Community

The Garrett County Arts Council invites residents and visitors to explore the 2026 Artist Studio Tour on Saturday, July 25 and Sunday, July 26 from 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM each day. This free, self-guided tour offers a rare opportunity to step inside working studios, meet local artists, learn about their creative processes, and discover the incredible artistic talent that flourishes throughout Garrett County and the surrounding region. Whether you’re interested in painting, pottery, photography, quilting, stained glass, jewelry, sculpture, fiber arts, woodworking, or mixed media, this year’s tour offers something for everyone. Visitors are encouraged to spend the weekend exploring scenic back roads, meeting artists face-to-face, and following the signature yellow signs that mark each stop along the route. The western portion of the tour begins in Grantsville at The Gallery Shop, Too, where resident studio artist Maureen Sheaffer of Pocket Garden Blooms showcases pressed flower artwork, paper weaving, and embroidery alongside stained glass artist Bud Precht of Vitraux Glass. Nearby, visitors can explore the watercolor, pen-and-ink, and pencil works of Susan S. Johnston before continuing to Accident to visit oil painter Robert Caron of Equidel Art. At The Loft Shop, Sue Arnson presents watercolor and alcohol ink paintings […]

Team Bingo takes place every Sunday at 1:00 PM.

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.

Summer Camps are here with a fresh twist this year, happening every Tuesday starting June 9! Spots are limited for these one-day art camps, so call or email to register at deepcreekpottery@gmail.com or 301-501-1619 to secure your child’s place.

The Oakland Writers’ & Literature (OWL) Club is a group of 18 years and older writing enthusiasts, tackling a common feeling among writers, the need for some encouragement to write. The focus of OWL is to provide a community for writers to share and workshop their own work, and sometimes the work of published authors. The group uses tools of analysis to identify the literal meanings and themes of all genres of writing, while also discussing the things that most stand out in the work. The OWL club meets Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at the Main (Oakland) Library, and is an open community where writers can pop in and pop out from week to week and always feel included and welcome when they return. Writings/readings are scheduled in advance of meetings using OWL's community sign-up sheet. The OWL mailing list* is used for distributing this work. Meetings also include weekly writing prompts that attendees are encouraged (though not required) to read and share with the group. The club's weekly agenda is as follows: 6:30 - 6:45 PM      Quiet time writing for the prompt  6:45 - 7:15 PM      Reading and sharing prompt writing(s) 7:15 - 8:00 PM […]

Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters! Meet every Thursday of the month. 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 be taken.

Please join us to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD, on Thursdays from 1:00 - 4:00 pm. Meet new friends and exercise your brain! If you don't know how to play, we'll teach you! For more information, please ask the staff at the desk. 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 be taken.