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Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Kids' Book Club

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Community Room at Oakland Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors
Age Group:
Kids

Kids’ Book Club is a book discussion group for children in grades 3 through 5. Programs are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month September through November and January through May.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 3 & up

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library Community Room at Oakland Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oakland needlework Craft Flyer

Needlework

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oakland Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Every Thursday of the month.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Mahjong photo

Mah-Jongg

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grantsville Community Room at Grantsville Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

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!

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Eastern Box Turtle Photo

Student Discovery Series: Reptile Encounter

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Community Room at Oakland Branch
Program Type:
Science, Technology & Maker
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join Naturalist Chance from Deep Creek Lake State Park for a Reptile Encounter! Chance will have some critters that slither and strut through the forest!

Registration Required
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
DIY Galaxy in a Jar in green, ages 10+ wear clothes that can get messy in purple

DIY Galaxy in a Jar

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Accident Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

To celebrate National Space Day, Create a galaxy in a jar to display at home! Best for ages 10 to adult. Make sure you wear clothes that you can get messy! Registration required so we can have enough supplies for each person.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
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Student Discovery Series: Pressed Flowers

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Grantsville Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

The art of pressed flowers and leaves class will provide participants the opportunity to create their own plant presses and design dried flower or leaf window displays.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Needlework

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Accident Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Adult Crafternoon on Saturday, May 2nd at 1 pm at the Main location of the Ruth Enlow Library in Oakland; make your own storybook paver; with library logo

Crafternoon

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library Community Room at Oakland Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Saturday, May 2, 2026 from 1:00pm - 3:00pm.

Come to the Oakland Library to create a story book paver! All materials will be provided.

This event is in the "Kids" group
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Children's Story Time

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Grantsville Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Join us Monday mornings beginning at 11:30am for stories, songs, crafts and activities designed to foster a love of reading in preschool children.

This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
Fairy Garden Gnome and Frog Photo

Student Discovery Series: Fairy Frog Garden Class

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library Community Room at Oakland Branch
Program Type:
Gardening & Environment
Age Group:
Kids, Teens

Join us for an engaging class that will ignite creativity and foster a love for nature as youth participants design their very own mini fairy frog garden.

Registration Required
This event is in the "Kids" group
Toddler girl sitting in the library with open picture book on lap

Children's Story Time

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Kitzmiller Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

Welcome to Story Time @ the Library! This program is geared for children ages 3-5. Join us as we look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities.

This event is in the "Kids" group
Toddler girl sitting in the library with open picture book on lap

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 6-36 months

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library Community Room at Oakland Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program

Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Grantsville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Occurring on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Grantsville branch, representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be in the library to serve the community through their assistance outreach program. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market/Grantsville Library

Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market/Grantsville Library

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Grantsville Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Welcome to your one-stop-shop for free healthy foods and resources. A selection of boxed dry goods and “pick your own” produce will be offered (while food supplies last).

We hope to see you there!

This event is in the "Kids" group
Several children smiling while holding books and sitting in the floor in the children's section of the library

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 3 & up

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Main Library Community Room at Oakland Branch
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Kids

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.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
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Culinary Connections Cookbook Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Friendsville Branch
Program Type:
Books & Authors, Community
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

If you enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, and eating with friends...then this is the bookclub for you! It's Friendsville Library's Culinary Connections Cookbook Club!

This event is in the "Adults" group
Oakland needlework Craft Flyer

Needlework

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Oakland Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Every Thursday of the month.

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

This event is in the "Adults" group
Mahjong photo

Mah-Jongg

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Grantsville Community Room at Grantsville Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Adults

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!

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Garrett County Health Department Mobile Insurance Clinic

Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:30pm
Friendsville Branch
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone

The Garrett County Health Department will be hosting a mobile health insurance clinic on the first Thursday of each month from 1:30-4:30pm at the Friendsville Library.

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Logo of the Maryland Department of Human Services

Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Accident Branch
Program Type:
Community
Age Group:
Everyone

Occurring on the 2nd Friday of the month at the Accident branch, representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be in the library to serve the community through their assistance outreach program. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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Puzzle Club

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Grantsville Branch
Program Type:
Fun & Games
Age Group:
Everyone

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group
Photos of various textiles

Needlework

Saturday, May 9, 2026 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Accident Branch
Program Type:
DIY, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Everyone

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