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Let's All Read Shakespeare!
It's time for another casual group 'performance' of a much-beloved Shakespeare favorite.
Student Discovery Series: Bug Explorers
In this exciting, hands-on class, youth will become entomologists and engineers as they discover the fascinating world of insects while constructing a model using K'Nex.
Circus Science
Celebrate National Library Week at the Ruth Enlow Library with a Circus Science show!
Come find your joy at the circus with silly scientist Gregory May!
National Library Week 2026 Bookmark Contest
National Library Week is almost here, and you know what that means - it's time for our annual National Library Week Bookmark Contest!
National Library Week is a yearly celebration highlight
Library Garden Labs
Join us at all library locations for our series of free Library Garden Labs, presented by the University of Maryland Extension's Master Gardeners.
Dungeons & Dragons
Join the adventure as we embark on a Dungeons & Dragons quest at the Main Library in Oakland on Saturday, March 21st, at 12 PM!
Irish-American Heritage Month
Celebrate Irish-American Heritage Month with us during March!
2026 Reading Challenge
Welcome to the 2026 Ruth Enlow Library Reading Challenge!
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Do you enjoy cozy afternoons working on jigsaw puzzles? Let's turn it up a notch! Bring a friend and your competitive spirit to our jigsaw puzzle competition!
Adult Spelling Bee
Still have what it takes? Tired of autocorrect showing you up? Put on your game face and join us for our Adult Spelling Bee on Thursday, February 26th, at 4 pm.
Black History Month Challenge
The Black History Month Challenge at the Main Library is back during the month of February!
Tax Booklets
U.S. 1040 and Maryland state and local tax booklets and forms are now available at all Ruth Enlow Library locations. Pick up yours today!
Dungeons & Dragons
Join the adventure as we embark on a Dungeons & Dragons quest at the Main Library in Oakland on Saturday, February 28th, at 12 PM!
Blind Date with a Book
Welcome to February! That means it's time for our "Blind Date With a Book" event. Find details on how it works at each participating library location below!
Jigsaw Puzzle Competition
Event Details: Do you enjoy cozy afternoons working on jigsaw puzzles? Let's turn it up a notch! Bring a friend and your competitive spirit to our first jigsaw puzzle competition!
'Cabin Fever' Workshop: Basic Paper Quilling
Event Details: Don't let cabin fever set in! Come out and join us at the Friendsville Library on Saturday, January 31st at 11 am to learn the art of basic paper quilling.
History Talk & Book Signing with George Cowgill
Join local author George Cowgill for a History Talk and Book Signing. Mr.
Dungeons & Dragons
Join the adventure as we embark on a Dungeons & Dragons quest at the Main Library in Oakland on Saturday, January 17th, at 12 PM!
Mini & Me Movement Class
Head on over to the Grantsville Library at 11 am on the 1st Wednesday of the month, January - March, for our newest series of Mini & Me Movement Classes with Instructor Jen Virts.
Silent Book Club
Join us for a brand-new book club we're bringing you in partnership with the Green Room, Oakland.