Maryland Humanities

Jarrettsville Afternoon Book Discussion
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Harford County Public Library, Jarrettsville Library, 3722 Norrisville Road, Jarrettsville, MD, 21084, United States
Join us to discuss this year’s One Maryland One Book selection, “Kin: Rooted in Hope”, by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Free copies of the 2025 OMOB selection will be available at all HCPL locations this summer, while supplies last. Please call your favorite branch to check on book availability. One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library.

Book Discussion: "Kin: Rooted in Hope" by Carole Boston Weatherford, illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford
2025-10-14 14:00 - 15:30 | Prince George’s County Memorial Library System, Oxon Hill Branch, 6200 Oxon Hill Rd, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745, United States
Join a thoughtful conversation about the 2025 One Maryland One Book selection: “Kin: Rooted in Hope” by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Share your insights, hear different perspectives, and connect with fellow readers.

OMOB TED Talks: Stories
2025-10-14 17:00 - 18:00 | Worcester County Library, Ocean City Branch, 10003 Coastal Hwy, Ocean City, MD, 21842, United States
We will explore stories about genealogy, the importance of having many stories, and how one artist shows us if art can amend stories in history.

OMOB Book Discussion - Kin: Rooted in Hope (TB)
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30 | Calvert Library, Twin Beaches Branch, 4100 5th Street, North Beach, MD, 20714, United States
Hybrid in form, and even more expansive in what it has to say, “Kin: Rooted in Hope” is a book created by, and about, a Black family and its generations.Poet and children’s author Carole Boston Weatherford and her son, artist Jeffery Boston Weatherford, collaborated on this book that gives voice to their earliest enslaved ancestors back to the founding of Maryland. With each poem and its accompanying illustration, Carole and Jeffery tell their family story through each of their kin and the world they lived in: the Chesapeake Bay, the plantation house, Frederick Douglass, Harriett Tubman, and more. The selection committee was enthralled by how Kin uses art and poetry to illuminate what can’t be said by historical records (when they are available), in a vital story that is about Maryland’s past and its present.Place a hold on Kin: Rooted in Hope. One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities. This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library.

Book Discussion
2025-10-14 18:30 - 19:30, 2025-10-21 13:00 - 14:00 | Cecil County Public Library, Perryville Branch, 500 Coudon Boulevard, Perryville, MD, 21903, United States
Join us to discuss this year’s Maryland Humanities One Maryland One Book selection, Kin: Rooted in Hope
by Carole Boston Weatherford.

What We Collect. What We Tell: Senior Coffee and Conversation
2025-10-15 11:00 - 12:00 | Worcester County Library, Pocomoke Branch, 401 5th Street, Pocomoke City, MD, 21851, United States
Join us for casual conversation and coffee. Share stories and reminisce about the past through prompts and activities.

Whiteford Afternoon Book Discussion
2025-10-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Harford County Public Library, Whiteford Library, 2407 Whiteford Road, Whiteford, MD, 21160, United States

One Maryland One Book Discussion
2025-10-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Friendsville Senior Center, 947 Community Drive, Friendsville, MD, 21531, United States
Please join us as we discuss the 2025 One Maryland One Book, Kin : Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford

Family Stories (But Make Them Poems)
2025-10-15 17:30 - 18:30 | Kent County Public Library, Chestertown Branch, 408 High Street, Chestertown, MD, 21620, United States
Immortalize your relatives in poetry! From your favorite aunt who has a kind word for everyone to that infamous rascal of a third-cousin, writing poetry about your relatives is a unique way to re-tell your family stories.
We’ll present three short-form varieties of poetry to help you frame your family in poetry. You’ll take home a new way of thinking about the stories you’ve heard all your life – and, hopefully, at least one poem about your family.
Before you arrive, you might find it helpful to choose a favorite family story or an individual relative as a starting point. Feel free to bring photographs, letters, or other memory triggers that will inspire your writing process.
Space is limited, so please register to reserve your seat.
This program is inspired by the One Maryland One Book 2025 selection Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Weatherford.
While you do not have to read the book to attend this program, we encourage you to consider it!

Kin: Rooted in Hope Book Discussion: One Maryland One Book
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Baltimore County Public Library, Rosedale Branch, 6105 Kenwood Avenue, Rosedale, MD, 21237, United States
Come discus Kin: Rooted in Hope and explore ideas about kinship, ancestry, and how it echoes in our lives today. After our discussion walk away with resources to discover your own past. A limited number of free books are available; inquire at the branch service desk. One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Center for the Book, sponsored by The Institute of Museum and Library Services via the Maryland State Library Agency.

Scratchboard Art Drop-in Workshop
2025-10-16 16:00 - 18:00 | St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Daugherty-Palmer Commons, 47720 College Dr, St. Mary's City, MD, 20686, United States
A workshop for participants to learn the scratchboard technique used in KIN: Rooted in Hope.

Book Discussion
2025-10-16 17:00 - 18:00 | Enoch Pratt Free Library, Brooklyn Branch, 300 E. Patapsco Ave., Baltimore, MD, 21225, United States

Panel Discussion with Handsell Group
2025-10-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Dorchester County Public Library, Cambridge Branch, 303 Gay Street, Cambridge, MD, 21613, United States
Partnership with Handsell Group for a panel style discussion in Cambridge Meeting Room

One Maryland One Book Discussion
2025-10-17 14:00 - 15:00 | Worcester County Library, Oaked at the Globe, 12 Broad Street, Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
Join us for lively conversation about Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford. Copies of the book are available at the Berlin Library.

