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One Maryland One Book Author Visit: Naima Coster

College of Southern Maryland | Fine Arts Center

2022-10-04 11:00:00 2022-10-04 13:00:00 America/New_York One Maryland One Book Author Visit: Naima Coster Partner Event -

Tuesday, October 04
11:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2022-10-04 11:00:00 2022-10-04 13:00:00 America/New_York One Maryland One Book Author Visit: Naima Coster Join us at the College of Southern Maryland in the Fine Arts Center (FA Building) for an intimate discussion with One Maryland One Book Author, Naima Coster, Author of 'What's Mine and Yours'. Partner Event -

Join us at the College of Southern Maryland in the Fine Arts Center (FA Building) for an intimate discussion with One Maryland One Book Author, Naima Coster, Author of 'What's Mine and Yours'.

From the author of Halsey Street, a sweeping novel of legacy, identity, the American family—and the ways that race affects even our most intimate relationships.

This program will consist of 30-40 minutes of interview-style discussion with Ashley Teagle, CEO of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA), followed by 15-20 minutes of audience Q&A. Naima Coster will sign books for approximately an hour after she speaks. This event is open to the public. Registration is not required. Non-flash/still photography is permissible at this live event, however, video and audio recording are not permitted.

For groups larger than 8 wanting to attend, please contact programs@ccplonline.org for coordination purposes. Please note that seating is not guaranteed. It is open and available on a first-come, first-seated basis.

This event is organized by Maryland Humanities and co-sponsored and co-hosted by One Maryland One Book. Please note that One Maryland One Book is a program of Maryland Humanities.
CCPL thanks our partners with Southern Maryland Regional Library, Calvert Library, St. Mary's Public Library and the College of Southern Maryland in their assistance in bringing this event to Charles County. 

Questions? please contact programs@ccplonline.org.

What is One Maryland One Book

When we read a great book, we can’t wait to share the experience and talk about it with others. That’s one of the joys of reading!

In that spirit, Maryland Humanities created One Maryland One Book (OMOB) to bring together diverse people in communities across the state through the shared experience of reading the same book. We invite you to participate in book-centered discussions and related programs at public libraries, high schools, colleges, museums, bookstores, and community and senior centers around the state.

OMOB programs, including an author tour, take place each year in the fall. 

OMOB FAQ Page 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Naima Coster is the New York Times bestselling author of two novels and a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honor. Her most recent novel, What’s Mine and Yours, was a Read with Jenna Today Show Book Club pick, a Book of the Month Club pick, and was named a best book of the year by Kirkus, Amazon, Esquire, Marie Claire, Ms. Magazine, The Millions, and Refinery29.

Naima’s first novel, Halsey Street, was a finalist for the Kirkus Prize for Fiction and a semifinalist for the VCU Cabell First Novelist Award. Published in 2018, it was named a must-read book of the year by People, Essence, BitchMedia, Well-Read Black Girl, The Skimm, and the Brooklyn Public Library.

Naima’s stories and essays have appeared in the New York Times, Elle, Time, Kweli, The Cut, The Sunday Times, Catapult, The Paris Review Daily, among other publications, and in numerous anthologies. She is a graduate of Yale University, Fordham University, and the Columbia University School of the Arts, where she earned her MFA. She has taught writing for over a decade in community settings, youth programs, and universities. She currently teaches in the low-residency MFA program at Antioch University in L.A. She is a 2022 mentor for the Periplus Collective.

Naima is at work on her third novel about early motherhood, class mobility, and the lifelong friendship between two women. She lives in Brooklyn with her family.

ABOUT THE BOOK 

A community in the Piedmont of North Carolina rises in outrage as a county initiative draws students from the largely Black east side of town into predominantly white high schools on the west. For two students, Gee and Noelle, the integration sets off a chain of events that will tie their two families together in unexpected ways over the span of the next twenty years.

On one side of the integration debate is Jade, Gee’s steely, ambitious mother. In the aftermath of a harrowing loss, she is determined to give her son the tools he’ll need to survive in America as a sensitive, anxious, young Black man. On the other side is Noelle’s headstrong mother, Lacey May, a white woman who refuses to see her half-Latina daughters as anything but white. She strives to protect them as she couldn’t protect herself from the influence of their charming but unreliable father, Robbie.

When Gee and Noelle join the school play meant to bridge the divide between new and old students, their paths collide, and their two seemingly disconnected families begin to form deeply knotted, messy ties that will shape the trajectory of their adult lives. And their mothers—each determined to see her child inherit a better life—will make choices that will haunt them for decades to come.

