Upcoming events
Author Visit: Hebbville Elementary School
This is a private event for the Hebbville Elementary School community.
Imagine a World Bookish Cafe
Get ready for Imagine a World Bookish Cafe, a social event for literacy champions!
Join us on May 23, 2024 (7 to 8:30 PM), at 3 Bean Coffee on 209 Key Highway, 21230.
This event is perfect for anyone who loves books, including educators, librarians, and anyone who wants to ensure every child feels seen and valued.
We've got children's and young adult book tastings, yummy food and drinks, bookish giveaways, and, most importantly, the chance to connect with other literacy champions. Come learn about new books, local literacy efforts, and resources before they hit the shelves.
We aim to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where book lovers and literacy champions are celebrated. Future events will take place in person and virtually.
Register Here: https://online.baltimorereadaloud.shop/events/38035
Future Events:
In Person — August, November and February
Virtual — September, October, December and January
Author Visit: Furman L. Templeton Preparatory School
This is a private event for the Furman L. Templeton Preparatory School community.
The Green School Book Fair
The Green School Book Fair is a private event for the school community.
Independent Bookstore Day @ Reginald F Lewis Museum African American Children's Book Festival
We are excited to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day in true pop-up fashion. We will be popping up at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum taking part in their African American Children’s Book Fair Festival.
Join the Reginald F. Lewis Museum for the return of our family friendly African American Children’s Book Fair Festival Presented by BGE, An Exelon Company. Children and families can enjoy a fun-filled day exploring kids’ literature about African Americans while meeting some of your favorite children’s authors and illustrators in our Book Village. Enjoy author readings, illustration workshops, craft activities, an Urban Beekeeping Workshop with John Newman Honeybee Company and dance performances with TikTok dancers, Shag and Flash. Museum visitors can receive a free book with a book purchase in the Book Village. Free books are on a limited supply basis.
The African American Children’s Book Festival strives to connect families to high quality books about and for African American children as well as other multicultural populations. We aim to foster a love of reading for families by connecting them with renown and up and coming creators of children’s books.
Baltimore Old Time Music Festival
The Baltimore Old Time Music Festival brings together the brightest Old Time Stringband musicians in the country to celebrate where this vibrant music form exists today. Join host artists Ken & Brad Kolodner along with a dizzying lineup for two days of concerts featuring brilliant musicianship and shimmering vocal harmonies, hands-on workshops, jamming, square dancing, conversation, and revelry that’s fun for all ages.
DAY OUT AT THE MUSEUM
Join us for a fun-filled morning at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, where stories come to life! Bring your little ones and let their imaginations run wild as we dive into enchanting tales, filled with adventure and wonder.
Discover the rich history and culture of our community through engaging stories and interactive activities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to bond with your child and explore the fascinating world of storytelling. See you at the museum!
POP-UP @ TOWSON TOWN CENTER
Monthly pop-up at Towson Town Center returns on April 12-14.
DAY OUT AT THE MUSEUM
Join us for a fun-filled morning at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, where stories come to life! Bring your little ones and let their imaginations run wild as we dive into enchanting tales, filled with adventure and wonder.
Discover the rich history and culture of our community through engaging stories and interactive activities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to bond with your child and explore the fascinating world of storytelling. See you at the museum!
POP-UP @ TOWSON TOWN CENTER
Monthly pop-up at Towson Town Center returns on March 15-17.
POP-UP @ TOWSON TOWN CENTER
Monthly pop-up at Towson Town Center returns on February 16-18.
DAY OUT AT THE MUSEUM
Join us for a fun-filled morning at the Banneker-Douglass Museum, where stories come to life! Bring your little ones and let their imaginations run wild as we dive into enchanting tales, filled with adventure and wonder.
Discover the rich history and culture of our community through engaging stories and interactive activities. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to bond with your child and explore the fascinating world of storytelling. See you at the museum!
Black Power Freedom Party & Reception: The 10 Points and Beyond
We’re pleased to serve as the book vendor for the upcoming Black Power Freedom Party and Reception.
In honor of Maryland’s Year of Civil Rights, kick off Black History Month with the Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture!
Inspired by the Black Panther Party’s 10 Point Program, join us in a grand celebration as we pay homage to the radical Black history makers of Maryland who have fearlessly challenged the status quo and left a lasting mark on history, art, and culture.