One Maryland One Book Genealogy Workshop
2025-10-18 11:00 - 12:00 | Somerset County Library, Princess Anne Branch, 11767 Beechwood Street, Princess Anne, MD, 21853, United States
basic genealogy class

Berlin Book Festival
2025-10-18 12:00 - 16:00 | Taylor House Museum, 208 North Main Street, Berlin, MD, 21811, United States
This event celebrates local storytelling and local writers

One Maryland One Book - Kin: Rooted in Hope - Art Event
2025-10-18 14:00 - 16:00 | MD
Inspired by One Maryland One Book choice Kin: Rooted in Hope, create works of art depicting the stories of yourself, your community, or your family. Assorted art supplies provided.

One Maryland One Book Discussion
2025-10-20 18:00 - 19:00 | Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County, Kitzmiller Branch, 288 W. Main Street, Kitzmiller, MD, 21538, United States

Haikubes: Playing with Poetry
2025-10-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Kent County Public Library, North County Branch, 119 N. Main Street, Galena, MD, 21635, United States
Poetry can be serious or silly, profound or absurd, but it’s always an opportunity to explore language, meaning, and personal expression.
Join us to play a few rounds of Haikubes and take away the inspiration to play with words more often!
Space is limited, so please register to reserve your seat.
About Hikubes
Haikubes is a poetry game made up of 63 word cubes that can be used for individual writing inspiration or played as a game with friends and family. Simply roll the cubes and use the words that come up to create an expressive haiku.
This program is inspired by the One Maryland One Book 2025 selection Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Weatherford.
While you do not have to read the book to attend this program, we encourage you to consider it!

Kinnections:Discovering African American Roots
2025-10-22 17:00 - 19:00 | Wicomico Public Library, Centre Branch, 2300 N. Salisbury Blvd STE L101, Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Inspired by One Maryland One Book selection Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford, this class invites participants to begin or deepen their journey into African American genealogy. Like the author, who uncovers her family’s legacy through powerful verse and historical research, attendees will explore tools and strategies to trace their own family histories, acknowledging both the challenges and the resilience embedded in African American lineage. This workshop blends historical context, hands-on research skills, and creative reflection to help you connect with your roots and preserve your story. Pre-registration is required. Space is limited.

Book Discussion
2025-10-23 18:00 - 19:00 | Enoch Pratt Free Library, Northwood Branch, 4420 Loch Raven Boulevard, Baltimore, MD, 21218, United States

Book Club Meeting(WCFL)
2025-10-25 00:00 | Washington County Free Library, Smithsburg Library, 66 West Water St, Smithsburg, MD, 21783, United States
“Kin” OMOB Discussion

Book Club Meeting(WCFL)
2025-10-25 00:00 | Washington County Free Library, Williamsport Memorial Library, 104 E. Potomac St, Williamsport, MD, 21795, United States

Book Club Meeting(WCFL)
2025-10-25 00:00 | Washington County Free Library, Boonsboro Free Library Branch, 401 Potomac St, Boonsboro, MD, 21713, United States

Norrisville Morning Book Discussion Group
2025-10-27 10:30 - 11:30 | Harford County Public Library, Norrisville Library, 5310 Norrisville Road, White Hall, MD, 21161, United States

Book Discussion
2025-10-27 18:00 - 19:00 | Enoch Pratt Free Library, Roland Park Branch, 5108 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD, 21210, United States

Diverse Voices Book Club: Kin
2025-10-28 17:00 - 18:30 | Carroll County Public Library, Westminster Branch, 50 East Main Street, Westminster, MD, 21157, United States
Join us for a monthly book discussion focusing on a diverse author’s work. Each month, we will select a young adult or adult title written by an author from a diverse background so we can learn from others’ perspectives. Our October selection is the 2025 One Maryland One Book title, Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford. Attendees are welcome to attend in person at CCPL’s Westminster Branch or virtually through Zoom.

One Maryland One Book Discussion: Kin, Rooted in Hope
2025-10-28 17:30 - 18:30 | Wicomico Public Library, Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, 122 S. Division St., Salisbury, MD, 21801, United States
Join us for an engaging discussion of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford — the 2025 One Maryland One Book selection.
📍 Paul S. Sarbanes Branch, Wicomico Public Library
📅 Tuesday, October 28th at 5:30 PM
This powerful work of verse and illustration brings to life the stories of the Weatherford family’s ancestors — from enslavement through the Civil War and Reconstruction, concluding in the 1920s. Kin: Rooted in Hope beautifully reflects this year’s theme: What We Collect, What We Tell.
Come explore a compelling narrative of resilience, history, and legacy. All are welcome!
One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities, sponsored by the Institute for Museum and Library Services and the Maryland State Library Agency.

Owings Mills Book Club: One Maryland One Book
2025-10-28 18:30 - 19:30 | Baltimore County Public Library, Owings Mills Branch, 10302 Grand Central Avenue, Owings Mills, MD, 21117, United States
Join us for a lively discussion of Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford. A limited number of free books available. One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Center for the Book, sponsored by The Institute of Museum and Library Services via the Maryland State Library Agency.
