Events for April 22, 2026

Want to help preserve our regional biodiversity? Bring your work gloves, kneeling pads, favorite weeding tools, and some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the garden. As you work, you’ll learn how to identify common weeds and understand why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife. Meet at the Native Plant Garden near the Lake House. Please bring your own water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

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/ Registration is required for this event and will close on April 22, 2026 @ 2:00 PM.   Disclaimer: 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.

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 Children’s Museum educator, he uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world and the basic scientific principles that make it work. Multiple volunteers will assist Circus Greg with his tricks in this energetic and audience-interactive performance for all ages!   Disclaimers: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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. Some Library programs are presented by independent businesspeople. The Ruth Enlow Library does not endorse their services or theories, nor shall the library be liable […]

You have the power to restart a heart. High-quality CPR + AED are critical to saving lives. Performing immediate high-quality CPR (including Hands-Only CPR) plus the use of an automated external defibrillator (AED) can double, or even triple, survival rates. The Stop the Bleed class will teach you simple actions to stop life-threatening blood loss, enabling you immediately to help save a life. Whether you are a healthcare professional, require regulatory safety training for work, or are seeking to take the important step of learning CPR/Stop the Bleed to protect your loved ones, we have the right training for you. This class is free to the public, but there is a cost of $5. to AHA for the CPR card. Registration is required. Please contact the Kitzmiller Library at 301-334-8091 or email diane@relib.net to reserve your seat. PLEASE NOTE: CLASS IS AT CAPACITY   Disclaimer: 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.

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 Children’s Museum educator, he uses amazing tricks to explore the circus world and the basic scientific principles that make it work. Multiple volunteers will assist Circus Greg with his tricks in this energetic and audience-interactive performance for all ages!   Disclaimers: The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. 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. Some Library programs are presented by independent businesspeople. The Ruth Enlow Library does not endorse their services or theories, nor shall the library be liable […]

Join us for this family-friendly program as Library Director, Thomas Vose, shares how important it is to read aloud to your child! There will be stories for the kids and live bunnies too! Please contact the Kitzmiller Library at 301-334-8091 or email diane@relib.net for more information concerning this event.   Disclaimer: 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.