Program highlights include:
A curated conversation with Maryland native and NAACP Image Award-winning author, Carole Boston Weatherford
Live music by April Sampé & Dem B-More Katz
Black History Month Honorees Myrtis Bedolla, Carl Snowden, and more
A special pop-up exhibit dedicated to the evening’s honorees
Great food, and much more!
Guaranteed to inspire activism and ignite forward-thinking conversations, join us for an evening of honoring the past and calling to action for the present and future.
Pre-order your copy of Kin: Rooted in Hope, How Do You Spell Unfair? and Moses: When Harriet Tubman Led Her People to Freedom.
To place your order, complete the link in the bio. Pre-orders will be accepted while supplies last, and orders will close on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 5 PM ET.
Pre-ordered books will be available for pick-up during the event. Any pre-ordered titles remaining at the end of the event will be available for pick-up from the Banneker-Douglass Museum (84 Franklin Street, Annapolis, MD 21204).
Wondering if you can purchase a book at the event? A limited number of books will be available for purchase during the event including additional titles not available for pre-order.
POP-UP @ TOWSON TOWN CENTER
Monthly pop-up at Towson Town Center returns on January 19-21.
A Day Out at the Museum Storytime
Baltimore Read Aloud and Banneker-Douglass Museum presents Day Out at the Museum, a monthly storytime series for ages 0 to 5.
Christmas Pajama Jam
Join us for a cozy and festive afternoon at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum in Baltimore, MD! Get ready to snuggle up in your favorite holiday PJs and enjoy an afternoon filled with fun and laughter. This in-person event promises to bring out your inner child as we celebrate the most wonderful time of the year. Don't forget to bring your holiday spirit and join us for a memorable afternoon of games, music, museum tour and storytelling. Get ready to jingle all the way at the Christmas Pajama Jam!
If you would like to donate new coats, shoes, hats, books and toys, please contact info@bgwellness.org.
Event hosted by Brown Girl Wellness, Inc.
Banneker-Douglass Museum Kwanzaa Celebration
A Story to Tell is an arts and literacy exhibition celebrating the beauty and importance of Black history, art, & literature. The exhibit features large portraits by Maryland artist Ernest Shaw and children and young adult (YA) books presented by Baltimore Read Aloud. Baltimore Read Aloud is a leading bookstore that features socially conscious books by Black authors. The Banneker-Douglass Museum invites families, art lovers, and readers to explore the exhibited art and literature to build greater connections, appreciation, and understanding of Black history and heritage.
Special Thanks: Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, Banneker-Douglass Museum Foundation, Inc., Friends of the Banneker-Douglass Museum, and Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Ernest Shaw, and Baltimore Read Aloud.
Opening Reception & Kwanzaa Celebration: Saturday, December 9th
Private Book Party
Did you know we are available for private events? Send us an email if we can support your next birthday party, baby shower, book club or fundraiser.
Bits and Bobs Holiday Market
Pick up holiday gifts for the book lovers you know. Pop-up will feature the latest releases for the young readers in your life.
https://crosskeysbaltimore.com/event/holidays-in-the-village/
The Green School Book Fair
Did you know we are available for private events? Send us an email if we can support your next birthday party, baby shower, book club, or fundraiser.
To learn more or schedule your next book fair, email us at contact@baltimorereadaloud.shop
Pop-up @ Towson Town Center
Baltimore Read Aloud returns for its monthly pop-up at Towson Town Center.
A Story to Tell: Celebrating Black Art & Literacy in Maryland
A Story to Tell is an arts and literacy exhibition celebrating the beauty and importance of Black history, art, & literature. The exhibit features large portraits by Maryland artist Ernest Shaw and children and young adult (YA) books presented by Baltimore Read Aloud. Baltimore Read Aloud is a leading bookstore that features socially conscious books by Black authors. The Banneker-Douglass Museum invites families, art lovers, and readers to explore the exhibited art and literature to build greater connections, appreciation, and understanding of Black history and heritage.
The Artist: Ernest Shaw presents large portraits of Black American boys (elementary and teenage children). Many of the exhibited portraits depict African masks that reconnect these children to their African roots and traditions, fractured during the transatlantic slave trade. Each mask has a special meaning and is a source of empowerment and strength. In response to the systemic criminalization and exploitation of Black boys in the US, Shaw creates large, vibrant portraits to amplify their experiences, history, vulnerability, and strength. As a product of Baltimore City Public Schools, Baltimore School for the Arts, Morgan State University, and Howard University, Shaw recognizes the importance of using his skills and talents to teach and uplift young people in Maryland and beyond.
