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Join Oakland Library for a storytime 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. Disclaimers: This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child in 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 to be taken.

Join Accident Library as you learn about the "tried and true" methods of "Old Time Gardening." This event is open to gardeners of all ages! Please register at the Accident Branch Library, 301-746-8792, or contact Kim at kcecil@relib.net for more information. Disclaimers: 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 to be taken.

Join Oakland Library 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. Parents and younger siblings are asked to wait in the library during the program. Please contact Julie at 301-334-3996 x 0104 or julie@relib.net to register. Disclaimers: 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 to be taken.

Join Grantsville Library for its Smokey Bear Reading Challenge opening event at the Grantsville Library -  presented by the Garrett County Forestry Board! Learn about the history of Smokey Bear and his fire prevention program. Explore how wildfires can be damaging to forests, while prescribed fire is beneficial for forest conservation. Meet Smokey and see some of the tools used by forest rangers in their jobs! (Pick up your reading challenge log from any library location or print your copy using the PDF link below.) *This program is part of the Ruth Enlow Library's Student Discovery Series. Our volunteer presenters offer a wide variety of enrichment programs for K- 12 students and their families. Space is limited and registration is required. Visit our calendar for upcoming Student Discovery Series events! Please contact Ryan at 301-895-5298 ryan@relib.net to register. Disclaimers: 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 to be taken.