As love is built and lost, and the past never too far behind, What’s Mine and Yours is an expansive, vibrant tapestry that moves between the years, from the foothills of North Carolina, to Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Paris. It explores the unique organism that is every family: what breaks them apart and how they come back together.

ABOUT ASHLEY TEAGLE (Moderator/Interviewer): 

Ashley Teagle is the CEO of the Southern Maryland Regional Library Association (SMRLA). She is originally from Salisbury, MD and relocated to Southern Maryland to pursue a career in public libraries. Ashley has her B.A. in English & Communications Arts from Hood College (Frederick, MD) and a Master’s of Library and Information Science degree from the University of Southern Mississippi.

Ashley’s prior experience includes a variety of positions with the Charles County Public Library (MD) system. She was the Executive Director of the Wicomico Public Libraries (MD) in Salisbury, MD prior to joining SMRLA. Ashley’s library interests include digital equity, intellectual freedom, and developing inclusive libraries.

Where to get your book:
Check out or place a hold from our catalog.
Download the free e-book from Maryland Humanities.
Readers Guide (PDF)  Teachers Guide (PDF)

Other CCPL One Maryland One Book Programs:  

Saturday Book Discussion 9/17 at 10 AM @ Waldorf West Library

La Plata Book Discussion 10/13 at 7 PM 

DIY Book Club Bundles: What’s Mine & Yours by Naima Coster - 9/15-10/15, 2022

AGE GROUP: | Teens | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Special Presenter | Language | Community Engagement | Author Visit |

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Waldorf West Branch
The English Conversation Club is a supportive and interactive environment where English learners of all levels can practice their speaking and listening skills.

Sat, Apr 05, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
The CCPL Books, Bites, & Beats Fest celebrates literature, music, and family fun to raise funds for your Charles County Public Library!

Sat, Apr 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Come learn all about eggs!

Sat, Apr 05, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 07, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
How well do you know the library?

Mon, Apr 07, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Mon, Apr 07, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Apr 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Potomac Branch
Come have fun learning STEM topics and exercising through play with My Gym!
Register

Mon, Apr 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Apr 07, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 07, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
La Plata Branch - La Plata Meeting Room
Join us for a creative and eco-friendly crafting session as we learn how to make plarn (plastic yarn) from old plastic shopping bags!

Mon, Apr 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.

Tue, Apr 08, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
How well do you know the library?

Tue, Apr 08, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Apr 08, 9:00am - 11:00am
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!

Tue, Apr 08, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Apr 08, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Apr 08, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Apr 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Virtual
Administración del Seguro Social provee protección para los trabajadores y sus familias.

Tue, Apr 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Virtual
The Social Security Administration provides protection for workers and their families.

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us for our monthly STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly Sensory Social where we will explore various activities specially cultivated for sensory seeking youth.

Tue, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Virtual
Join us and author Matthew Fleming to discuss the stories and science of trees!
Register

Tue, Apr 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Potomac Branch
This program is designed to help individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent the onset of the disease through evidence-based strategies.

Tue, Apr 08, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Is sewing your thing but you don't have a sewing machine or a sewing space to start creating?

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Unleash your creativity at Scrapbook Soiree, a fun and relaxing event where teens and adults can craft personalized scrapbook pages that tell their unique stories.

Tue, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Hand sew your own doughnut stuffie!

Wed, Apr 09, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
How well do you know the library?

Wed, Apr 09, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Apr 09, 9:00am - 1:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
Drop in sessions for help with SNAP

Wed, Apr 09, 9:15am - 4:45pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Wed, Apr 09, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Apr 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Apr 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Calling all artists! Join us for an afternoon of art history fun where you can learn about different artists and new art skills and techniques!

Wed, Apr 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Are you interested in making spreadsheets but don't know where to start?

Wed, Apr 09, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 9:00am

Wed, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Learn about an array of topics to help you manage your personal finances.

Wed, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
In your prime? Come to the La Plata Library for Prime Paint Night, an adult-centric painting program where we have a different theme every other month!

Wed, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
You deserve a break--come de-stress with us at Wednesday Unwind.

Thu, Apr 10, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
How well do you know the library?

Thu, Apr 10, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Thu, Apr 10, 9:00am - 9:20am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Apr 10, 9:30am - 9:50am
La Plata Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Thu, Apr 10, 10:00am - 10:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Apr 10, 11:00am - 11:45am
La Plata Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Thu, Apr 10, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!

