First, Armenian newcomers to Calvert County will talk about their experiences assimilating. They will speak about moving to Calvert County, how they have (or not have) become part of the community, and things they think Americans should know about newcomers. Next, there will be a literal KICK-off! Attendees will be invited to try out 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa on PS3s.
The Calvert Library branch invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Washington Street Library's Adult Book Group invites the public to attend a community book discussion on the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
Join author and editor Elisavietta Ritchie as she encourages the art of creative memoir writing. Bring a portion of your memoir, with themes from the OMOB selection "Outcasts United". Themes include “community-building” or “newcomer to America”. Please respect a word count of 500-800 words, 12 copies double-spaced so that we can work on it as a group.
The Rising Sun Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Corbin Memorial Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John. Registration is required; copies are available at the library branch.
The La Plata Branch (Charles County Public Library) invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
Directed by Clint Eastwood, "Invictus" depicts the South African rugby team's mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. This is a great companion story to this year's OMOB selection.
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John. There will also be food samplings from local ethnic cuisines along with Georgia Peaches and Tea.
The Calvert Library Twin Beaches Branch invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
MHC partners with the Maryland Historical Trust and other humanities-based non-profits to provide guidance for the grant application process
The Federalsburg Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Howard County Central Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Surratts-Clinton Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Waverly Branch library invites the public to attend a community book discussion on the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Lexington Park Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Calvert Library Fairview Branch invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Queen Anne's Free Library: Kent Island Branch invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Woodlawn Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Woodlawn Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
Directed by Clint Eastwood, "Invictus" depicts the South African rugby team's mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. This is a great companion story to this year's OMOB selection.
The Calvert Library Southern Branch invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
As part of the Appalachian Festival Film Festival, FSU presents two films that explore environmental issues at the regional level.
New Day Films describes "Bonecrusher" as “a stark journey to the coal fields of Dante, Va., where a tight-knit community of miners face life with a toughness and camaraderie as enduring as the earth itself."
"Split Estate" maps a tragedy in the making, as citizens in the path of a new drilling boom in the West struggle against the erosion of civil liberties, their communities and their health.
The Talbot County Free Library (due to impending renovation of the Easton library, this discussion will take place at the Talbot Senior Center) invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The FSU Appalachian Festival celebrates the region’s history, culture, environment, music and artistic traditions, food, and more! There will be two stages highlighting regional traditional music. Talks on issues from archeology to mountain top removal, coal mining, and windmill production are scheduled. Workshops on natural dyes and basket weaving, an Appalachian Story Swap, and performance poetry of Appalachian writers and artisans round out the festival. Also, the hands-on children's area offers a variety of crafts and activities.
Four-time Grammy Award winner, consummate folk song collector, TV personality, storyteller and acclaimed musician, David Holt will perform the capstone concert for the fifth annual Frostburg State University Appalachian Festival on Saturday, Sept. 18, at 8 p.m. at the Palace Theatre in downtown Frostburg. Sharing the bill is Laura Boosinger, an Asheville, N.C., recording artist with a long list of recordings and performances to her credit. Advanced tickets $15.
This exciting and free event kicks off the Maryland tour of Between Fences, a Museum on Main Street exhibition.
Enjoy a lively interchange with Maryland's Poet Laureate. Continuing in a rich literary tradition, Stanley Plumly, our state's ninth Poet Laureate shares his writing and insight on the role of poetry in daily life. This program will approach poetry from a variety of perspectives. Participants will not only experience Plumly's own award-winning poetry and prose through a reading and discussion of his work, but also learn of the life and legacy of the Romantic poet John Keats and the influence of other practitioners of the art, and be inspired by the power of words and language to add dimension and meaning to the human experience.
