Maryland State Library Agency

We're a week away from the last MD Tech Connect Extended event of the season! If you're a library professional, join us 2/17 to learn how to remediate inaccessible PDFs in anticipation of federal accessibility requirements set to go into effect in April. loom.ly/-PYXhHU

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: loom.ly/3K65U6w

The Maryland General Assembly is gathering 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. loom.ly/p3wAoxU

We're one week away from the start of MD Tech Connect Extended - a free, virtual series that helps library professionals keep up with emerging technologies. This year's series will focus on accessibility and new federal requirements set to go into effect. loom.ly/-PYXhHU

Have you checked out MSLA's new Capital Grants Impact Map? Since the Agency's 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. loom.ly/Y08HCPw

Just one more week to visit the interactive House of Melo exhibit at ⁦@prattlibrary⁩! 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. prattlibrary.org/carmelo-anthony

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 more about it here: 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. loom.ly/-PYXhHU

A list of Career Success Month events can be found here: msla.maryland.gov/Pages/Career-S…

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: 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: loom.ly/kZyJyX0

Looking for something to do while the kids are home from school? Visit the @prattlibrary Central Branch and check out the nationally acclaimed House of Melo exhibit, on display until January 16! 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 @bsosumd loom.ly/tZQ5m9c

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 all about it!

Work is underway to adapt and expand the Hatchlings early-childhood literacy program nationwide. MSLA and @MGotL developed Hatchlings years ago to help Maryland parents teach their young ones to read, speak and thrive. See what's happening next! loom.ly/tZQ5m9c

Yup, you saw that right! Our House of Melo exhibit was mentioned last night on @FallonTonight Watch @carmeloanthony talk about it here: youtu.be/bEbcN58q658?si…

Every year, Maryland State Library Agency leadership and staff record Black-Eyed Susan Award audiobooks for blind and low-vision Marylanders. Here, MD State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller prepares to read "How to Eat in Space" by Helen Taylor in the recording studio at @MDLBPD

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: loom.ly/BYNTJak

Did you catch Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller on @marylandpubtv's State Circle on Friday? Tune in here (beginning at 6:25) to learn about trends in libraries, the challenges libraries face, the role of the Maryland State Librarian and more: loom.ly/Jzpc0Ps