Events

Welcome to Story Time at the Kitzmiller Library! Come join us as we look, listen, sing, and play while learning through stories, crafts, and other fun activities. This program is intended for children ages 3-5. 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.

Join Oakland Library for a story time 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.

Welcome to your one-stop shop for free healthy foods and resources. A selection of boxed dry goods and “pick your own” produce will be offered (while food supplies last). We hope to see you there! Disclaimer: 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.

Take charge of your health with Living Well Chronic Disease Management, a FREE 6-week self-management program offered by Garrett Regional Medical Center! This program provides practical tools and support to help you feel better, stay engaged in your care, and enhance your quality of life. Grantsville Senior Center Tuesdays, September 29 - November 3 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM Register by calling 301-533-4554 If you or someone you know is living with a chronic condition, this program is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and take an active role in your health.

The Mountain Fresh Producers Association is a non-profit group of farmers, artisans, cooks, and bakers in the beautiful Appalachian Mountains of western Maryland and northeastern West Virginia. Learn more about our vendors: https://www.mountainfresh.org/productsvendors.html

Join Oakland Library for a story time 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 us for "Guys Readin' Stuff" - just a group of dudes who like books! Adults and teens welcome. Meet cool folks, share the stuff you like. Get ideas on what to read next and help other guys get into books. Guys Readin' Stuff occurs on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM in the Community Room of the Main Library. Disclaimer: 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.

Join Oakland Library for "Guys Readin' Stuff" - just a group of dudes who like books! Adults and teens welcome. Meet cool folks, share the stuff you like. Get ideas on what to read next and help other guys get into books. Guys Readin' Stuff occurs on the first Wednesday of the month at 5:30 PM in the Community Room of the Main Library. Disclaimer: 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.

If you enjoy cooking, trying new recipes, and eating with friends...then this is the book club for you! It's Friendsville Library's Culinary Connections Cookbook Club! Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month at 6 pm. Each participant will choose a recipe from a selection of cookbooks to prepare at home and bring to share at the next meeting. We'll have fun trying new foods, discussing our culinary successes (or disasters), and sharing cooking techniques and tips. We'll have a different theme each month, and a door prize will be awarded at each meeting! Only non-alcoholic beverages, please. Disclaimer/s: We cannot guarantee that the 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 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.

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 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     […]

Every Thursday of the month. Bring your own needlework projects to work on with fellow crafters! Disclaimer: 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.

Please join Grantsville Library to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1:00 PM 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 staff at the desk. Disclaimer: 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.

The Garrett County Health Department will be hosting a mobile health insurance clinic on the first Thursday of each month from 1:30-4:30 pm at the Friendsville Library. A representative will be available for in-person assistance to apply for health insurance through Maryland Health Connection.