The Caroline County Public Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Riderwood residents will hold a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
This presentation traces the evolution of the oyster industry in Maryland from the colonial period to the mid-twentieth century. John Wennersten details the rise of the oyster from a poor people's food to a status delicacy. As the desirability of oysters rose, deadly violence broke out among watermen over access to the oyster beds in the Chesapeake Bay, Tangier Sound, and the tributary rivers, leading to the notorious "Oyster Wars." Tragically, its national and international popularity led to over-harvesting and the demise of what had once been called the Almighty Oyster.
The Crofton Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Federalsburg Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
MHC partners with the Maryland Historical Trust and other humanities-based non-profits to provide guidance for the grant application process.
The Princess Ann Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Indian Head Senior Center invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
What does it mean to move through life straddling two distinctly different races and cultures? Join us for this OMOB program and hear stories from others who have negotiated the societal, emotional and professional challenges of living in two separate cultural worlds.
The Queen Anne's County Free Library: Centreville Branch invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
Please join the Leonard P. Snyder Memorial Library in welcoming former Baltimore Blast soccer player Rich Daughtridge. He will talk to kids about his soccer experience, demonstrate ball handling skills, and answer questions.
The Allegany County Library System invites you to join an online book discussion and to share your comments with everyone in our communities on One Maryland One Book book selection, Outcasts United, by Warren St. John. Comments on Home of the Brave, the companion book for children may also be included.
The Talbot County Free Library (due to impending renovation of the Easton library, this discussion will take place at the Talbot Senior Center) invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
The Perryville Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
Look for MHC and the Maryland Center for the Book at this annual event in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Cultural District. It’s a true community gathering on the city streets celebrating books and reading.
Look for MHC and the Maryland Center for the Book at this annual event in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Cultural District. It’s a true community gathering on the city streets celebrating books and reading.
The National Book Festival, organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, is held on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. This event is free and open to the public. For more information about this year’s National Book Festival, visit www.loc.gov/bookfest.
The Central library invites the public to attend a community book discussion on the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
Look for MHC and the Maryland Center for the Book at this annual event in Baltimore’s Mount Vernon Cultural District. It’s a true community gathering on the city streets celebrating books and reading.
As part of the fall OMOB author tour, Warren St. John will speak at various sites across the state about his book Outcasts United, the Fugees soccer team and coach Luma Mufleh.
As part of the fall OMOB author tour, Warren St. John will speak at various sites across the state about his book Outcasts United, the Fugees soccer team and coach Luma Mufleh.
As part of the fall OMOB author tour, Warren St. John will speak at various sites across the state about his book Outcasts United, the Fugees soccer team and coach Luma Mufleh.
The North Carroll Branch Library invites the public to attend a community book discussion of the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
As part of the fall OMOB author tour, Warren St. John will speak at various sites across the state about his book Outcasts United, the Fugees soccer team and coach Luma Mufleh.
As part of the fall OMOB author tour, Warren St. John will speak at various sites across the state about his book Outcasts United, the Fugees soccer team and coach Luma Mufleh.
The Clifton Branch library invites the public to attend a community book discussion on the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John.
As part of the fall OMOB author tour, Warren St. John will speak at various sites across the state about his book Outcasts United, the Fugees soccer team and coach Luma Mufleh.
The Hampden Branch library invites the public to attend a community book discussion on the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John. The dinner is free, courtesy of the Friends of the Hampden Library, but registration is required.
Every war has led to restrictions on U.S. liberty. President Lincoln suspended habeas corpus during the Civil War; President Wilson prosecuted critics of his administration during World War I; President Roosevelt interned Japanese-Americans during World War II. Melvin Goodman examines current security policies, including the Patriot Act enacted in the wake of 9/11 and the Iraq War in the context of the historical tension between liberty and security during wartime.
The Cherry Hill branch library invites the public to attend a community book discussion on the One Maryland One Book selection, Outcasts United, by New York Times reporter Warren St. John. Refreshments will be served.
Directed by Clint Eastwood, "Invictus" depicts the South African rugby team's mission to win the 1995 Rugby World Cup. This is a great companion story to this year's OMOB selection.