# Event Details - **Event Name**: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm – Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm - **Event Description**: MahoganyBooks is opening its newest location and we want you to celebrate with us. Join us in Glenarden, MD to celebrate Black books!About this EventWhat a journey this has been! We are thrilled to finally welcome you the the celebration of our newest bookstore location opening soon at the Woodmore Towne Centre in Glenarden, MD.We'll of course have a live DJ because what is a celebration without music? Join us we open our doors to a host of books written by Black authors in our latest Prince George's County address. We can't wait to see you. Our newest location also houses our MahoganyBooks Podcast Studio which will be avaialable for booking coming soon!Regular Store Hours: Daily 11-9 PM and Sundays 11-6 PMRSVP highly encouraged | Free Event and Open to All-----FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFor press inquiries or interview requests, please contact:media@mahoganybooks.comMEDIA ADVISORYMahoganyBooks to Celebrate Grand Opening of Second Prince George's County Location at Woodmore Towne CentreBlack-owned independent bookstore expands its footprint in Prince George's County with ribbon-cutting ceremony, live entertainment, and free book giveawaysWASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2026) MahoganyBooks, the nationally recognized independent bookstore dedicated to books written for, by, and about people of the African Diaspora, will celebrate the grand opening of its newest retail location at Woodmore Towne Centre in Prince George's County, Maryland.The new bookstore marks MahoganyBooks' second location in Prince George's County. The bookstore opened its first Prince George's County location at National Harbor in 2021, establishing itself as a premier destination for Black literature, cultural programming, and community engagement.The community celebration will feature a ceremonial ribbon-cutting, live music from a DJ, free book giveaways throughout the day, and opportunities for the public to tour and shop at the new bookstore.The Woodmore Towne Centre expansion reflects MahoganyBooks' continued commitment to promoting literacy, celebrating Black literature, supporting Black authors, and creating spaces where community, culture, and conversation thrive. The new store will soon contain a podcast studio for private and community use.Hosting the grand opening in August is significant to the Young’s for several meaningful observances. August is Black Business Month, the recognition of Black August, and new this year, is the inaugural Black Bookstore Day, also being celebrated on August 29, and created by a fellow bookstore owner, LaTasha Kelly, in Wichita, KSWHO:● Derrick and Ramunda Young, Co-Founders, MahoganyBooks● Local elected officials and community leaders● Featured authors/guests (to be announced)● Community members and supportersWHEN:Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, 12 p.m. – 4 p.m.Ribbon Cutting: 12 p.m.WHERE:MahoganyBooks – Woodmore Towne CentrePrince George's County, MarylandMedia Opportunities:Media will have the opportunity to interview MahoganyBooks founders Derrick and Ramunda Young about the bookstore's expansion, the importance of independent Black bookstores, fostering literacy and community engagement, and their vision for serving Prince George's County and the greater Washington region.About MahoganyBooksFounded in 2007 by husband-and-wife team Derrick and Ramunda Young, MahoganyBooks is a Black-owned bookstore with one of the largest online selections of books by and about people of the African Diaspora. From its online roots to its thriving National Harbor store, MahoganyBooks has hosted unforgettable literary events with icons such as President Barack Obama, John Lewis, Chimamanda Adichie, and Ta-Nehisi Coates. As founders of Black Books Matter Day, the Youngs continue to build community through culture, connection, and the power of books. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/glenarden/grand-opening-ribbon-cutting-for-mahoganybooks-woodmore-towne-centre/100001998360702656 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, literary-art, Music, Entertainment, Workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Glenarden - **state**: MD - **country**: United States - **location**: MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre 9201 Woodmore Centre Drive Suite 426 - **lat**: 38.9220062 - **long**: -76.847456 - **full address**: MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre 9201 Woodmore Centre Drive Suite 426, MahoganyBooks Woodmore 9201 Woodmore Centre Drive Suite 426, Glenarden, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/261e73cbf97cd0a4adc17e8fb4735fae1c933c4f6297872dd9a70825381abee9-rimg-w1200-h600-dc383848-gmir.jpg?v=1787674323 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre being held? - **A:** Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre takes place on Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sat, 29 Aug, 2026 at 04:00 pm at MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre 9201 Woodmore Centre Drive Suite 426, MahoganyBooks Woodmore 9201 Woodmore Centre Drive Suite 426, Glenarden, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre? - **A:** Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre is organized by MahoganyBooks. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting for MahoganyBooks Woodmore Towne Centre is ideal for party-goers, social butterflies, and anyone looking for a great night out with music, drinks, and good vibes. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Glenarden, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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