Discussion

6:00pm–8:00pm
Everyone
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us at the Grantsville Library on Monday, July 21st from 6-8 pm as author Len Shindel discusses his new book The Strike That Changed Maryland’s Wilderness County.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

The Colorful World of Bugs

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Teens
Oakland Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the world of Entomology! Become an entomologist for a day and perhaps love and respect the world of insects and arachnids for a lifetime! View live insects close up as you learn interesting facts about each.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Adult Origami

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Accident Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need time to relax? Too hot outside? We will make some origami. We will have soft music and coloring books as well for you to enjoy. Please register by calling 301-746-8792 or registering below.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

The Colorful World of Bugs

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids, Teens
Friendsville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Career & Lifelong Learning, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the world of Entomology! Become an entomologist for a day and perhaps love and respect the world of insects and arachnids for a lifetime! View live insects close up as you learn interesting facts about each.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Make a Pizza Garden!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Accident Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you love pizza and other Italian foods?  Do you know what herbs and vegetables go into making your favorite sauces?  Kids will explore the wonder of herbs and use all their senses to enjoy learning about plants that go into makin

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Pressed Flowers: Nature's Colorful Canvas

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Teens
Kitzmiller Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Youth will learn about the art of pressed flowers and make a flower display or window display using paint pens.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Needlework

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Every Thursday of the month.

Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Mah-Jongg

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Room: Grantsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Please join us to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1-4pm. Meet new friends and exercise your brain! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Nature's Paintbrush

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids, Teens
Grantsville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a colorful adventure where kids will explore how nature inspires art! Ranger Noah from New Germany State Park will help us discover how to find color in the world around us.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Lawyer in the Library

2:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Get free help for your civil legal issues* - brought to you by Maryland Legal Aid. 

Puzzle Club

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teens, Adults
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join fellow puzzle lovers for an afternoon of puzzles and light refreshments!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Needlework

9:30am–11:30am
Everyone
Accident Branch
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Accident Library invites you to join our needlework sewing circle!  We meet every Saturday morning at 9:30 AM. 

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Lego Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens
Grantsville Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Come to the library for an hour of free building based on a new theme each month. Completed builds may be displayed in the library for others to enjoy. This program is designed for ages 4 and up. 

Registration is not required.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Paint Party!

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Kitzmiller Branch
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Get creative at our fun-filled paint party! The library will provide the canvases, paints, brushes, and other necessary tools to help you create your very own masterpiece.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Coloring Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Teens, Adults
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Come to the Library to enjoy a stress free evening of coloring! All materials will be provided.

*Registration required. Contact Andrew Miller at andrew@relib.net or come in to the Main Library- Oakland to register.

The Art of Zentangle

2:00pm–4:00pm
Teens, Adults
Accident Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an adult program on the relaxing art of Zentangle! Local resident Amanda Haymans is a certified Zentangle Instructor. She will show us how to do an easy and fun way to create beautiful images with just a pen and paper.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

DIY Art Stations

10:30am–11:30am
Kids, Teens
Kitzmiller Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Art promotes creativity and imagination, allowing children to think outside the box and explore new ideas. Join us as we use different painting techniques, form clay sculptures, create optical illusion sand art, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Needlework

1:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Every Thursday of the month.

Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Mah-Jongg

1:00pm–4:00pm
Adults
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Room: Grantsville Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Please join us to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1-4pm. Meet new friends and exercise your brain! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you!

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.

Adult Summer Reading Club: Diamond Painting!

1:00pm–2:00pm
Teens, Adults
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join us at the library for a calming and creative session of diamond painting, the popular art form that combines the beauty of mosaics with the sparkle of gemstones.

Disclaimer(s)

Programs, events and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not be taken.