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  • Books on Tap at Slate Farm Brewery

    Slate Farm Brewery 2128 Whiteford Rd, Whiteford, MD, United States

    Join us to discuss this year’s One Maryland One Book selection, “No Sense in Wishing”, by Lawrence Burney. Free copies of the 2026 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities. […]

  • Cookies and Conversations – One Maryland One Book

    Baltimore County Public Library, Randallstown Branch 8604 Liberty Road, Randallstown, MD, United States

    Join us for a lively discussion of this year’s One Maryland One Book selection, No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore by Lawrence Burney.

  • Life Journeys Book Discussion w/Culture & Music

    Calvert Library, Prince Frederick Branch 850 Costley Way, Prince Frederick, MD, United States

    To have this event for teens and young adults in Calvert County w/Author present.

  • One Maryland One Book Discussion: No Sense in Wishing

    Enoch Pratt Free Library, Canton Branch 1030 S. Ellwood 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, […]

  • Book Discussion

    Cecil County Public Library, Chesapeake City Branch 2527 Augustine Herman Hwy, Chesapeake City, MD, United States

    Book discussion for the One Maryland One Book selection: “No Sense in Wishing” by Lawrence Burney

  • One Maryland One Book Discussion

    Worcester County Library, Ocean City Branch 10003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, United States

    Pick up a copy of the book at the Ocean City circulation desk and then join us for a lively discussion about this year’s One Maryland One Book

  • The Stories that Shape Us

    Frederick County Public Libraries, Myersville Community Library 8 Harp Place, Myersville, MD, United States

    Join local writer Laura Rennie for a generative writing workshop exploring the stories that shape us. Participants will use music, memory, place, family traditions, and personal belongings as starting points for new writing. Writers of all experience levels are encouraged to attend. Bring a notebook or laptop.

  • Book Discussion

    Cecilton Community Center N, 90-B Center Street, Warwick, MD, United States

    Book discussion for the One Maryland One Book selection: “No Sense in Wishing” by Lawrence Burney

  • Book Discussion

    Calvert Library, Twin Beaches Branch 4100 5th Street, North Beach, MD, United States

    A personal and analytical essay collection from culture critic Lawrence Burney that is a personal and analytical look at his home city of Baltimore, music from throughout the global Black diaspora, and the traditions that raised him.

  • Olney Evening Book Discussion

    Montgomery County Public Libraries, Olney Library 3500 Olney-Laytonsville Road, Olney, MD, United States

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

  • Webinar: Bringing the Humanities to Life – Healthcare

    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. In this session, we will examine the vital […]