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George’s Creek Library
76 Main Street
Lonaconing, MD 21539
Phone: 301-463-2629
Fax: 301-463-2485
Email: gcreeklibrary@alleganycountylibrary.info
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HOURS
| DAY OF THE WEEK | HOURS |
|---|---|
| Monday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Tuesday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Wednesday | 1:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Thursday | 1:00pm – 8:00pm |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | 10:00am – 5:00pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming events at George’s Creek Library:
Summer@Your Library: Coney Campfire
When: Thursday, June 27, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: George's Creek Library at Backyard
Come and celebrate summer at the annual Coney Campfire! We will be enjoying music, food, activities, and community.
Sunday in the Park
When: Sunday, June 30, 2019 - All Day
Where: George's Creek Library at Backyard
Enjoy Sunday in the Park as part of the George's Creek Promotional Council's Coney Days Celebration. Activities, food, and fun! Find out more on Facebook@ConeyDays.
Yoga Wellness
When: Tuesday, July 02, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
Yoga and Wellness classes begin with yoga from 10-11 am led by Leslee Wigfield. The style of yoga is suitable for all levels, including those brand new to it. Wellness wisdom and discussion will follow directly after yoga from 11- 11:30 am and will be led by Jen Thomas. If the weather is nice, we will meet outside behind the library.
Please bring a yoga mat and water. Yoga mats are provided if needed by reaching out to Jen Thomas at 301-777-9150, Ext.109.Overflow parking will be available at the Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home next to the library.
There is no cost to attend. Bring a friend!
Stretching to EmPower is a Yoga Wellness program to educate, motivate, strengthen and empower women (although men are welcome to attend!) This program is made possible by funding comes from the Federal Office on Women's Health and Area Health Education Center West, and other community partners.
Yoga Wellness
When: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
Yoga and Wellness classes begin with yoga from 10-11 am led by Leslee Wigfield. The style of yoga is suitable for all levels, including those brand new to it. Wellness wisdom and discussion will follow directly after yoga from 11- 11:30 am and will be led by Jen Thomas. If the weather is nice, we will meet outside behind the library.
Please bring a yoga mat and water. Yoga mats are provided if needed by reaching out to Jen Thomas at 301-777-9150, Ext.109.Overflow parking will be available at the Wilhelm-Eakin Funeral Home next to the library.
There is no cost to attend. Bring a friend!
Stretching to EmPower is a Yoga Wellness program to educate, motivate, strengthen and empower women (although men are welcome to attend!) This program is made possible by funding comes from the Federal Office on Women's Health and Area Health Education Center West, and other community partners.
George's Creek Story Time
When: Tuesday, July 09, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Children's Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialist's.
George's Creek Story Time
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Children's Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialist's.
Allegany County WIC @ The Library
When: Tuesday, July 16, 2019 - 12:30 PM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
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. Brochures and information available to walk-ins.
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides health assessments and referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for qualified families throughout Allegany County. We have appointments available in Cumberland, Westernport, Lonaconing, and Frostburg.
AHEC West Diabetes & Prevention Program
When: Wednesday, July 17, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: George's Creek Library at Teen Room
AHEC West Diabetes & Prevention Program, for ages 18 and and older. The Diabetes Prevention Program includes lessons, handouts, and other resources to help you make healthy changes. A lifestyle coach, specially trained to lead the program, to help you learn new skills, encourage you to set and meet goals, and keep you motivated. You will learn to eat better without having to give up the foods you love and add physical activity such as taking a walk to your weekly schedule. The coach will also facilitate discussions and help make the program fun and engaging. A support group of people with similar goals and challenges. Together, you can share ideas, celebrate successes, and work to overcome obstacles. In some programs, the participants stay in touch with each other during the week. It may be easier to make changes when you’re working as a group than doing it on your own.
To be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program, there is some eligibility criteria. Someone could be either diagnosed with prediabetes from their provider or they can take a “self-assessment” quiz. The quiz is really easy. For your online registration form, could you reference the online quiz from the CDCs website? The language to reference it can say: “Find out if you are at risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Take the online quiz: https://www.cdc.gov/widgets/Prediabetes/html5/iframe.html. If you score a 5 or higher, please contact Catie Wampole at 240-362-7715
Allegany County WIC @ The Library
When: Monday, July 22, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
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. Brochures and information available to walk-ins.
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides health assessments and referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for qualified families throughout Allegany County. We have appointments available in Cumberland, Westernport, Lonaconing, and Frostburg.
George's Creek Story Time
When: Tuesday, July 23, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Children's Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialist's.
