Maryland State Library Agency
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The Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) supports Maryland libraries, library professionals and the communities they serve.
Thinking of warmer weather? ☀️ Revisit our Summer Reading Road Trip on YouTube and the theme “Color Our World.” A new journey is coming soon with this summer’s theme: “Unearth a Story.” 🦖📕 Link: https://loom.ly/Nnhsbs8
January 30, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Thinking of warmer weather? ☀️ Revisit our Summer Reading Road Trip on YouTube and the theme “Color Our World.” A new journey is coming soon with this summer’s theme: “Unearth a Story.” 🦖📕 Link: https://loom.ly/Nnhsbs8
Career Success Month continues with a keynote address next week by Crystal Trice, an AI expert and founder of Scissors & Glue LLC. This free, virtual event is being hosted by Enoch Pratt Free Library. Learn more: https://loom.ly/pPssWZE
January 28, 2026 at 4:55 PM
Career Success Month continues with a keynote address next week by Crystal Trice, an AI expert and founder of Scissors & Glue LLC. This free, virtual event is being hosted by Enoch Pratt Free Library. Learn more: https://loom.ly/pPssWZE
January is Maryland Reading Month! Thank you, Governor Wes Moore, for championing literacy and lifelong learning across our state. Let’s read together, Maryland 🖤💛❤️ #MarylandReadingMonth
January 28, 2026 at 12:01 PM
January is Maryland Reading Month! Thank you, Governor Wes Moore, for championing literacy and lifelong learning across our state. Let’s read together, Maryland 🖤💛❤️ #MarylandReadingMonth
Join us next Wednesday evening for a virtual screening and panel discussion about the new documentary The Librarians, an Indie Lens Pop-Up series event with Maryland Public Television. Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller will serve on the panel. Register here: https://loom.ly/BlokCao
January 23, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Join us next Wednesday evening for a virtual screening and panel discussion about the new documentary The Librarians, an Indie Lens Pop-Up series event with Maryland Public Television. Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller will serve on the panel. Register here: https://loom.ly/BlokCao
With the 250th anniversary of America's independence upon us, visit the Maryland State Library Agency's Maryland 250 page to find local history collections in public libraries across the state. These collections provide a fascinating look at Maryland's unique past. https://loom.ly/6ngF3N0
January 23, 2026 at 2:05 PM
With the 250th anniversary of America's independence upon us, visit the Maryland State Library Agency's Maryland 250 page to find local history collections in public libraries across the state. These collections provide a fascinating look at Maryland's unique past. https://loom.ly/6ngF3N0
Did you know the Maryland State Library Resource Center has more than 3 million physical items in its collection? Learn more about this invaluable resource here: https://loom.ly/3K65U6w
January 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Did you know the Maryland State Library Resource Center has more than 3 million physical items in its collection? Learn more about this invaluable resource here: https://loom.ly/3K65U6w
With the 2026 Session now underway, visit the Maryland General Assembly website to track bills, find hearing dates and more: https://loom.ly/e8iyCZM
January 21, 2026 at 4:53 PM
With the 2026 Session now underway, visit the Maryland General Assembly website to track bills, find hearing dates and more: https://loom.ly/e8iyCZM
The Maryland State Library Agency's County Library Capital Grant Program has funded library construction, renovation and expansion projects across the state, including more than $4 million toward the LaVale Branch (pictured) of Allegany County Library. Visit our Grants page: https://loom.ly/Y08HCPw
January 20, 2026 at 4:40 PM
The Maryland State Library Agency's County Library Capital Grant Program has funded library construction, renovation and expansion projects across the state, including more than $4 million toward the LaVale Branch (pictured) of Allegany County Library. Visit our Grants page: https://loom.ly/Y08HCPw
Today, the Maryland State Library Agency honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s belief in education, access, and opportunity for all.
January 19, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Today, the Maryland State Library Agency honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s belief in education, access, and opportunity for all.
