Upcoming Programs and Events Meetings DATE TIME DESCRIPTION November 17, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am Finance Committee November 19, 2020 9:30 am – 11:00 am Development & Governance Committee December 3, 2020 10:00 am - 11:30 am Executive Committee December 11, 2020 TBD Full Board March 12, 2021 TBD Full Board June 11, 2021 TBD Full Board October 15, 2021 TBD Full Board Grant Funded Programs DATE & TIME EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION Baltimore County Sunday, October 25, 2020 2:00 PM-2:00 PM In A Mother’s Name: Analying the PossessivePrefix Name Form in Plantation Records Presented by Historic Hampton, Inc Dr Camee Maddox-Wingfield, Asst Professor of Anthropology, University of MD, Baltimore County, will discuss the important challenge of analyzing possessive-prefix name forms found in plantation records as an approach to understanding and reconstructing kin networks of those historically enslaved at the Ridgely Plantation Research at the HNHS has presented a unique opportunity to develop a methodology for uncovering mother-child dyads and family relationships when working with partial, discrepant, and/or duplicate names recorded in ledgers, wills, inventories, and other archival records It has also encouraged a reconsideration of the function of possessive-prefix names beyond mere record keeping for what they reveal about the emotional and affective labor of enslaved Black women This SIGN UP TO ATTEND DATE & TIME EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION approach allows us to challenge a commonly held assumption that family life under slavery must remain obscure due to the seemingly unreliable nature of incomplete records By presenting a set of compelling examples from Hampton’s historical family groupings, Maddox-Wingfield will provide insightful commentary on naming traditions, record keeping practices, and enslaved women’s reproductive labor under American slavery Prince George’s County Friday, October 30, 2020 6:00 PM-6:00 PM Writing Freedom: The African American Studies Institute at PGCC presents: Black Culture Matters: A virtual Black Literature and lecture-discussion series hosted by the African American Studies Institute (AASI) at PGCC, revolving around this year’s Social Justice theme: Resisting De-humanization through the Humanities The goal of this series is not to declare the value of Black lives to those who not wish to acknowledge it The goal is, instead, to examine the ways in which people of African descent have expressed their own humanity, to affirm the meaning-making with which they have resisted being "thingified." These two (2) lecture-discussions will not only offer historical and cultural context for the given topics; they will also challenge the community to think about how expanded knowledge might inform the racially charged present moment *Each of the series events are free of charge and open to the public series Friday, November 20, 2020 Media, Music and 6:00 PM-6:00 PM Memory See October 30, 2020 SIGN UP TO ATTEND 2020 One Maryland One Book The Island of Sea Women chronicles the lives of two girls, Young-sook and Mi-ja, who are living on the Korean island, Jeju Though having differences in family lineage, the two friends seem inseparable Based during the Japanese occupation of the 1930’s and 1940’s, World War II, and through the Korean War, their friendship is tested to the breaking point Join us from Mountain Maryland to the Ocean City shore as we read and discuss this year’s memorable story Programming takes place this fall from mid-September to mid-November Because most of these are virtual events, click the EVENT NAME link to get more information for logging in etc DATE & TIME EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION Virtual One Maryland One Book Discussion Join Christina and Liz from the Deale Library of Anne Arundel County Public Library for a virtual discussion about the 2020 One Maryland One Book selection The Island of Sea Women by New York Times bestselling author Lisa See The historical fiction chronicles two female divers from different backgrounds as their friendship is tested and strengthened over decades on the Korean island of Jeju Giveaway copies are available at the hosting branch Please register to receive the Zoom link to this virtual program Anne Arundel County Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Baltimore City Wednesday, October 21, 2020 10:30 AM-12:00 PM One Maryland One Book From the Roland Park Branch of Enoch Pratt Free Library: Join us for an online discussion of the 2020 One Maryland One Book Discussion selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Presented in partnership with the Keswick Wise & Well Center Thursday, October 22, 2020 2:00 PM-3:30 PM One Maryland One Book From the Enoch Pratt Free Library: Join us for an online discussion of the 2020 One Maryland One Book Discussion selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See SIGN UP TO ATTEND DATE & TIME EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION Thursday, October 22, 2020 6:00 PM-7:30 PM One Maryland One Book From the Enoch Pratt Free Library: Join us for an online discussion of the 2020 One Maryland