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  • Author Study & Poetry Workshop-Carole Boston Weatherford

    Wicomico Public Library, Pittsville Branch 34372 Old Ocean City Rd., Pittsville, MD, United States

    Join us as we explore One Maryland One Book author Carole Boston Weatherford’s body of work and take part in a poetry writing session inspired by this years OMOB pick  Kin. Rooted in Hope. Pre-registration is required. 

  • North Point Book Club: One Maryland One Book

    Baltimore County Public Library, North Point Branch 1716 Merritt Boulevard, Dundalk, MD, United States

    Join us for a lively discussion of The Lost Bookshop by Evie Woods. Along with an optional Second Book; Kin: Rooted in Hope by by Carole Boston Weatherford – The 2025 One Maryland One Book. One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities and the Maryland Center for the Book, sponsored by The […]

  • OMOB Oral History Research

    Worcester County Library, Ocean Pines Branch 11107 Cathell Rd, Ocean Pines, MD, United States

    Historian Mike Dixon discusses how many experiences occur in a family or community and if these happenings are not recorded they are often lost to time. Oral history, one of the tools of genealogists and historians, provides a valuable method for capturing these insights.

  • One Maryland One Book – Kin: Rooted in Hope – Nature Explorers Club at Busch Annapolis

    Anne Arundel County Public Library, Busch Annapolis Library 1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD, United States

    Our big world contains many small worlds. Get an up-close look at a piece of our planet by joining the Nature Explorers Club. Each month we’ll investigate an aspect of the ecosystem through presentations, conversations about environmental justice, active games or hands-on activities. This month we will explore nature-related aspects of the One Maryland One […]

  • One Maryland One Book Author Talk – KIN: Rooted in Hope

    Join author Carole Boston Weatherford and artist Jeffrey Boston Weatherford for an inspiring discussion about their book Kin: Rooted in Hope. Released in 2024, the book is a work of art, history and personal genealogy – the authors’ search into their family tree led them to ancestors who were among the founders of Maryland. Hybrid […]

  • One Maryland, One Book Author Event – KIN: Rooted in Hope

    Join author Carole Boston Weatherford and artist Jeffrey Boston Weatherford for an inspiring discussion about their book Kin: Rooted in Hope. Event is FREE for all ages; no tickets required. The author talk will begin at 7:00 p.m., with a book signing and sales to follow. Local historical organizations will offer exhibits in the lobby, […]

  • Intergenerational Book Group for Grades 6-8

    Montgomery County Public Libraries, White Oak Library 11701 New Hampshire Avenue, Silver Spring, MD, United States

    Montgomery County Public Libraries and the JCA Heyman Interagencies Center invite students in Grades 6-8 to join an intergenerational book discussion of this year’s One Maryland One Book, Kin Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford.

  • Book Discussion: “Kin”

    Charles County Public Library, La Plata Branch 2 Garrett Ave, La Plata, MD, United States

    Book discussion of “Kin”open to all adults.

  • Hip Hope Poetry with Dr. David Cepeda

    St. Mary’s College of Maryland, Cole Cinema (Campus Center) 47600 Mill Field Dr, St. Mary's City, MD, United States

    A poetry workshop exploring the themes in KIN: Rooted in Hope.

  • The Page Turners Discuss Kin: Rooted in Hope

    Kent County Public Library, Rock Hall Branch 21258 Rock Hall Ave, Rock Hall, MD, United States

    If you love talking about what you read, join the Page Turners for a monthly book discussion! This group reads a mixture of fiction and nonfiction. Discussions are facilitated by library staff. This month’s book: Kin: Rooted in Hope by Carole Boston Weatherford with art by Jeffery Boston Weatherford This book discussion is part of […]

  • Passage to Freedom: Travel in Story from Africa to Slavery to Freedom

    Janice the Griot uses historical stories to take audiences through Emancipation, Jim Crow, Civil Rights up to Black Lives Matter. Relive an escape from slavery. Walk a picket line. Sing a Freedom song. Be a part of the story. Janice Curtis Greene is an award-winning Author, Master Storyteller and Historical Interpreter, an American Griot. She […]