In Cooperation with Lily Books & Cafe and the Cumberland Chapter of the Maryland Writers' Association, Loft 129 is proud to host the opening event of Mother Tongue: A Weekend of Women’s Voices . Please join us for a Women’s Poetry Night & Open Mic event. Local literary ladies will take to the stage and read from their work, followed by an open mic session open to all genders, backgrounds, experiences, and genres. Doors open at 7:30 PM. Readings start at 8 PM. Cash bar will be open and additional refreshments are available for purchase downstairs at Lily Books & Cafe. This event is free and open to all.
Celebrate Women’s History Month with us and support the fabulous women in our own writing community. Come to read. Come to listen. Leave inspired!
More Info the Event:
Mother Tongue: a Weekend of Women’s Voices brings together outstanding women poets, writers, authors, and readers from our community for a weekend of literary enjoyment and appreciation. As we kick off Women's History Month this March, Lily Books & Cafe and the Cumberland Chapter of the Maryland Writers' Association are partnering to offer an exciting program of lit-focused events highlighting and celebrating women’s voices. Featured events include a women's poetry reading and open mic night at Loft 129, followed by a panel of local author readings and discussion, a luncheon and book signings, and ending the day with a hands-on writing workshop, all at Lily Books & Cafe. Mother Tongue is free to attend and open to all genders. We hope you will join us in celebration, community, and creativity.
For more information, visit Lily Books & Cafe’s website at www.lilybookscafe.com for event details and to RSVP.
Women's Poetry Night & Open Mic @ Loft 129
Date: Friday, March 6, 2026
Time: 7:30 - 9:30 PM
Location: 129 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502
Website: https://loft129.org/ and https://www.lilybookscafe.com/
Women Author Reading & Discussion @ Lily Books & Cafe
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Location: Lily Books & Cafe, 127 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502
Website: https://www.lilybookscafe.com/
Luncheon Break and Book Signings
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 12:00 - 1:30 PM
Location: 127 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502
Website: https://www.lilybookscafe.com/
Women's Writing Workshop @ Lily Books & Cafe
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Time: 1:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Location: 127 Baltimore St, Cumberland, MD 21502
Website: https://www.lilybookscafe.com/