One Book Discussion selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Saturday, October 24, 2020 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Pratt Page-Turners Online Book Club: One Maryland One Book Thursday, November 05, 2020 6:00 PM-7:30 PM From the Enoch Pratt Free Library: Join us for an online discussion of the 2020 One Maryland One Book selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Govans Book Club: One From the Govans Branch of Enoch Pratt Free Library: Join us for an online discussion of the 2020 One Maryland One Book Maryland One Book selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Baltimore County Tuesday, October 20, 2020 10:00 AM-11:00 AM Parkville-Carney Book Club Join the Parkville Branch of Baltimore County Public Library for a lively virtual discussion via Zoom of this year's One Maryland One Book selection The Island of Sea Women by New York Times bestselling author Lisa See Wednesday, November 04, 2020 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Hereford Book Club: One Maryland One Book Join the Hereford Branch of Baltimore County Public Library for a lively virtual discussion via Zoom of this year's One Maryland One Book selection The Island of Sea Women by New York Times bestselling author Lisa See Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Online Book Discussion: One Maryland One Book "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See From the Prince Frederick Branch of Calvert Library This year's One Maryland One Book title is The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See This book is a powerful tale of a decades-long friendship that takes place on the Korean Island of Jeju Topics include competition, guilt, and communication Discussion could include repairing friendships, building one another up instead of tearing each other down, and being there in times of hardship Wednesday, October 21, 2020 2:00 PM-3:00 PM Online Book Discussion: One Maryland One Book "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See From the Fairview Branch of Calvert Library This year's One Maryland One Book title is The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See This book is a powerful tale of a decades-long friendship that takes place on the Korean Island of Jeju Topics include competition, guilt, and communication Discussion could include repairing friendships, building one Calvert County SIGN UP TO ATTEND DATE & TIME EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION another up instead of tearing each other down, and being there in times of hardship Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Online Interactive Discussion/Workshop of One Maryland One Book "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See From the Prince Frederick Branch of Calvert Library: Join us for an interactive discussion/workshop that will revolve around the One Maryland One Book title, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See as the jumping off point for building your communications skills Find your voice to improve relationships, especially female-centered ones Facilitated by Nikki Phillips, owner of Professional Communication Training One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:00 PM-7:00 PM Online Book Discussion: One Maryland One Book "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See From Calvert Library's Southern Branch at Lotus Cafe: This year's One Maryland One Book title is The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See This book is a powerful tale of a decades-long friendship that takes place on the Korean Island of Jeju Topics include competition, guilt, and communication Discussion could include repairing friendships, building one another up instead of tearing each other down, and being there in times of hardship Mount Airy Book Discussion Group: One Maryland One Book From Carroll County Public Library: Come join us for a sharing of good books and ideas Our discussion will be held online Monday, October 19, 2020 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Online Book Discussion: One Maryland One Book From Cecil County Public Library: Join us online to discuss The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See, this year's One Maryland One Book selection Contact your local branch to pick up a copy of the book while supplies last Monday, October 26, 2020 6:30 PM-8:00 PM A Deeper Dive into Korean History and Culture From Cecil County Public Library: Join Dr Darryl Flaherty and Dr Yuanchong Wang from the University of Delaware as they discuss Korea's turbulent history and aspects of Korean culture explored in The Island of Sea Women Carroll County Wednesday, October 21, 2020 1:00 PM-2:00 PM Cecil County SIGN UP TO ATTEND DATE & TIME Wednesday, October 28, 2020 6:30 PM-7:30 PM EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION Online Book Discussion: One Maryland One Book From Cecil County Public Library: Join us online to discuss The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See, this year's One Maryland One Book selection Contact your local branch to pick up a copy of the book while supplies last Thursday, November 05, 2020 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Introduction