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 @mdlpd.bsky.social

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In the latest edition of our Check it Out! video series, we spoke with educators about the important role school libraries play in their students' success! https://loom.ly/rg3BwcA

This Young Readers Week, we'd like to highlight the Governor's Young Readers Program, which provides more than 50,000 Maryland children ages 5 and under with a free book every month. MSLA administers the program in partnership w/ Dolly Parton's Imagination Library.

Congratulations to Enoch Pratt Free Library for its new Johnston Square branch! Part of The Hammond at Greenmount Park, the project is an innovative model for pairing new, high-quality, transit-oriented housing with a street-level hub of interactive public spaces. https://loom.ly/CVum2x0

Libraries across the state work with the Deptartment of Veterans and Military Families to deliver family programs, community resources, professional development and a host of other services to the military community. Learn more about the Department here: https://loom.ly/fns0nTQ

We're back with more staff reading recommendations, this time from a colleague at @mdlpd.bsky.social, who suggests an array of titles. Check them out! The Book with No Pictures The Wonky Donkey Pigeon Series The Anxious Generation Combating Cult Mind Control

Enjoy more photos from the Maryland Library Associate Training Institute (LATI) graduation held Wednesday at the Miller Branch of the Howard County Library System. The Maryland State Library Agency (MSLA) provides funding for the program. Photos: https://loom.ly/sWMEbAY

Congratulations to the newest graduates of the Maryland Library Associate Training Institute! Thirty-four new graduates presented their capstone projects yesterday during a ceremony at the Miller Branch of the Howard County Library System. MSLA provides funding for the program.

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 "Family," with activities designed to foster a love of reading, learning and connection. https://loom.ly/kZyJyX0

Have you visited Digital Maryland's newest collection? The Francis Szczepanski Negatives Collection provides a glimpse of 1950s and 1960s Baltimore fashion, social customs and department store retail strategies. Find it here: https://loom.ly/prZg8Iw

"It's right down the hallway, everyone's always willing to help, and it's free!" Check out what students on the Eastern Shore had to say about their school libraries in MSLA's new Check it Out! video series. https://loom.ly/IMWHoIs

Searching for the best Witches Brew Stew recipes his Halloween? Check out your local library and explore all the cookbooks it has to offer. The @mdlpd.bsky.social carries The Joy of Cooking and many other cookbooks in accessible formats. https://loom.ly/JIdW2WI

Maryland library professionals continuously work on ways to improve services for library customers! Last week, MSLA brought together more than 40 library professionals from 15 Maryland public library systems to develop new thinking and strategies about summer services.

Check out "From Idea to Action: How Maryland Libraries Support Emerging Adults" in the September/October 2025 issue of Public Libraries Magazine, a publication of the Public Library Association. https://loom.ly/rTxpee0

Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller and other state and local leaders joined Enoch Pratt Free Library over the weekend to celebrate Baltimore native and NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony and the new exhibit House of Melo: Where Tomorrows are Promised. https://loom.ly/wxBWGxY #STAYME7O

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