Did you know the Maryland State Library Resource Center (SLRC) saved Maryland municipalities nearly $4 million last year by providing electronic resources to libraries and schools? Learn more about this valuable resource by visiting the SLRC website: https://loom.ly/3K65U6w
January 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
Did you know the Maryland State Library Resource Center (SLRC) saved Maryland municipalities nearly $4 million last year by providing electronic resources to libraries and schools? Learn more about this valuable resource by visiting the SLRC website: https://loom.ly/3K65U6w
The Maryland General Assembly has gathered in Annapolis today for the start of the 2026 Session. Visit the General Assembly website to track bills, find important dates, learn guidelines and gather other useful information. https://loom.ly/p3wAoxU
January 14, 2026 at 4:51 PM
The Maryland General Assembly has gathered in Annapolis today for the start of the 2026 Session. Visit the General Assembly website to track bills, find important dates, learn guidelines and gather other useful information. https://loom.ly/p3wAoxU
We're one week away from the start of MD Tech Connect Extended - a free, virtual series that helps Maryland library professionals keep up with emerging technologies. This year's series will focus on accessibility and new federal requirements set to go into effect in April. https://loom.ly/-PYXhHU
January 13, 2026 at 2:04 PM
We're one week away from the start of MD Tech Connect Extended - a free, virtual series that helps Maryland library professionals keep up with emerging technologies. This year's series will focus on accessibility and new federal requirements set to go into effect in April. https://loom.ly/-PYXhHU
Have you checked out the Maryland State Library Agency's new Capital Grants Impact Map? Since our County Library Capital Grant Program began in 2008, the State has provided public library systems with more than $109M for new library construction, renovations and expansions. https://loom.ly/Y08HCPw
January 12, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Have you checked out the Maryland State Library Agency's new Capital Grants Impact Map? Since our County Library Capital Grant Program began in 2008, the State has provided public library systems with more than $109M for new library construction, renovations and expansions. https://loom.ly/Y08HCPw
Just one more week to visit the interactive House of Melo exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch! Celebrate Baltimore's own Carmelo Anthony, his storied basketball career and his lasting impact on the city and the game. The exhibit is open through January 16. https://loom.ly/mz0yfd0
January 9, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Just one more week to visit the interactive House of Melo exhibit at the Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch! Celebrate Baltimore's own Carmelo Anthony, his storied basketball career and his lasting impact on the city and the game. The exhibit is open through January 16. https://loom.ly/mz0yfd0
Did you know the Maryland State Library Resource Center (SLRC) provides access to high-speed broadband for 25 municipalities, including local government and EMS services, along with nearly every public library system in Maryland? Learn about this valuable resource here: https://loom.ly/3K65U6w
January 7, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Did you know the Maryland State Library Resource Center (SLRC) provides access to high-speed broadband for 25 municipalities, including local government and EMS services, along with nearly every public library system in Maryland? Learn about this valuable resource here: https://loom.ly/3K65U6w
Want to learn more about new federal digital accessibility requirements set to go into effect in April? Join us this winter for MD Tech Connect Extended - a series of events that will focus on accessibility for web content, mobile apps and more. https://loom.ly/-PYXhHU
January 6, 2026 at 2:04 PM
Want to learn more about new federal digital accessibility requirements set to go into effect in April? Join us this winter for MD Tech Connect Extended - a series of events that will focus on accessibility for web content, mobile apps and more. https://loom.ly/-PYXhHU
Career Success Month 2026 kicks off tomorrow! The theme this year is Stronger Workforce, Stronger Maryland, and features dozens of programs, classes and events planned by public libraries throughout the state. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/N2Vzl64
January 5, 2026 at 4:50 PM
Career Success Month 2026 kicks off tomorrow! The theme this year is Stronger Workforce, Stronger Maryland, and features dozens of programs, classes and events planned by public libraries throughout the state. Learn more here: https://loom.ly/N2Vzl64
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 "Health and Safety," with activities that focus on living healthy and safe lifestyles: https://loom.ly/kZyJyX0
January 2, 2026 at 2:18 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 "Health and Safety," with activities that focus on living healthy and safe lifestyles: https://loom.ly/kZyJyX0
Happy New Year, Maryland. Here's to a terrific 2026!
January 1, 2026 at 2:06 PM
Happy New Year, Maryland. Here's to a terrific 2026!
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to know: How many books did you read this year?
December 30, 2025 at 2:16 PM
As 2025 comes to a close, we want to know: How many books did you read this year?
Looking for something to do while the kids are home from school? Visit the Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch and check out the nationally acclaimed House of Melo exhibit, on display until January 16! https://loom.ly/mz0yfd0
December 29, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Looking for something to do while the kids are home from school? Visit the Enoch Pratt Free Library Central Branch and check out the nationally acclaimed House of Melo exhibit, on display until January 16! https://loom.ly/mz0yfd0
ICYMI: Work is underway to adapt and expand the Hatchlings early-childhood literacy program! Learn more about the effort in this video produced by our partners at the University of Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. https://loom.ly/tZQ5m9c
December 26, 2025 at 2:03 PM
ICYMI: Work is underway to adapt and expand the Hatchlings early-childhood literacy program! Learn more about the effort in this video produced by our partners at the University of Maryland College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. https://loom.ly/tZQ5m9c
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Maryland State Library Agency!
December 25, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Happy Holidays from all of us at the Maryland State Library Agency!
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