A few weeks ago I attended Wikimania 2012, Wikimedia’s annual international conference which was held in Washington DC this year. I love Wikipedia although I’ve never edited/contributed to it; I […]
Olympics: Then & Now
The 2012 Summer Olympics are fast approaching! London will be abuzz with athletes and sports enthusiasts from just about everywhere – and our TVs will blaze with fast-paced Olympic coverage. […]
LatinoFest!
Living in a big city like Baltimore has its rewards, especially when it comes to the fabulous diversity of opportunities to eat, drink, and be entertained. Baltimore’s annual season of […]
Celebrate Bloomsday with the Friends of the Libraries
Join the Friends of the Libraries on Saturday, June 16 for our annual Bloomsday celebration at the James Joyce Pub. Every June 16, James Joyce fans around the world observe […]
The Tall Ships are Coming! The Tall Ships are Coming!
One of the coolest things about summer in Baltimore is the arrival of the tall ships. There are a number that pass through every year, but this year is bigger […]
Library to close at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 22
The Eisenhower Library will close at 6 pm on Tuesday, May 22 for an event and will reopen on Wednesday, May 23 at 8 am. Graduating seniors: We hope to […]
Jewish American Heritage Month
May was proclaimed Jewish American Heritage month in 2006, to recognize the more than 350 years of Jewish contributions to American culture. From music to literature, from statemanship to law, […]
Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month!
May is Asian Pacific American Heritage Month during which we celebrate the history and culture of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans and their contributions to our country. Throughout this month, various […]
NSF Data Management Plan Workshop
Grant proposals for the National Science Foundation, and for a growing number of other funders, require data management plans. Developing a competitive data management plan requires understanding and addressing all […]
By Land and by Sea: Kinetic Sculpture Returns!
A time-honored Baltimore tradition, the Kinetic Sculpture Race is happening on May 5, 9:30am till 4:30pm. It is a sight to behold, sponsored by one of Baltimore’s unique institutions: the […]