Maryland State Library Agency
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The Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) supports Maryland libraries, library professionals and the communities they serve.
With a new year approaching, we want to know: What was the best book you read in 2025? Tell us about it in the comments.
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 PM
With a new year approaching, we want to know: What was the best book you read in 2025? Tell us about it in the comments.
Work is underway to adapt and expand the Hatchlings early-childhood literacy program nationwide. MSLA and partner Mother Goose on the Loose developed Hatchlings years ago to help Maryland parents teach their young ones to read, speak and thrive. See what's happening next! https://loom.ly/tZQ5m9c
December 22, 2025 at 2:48 PM
Work is underway to adapt and expand the Hatchlings early-childhood literacy program nationwide. MSLA and partner Mother Goose on the Loose developed Hatchlings years ago to help Maryland parents teach their young ones to read, speak and thrive. See what's happening next! https://loom.ly/tZQ5m9c
Every year, Maryland State Library Agency staff record Black Eyed Susan Award audiobooks for blind and low-vision Marylanders. Here, Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller prepares to read "How to Eat in Space" by Helen Taylor at
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December 19, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Every year, Maryland State Library Agency staff record Black Eyed Susan Award audiobooks for blind and low-vision Marylanders. Here, Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller prepares to read "How to Eat in Space" by Helen Taylor at
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ICYMI: Kwame Alexander is coming to Calvert County! Join Maryland Libraries Together and Calvert Library on March 9 for what promises to be an interesting conversation about literacy, advocacy and community. Learn more: https://loom.ly/BYNTJak
December 18, 2025 at 6:31 PM
ICYMI: Kwame Alexander is coming to Calvert County! Join Maryland Libraries Together and Calvert Library on March 9 for what promises to be an interesting conversation about literacy, advocacy and community. Learn more: https://loom.ly/BYNTJak
Did you catch Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller on MPT's State Circle Friday evening? Tune in here (interview begins at 6:25) to learn about trends in libraries, the challenges libraries face, the role of the Maryland State Librarian and more: https://loom.ly/Jzpc0Ps
December 17, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Did you catch Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller on MPT's State Circle Friday evening? Tune in here (interview begins at 6:25) to learn about trends in libraries, the challenges libraries face, the role of the Maryland State Librarian and more: https://loom.ly/Jzpc0Ps
The 11th annual Maryland Tech Connect last week brought together more than 100 library professionals from throughout the state. The theme of this year's event was Technology as a Community Building Tool. Thanks to all the terrific speakers and exhibitors. https://loom.ly/fKytbH8
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 PM
The 11th annual Maryland Tech Connect last week brought together more than 100 library professionals from throughout the state. The theme of this year's event was Technology as a Community Building Tool. Thanks to all the terrific speakers and exhibitors. https://loom.ly/fKytbH8
With winter weather upon us, public libraries are the perfect place to escape the cold. Visit the MSLA website and search by county or ZIP code to find your local branch. https://loom.ly/Wn2XCb4
December 15, 2025 at 2:55 PM
With winter weather upon us, public libraries are the perfect place to escape the cold. Visit the MSLA website and search by county or ZIP code to find your local branch. https://loom.ly/Wn2XCb4
Another terrific Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference is in the books. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Maryland Libraries booth. It was great to hear so much love and enthusiasm for public libraries!
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Another terrific Maryland Association of Counties (MACo) Winter Conference is in the books. Thanks to everyone who stopped by the Maryland Libraries booth. It was great to hear so much love and enthusiasm for public libraries!
The Maryland State Library Agency is excited to be at the Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference in Cambridge. Come see the Maryland Libraries booth! We have free books (for anyone with a library card) compliments of Wicomico Public Library. #MACoCon
December 10, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The Maryland State Library Agency is excited to be at the Maryland Association of Counties Winter Conference in Cambridge. Come see the Maryland Libraries booth! We have free books (for anyone with a library card) compliments of Wicomico Public Library. #MACoCon
Maryland Libraries Together and Calvert Library are pleased to present award-winning author and producer Kwame Alexander for a powerful discussion on literacy, self-advocacy and community. Join us for Kwame Alexander LIVE! on March 9. Registration is now open. https://loom.ly/BYNTJak
December 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Maryland Libraries Together and Calvert Library are pleased to present award-winning author and producer Kwame Alexander for a powerful discussion on literacy, self-advocacy and community. Join us for Kwame Alexander LIVE! on March 9. Registration is now open. https://loom.ly/BYNTJak
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On this National Christmas Card Day we are pleased to share, from the Library's special collections, a copy of the first commercial Christmas card. It's from 1843, the same year “A Christmas Carol" was published. Both helped establish the Victorian concept of Christmas. blogs.loc.gov/loc/2019/12/...
December 9, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On this National Christmas Card Day we are pleased to share, from the Library's special collections, a copy of the first commercial Christmas card. It's from 1843, the same year “A Christmas Carol" was published. Both helped establish the Victorian concept of Christmas. blogs.loc.gov/loc/2019/12/...
