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Beginner's ASL Class at LaVale Library

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
LaVale Meeting Room A at LaVale Library
Program Type:
Career & Skill Building, Community Health & Wellness, Community Services, Fun & Learning
Age Group:
Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)

Join us for an engaging journey into American Sign Language (ASL), led by our dedicated volunteer, Margaret Orth. This beginner ASL series offers flexible participation with individual event registrations, allowing you to jump in at any time.

Registration Required
Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: LaVale Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Career & Skill Building, Community Health & Wellness, Community Services, Fun & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for an engaging journey into American Sign Language (ASL), led by our dedicated volunteer, Margaret Orth. This beginner ASL series offers flexible participation with individual event registrations, allowing you to jump in at any time.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Mindful Art for Kids at Frostburg Library

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frostburg Meeting Room at Frostburg Library
Program Type:
Community Health & Wellness, Fun & Learning
Age Group:
Elementary (6-11)
  • Participants will listen to a read aloud about mindfulness, then practice a meditation and type of art to bring calm with quiet, instrumental music.
Registration Required
Library Branch: Frostburg Library
Room: Frostburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Elementary (6-11)
Program Type: Community Health & Wellness, Fun & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:
  • Participants will listen to a read aloud about mindfulness, then practice a meditation and type of art to bring calm with quiet, instrumental music.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Adult DND

Dungeons and Dragons at LaVale Library

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
LaVale Meeting Room B at LaVale Library
Program Type:
Fun & Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

If you are interested in joining in the future, please fill out the interest form: https://forms.gle/Kg6xbu4i2VrLFpDVA 

Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: LaVale Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Fun & Learning
Event Details:

If you are interested in joining in the future, please fill out the interest form: https://forms.gle/Kg6xbu4i2VrLFpDVA 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Mother and young baby looking at book together

Allegany County WIC at the George's Creek Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
George’s Creek Meeting Room at George's Creek Library
Program Type:
Community Health & Wellness, Community Services
Age Group:
Young Children (0-5), Elementary (6-11), Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)

Allegany County WIC Program at the George's Creek Library. Two staff members will be present, serving 1-2 families at a time, every 15-30 minutes during the time requested. To schedule an appointment, please contact WIC at: (301)-759-5020.

Library Branch: George's Creek Library
Room: George’s Creek Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Children (0-5), Elementary (6-11), Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community Health & Wellness, Community Services
Event Details:

Allegany County WIC Program at the George's Creek Library. Two staff members will be present, serving 1-2 families at a time, every 15-30 minutes during the time requested. To schedule an appointment, please contact WIC at: (301)-759-5020.

Allegany County Drug Court

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Washington Street Meeting Room at Washington Street Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Journal Group

Washington Street Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Washington Street Library
Room: Washington Street Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Journal Group

Job Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Cumberland Meeting Room at South Cumberland Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Job Club for Spectrum

South Cumberland Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: South Cumberland Library
Room: South Cumberland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Job Club for Spectrum

Service Coordinator

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
LaVale Study Room at LaVale Library
Purpose of Meeting:

PCP meeting

LaVale Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: LaVale Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

PCP meeting

Gift wrap station flyer

Gift Wrap Station at LaVale Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 7:30pm
LaVale Meeting Room A at LaVale Library
Program Type:
Community Health & Wellness, Community Services
Age Group:
Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)

Too busy to wrap your gifts? Can't quite wrap it just right? Let us help! 

Sign up to get your gifts wrapped for the holidays! 

Please register for a time slot at LaVale Library or by calling 301-729-0855.

Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: LaVale Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community Health & Wellness, Community Services
Event Details:

Too busy to wrap your gifts? Can't quite wrap it just right? Let us help! 

Sign up to get your gifts wrapped for the holidays! 

Please register for a time slot at LaVale Library or by calling 301-729-0855.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

My Year of Reading: Ornament Craft 2025 Flyer - Thursday, December 18 at 3-4:30 PM at South Cumberland Library. Create a personalized ornament that contains your favorite reads from the past year! For ages 13+, registration required! Sign up online or in a branch. Ornaments and supplies provided.

My Year of Reading '25 Ornament Craft at South Cumberland Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
South Cumberland Meeting Room at South Cumberland Library
Program Type:
Fun & Learning
Age Group:
Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)

Make yourself a fun memento of all the books you've read in 2025! The event provides all the materials you need, you just have to sign up! For ages 14+.

Registration Required
Library Branch: South Cumberland Library
Room: South Cumberland Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Fun & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make yourself a fun memento of all the books you've read in 2025! The event provides all the materials you need, you just have to sign up! For ages 14+.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Gold background with LEGO bricks, Builders Club Third Thursday of the month at 4:30

Frostburg Library Builders Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Frostburg Meeting Room at Frostburg Library
Program Type:
Career & Skill Building, Fun & Learning, Student Success
Age Group:
Young Children (0-5), Elementary (6-11), Tweens and Teens (12-17)

Join us at Frostburg Library for drop in building from 4:30-5:30 for open-ended free play with blocks, Duplo, LEGO, K'nex, puzzles and more on the third Thursday of the month.

