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  • Quince Orchard Book Discussion

    Montgomery County Public Libraries, Quince Orchard Library 15831 Quince Orchard Road, Gaithersburg, MD, United States

    Join us to discuss this year’s OMOB No Sense in Wishing.

  • Charm City [OMOB Film Screening & Discussion]

    Wicomico Public Library, Paul S. Sarbanes Branch 122 S. Division St., Salisbury, MD, United States

    Join us for a special screening of Charm City, a documentary that explores Baltimore through the experiences of residents, community leaders, and activists working to create positive change in their neighborhoods. The film examines themes of community, resilience, social challenges, and the ongoing efforts toward reform in a changing city. Following the screening, we will […]

  • OMOB Panel

    Salisbury University 1101 Camden Ave, Salisbury, MD, United States

    Join a panel discussing several themes of the book, including historical perspectives on Black music and belonging and approaches to writing creative non-fiction. The panel will be moderated by SU Associate Professor of English April Logan and featured panelists are SU Professor of Music John Wesley Wright and Assistant Professor of English Christine Spillson.

  • One Maryland One Book Discussion: No Sense in Wishing

    Enoch Pratt Free Library, Waverly Branch 400 E. 33rd Street, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Join us for a discussion of the 2026 One Maryland One Book selection No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney. No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney is a personal and analytical essay collection that showcases his home city of Baltimore, […]

  • Webinar: Bringing the Humanities to Life – Food

    Bringing the Humanities to Life is a monthly virtual webinar series that explores how the humanities enrich and transform various fields. Each session will feature experts discussing the importance of integrating literature, history, philosophy, and the social sciences in industries such as technology, healthcare, sports, and environmentalism. Discover the cultural and historical narratives that shape […]

  • Freedom of the Press: Community Conversation & Culminating Event

    Maryland Hall 801 Chase St., Annapolis, Maryland

    Save the date for a special evening of programming and a community conversation about the state of journalism and a free press in the United States. To be held the evening of Wednesday, November 18th at Maryland Hall in Annapolis. Attendees will have the opportunity to see the Revolutionary Maryland: Freedom of the Press Then […]

  • One Maryland One Book Discussion: No Sense in Wishing

    Enoch Pratt Free Library, Roland Park Branch 5108 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, United States

    Join us for a discussion of the 2026 One Maryland One Book selection No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney. No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney is a personal and analytical essay collection that showcases his home city of Baltimore, […]

  • Owings Mills Book Club

    Baltimore County Public Library, Owings Mills Branch 10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, MD, United States

    Owings Mills Book Club Discussion of the book “No Sense in Wishing”.

  • Webinar: Bringing the Humanities to Life – Faith & Religion

    Bringing the Humanities to Life is a monthly virtual webinar series that explores how the humanities enrich and transform various fields. Each session will feature experts discussing the importance of integrating literature, history, philosophy, and the social sciences in industries such as technology, healthcare, sports, and environmentalism. Explore the profound connection between the humanities and […]