The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is coordinating another National Drug Take-Back Initiative across the United States on Saturday, April 27, 2024. In addition to the three permanent take-back locations, Garrett County is adding several temporary locations during April highlighting the message, Medication Safety Starts with You. Because of the importance of keeping medications out of the hands of those who could misuse or abuse them, the Garrett County Health Department (GCHD) reminds everyone that the county has three permanent medication drop box locations, including Oakland City Police (Town Hall), Garrett County Sheriff’s Office, and the Maryland State Police Barracks in McHenry. The drop boxes are available anytime the lobbies are open. Accepted at these locations are tablets, capsules, patches, and other solid forms of prescription drugs, but not liquids, syringes and other sharps, or illegal drugs. According to local data reports from GCHD, during the fiscal year 2023, 127 pounds of medications were collected at the drop box locations. In addition, the following one-time event will take place on April 6, 2024, 8:30 AM -12:30 PM, at the Community Aquatic & Recreation Complex (CARC), in connection with the Garrett County Health Fair. According to the Washington Division of the DEA, […]

Come to the Oakland Library to create Paper Mache Eggs! All materials will be provided. *Registration required. Contact Andrew Miller at andrew@relib.net or come into the Oakland Library 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 Ruth Enlow Library for a watch party of the Total Solar Eclipse, at our Main Branch in Oakland on Monday, April 8 at 1:30 PM. The location will be able to view the eclipse at around 92-93% totality. You will be able to do crafts and activities, as well as view a video feed of the eclipse. Some eclipse glasses will be available to share during the watch party. Disclaimers: 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.

Celebrate National Library Week 2024 with a live animal show! Join Grantsville Library for an extraordinary journey where stories come to life! Our live animal ambassadors will enchant you as you explore adventures of faraway lands, bygone eras, and the magical adventures that begin in your own backyard. 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 as you learn about gardening by moon signs. This program will be held at the Oakland Library and is open to all ages. We look forward to seeing you there! Please register at the Oakland Library or contact Andrew Miller at andrew@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.