Located in the scenic mountains of Western Maryland, the Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County serves this rural community with print, non-print, and electronic resources designed to meet a variety of informational needs. The library's staff is dedicated to providing quality service to its patrons. In all five branches of the library system, patrons will find helpful staff and access to a wide array of books and information.
About the Library
Our library started in 1915 by the Oakland Civic Club, the main library in Oakland was housed in several locations until its current building was completed in 1950. Originally known as the Oakland Free Public Library, its name was changed to the Ruth Enlow Library in memory of Ruth Enlow, whose father was a major benefactor of the new library.
Since 1950, branches of the library have opened in Accident, Friendsville, Grantsville, and Kitzmiller.
Thomas Vose, Director
Contact
Ruth Enlow Library
Board of Trustees
6 N. Second Street
Oakland, MD 21550
301-334-3996
Our Mission
The Ruth Enlow Library uses its collection, programs, services, and technology to transform its community:
- By championing literacies and lifelong learning,
- By bringing people and groups together; and
- By promoting democracy and civic engagement.
Our Values
Staff will strive at all times to uphold and promote the following values:
- Equal access for all
- Intellectual freedom
- Lifelong learning
- Reliability of information
- Fostering democracy
- Diversity
- Social responsibility
- Privacy
- Service
- Stewardship of public resources
- Collaboration