Thu, Apr 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Potomac Branch
Calling all artists! Join us for an afternoon of art history fun where you can learn about different artists and new art skills and techniques!

Thu, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!

Thu, Apr 10, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join fellow crafters as we work on our current projects and chat about all things fiber.

Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Film Club is dedicated to learning and actively participating in the film-making process.

Thu, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Join us and My College Planning Team to learn more about navigating the dynamic world of financial aid!

Thu, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
La Plata Branch
In April we will discuss "The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue" by V. E. Schwab. Recommended for ages 18+. Social time is from 6:30 - 6:45; book discussion runs from 6:45 - 7:45.

Fri, Apr 11, All day
Virtual
All CCPL locations closed for Staff Development Day.

Fri, Apr 11, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Partner Event
Celebrate your love of libraries by getting a book-themed tattoo and supporting your local library!

Sat, Apr 12, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
How well do you know the library?

Sat, Apr 12, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Sat, Apr 12, 9:15am - 2:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Sat, Apr 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Come read to or hang out with a certified Therapy Animal!

Sat, Apr 12, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Virtual
Join us for our Virtual Dungeons and Dragons Homebrew sessions! From the comfort of your home, you can become a grand adventurer with a story tailored specifically for you!

Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Grab the family and join us for an exciting afternoon of crafts.

Sat, Apr 12, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for a special screening of Free for All: The Public Library, a compelling documentary that explores the history, impact, and challenges of public libraries in America.

Sat, Apr 12, All day
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Teens! Do you want the thrill of opening a book subscription box--free? Try Library Crate! Sign up each month to receive a personalized book recommendation, as well as a few surprises.
Registration opens Monday, March 31 2025 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 14, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Mon, Apr 14, 9:30am - 9:50am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Mon, Apr 14, 10:00am - 10:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Apr 14, 11:00am - 11:30am
Waldorf West Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Mon, Apr 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
La Plata Branch
Looking for an afternoon of family fun? Join us for Music Bingo: Kids' Movies Edition!

Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come to our Spanish Virtual Conversational Club and make new amigos as you learn new vocabulary and practice speaking the language. Basic Spanish vocabulary is required. íTe esperamos!

Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Come to our Spanish Virtual Conversational Club and make new amigos as you learn new vocabulary and practice speaking the language. Basic Spanish vocabulary is required. íTe esperamos!

Mon, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Potomac Branch
Join us either online or in person for an evening of crocheting, knitting, and socializing with other beginning and advanced crafters.

Tue, Apr 15, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Tue, Apr 15, 9:30am - 9:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Tue, Apr 15, 10:00am - 10:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
This program is intended for adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 15, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Mobile Library Branch
Kick off your gardening this spring with an Herb Garden Starter Kit!

Tue, Apr 15, 11:00am - 11:50am
Potomac Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Get ready for an unforgettable afternoon of mini-golf like you've never experienced before?right in the aisles of the library!

Tue, Apr 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Waldorf West Branch
¿ Eres un adulto que necesitas aprender los conceptos básicos de computación ? Si es así, puedes participar en nuestra clases de computadoras . ¡No necesitas hacer cita y son gratis!

Tue, Apr 15, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
La Plata Branch
Get hands-on experience with the latest technology and let us show you how SkillMill can help you achieve your personal and career goals.

Tue, Apr 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Potomac Branch
This program is designed to help individuals at risk for Type 2 diabetes adopt healthier lifestyles and prevent the onset of the disease through evidence-based strategies.

Tue, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
La Plata Branch
Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) but don't know where to start? Looking to get back into the game after a long time away from it and need a refresher? Your Journey Starts Here!

Tue, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Need to create a resume, but don't know where to start? Need tips for mastering online job searches? The library is here to help!

Wed, Apr 16, All day
Waldorf West Branch
Want some cookies?

Wed, Apr 16, 9:15am - 4:45pm
Waldorf West Branch
Free tax preparation!

Wed, Apr 16, 9:30am - 9:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for a story time experience for our youngest library users and their caregivers!

Wed, Apr 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:45am
P.D. Brown Memorial Branch
Join us for Morning Story Time and share the fun of reading with your children!

Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
La Plata Branch
Join us for our monthly Advanced STEM Club where we will experiment, explore, and learn while having fun exploring the principles of science, technology, engineering, and math!

Wed, Apr 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Potomac Branch
Join us for an afternoon of LEGO building and STEM!

Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Waldorf West Branch
Calling all crafters?we?re back and ready to get creative!

Wed, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
La Plata Branch
Transform recycled pages into blackout poetry and turn your poem's story into art!