to the Haenyeo Museum and Google Arts and Culture Monday, November 09, 2020 2:00 PM-3:30 PM Korean Kitchen: Seaweed Soup From Frederick County Public Libraries: This program is inspired by the 2020 One Maryland One Book The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See A guided tour of the Haenyeo Museum website, as well as the online Google Exhibit- Jeju Haenyeo Both websites detail the life of the Haenyeo (Sea Women) on Jeju Island A skill passed from one generation to the next, these women have fed their families for thousands of years using ancient diving techniques From Frederick County Public Libraries: This event is inspired by the 2020 One Maryland One Book The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Miyeok-guk, known in English as Seaweed Soup, is a traditional food commonly eaten by new mothers to help them recover from childbirth Because of this, it has become commonly known as Birthday Soup and is eaten each year as part of a birthday celebration This program will include ingredients, preparation, and side dishes to make this delicious dish Frederick County Garrett County Monday, October 19, 2020 5:00 PM-6:30 PM One Maryland One Book Discussion From Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County: Bring a chair and meet with us at the Mountain Fresh Pavilion to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book theme—friendship—and this year's selection The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:00 PM-3:30 PM One Maryland One Book Discussion From Ruth Enlow Library of Garrett County: Meet with us via Zoom to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book theme— friendship—and this year's selection The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See SIGN UP TO ATTEND DATE & TIME EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION Harford County Thursday, October 29, 2020 1:00 PM-2:30 PM Virtual Book Discussion with Harford County Public Library: One Maryland One Book Your favorite HCPL book discussion groups has gone virtual! Our book moderators will be doing what they have always done- leading an interesting and engaging book discussion Now you can join us from the comfort of your home as we gather to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Monday, November 09, 2020 11:00 AM-12:30 PM Virtual Book Discussion with Harford County Public Library: One Maryland One Book Your favorite HCPL book discussion groups has gone virtual! Our book moderators will be doing what they have always done- leading an interesting and engaging book discussion Now you can join us from the comfort of your home as we gather to discuss this year's One Maryland One Book selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See ELK Excellent Reads: One Maryland One Book From Howard County Library System: This virtual book discussion group will discuss the One Maryland One Book for 2020, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Tuesday, October 20, 2020 1:00 PM-2:00 PM North County Book Groups Discuss "The Island of Sea Women" From the North County Branch of the Kent County Public Library: Join us for a virtual discussion of the 2020 One Maryland One Book selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Wednesday, November 04, 2020 6:30 PM-8:00 PM Disrupt Aging with AARP: One Maryland One Book From the Chestertown Branch of Kent County Public Library and inspired by the One Maryland One Book, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See: Community connection and continuing to contribute to the well-being of the collective even after their diving days are overall central to the haenyeo culture AARP joins us to highlight the importance of maintaining purpose and meaning throughout life Disrupt Aging is a concept for everyone who wants to keep exploring possibilities, celebrating discovery over decline, looking forward to connection and expansion and seeking out opportunities to live their best life at any age Howard County Tuesday, November 10, 2020 12:30 PM-1:30 PM Kent County SIGN UP TO ATTEND DATE & TIME EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION Montgomery County Tuesday, November 03, 2020 1:30 PM-3:00 PM Olney Daytime Book Discussion Group Tuesday, November 10, 2020 7:00 PM-8:30 PM Olney Evening Book Discussion Group: One Maryland One Book Friday, January 08, 20 217:00 PM-8:30 PM Rockville Memorial Library Book Discussion Group: One Maryland One Book Prince George’s County Tuesday, October 20, 2020 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Book Discussion: The Island of Sea Women From Montgomery County Public Libraries: Join us as we discuss The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See This book was chosen as the One Maryland One Book for 2020 Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends who come from very different backgrounds When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village's all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook's mother As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility—but also danger From Montgomery County Public Libraries: Join us as we discuss The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See This book was