Shred Day

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

Shred Day is happening on March 23, 2024, from 12-noon - 3:00 PM at the main library in Oakland. Sponsored by the Friends of the Ruth Enlow Library in partnership with Sunrise Shred, Shred Day is your opportunity to safely get rid of your old documents. The Sunrise shred truck will be located in the parking area behind the main library, accessed by the alley off of Center Street and across from Our Town Theatre. We encourage members of the community to bring any documents that need shredding, such as credit applications, returned checks, personal information of any kind, investment, and tax data – anything that is considered confidential. 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.  

Park PROs – Hickory Syrup Making and Tasting

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Come out and enjoy this fun and unique Park PROs opportunity to make hickory syrup from shagbark hickory trees. Ranger Noah will take you through all the steps you need to know to make your own hickory syrup at home. Free samples will be offered at the end of the program. An easy 1-mile hike will be offered afterwards for anyone who wants to see actual shagbark hickory trees.

“A Celtic Spring” Concert

Performing Arts Center at Garrett College 687 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD, United States

Experience the music of Scotland and Ireland as the Garrett County Celtic Festival presents “A Celtic Spring,” an evening concert featuring performances from the Seán Heely Celtic Band and Greg Latta. The concert will be held at the Performing Arts Center of Garrett College in McHenry, MD on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 7:00 PM. Seán Heely is a U.S. National Scottish Fiddle Champion as well as an award-winning Irish fiddler, singer, and harpist. Based in the Washington, D.C. area, he has performed in Scotland, Ireland, South America, Germany, and more locally at the prestigious Kennedy Center, as well as pubs, concert halls, and festivals throughout the country. Other Celtic Band members include All-Ireland singing champion Kevin Elam, bouzouki and bass player Beth Patterson, acclaimed percussionist Lucas Ashby, and percussive dancer Agi Kovacs. The multi-instrumentalists will perform ancient, soaring melodies from Scotland, Ireland, and beyond, including Scots Gaelic songs, ballads, sea shanties, pub songs, and more from the rich Celtic folk tradition. Blended seamlessly with original compositions and modern tunes, their groove and drive move audiences of all ages. Greg Latta is a singer, songwriter, and award-winning musician from Frostburg, MD. He is a three-time winner of the Mid-Eastern hammered […]

Wayward Son at Honi-Honi Bar

Honi-Honi Bar 19745 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, Maryland, United States

Powerhouse Classic Rock and a little Awesome Country from Western Maryland and West Virginia.

Park PROs – Intro to Maple Syrup Making

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Interested in tapping your own maple trees for syrup? Join Ranger Noah for this Park PROs introduction class, where you will learn all the steps you need to make your very own maple syrup. This 1-hour program will include a short walk to get to the maple trees.

Team Bingo Sunday

Mountain State Brewing Co. (Deep Creek Lake) 6690 Sang Run Rd, McHenry, MD, United States

Get ready for a thrilling Team Bingo Sunday at Mountain State Brewing, starting at 1:00 PM!

Event Series Children’s Story Time

Children’s Story Time

Ruth Enlow Library - Grantsville 102 Parkside Drive, Grantsville, Maryland

Join Grantsville Library for Children's Story Time on Monday mornings beginning at 11:00 AM for an hour of stories, crafts, and activities designed to foster a love of reading in young children. 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.

Event Series Lego Club

Lego Club

Ruth Enlow Library - Grantsville 102 Parkside Drive, Grantsville, Maryland

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. 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.

Lego Club

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

Lego Club is designed for children ages 4 and up and features free building time with lots of building bricks. Children are encouraged to build a creation based on a new theme each month. Staff may display completed builds in the library. Lego Club typically meets on the fourth Monday of the month from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. September-May. Registration is not required. Disclaimer: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission to use any photos they take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.

Creative Writer’s Group

Ruth Enlow Library - Grantsville 102 Parkside Drive, Grantsville, Maryland

Create your own world. Join the Creative Writers Group presented by the Grantsville Library every other Monday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All are welcome. Attendees will hear in-progress work read by area writers and are invited to bring their own work for constructive comments and gentle criticism. There is no cost and writers can come and go as they wish. 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.

Full Moon Hike

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Embrace the beauty of the forest under a full moon on this 1-mile hike with Ranger Noah. This "Worm Moon" will be the first full moon of spring. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.

Garrett 8 Cinemas’ Tuesday Movie of the Week: Cabrini

Garrett 8 Cinemas 19741 Garrett Hwy, Oakland, MD, United States

Join Garrett 8 Cinemas for its Tuesday Movie of the Week, Cabrini, which has a 98% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes! Don't let this one go by without seeing it! All tickets are just $6.

$6.00

Take-A-Hike Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah on this challenging 4-mile hike and experience the revitalizing effects of outdoor exercise. The hike takes about two hours.

Children’s Story Time

Ruth Enlow Library - Kitzmiller 288 W Main St, Kitzmiller, MD

Welcome to Story Time @ Kitzmiller Library! The Story Time is geared for children ages 3-5. Please join us as you look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. 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.

Story Time @ Oakland for Ages 6-36 months

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

Join Oakland Library for a storytime designed especially for babies and toddlers. This program stimulates children’s language development and social skills through stories, music, rhymes, and other activities. 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.

Children’s Story Time

Ruth Enlow Library - Accident 106 S. North Street, Accident, MD, United States

Please join Accident Library on Tuesday mornings beginning at 11:00 AM for a fun-filled hour of stories and crafts designed to foster a love of reading for young children ages 2 and up. 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. 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.

Tree Talk Tuesday

New Germany Lake House 403 McAndrews Hill Road, Grantsville, MD, United States

Join Ranger Noah and student intern Maddy on this moderate-to-difficult 2-mile hike, and learn about some of the 16 native trees that are labeled throughout the park. This will be one of a series of tree talks, with each focusing on different tree species.

Kids’ Book Club

Oakland Ruth Enlow Library 6 N 2nd St, Oakland, MD, United States

Kids’ Book Club is a book discussion group for children in grades 3 through 5. Programs are held on the fourth Tuesday of every month September through November and January through May. Members will be provided with books that they will read and discuss with the group. Meetings include activities and snacks. Registration is required. If interested, please contact Julie Iden at julie@relib.net or 301-334-3996 x 0104. Disclaimer: The library cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens. Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission to use any photos they take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.

LEGO Club

Ruth Enlow Library - Friendsville 315 Chestnut Street, Friendsville,, Maryland

Calling all LEGO lovers! Join the LEGO Club at the Friendsville Library. We will meet on the 4th Tuesday of each month from 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM. Join the library for some free-building fun based on an awesome new theme each month! Your creative build will even be displayed in the library for others to enjoy! Lego and Duplo blocks will be provided. LEGO Club is designed for children ages 4 and up. Disclaimer: Programs, events, and classes may be photographed or videotaped for library promotional purposes. Your participation in programs signifies your permission to use any photos they take of you. Please speak to a librarian at the event if you would prefer your photo not to be taken.