George's Creek Story Time
When: Tuesday, July 30, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Children's Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialist's.
AHEC West Diabetes & Prevention Program
When: Wednesday, July 31, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: George's Creek Library at Teen Room
AHEC West Diabetes & Prevention Program, for ages 18 and and older. The Diabetes Prevention Program includes lessons, handouts, and other resources to help you make healthy changes. A lifestyle coach, specially trained to lead the program, to help you learn new skills, encourage you to set and meet goals, and keep you motivated. You will learn to eat better without having to give up the foods you love and add physical activity such as taking a walk to your weekly schedule. The coach will also facilitate discussions and help make the program fun and engaging. A support group of people with similar goals and challenges. Together, you can share ideas, celebrate successes, and work to overcome obstacles. In some programs, the participants stay in touch with each other during the week. It may be easier to make changes when you’re working as a group than doing it on your own.
To be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program, there is some eligibility criteria. Someone could be either diagnosed with prediabetes from their provider or they can take a “self-assessment” quiz. The quiz is really easy. For your online registration form, could you reference the online quiz from the CDCs website? The language to reference it can say: “Find out if you are at risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Take the online quiz: https://www.cdc.gov/widgets/Prediabetes/html5/iframe.html. If you score a 5 or higher, please contact Catie Wampole at 240-362-7715
George's Creek Story Time
When: Tuesday, August 06, 2019 - 11:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Children's Room
Grow your child's early literacy skills with a fun-filled time of book reading, singing, rhyming, moving, and creating with one of our amazing Program Specialist's.
WorkKeys Testing Session
When: Tuesday, August 13, 2019 - 10:30 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
Intake and testing sessions for Allegany College of MD's Continuing Education and Workforce Development WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate computer classes. To register lease Contact Deborah Miller at dkmiller@allegany.edu.
Allegany County WIC @ The Library
When: Tuesday, August 20, 2019 - 12:30 PM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
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. Brochures and information available to walk-ins.
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides health assessments and referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for qualified families throughout Allegany County. We have appointments available in Cumberland, Westernport, Lonaconing, and Frostburg.
AHEC West Diabetes & Prevention Program
When: Wednesday, August 21, 2019 - 6:00 PM
Where: George's Creek Library at Teen Room
AHEC West Diabetes & Prevention Program, for ages 18 and and older. The Diabetes Prevention Program includes lessons, handouts, and other resources to help you make healthy changes. A lifestyle coach, specially trained to lead the program, to help you learn new skills, encourage you to set and meet goals, and keep you motivated. You will learn to eat better without having to give up the foods you love and add physical activity such as taking a walk to your weekly schedule. The coach will also facilitate discussions and help make the program fun and engaging. A support group of people with similar goals and challenges. Together, you can share ideas, celebrate successes, and work to overcome obstacles. In some programs, the participants stay in touch with each other during the week. It may be easier to make changes when you’re working as a group than doing it on your own.
To be eligible for the Diabetes Prevention Program, there is some eligibility criteria. Someone could be either diagnosed with prediabetes from their provider or they can take a “self-assessment” quiz. The quiz is really easy. For your online registration form, could you reference the online quiz from the CDCs website? The language to reference it can say: “Find out if you are at risk for prediabetes and type 2 diabetes. Take the online quiz: https://www.cdc.gov/widgets/Prediabetes/html5/iframe.html. If you score a 5 or higher, please contact Catie Wampole at 240-362-7715
Allegany County WIC @ The Library
When: Monday, August 26, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
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. Brochures and information available to walk-ins.
WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children. WIC provides health assessments and referrals, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and supplemental foods for qualified families throughout Allegany County. We have appointments available in Cumberland, Westernport, Lonaconing, and Frostburg.
WorkKeys Testing Session
When: Thursday, August 29, 2019 - 1:00 PM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
Intake and testing sessions for Allegany College of MD's Continuing Education and Workforce Development WorkKeys National Career Readiness Certificate computer classes. To register lease Contact Deborah Miller at dkmiller@allegany.edu.
Lawyer in the Library: Free Civil Legal Services
When: Tuesday, October 29, 2019 - 10:00 AM
Where: George's Creek Library at Meeting Room
On Tuesday, October 31st, the George's Creek Library will host the Lawyer in the Library program, which provides free civil legal services to the community. No appointments are necessary and assistance is provided on a first-come, first served basis by Maryland Legal Aid staff. One-on-one advice is offered on a variety of civil legal issues including: bankruptcy, child custody and support, debt collection, expungements, government benefits, foreclosure, landlord/tenant, veterans benefits, and wage claims.