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Backyard Birding Adventures!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Birds provide beauty, excitement, and a vital link in our backyard ecosystem.

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.

Gardening Classes- Cut Flowers For Your Home

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Accident Branch
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Join us as we learn how to create beautiful floral arrangements for your home with flowers from your own garden! This event is open to gardeners of all ages!

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.

Needlework

1:00pm - 3:00pm
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
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.

Introduction to Fishing

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

Join Rangers Noah and Hannah from New Germany State Park for a fun filled afternoon of fishing at the Grantsville Town Pond! This program will be a basic level introduction to fishing, and all fishing supplies will be provided for 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.

Lawyer in the Library

2:00pm - 5:00pm
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. 

Page Turners Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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.

Creative Writer's Group

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Room: Grantsville Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Create your own world.  Join the Creative Writers Group presented by the Grantsville Library every other Monday from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. 

All are welcome. 

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.

Summer Fun Adventure Stations: Tie-Dye Explorer Packs & Ice Cream Science!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: DIY, Arts & Crafts, Science, Technology & Maker, Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

What could be better in your summer adventures than tie-dying and ice cream? Tie-dye a bandana to make your very own adventure explorer pack. We’ll also be using a bit of science to learn how ice cream is made.

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.

Culinary Connections Cookbook Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 new Culinary Connections Cookbook Club! Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6pm.

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.

Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grantsville Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market is coming to the Grantsville Library with free healthy foods and resources.  A selection of boxed dry goods and produce will be offered (while supplies last).

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.

Read Together Book Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Room: Grantsville Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

The first Friday of every month starting at 11:00 am at the Grantsville Library!

- Relax and read quietly with other literature lovers

- Read what interests you and enjoy time outside in the reading garden (weather permitting)

Gallop into Adventure: Horseback Riding!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Calling all horse lovers! Gallop over to the Friendsville Library to learn more about the adventure of horseback riding!

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.

Cover2Cover: Adult Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kitzmiller Branch
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Our adult book club group in Kitzmiller meets on the second Monday of each month from 6:00-7:00 pm. Please join us for a great discussion on this months book club selection. Newcomers are always welcome to attend.

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.

Gardening Classes- Easy Herbs

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Room: Main Library Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about easy herbs. This program will be held at the Oakland Library and is open to all ages. We look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Night Sounds of Garrett County!

10:30am - 11:30am
Oakland Branch
Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Join us to explore the nocturnal world and find out the answer to the bone chilling question, “What was that?" This is a fun and interactive program for kids of all ages.

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.

Maryland Mobile Food Bank

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Maryland Mobile Food Bank visit will be rescheduled at the Grantsville Library on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 instead of Thursday, July 4, 2024 due to the holiday.

Adventures in Gardening Make You a Real-Life Superhero!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Accident Branch
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Summer Reading Club
Event Details:

Go on a gardening adventure with University of Maryland Extension, Garrett County Master Gardeners, and see how some of your favorite superheroes can help you learn about the amazing world we live in and more about real-life superheroes— PLANTS!

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.

Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community
Event Details:

Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market is visiting the Friendsville Library!

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.

Friends of the Library

5:30pm - 5:45pm
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.

Calling All Critters in Backyard Adventures

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

Join us for an adventure exploring critters that are found in our own backyard. 

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.

Adult Book Club

11:30am - 12:30pm
Accident Branch
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Books & Authors
Event Details:

Join us on the second Thursday of each month as our Adult Book Club gathers to discuss our latest read.

Newcomers are always welcome!!!

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.