Len Shindel Book Discussion

Join us at the Grantsville Library on Monday, July 21st from 6-8 pm as author Len Shindel discusses his new book The Strike That Changed Maryland’s Wilderness County. Learn how the strikers held out so long, and how Shindel later led efforts to win a historic road marke......More

Join us at the Grantsville Library on Monday, July 21st from 6-8 pm as author Len Shindel discusses his new book The Strike That Changed Maryland’s Wilderness County. Learn how the strikers held out so long, and how Shindel later led efforts to win a historic road marker to commemorate the event.Len Shindel began working at Bethlehem Steel’s Sparrows Point Plant in 1973, where he was a union activist and elected representative in local unions of the United Steelworkers. He frequently published newsletters about issues confronting his co-workers. His nonfiction and poetry have been featured in numerous publications. After leaving Sparrows Point in 2002 after Bethlehem’s bankruptcy, Shindel, a father of three and grandfather of seven, began working as a communication specialist for the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) in Washington, D.C. The International Labor Communications Association frequently awarded his writing. He retired from the IBEW in 2014 and moved to Garrett County. After relocating, Shindel led efforts to win a state historic road marker commemorating the Garrett County Road Workers Strike of 1970. In 2025, he published “The Strike that Changed Maryland’s Wilderness County.” Information, photos and interviews about the strike can be reviewed at www.garrettroadstrike.com. A master naturalist at Deep Creek State Park, Shindel enjoys writing, cross-country skiing, kayaking, hiking, and fighting for a more peaceful, sustainable and safe world for his grandchildren and their generation.

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Mah-Jongg

Please join us to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1-4pm. 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.

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Nature's Paintbrush

Join us for a colorful adventure where kids will explore how nature inspires art! Ranger Noah from New Germany State Park will help us discover how to find color in the world around us. Then, children will use natural materials and vibrant paints to create their very ow......More

Join us for a colorful adventure where kids will explore how nature inspires art! Ranger Noah from New Germany State Park will help us discover how to find color in the world around us. Then, children will use natural materials and vibrant paints to create their very own nature-inspired masterpiece!

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Puzzle Club

Join fellow puzzle lovers for an afternoon of puzzles and light refreshments!

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Lego Club

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.

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Mah-Jongg

Please join us to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1-4pm. 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.

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Adult Summer Reading Club: Diamond Painting!

Join us at the library for a calming and creative session of diamond painting, the popular art form that combines the beauty of mosaics with the sparkle of gemstones. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, socialize, and make something beautiful! Registration require......More

Join us at the library for a calming and creative session of diamond painting, the popular art form that combines the beauty of mosaics with the sparkle of gemstones. This is the perfect opportunity to relax, socialize, and make something beautiful! Registration required. Contact Kim Lishia at [email protected] or come into the Grantsville Library to register!

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Maryland Food Bank's Mobile Market/Grantsville Library

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!

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Garrett County Department of Social Services Assistance Program

Occurring on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Grantsville branch, representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be in the library to serve the community through their assistance outreach program. Customers can come see a DSS staff p......More

Occurring on the 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month at the Grantsville branch, representatives from the Garrett County Department of Social Services will be in the library to serve the community through their assistance outreach program. Customers can come see a DSS staff person at any of these locations to pick up paperwork, drop off paperwork, apply for services like SNAP, CASH Assistance and Medical Assistance, or just to ask questions about the programs and services offered by our agency. Staff can also provide referral to other community agencies if we do not have a program to address the person’s needs. ANYONE can access ANY of these locations. This schedule provides flexibility to our customers who may be working in communities away from their home, or who may be facing transportation challenges.These locations also provide support to our customers by making DSS forms available to customers during the location’s open hours of business. Customers can look for the file box labeled “DSS FORMS” to pick up forms, information or a pre-paid envelope in which to return completed forms to our office for processing.Please note: Please note: If Garrett County schools are canceled due to inclement weather, outreach activity is canceled for that day. For more information on the outreach program, please contact Garrett County DSS at 301-533-3000.

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Mah-Jongg

Please join us to play Mah-Jongg at the Ruth Enlow Library in Grantsville, MD on Thursdays from 1-4pm. 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.

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Eating the Rainbow!

Eat the rainbow and blend up some fun! Kids will learn about healthy, colorful eating while creating their own delicious smoothies. They'll explore fruits and veggies of every color, talk about their health benefits and then mix and match ingredients to make a tasty rai......More

Eat the rainbow and blend up some fun! Kids will learn about healthy, colorful eating while creating their own delicious smoothies. They'll explore fruits and veggies of every color, talk about their health benefits and then mix and match ingredients to make a tasty rainbow smoothie. All ingredients and supplies provided while they last.

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US

Puzzle Club

Join fellow puzzle lovers for an afternoon of puzzles and light refreshments!

102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, 21536, US