chosen as the One Maryland One Book for 2020 Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends who come from very different backgrounds When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village's all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook's mother As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility—but also danger Virtual Zoom Program- You need to register in order to receive the Zoom link From Montgomery County Public Libraries: Join us as we discuss The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See This book was chosen as the One Maryland One Book for 2020 Mi-ja and Young-sook, two girls living on the Korean island of Jeju, are best friends who come from very different backgrounds When they are old enough, they begin working in the sea with their village's all-female diving collective, led by Young-sook's mother As the girls take up their positions as baby divers, they know they are beginning a life of excitement and responsibility—but also danger Virtual Zoom Program- You need to register in order to receive the Zoom link Join Prince George's County Memorial Library System as they read this year's One Maryland One Book selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See SIGN UP TO ATTEND DATE & TIME Saturday, October 24, 2020 2:00 PM-3:30 PM EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION Montpelier Arts Center: One Maryland One Book Discussion "The Island of Sea Women" by Lisa See Each year, Montpelier Arts Center partners with Maryland Humanities to host a One Maryland One Book discussion The Island of Sea Women is this year's stimulating read by Lisa See The book chronicles the lives of two girls, Youngsook and Mi-ja, who are living on the Korean island, Jeju Through marked differences on family lineage, the two friends seem inseparable Based during the Japanese occupation of the 1930s and 1940s, World War II, and through the Korean War, their friendship is tested to a breaking point Read the book and join us virtually for a lively and engaging discussion! Meet Writer/Journalist Emily Cataneo: "The Island of Sea Women" One Maryland One Book Event From St Mary's County Library: Freelance reporter Erin Cataneo will discuss the visit she took to the Island of Jeju in Korea, where she met the haenyeo women Hopefully, her friend who introduced her to the "real" sea women, and who currently lives in Korea will join us in the Zoom program as well One Maryland One Book Cultural Exploration From Washington County Free Library: This virtual program will further explore the cultures in the One Maryland One Book 2020 selection, The Island of Sea Women Art and Culture of the Haenyeo: A One Maryland One Book Program From Wicomico Public Libraries: Join us for a discussion of the art and culture of the haenyeo women from this year's One Maryland One Book pick, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See Discussion includes a virtual visit to the Jeju Haenyeo Museum One Maryland One Book Event: Dr Kara French Presentation From Salisbury University, Fulton School of Liberal Arts and inspired by this year's One Maryland One Book selection, The Island of Sea Women by Lisa See: In partnership with Worcester County Library, Dr Kara French will give a presentation on "Female Husbands and Walking Marriages: Gender Roles in a Global Perspective." St Mary’s County Thursday, October 22, 2020 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Washington County Thursday, November 05, 2020 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Wicomico & Worcester County Tuesday, November 10, 2020 4:00 PM-5:30 PM Friday, November 06, 2020 2:00 PM-3:30 PM SIGN UP TO ATTEND DATE & TIME EVENT NAME DESCRIPTION Crafty Creations: A One Maryland One Book Discussion Discuss the 2020 One Maryland One Book, The Island of Sea Women while crafting! Join us in an informal virtual discussion and follow along with us while we create a craft based on the themes surrounding the book For the craft you will need an 8x8 shadow box, 4-6 small sticks, 20-30 flat pebbles (a variety of sizes), and a hot glue gun Completing the craft is not required in order to participate in the book discussion SIGN UP TO ATTEND All Counties Thursday, October 29, 2020 7:00 PM-8:00 PM Let’s Talk Maryland Ongoing Program “Let's Talk Maryland is a weekly online conversation via social media The primary goal of this virtual project is to offer people a place to connect during this period of social distancing Each week we'll pose a different question on our social media platforms Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram The first question posted (4/14) If you feel moved by any of the questions, call our hotline, leave your response, and we might share your message.” LitLunch Ongoing Event FYI LitLunch encourages Maryland businesses and other organizations that may not typically be involved with literature programs to start up a workplace book club using the One Maryland One Book selection as their summer or fall book Organizations that sign up by July will be entered into a drawing to win a set of 10 copies of The Island of Sea Women More information about LitLunch and the link to sign up are available here on our website 10