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Let's All Read Shakespeare! flyer advertising the Library's "Much Ado About Nothing" group reading featuring ripped paper and scrapbook sticker artwork, also includes the black The Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County Community + Opportunity logo and a photo of our "Much Ado About Nothing" Classics Button

A Shakespeare Reading: 'Much Ado About Nothing'

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library Community Room at Oakland Branch

Program Type:

Books & Authors

Age Group:

Teens, Adults

Event Details:

It's time for another casual group 'performance' of a much-beloved Shakespeare favorite. Pick your favorite part and join other patrons in a dramatic reading of Much Ado About...

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.

Gregory May from Circus Science poses in front of his 'Mayhew Magical Circus' backdrop holding juggling pins with his right hand and holding out his left hand in a welcoming gesture. Other Circus Science show props are in the background.

Circus Science

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:30am
Offsite Friendsville at Friendsville Branch

Program Type:

Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May! As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Baltimore City high school science teacher, and Port Discovery Ch...

Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Room: Offsite Friendsville
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May!

Gregory May from Circus Science poses in front of his 'Mayhew Magical Circus' backdrop holding juggling pins with his right hand and holding out his left hand in a welcoming gesture. Other Circus Science show props are in the background.

Circus Science

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Grantsville Branch

Program Type:

Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May! As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Baltimore City high school science teacher, and Port Discovery Ch...

Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May!

Gregory May from Circus Science poses in front of his 'Mayhew Magical Circus' backdrop holding juggling pins with his right hand and holding out his left hand in a welcoming gesture. Other Circus Science show props are in the background.

Circus Science

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Kitzmiller Branch

Program Type:

Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May! As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Baltimore City high school science teacher, and Port Discovery Ch...

Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May!

Gregory May from Circus Science poses in front of his 'Mayhew Magical Circus' backdrop holding juggling pins with his right hand and holding out his left hand in a welcoming gesture. Other Circus Science show props are in the background.

Circus Science

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Accident Branch

Program Type:

Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May! As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Baltimore City high school science teacher, and Port Discovery Ch...

Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May!

Gregory May from Circus Science poses in front of his 'Mayhew Magical Circus' backdrop holding juggling pins with his right hand and holding out his left hand in a welcoming gesture. Other Circus Science show props are in the background.

Circus Science

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Oakland Branch

Program Type:

Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May! As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Baltimore City high school science teacher, and Port Discovery Ch...

Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May!

Gregory May from Circus Science poses in front of his 'Mayhew Magical Circus' backdrop holding juggling pins with his right hand and holding out his left hand in a welcoming gesture. Other Circus Science show props are in the background.

Circus Science

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Oakland Branch

Program Type:

Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker

Age Group:

Everyone

Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May! As a former Ringling Brothers Circus performer, Baltimore City high school science teacher, and Port Discovery Ch...

Library Branch: Oakland Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community, Fun & Games, Science, Technology & Maker
Event Details:

Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May!

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Gardening Lab: Soil Blocking and Seed Starting

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

Join us for a gardening lab with Ashley Bachtel-Bodkins from the University of Maryland Extension, Master Gardeners! She will be talking about soil blocking and seed starting.

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.

Library Garden Lab: Soil Blocking & Seed Starting

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Room: Grantsville Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Spend time with a Master Gardener and complete a hands-on activity to take home and support your gardening initiatives for 2026!  Participants should bring a clean recycled food container for this class.

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.

Library Garden Lab: Soil Blocking & Seed Starting

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

April Library Garden Lab: Soil Blocking & Seed Starting

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.

Student Discovery Series: Fishing at Accident Pond

4:30pm–5:30pm
Kids
Accident Branch
Library Branch: Accident Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

Join us at the Accident Community Pond to learn all about fishing from park ranger Noah Manges. We will provide the fishing poles, hooks, and bait. You just bring your curiosity! Please note anyone 16 or older will need a fishing license.

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.

Library Garden Lab: Soil Blocking & Seed Starting

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Kitzmiller Branch
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

April Library Garden Lab: Soil Blocking & Seed Starting

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.

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.

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.

Library Garden Lab: Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

May Library Garden Lab: Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash

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.

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.

Library Garden Lab: Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Room: Grantsville Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

May Library Garden Lab:  Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash

Spend time with a Master Gardener and complete a hands-on activity to take home and support your gardening initiatives for 2026!

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.

Library Garden Lab: Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Kitzmiller Branch
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

May Library Garden Lab: Seed Spirals with Cucumbers or Squash

Spend time with a Master Gardener and complete a hands-on activity to take home and support your gardening initiatives for 2026!

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.

Library Garden Lab: Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Friendsville Branch
Library Branch: Friendsville Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

June Library Garden Lab: Container Gardening & Tomato 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.

Library Garden Lab: Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

1:00pm–2:00pm
Everyone
Grantsville Branch
Library Branch: Grantsville Branch
Room: Grantsville Community Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

June Library Garden Lab:  Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

Spend time with a Master Gardener and complete a hands-on activity to take home and support your gardening initiatives for 2026!

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.

Library Garden Lab: Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

6:00pm–7:00pm
Everyone
Kitzmiller Branch
Library Branch: Kitzmiller Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Gardening & Environment
Event Details:

June Library Garden Lab: Container Gardening & Tomato Plants

Spend time with a Master Gardener and complete a hands-on activity to take home and support your gardening initiatives for 2026!

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.