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.

Join The Ruth Enlow Library in the meeting room of the main library in Oakland on March 28th from 12-noon - 1:00 PM to learn more about the mission and offerings of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)! The mission of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is to provide comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and print-disabled residents of the State of Maryland. Our vision is to provide innovative and quality services to meet the needs and expectations of our patrons. LBPD Provides: Books and magazines in Braille delivered either through the US mail or through digital download Books and magazines sent in a specialized format for use with the Digital Talking Book Machine mailed directly to the patron at home or accessed via direct download Books in Large Print delivered through the US Mail Accessible Technology Training by Appointment Accessible Textbook Conversion through the Maryland Accessible Textbook Program ADA Compliant Computer Workstations both at LBPD and across the state Accessible events and programs held at LBPD and over the phone Disclaimers: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in […]

The Garrett County Democratic Central Committee announces that they will host their annual Roosevelt/Kennedy Democratic Dinner on Thursday, March 28, at 5:00 PM. at the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College. The event will be a little different from previous years in two respects.  First, it will be held earlier than usual to connect local Democrats in person with their Democratic candidates for federal office before the May 14th Primary Election, which is held earlier this year.  Secondly, this year’s dinner will be immediately followed by a Candidates Forum in the PAC Auditorium, which is sponsored by the Mountain Maryland Young Democrats and is open to the general public.  While tickets are required for the dinner, no tickets are required for the Forum As Judy Carbone, Chair of the Garrett County Democratic Central Committee, said, “This annual dinner is a chance for us to come together, share a meal, and reaffirm our commitment to ideals and strategies that will move Garrett County and our country forward.” Darryl Glotfelty, Co-Vice-Chair of the Garrett County Democratic Central Committee, agreed.  He added, “With a large Democratic ballot for both U.S. Senator and Congressional Representative from MD-06, this Primary Election on May 14th is […]