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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. 

Peculiar Plants

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Looking for a fun and intriguing way to celebrate fall? Bring your children and join us at the Oakland Library for a free class for children to learn about some unique and peculiar plants.

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.

One Maryland One Book Discussion

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:

2024's One Maryland One Book selection is What Storm, What Thunder by Myriam J.A. Chancy. Pick up your free copy from any Ruth Enlow Library branch today!

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.

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 6-36 months

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed especially for babies and toddlers.  This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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.

Cancelled - Student Discovery Series: Cooking Class

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Oakland Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

This lesson introduces participants to basic cooking skills, with a focus on selecting and preparing healthy snacks.

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.

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 3 & up

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 and up. This program promotes creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and school readiness through stories, STEM activities, games, music and crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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.

Dungeons & Dragons

12:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join the adventure as we embark on a Dungeons & Dragons quest at the Main Library in Oakland on Saturday, November 9th at 12 PM! This session will be facilitated by our very own REL Director Thomas Vose!

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.

All Branches Closed - Veteran's Day 2024

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Accident Branch, Friendsville Branch, Grantsville Branch, Kitzmiller Branch, Oakland Branch, Off Site
Description:

All Branches Closed - Veteran's Day 2024

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 6-36 months

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed especially for babies and toddlers.  This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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.

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 3 & up

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 and up. This program promotes creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and school readiness through stories, STEM activities, games, music and crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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.

Friends of the Library

5:30pm - 5:45pm
Adults
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Friends of the Library
Event Details:

The Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library is a group organized to bring together fellow citizens who value their public library.

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.

Board of Library Trustees meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Everyone
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

The monthly meeting of the Board of Trustees, which governs the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County. Location may vary, especially during summer months.

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. 

Crafternoon

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

Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Come to the Oakland Library to create a Vintage Bell! All materials will be provided.

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.

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 6-36 months

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed especially for babies and toddlers.  This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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.

Young Readers' Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Young Readers' Book Club is a book discussion group for children in grades 6 and up. Programs are held on the third Tuesday of every month September through November and January through May.

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.

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 3 & up

10:30am - 11:30am
Kids
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Storytimes
Event Details:

Join us for a story time designed for children ages 3 and up. This program promotes creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension, and school readiness through stories, STEM activities, games, music and crafts.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted. 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.

Board Gaming at the Library!

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Everyone
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Join us on Saturday, November 23rd at 1 PM - for a fun afternoon of board gaming with awesome people!

We'll be seeing you at the table.

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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kids, Teens
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Lego Club is designed for children ages 4 and up and features free building time with lots of building bricks. Children are encouraged to build a creation based on a new theme each month. Staff may display completed builds in the library.

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.