Arts and culture of Maryland

[5] In addition to hosting concerts by musicians from around the area on several stages, the festival also celebrates cultural diversity which exists throughout the region, with a wide variety of ethnic food and crafts.

Maryland's 24 public library systems deliver public education for everyone in Maryland through a curriculum that is composed of three pillars: Self-Directed Education (books and materials in all formats, e-resources), Research Assistance & Instruction (individualized research assistance, classes for students of all ages), and Instructive & Enlightening Experiences (e.g., Summer Reading Clubs, author events).

[8] Many of the library systems have established formalized partnerships with other educational institutions in their[clarification needed] counties and regions.

[citation needed] Maryland has hundreds of playgrounds, playing fields and basketball tennis courts available in each county.

In addition to public parks in urban areas, Maryland hosts numerous forms of outdoor recreation.