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The Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) supports Maryland libraries, library professionals and the communities they serve.
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Across Maryland, libraries partner with schools to provide young people with services, resources, materials and information. This fall, we visited Worcester County Public Schools, where a partnership with Worcester County Library is helping students thrive. https://loom.ly/dEhGocM
Big things are happening in Howard County! Today, County Executive Calvin Ball gave an update on the future of Columbia, including a new Central Library on the Columbia Lakefront. Lawmakers have approved $10M in State funding for the library. We're thrilled to see the project progress!
ICYMI: @mdlpd.bsky.social (pictured) brought together more than 160 library professionals, educators, parents and dyslexia experts last week for the virtual 2025 Dyslexia Summit. Find dyslexia resources, Summit presentations and more here: https://loom.ly/fcc8rFc
This Saturday, the Enoch Pratt Free Library will unveil a new exhibit that honors Baltimore native and former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony as the city celebrates his recent induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Learn more about it here: https://loom.ly/mz0yfd0
Congratulations to Talbot County Free Library for reaching a century of service! The library system celebrated its 100th birthday last week, and among the attendees was Sen. Johnny Mautz, who returned two library books he never returned as a boy because he liked them so much. https://loom.ly/zxrU3w4
Speaker presentations, resources, reading lists and more from yesterday's @mdlpd.bsky.social Dyslexia Summit are available on the Summit webpage. Thanks to all who attended! msla.maryland.gov/Pages/Dyslex...
October is Family History Month. Discover your roots with the help of your local branch library! Stop in today to discover free tools, resources, and expert guidance.
Celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth with your local public library! Discover stories, voices, and histories that honor Hispanic and Latine cultures. From classic literature to new releases in both English and Spanish, there's something for everyone at your local library.
Today, we celebrate readers with dyslexia and the strength of inclusive learning. Be part of our Dyslexia Summit to learn what works in school, work, and life. Register now: https://loom.ly/GefuXVs.
Happy #TechieDay! Public libraries are more than books. They serve as hubs for technology, innovation, and learning. From 3D printers to accessible eReaders, libraries help everyone connect with the future.

What’s the coolest tech at your library? Drop it below!
In just a few days, join us for the @mdhumanities.bsky.social One Maryland One Book Author Tour with the author and illustrator of "Kin: Rooted in Hope," Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. MSLA is a program sponsor. https://loom.ly/QawA3FM
📌Session Preview: Dyslexic Strengths - The founders of The Dyslexic Advantage will share their talk, which will change how we understand and support individuals with dyslexia.​

📅 October 16 | 💻 Virtual & Free

https://loom.ly/GefuXVs
Myth: Dyslexia means someone isn’t smart. Fact: Many people with dyslexia have average to high intelligence — and excel when supported.

Let’s change the narrative. Join us on October 16. https://loom.ly/GefuXVs

In just two weeks, join us for the @mdhumanities.bsky.social One Maryland One Book Author Tour with the author and illustrator of "Kin: Rooted in Hope," Carole Boston Weatherford and Jeffery Boston Weatherford. MSLA is a program sponsor. https://loom.ly/QawA3FM
Today kicks off International Week of Deaf People, which celebrates deaf culture and the accomplishments of deaf people around the world. Visit the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library website to find resources, events, materials and other content today! https://loom.ly/q0ZIcqs
Mark your calendars!

The Dyslexia Summit is taking place on October 16, 2025 — and it’s free, virtual, and accessible. Registration is now open.

https://loom.ly/GefuXVs
With National Deaf Awareness Month underway, the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library invites you to the 2025 Communication Accessibility Summit this Saturday at the Maryland School for the Deaf. Learn more about the Summit and other upcoming events and resources here: https://loom.ly/isnzI2c
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The historic Thomas Point Shoal Light just south of Annapolis is the most recognized lighthouse in Maryland. But did you know it has a library? Before automation, lighthouses throughout the U.S. housed small traveling libraries, with collections that rotated among them.
Congratulations to @mdlpd.bsky.social Marketing and Outreach Librarian Ashley Biggs for receiving the Maryland Optometric Association's 2025 V. Eugene McCrary Award! https://loom.ly/wSOfPnQ
Today, we honor those whose lives were tragically lost in the attacks of September 11, 2001. #NeverForget
On October 25, the Enoch Pratt Free Library will unveil a new exhibit that honors Baltimore native and former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony as the city celebrates his recent induction into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. Learn more about it here: https://loom.ly/mz0yfd0
We had a great time at the @librarycongress.bsky.social' National Book Festival! It was exciting to chat with Carole Boston Weatherford, author of @mdhumanities.bsky.social' One Maryland One Book selection Kin: Rooted in Hope.
Marylanders borrow more than 50 million items per year from their local libraries. Visit the MSLA website and search by ZIP code to find your local library system, where you can sign up for a library card today! #LibraryCardSignUpMonth https://loom.ly/Wn2XCb4
Maryland public libraries are an invaluable resource for history lovers. Visit MSLA's Maryland 250 page to find Maryland rooms and local history collections in a library near you! #MD250 https://loom.ly/6ngF3N0