Library Branch: Frostburg Library
Room: Frostburg Meeting Room
Age Group: Young Children (0-5), Elementary (6-11), Tweens and Teens (12-17)
Program Type: Career & Skill Building, Fun & Learning, Student Success
Event Details:

Join us at Frostburg Library for drop in building from 4:30-5:30 for open-ended free play with blocks, Duplo, LEGO, K'nex, puzzles and more on the third Thursday of the month.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Teen DND

Teen Dungeons and Dragons at LaVale Library

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
LaVale Meeting Room B at LaVale Library
Program Type:
Career & Skill Building, Fun & Learning, Student Success
Age Group:
Tweens and Teens (12-17)

If you are interested in joining in the future, please fill out the interest form: https://forms.gle/Kg6xbu4i2VrLFpDVA 

Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: LaVale Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens and Teens (12-17)
Program Type: Career & Skill Building, Fun & Learning, Student Success
Event Details:

If you are interested in joining in the future, please fill out the interest form: https://forms.gle/Kg6xbu4i2VrLFpDVA 

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Allegany County Commission for Women - Monthly Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Jeannette Johnson Study Room at LaVale Library
Purpose of Meeting:

The Allegany County Commission for Women is an all-volunteer group that was re-activated in Allegany County, Maryland in 2019. This Commission focuses on assisting in identifying a...

LaVale Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: The Jeannette Johnson Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

The Allegany County Commission for Women is an all-volunteer group that was re-activated in Allegany County, Maryland in 2019.

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Gift Wrap Station at LaVale Library

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
LaVale Conference Room at LaVale Library
Program Type:
Community Health & Wellness, Community Services
Age Group:
Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)

Too busy to wrap your gifts? Can't quite wrap it just right? Let us help! 

Sign up to get your gifts wrapped for the holidays! 

Please register for a time slot at LaVale Library or by calling 301-729-0855.

Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: LaVale Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community Health & Wellness, Community Services
Event Details:

Too busy to wrap your gifts? Can't quite wrap it just right? Let us help! 

Sign up to get your gifts wrapped for the holidays! 

Please register for a time slot at LaVale Library or by calling 301-729-0855.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Bingocize

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Cumberland Meeting Room at South Cumberland Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Activity for Spectrum group

South Cumberland Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: South Cumberland Library
Room: South Cumberland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Activity for Spectrum group

Homeschool Teen Hangout

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Frostburg Meeting Room at Frostburg Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Socialization of teen homeschoolers. A parent will remain at all times. Game playing and conversation.

Frostburg Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Frostburg Library
Room: Frostburg Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Socialization of teen homeschoolers. A parent will remain at all times. Game playing and conversation.

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Gift Wrap Station at LaVale Library

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 11:00am - 4:00pm
LaVale Conference Room at LaVale Library
Program Type:
Community Health & Wellness, Community Services
Age Group:
Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)

Too busy to wrap your gifts? Can't quite wrap it just right? Let us help! 

Sign up to get your gifts wrapped for the holidays! 

Please register for a time slot at LaVale Library or by calling 301-729-0855.

Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: LaVale Conference Room
Age Group: Tweens and Teens (12-17), Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community Health & Wellness, Community Services
Event Details:

Too busy to wrap your gifts? Can't quite wrap it just right? Let us help! 

Sign up to get your gifts wrapped for the holidays! 

Please register for a time slot at LaVale Library or by calling 301-729-0855.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to be attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Checkmate Chess Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
South Cumberland Study Room at South Cumberland Library
Purpose of Meeting:

 

South Cumberland Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: South Cumberland Library
Room: South Cumberland Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

DnD

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 12:00pm - 3:00pm
The Jeannette Johnson Study Room at LaVale Library
Purpose of Meeting:

DND

LaVale Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: The Jeannette Johnson Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

DND

Let's Talk Movies - The 3rd Saturday of the month

Let's Talk Movies at LaVale Library

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
LaVale Library
Program Type:
Community Health & Wellness, Fun & Learning
Age Group:
Adult (18+)

Are you passionate about films and love diving into their stories, characters, and themes? Join us for our brand-new movie discussion series, where we’ll explore the latest films through lively, thought-provoking conversations.

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Library Branch: LaVale Library
Age Group: Adult (18+)
Program Type: Community Health & Wellness, Fun & Learning
Event Details:

Are you passionate about films and love diving into their stories, characters, and themes? Join us for our brand-new movie discussion series, where we’ll explore the latest films through lively, thought-provoking conversations.

Disclaimer(s)

Accessibility

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 Programming Department at 301-777-1200.

Media Content Disclaimer

We can provide content ratings but encourage each library user to choose the appropriateness of the library event according to their individual and family needs, tastes, and values.

Photo Disclaimer

Allegany County Library System may be taking photos at library sponsored programs.  Your participation in the program signifies your permission for us to use any photos that we take of you.  Please speak to a librarian now if you would prefer that your photo not be taken.  

Checkmate Chess Club

Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
South Cumberland Study Room at South Cumberland Library
Purpose of Meeting:

 

South Cumberland Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: South Cumberland Library
Room: South Cumberland Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

JR Annual PCP Meeting

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
LaVale Study Room at LaVale Library
Purpose of Meeting:

JR Annual PCP Meeting

LaVale Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: LaVale Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

JR Annual PCP Meeting

Breastfeeding support group

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Jeannette Johnson Study Room at LaVale Library
Purpose of Meeting:

This free support group is intended for mothers and babies. Through this group, mothers can gain support from breastfeeding experts and get a change to meet peers who maybe going t...

LaVale Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: The Jeannette Johnson Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

This free support group is intended for mothers and babies. Through this group, mothers can gain support from breastfeeding experts and get a change to meet peers who maybe going through similar motherhood journeys.

Interview

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
The Jeannette Johnson Study Room at LaVale Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Interview

LaVale Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: LaVale Library
Room: The Jeannette Johnson Study Room
Purpose of Meeting

Interview

KIBU Learning

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
South Cumberland Meeting Room at South Cumberland Library
Purpose of Meeting:

KIBU Learning

South Cumberland Library
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: South Cumberland Library
Room: South Cumberland Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

KIBU Learning