With the holidays approaching, the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library is a go-to resource for Maryland's deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Check out the DCDL website to find holiday songs and stories in ASL, fireside reads, sign-language videos and more! https://loom.ly/q0ZIcqs
December 9, 2025 at 3:11 PM
With the holidays approaching, the Maryland Deaf Culture Digital Library is a go-to resource for Maryland's deaf and hard-of-hearing community. Check out the DCDL website to find holiday songs and stories in ASL, fireside reads, sign-language videos and more! https://loom.ly/q0ZIcqs
As snow falls on much of Maryland today, public libraries serve as warm, safe and welcoming spaces for community members to escape the cold. Visit the MSLA website and search by county or ZIP code to find your local library. https://loom.ly/Wn2XCb4
December 5, 2025 at 1:47 PM
As snow falls on much of Maryland today, public libraries serve as warm, safe and welcoming spaces for community members to escape the cold. Visit the MSLA website and search by county or ZIP code to find your local library. https://loom.ly/Wn2XCb4
It's great to see Harford County Public Library launch its new BlueCareer platform, a free, comprehensive online resource dedicated to skilled trades career development. The project is being funded by an IMLS Library Services and Technology Act grant administered by MSLA. https://loom.ly/hel3L0g
December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
It's great to see Harford County Public Library launch its new BlueCareer platform, a free, comprehensive online resource dedicated to skilled trades career development. The project is being funded by an IMLS Library Services and Technology Act grant administered by MSLA. https://loom.ly/hel3L0g
With the holiday season in full swing, the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division is working hard to protect Marylanders against harmful holiday scams. Learn how to identify and avoid these scams here: https://www.fcc.gov/beware-holiday-charity-scams
December 3, 2025 at 5:57 PM
With the holiday season in full swing, the Federal Communications Commission's Consumer Affairs and Outreach Division is working hard to protect Marylanders against harmful holiday scams. Learn how to identify and avoid these scams here: https://www.fcc.gov/beware-holiday-charity-scams
The fourth and final limited edition House of Melo library card will be available at Enoch Pratt Free Library beginning this Saturday! The cards are part of the Central Branch's fantastic exhibit honoring Baltimore native and former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. Learn more: https://loom.ly/mz0yfd0
December 2, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The fourth and final limited edition House of Melo library card will be available at Enoch Pratt Free Library beginning this Saturday! The cards are part of the Central Branch's fantastic exhibit honoring Baltimore native and former NBA superstar Carmelo Anthony. Learn more: https://loom.ly/mz0yfd0
Every month, the Maryland Day by Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar features different themes and activities for families across the state. The theme this month is "Friends," and it provides activities designed to teach the importance of friendship. https://loom.ly/kZyJyX0
December 1, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Every month, the Maryland Day by Day Family Literacy Activity Calendar features different themes and activities for families across the state. The theme this month is "Friends," and it provides activities designed to teach the importance of friendship. https://loom.ly/kZyJyX0
As National Veterans and Military Families Month comes to a close, give a listen to our recent MSLA Guest Hour podcast with Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Deputy Secretary Dana Burl. https://loom.ly/AefRBXU
November 28, 2025 at 5:04 PM
As National Veterans and Military Families Month comes to a close, give a listen to our recent MSLA Guest Hour podcast with Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Deputy Secretary Dana Burl. https://loom.ly/AefRBXU
Today, we're grateful for all of Maryland's hardworking library professionals and the communities who support them. Thank you!
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Today, we're grateful for all of Maryland's hardworking library professionals and the communities who support them. Thank you!
November is National Caregiver Month. Learn more about the @marylandaging.bsky.social Family Caregiver Support Program, which provides state and community-based services to create a coordinated support system for people who need it most. https://loom.ly/7QReRAE
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
November is National Caregiver Month. Learn more about the @marylandaging.bsky.social Family Caregiver Support Program, which provides state and community-based services to create a coordinated support system for people who need it most. https://loom.ly/7QReRAE
The Enoch Pratt Free Library & State Library Resource Center is a history lover's dream. The Special Collections Department houses rare books, documents and memorabilia, manuscripts, prints, photographs, posters, postcards, greeting cards, old travel books and more. https://loom.ly/NkEmx5o
November 25, 2025 at 2:25 PM
The Enoch Pratt Free Library & State Library Resource Center is a history lover's dream. The Special Collections Department houses rare books, documents and memorabilia, manuscripts, prints, photographs, posters, postcards, greeting cards, old travel books and more. https://loom.ly/NkEmx5o
With National Military Family Month in full swing, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Deputy Secretary Dana Burl joined the MSLA Guest Hour podcast to talk about the Department's services and resources, partnerships with Maryland libraries, and more. https://loom.ly/AefRBXU
November 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
With National Military Family Month in full swing, Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families Deputy Secretary Dana Burl joined the MSLA Guest Hour podcast to talk about the Department's services and resources, partnerships with Maryland libraries, and more. https://loom.ly/AefRBXU
Catch up on our new Check it Out! video series and enjoy more State Library content by visiting to MSLA's Youtube channel. Be sure to subscribe! https://loom.ly/rPLWEiQ
November 21, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Catch up on our new Check it Out! video series and enjoy more State Library content by visiting to MSLA's Youtube channel. Be sure to subscribe! https://loom.ly/rPLWEiQ
Maryland public libraries recently received more than $400,000 in federal funding to support new literacy programs, bolster workforce development efforts, develop strategic plans, provide access to mobile services and telehealth booths, and more. https://loom.ly/aej4sCw
November 20, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Maryland public libraries recently received more than $400,000 in federal funding to support new literacy programs, bolster workforce development efforts, develop strategic plans, provide access to mobile services and telehealth booths, and more. https://loom.ly/aej4sCw
Want to learn more about dyslexia? Find helpful information, resource guides and links to videos from last month's Dyslexia Summit, hosted by @mdlpd.bsky.social, by visiting the Summit website: https://loom.ly/fcc8rFc
November 19, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Want to learn more about dyslexia? Find helpful information, resource guides and links to videos from last month's Dyslexia Summit, hosted by @mdlpd.bsky.social, by visiting the Summit website: https://loom.ly/fcc8rFc