Maryland State Library Agency

06/01/2026

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 "Food."

View the full calendar here: https://loom.ly/kZyJyX0

The Maryland Day by Day Calendar was created by the Maryland State Library Agency with funding from the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services. It is available in English and Spanish.

05/29/2026

You've probably seen photos from Bill Signing Day with Governor Wes Moore in the past. Now, enjoy a quick behind-the-scenes look at this year's celebration!

05/27/2026

📍✨ Where Are We Wednesday? ✨📚

Drop your guesses in the comments below ⬇️ and check back later to see if you were right!

The answer is Carroll County Library- Westminster Branch.

05/26/2026

Library leaders from across the state gathered in Annapolis this morning as Governor Wes Moore signed several important library bills into law. The bills provide critical funding for Maryland’s 24 public library systems, three Regional Resource Centers, the Maryland State Library Resource Center and the Governor’s Young Readers Program. In addition, county library boards now have the ability to add a student member.

Many thanks to Governor Moore and the General Assembly for their continued support of Maryland libraries. A special thanks also goes out to our partners and the many community members who worked hard on behalf of public libraries throughout the session.

05/25/2026

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. The Maryland State Library Agency wishes everyone a meaningful Memorial Day. 🇺🇸

05/21/2026

A major milestone for rural Wicomico County 📚

The new Lewis R. Riley Library in Parsonsburg stands as a testament to strong local leadership, collaboration, and community investment. Named for former Senator and Secretary of Agriculture Lewis R. Riley — who spent his life in the area — the library overlooks the Riley family farm and represents a lasting legacy for the community.

After operating out of a trailer in Pittsville for nearly 20 years, this permanent location became possible through the dedication of Wicomico County Public Library leadership, county partners, and support from the Friends Foundation of the Wicomico Public Library.

Take a look:
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05/20/2026

For this week’s , Maryland State Librarian Morgan Lehr Miller is reading The Fountain by Casey Scieszka. 📖

“A life only matters because it ends.”

The Fountain by Casey Scieszka is one of those rare books that feels magical, suspenseful, and uniquely human all at once. Set in the Catskills and centered around an immortal woman searching for answers about her family’s mysterious condition, the story asks powerful questions about what gives life meaning and whether living forever is really a gift.

05/19/2026

📚✨ It’s Trivia Tuesday with the Maryland State Library Agency!

Drop your guess below ⬇️ and check back later for the answer.

The correct answer is B. Unearth A Story

05/18/2026

Did you know the history of Maryland libraries dates back to the 17th century? The first libraries in Maryland were organized in 1695 by Thomas Bray as parochial libraries, laymen's libraries intended as lending libraries for the public at large, and non-circulating libraries.

Fast-forward nearly 200 years to 1886, when businessman and philanthropist Enoch Pratt established Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore (pictured in 1938). Enoch Pratt Free Library has since grown to more than 20 branches across the city.

In 1902, the State Library Commission was authorized to develop public libraries throughout Maryland. The state now has more than 190 public libraries in all 23 counties and Baltimore City. And in 1905, the first mobile library in the nation began operating as a horse-drawn wagon in Washington County.

Learn more about the history of Maryland libraries from our friends at the Maryland State Archives: https://loom.ly/hSWp35g

05/15/2026