The Books: The books on display are curated by Baltimore Read Aloud, a social enterprise that promotes and sells diverse books for children and adults. The Founder of Baltimore Read Aloud, Nicole Johnson, states, “I discovered that books with Black characters were hard to find at your local Barnes and Noble or independent bookstore. Not only were the experiences of Black people underrepresented on retail shelves, anyone who was not white, cis-gender, heterosexual, able-bodied, or from a Christian-based religion would have a hard time finding themselves in children’s literature…Literacy is liberation, and I hope Baltimore Read Aloud can shine a light on books that have the power to liberate through representation.” Baltimore Read Aloud is a key contributor to local literacy efforts, giving young people in Maryland the tools to read and write their own stories.
— Chanel C. Johnson, Curator
Special Thanks: Maryland Commission on African American History and Culture, Banneker-Douglass Museum Foundation, Inc., Friends of the Banneker-Douglass Museum, and Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, Ernest Shaw, and Baltimore Read Aloud.
Opening Reception & Kwanzaa Celebration: Saturday, December 9th
Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival
Rescheduled for October 28, 2023
In September 1987, the Kunta Kinte Celebration was born in Annapolis, Maryland. Now known as the Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival, the festival is a celebration of the perseverance, education, and cultural heritage of Africans, African Americans, and Caribbean people of African descent. The festival is a volunteer-run event organized by the 501(c)(3) non-profit organization Kunta Kinte Celebrations, Inc.
Join us for the 33rd Annual Kunta Kinte Heritage Festival!
Pop-up @ Towson Town Center
Baltimore Read Aloud returns for its monthly pop-up at Towson Town Center.
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy Patients Day 2023
Mental health discussion with authors from the Baltimore Community. A conversation with authors from Baltimore who have opinions, ideas, and strategies on how to manage mental health.
Free Books Available to Attendees!
Event Schedule
Noon -12:45 PM: Lunch
2:00 - 3:00 PM: Panel Discussion and Q&A
3:00 - 5:00 PM: Health Fair and Book Signing
Fells Point Fun Festival
Meet us at the 2023 Fells Point Fun Festival!
Located on the historic Fell’s Point waterfront, the festival runs along Thames Street from Caroline to Wolfe and is bordered by Aliceanna on the north edge. Fell's Point's Broadway Square and The Sagamore Pendry are destination landmarks.
The festival is free to attend. Live bands, family activities, and more are always free, always fun!
Pop-up @ Towson Town Center
Baltimore Read Aloud returns for its monthly pop-up at Towson Town Center.
50th Annual Abell Community Street Fair
Each September, the Abell Improvement Association hosts the Abell Community Street Fair.
This year Abell is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Abell Community Street Fair. The AIA's biggest fundraiser, the Street Fair is an annual celebration of what makes this community unique, and what makes urban living great. With Abell Avenue's brightly-painted rowhouses as a backdrop, the Street Fair features live entertainment, great food, local artists and vendors, and Baltimore's Best Silent Auction.
Reisterstown Festival
36th Annual Reisterstown Festival. Where summer lasts a week longer.
Spread the word!: The 36th Annual Reisterstown Festival – the biggest summer event in our area – is coming Sept 9-10, 2023! As always, the festival brings you one of the last sets of summer memories on the weekend after Labor Day Weekend- the unofficial “traditional” end of Summer.
So plan for SATURDAY AND SUNDAY to be full of SUMMER FUN starting with our Main Street FESTIVAL PARADE (Saturday at 9 am), and then followed by 2 full days of some of the finest LIVE BANDS in the Mid-Atlantic region (seriously!!), FIREWORKS (Sat @ ~8:45 pm), lots of fun for kids, teens, and adults(!) with things like laser tag, inflatables, kids train, karaoke, family shows, petting zoo, military/law enforcement vehicle exhibit, pony rides and more, PLUS…. lots of FOOD, A BEER (and more!) GARDEN, a wide variety of more than 100 VENDORS and much more.
AND…. Don’t worry about tickets! Festival Admission is FREE!
