The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!

New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United States

If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!

Event Series Hungry Critters

Hungry Critters

Discovery Center l Deep Creek Lake State Park 898 State Park Rd, Swanton, MD, United States

It's chow time! Join the Discovery Center critters for lunch as the Naturalists give everybody their meals and explain some of their natural feeding habits.

The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!

New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United States

If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!

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.

Dimensions of Diversity

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

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights Garrett College Presents Dimensions of Diversity on April 22, 2024, from 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett College.

Earth Day Work Day – Pulling Invasives

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

Celebrate Earth Day by helping park staff remove garlic mustard and other harmful invasive plants throughout the park. No experience is required.

Event Series Free Expungement Clinic

Free Expungement Clinic

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

Free Expungement Clinic - brought to you by Maryland Legal Aid. Attendees can receive free assistance from Maryland Legal Aid attorneys to expunge their criminal records. To register, contact Michael Stevens at mstevens@mdlab.org or 240-979-0640. Registration is not mandatory.

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.

Listening Session

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

Maryland Commission on Civil Rights, Garrett College, and Garrett County NAACP host a Listening Session on April 22, 2024, from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM in the Performing Arts Center at Garrett Community Center. Come let your voice be heard! Join the community for an interactive discussion on challenges within the county regarding diversity, discrimination, fair housing, and more!!!

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 "Pink Moon" will be the second full moon of spring. Please bring a flashlight or headlamp.

The EGGstreme Egg Hunt Continues!

New Germany State Park 349 Headquarters Ln, Grantsville, MD, United States

If you missed this year's EGGstreme Easter Egg Hunt, you can still join in the fun throughout April. If you happen to find any eggs while hiking the trails, please bring them to the Ranger Station (open daily, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM) to exchange them for candy!

Event Series Weed or Wildflower?

Weed or Wildflower?

Native Plant Garden 403 McAndrews Hill Rd, Grantsville, MD, United States

Want to help preserve our regional biodiversity? Bring your work gloves, kneeling pads, favorite weeding tools, and some elbow grease to remove unwanted plants from the garden. As you work, you'll learn how to identify common weeds and why protecting native plants is so critical for wildlife. Meet at the native plant garden near the Lake House. Please bring your own water bottle, insect repellent, and sunscreen.

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.

Event Series Children’s Story Time

Children’s Story Time

Welcome to Story Time @ Kitzmiller Library! The Story Time is geared for children ages 3-5. Please join the library 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 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.

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.

Coffee, Tea & Trauma Recovery

Shoofly Java 213 East Alder Street, Oakland, MD, United States

Introducing a special partnership with Dove Center and Shoofly Java: Coffee, Tea & Trauma Recovery Join the Dove Center at Shoofly Java to enjoy coffee, tea, and trauma recovery tips. Afterward, we will head to Jitterbug Movement Studio for a session of healing yoga. This is a time for participants to relax and learn, and will not require deep sharing about trauma history. It is a safe, judgment-free setting to begin or continue your healing. Schedule: 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM: Meet at Shoofly for coffee, tea, snacks, and meaningful conversation, and tips for recovering from trauma. This will include a mindfulness exercise. 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM: Break/Questions 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM: Meet at Jitterbug Movement Studio for a Healing Yoga Session with @aylabellefit These sessions are at no cost to participants. They are made possible by a grant through the Dove Center, to provide trauma-informed healing opportunities. REGISTER HERE

Free

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.