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Jigsaw Puzzle Competition

4:00pm–6:00pm
Teens, Adults
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Event Details:

Do you enjoy cozy afternoons working on jigsaw puzzles? Let's turn it up a notch! Bring a friend and your competitive spirit to our jigsaw puzzle competition!

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join the LEGO Club at the Friendsville Library! We meet on the second Monday of each month from 4:30-5:30 pm. Join us for some LEGO building fun based on an exciting challenge or theme each month.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

It's time for another casual group 'performance' of a much-beloved Shakespeare favorite.

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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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

STEAM Kids

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, Teens
Oakland Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities on days when Garrett County Public Schools have an early dismissal for staff development. Registration is required and participants must be age six or older.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Mushrooms and Soil Health

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Accident Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Celebrate Earth Day by learning about mushrooms! Cory Heyman, owner and operator of Mighty Yough Foods, will be presenting about mushrooms and how they support soil health. Learn more about them: https://mightyyough.com/

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

CPR/Stop the Bleed Class

4:00pm–7:00pm
Teens, Adults
Kitzmiller Branch
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

You have the power to restart a heart. High-quality CPR + AED are critical to saving lives.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Student Discovery Series: Soar and Explore Kite Lab

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Get ready to design, build and launch your very own kite.  In this hands-on class, youth will explore the science of flight. Participants will build and decorate their own kite and learn how lift, drag, wind and balance make a kite fly.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Student Discovery Series: Reptile Encounter

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Oakland Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

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!

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

DIY Galaxy in a Jar

3:30pm–4:30pm
Teens, Adults
Accident Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Student Discovery Series: Pressed Flowers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Grantsville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Student Discovery Series: Fairy Frog Garden Class

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids, Teens
Oakland Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Culinary Connections Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Community
Event Details:

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!

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join the LEGO Club at the Friendsville Library! We meet on the second Monday of each month from 4:30-5:30 pm. Join us for some LEGO building fun based on an exciting challenge or theme each month.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Student Discovery Series: SuGO Robotics

4:30pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens
Grantsville Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for SuGO™, the not-so-ancient art of building Sumo Wrestling Robots using Lego Mindstorms. Participants will construct a SuGObot and then test their designs in a knock-down double-elimination SuGO™ tournament.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

LEGO Club

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids, Teens
Kitzmiller Branch
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Welcome to LEGO Club @ the Library!

A monthly building theme will be suggested or builders may choose to free-build. The Library will provide the LEGO's while the kids provide the imagination!

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Pickleball Clinic

5:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone, Kids, Teens, Adults
Accident Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Kids, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Fun & Games
Registration Required
Event Details:

We are partnering with the Garrett County Health Department for a free, community-wide pickleball clinic! This open to all ages and skill levels. This clinic is designed for beginners and those looking to build confidence on the court.

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

STEAM Kids

2:00pm–3:30pm
Kids, Teens
Oakland Branch
Registration Required
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Science, Technology & Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math activities on days when Garrett County Public Schools have an early dismissal for staff development. Registration is required and participants must be age six or older.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Culinary Connections Cookbook Club

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teens, Adults
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors, Community
Event Details:

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!

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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
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.
This event is in the "Kids" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Lego Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Kids, Teens
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
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.