• Book lovers from Carroll County and beyond are invited to this special event celebrating literacy, stories, and community. This event is free for all ages.

    Carroll County Farm Museum 500 S Center St, Westminster, MD, United States

    Book lovers from Carroll County and beyond are invited to this special event celebrating literacy, stories, and community. This event is free for all ages. Please note: some events will require tickets or advance registration. Featuring 100+ national bestselling and indie authors (Including Lawrence Burney) Book signings, panel discussions, and author talks Children’s character breakfast […]

  • The Xerox Revolution: Exploring the Historical Significance and Resurgence of DIY Zines

    Join zine publisher Paul Armentano and University of Maryland archivist and curator John Davis for a panel that explores the historical impact and cultural significance of zines! Panelists will discuss the crucial role zines played in promoting communication and awareness among bands and their fans, and how zine networks laid the foundation for the rise […]

  • Book Discussion

    Cecil County Public Library, Rising Sun Branch 111 Colonial Way, Rising Sun, MD, United States

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

  • One Maryland One Book Discussion: No Sense in Wishing

    Enoch Pratt Free Library, Cherry Hill Branch 606 Cherry Hill Road, 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, Easton Branch Library

    Talbot County Free Library, Easton 100 W. Dover St., Easton, MD, United States

    Easton Book Club. Free and open to the public. No registration required.

  • Edgewood Books at the Center

    Participants at least 55 years of age meet at the Edgewood Activity Center for a spirited book discussion. 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 […]

  • Smithsburg Library Book Club

    Washington County Free Library, Smithsburg Library 66 West Water St, Smithsburg, MD, United States

    Open book club meeting featuring OMOB title No Sense in Wishing

  • One Maryland One Book Discussion

    Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, Grantsville Branch 102 Parkview Drive, Grantsville, MD, United States

    Please join us as we discuss the 2026 One Maryland One Book, No Sense in Wishing: Essays on Black Music, Belonging, and Baltimore. “There are moments in our lives when we discover an artist, an album, a film, or a cultural artifact that leaves a lasting impression. These moments inform how we understand the world, […]

  • Southern Regional Humanities Network: Networking Event

    Historic Sotterley 44300 Sotterley Ln, Hollywood, Maryland

    Come join fellow cultural workers and community members as we convene local groups, historic sites, and engaged individuals as part of our Southern Regional Humanities Network efforts. Historic Sotterley will serve as our host and offer a chance for participants to explore their exhibitions and hear about programming. There will also be time to meet […]

  • Aberdeen Morning Book Discussion

    Harford County Public Library, Aberdeen Library 21 Franklin Street, Aberdeen, 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. […]

  • Potomac Book Club

    Charles County Public Library, Potomac Branch 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head, MD, United States

    Potomac Book Club – Join a group of adult readers in discussing “No Sense in Wishing” by Lawrence Burney at the CCPL Potomac Branch, located at 3225 Ruth B. Swann Drive, Indian Head, MD 20640 (301) 375-7375.

  • One Maryland One Book Discussion: No Sense in Wishing

    Enoch Pratt Free Library, Govans Branch 5714 Bellona 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, […]