Highlights

CML was pleased to partner with the Maryland State Library to present the 2021 Annual Conference for Friends, Trustees, and Library Supporters via Zoom on Saturday, October 16, 2021. Watch the recording.

The program included:

• CML President, Jay Bansbach with opening remarks.

• Maryland State Librarian, Irene Padilla with an update on MSL activities.

• Keynote Speaker, Rebecca Cokley is a program officer in the President’s Office of the Ford Foundation. She is developing a U.S. disability rights program strategy, the first of its kind at the Ford Foundation, and gave her talk on “Building a world where everyone has the power to change their lives.” Panelists included Tina Campanella, CEO, Quality Trust and John Owen, Director, Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled.

• The CML Annual Business Meeting and Presentation of Awards.

CML was pleased to partner with the Maryland State Library to present the 2020 Annual Conference for Friends, Trustees, and Library Supporters via Zoom on Saturday, October 17, 2020. Watch the recording.

The program included:

• CML President, Pat Hofmann with opening remarks.

• Maryland State Librarian, Irene Padilla with an update on MSL activities.

• Keynote Speaker, Carla Hayden, Librarian of Congress was interviewed by CML Executive Director, Lynn Wheeler on her ground-breaking work at the Library of Congress and shared words of wisdom and inspiration, as libraries forge a new service path through the challenging landscape of social distancing.

• The CML Annual Business Meeting, including a review of the new Strategic Plan and announcement of annual Awards.

• Julius C. Jefferson, Jr., President of the American Library Association, was interviewed by Joseph Thompson on “The Power of the Library Advocate.”  Jefferson is the Section Head of the Research and Library Services Section in the Foreign Affairs, Defense, and Trade Division at Congressional Research Service of the Library of Congress.

Citizens for Maryland Libraries - who we are

CML works to build greater public awareness of the need for and services of our Maryland libraries. It is:

• a strong statewide network of individuals and organizations - people who value Maryland libraries; and
  
• the major voice of citizen advocates for library service and libraries across the state of Maryland.

Like Citizens for Maryland Libraries on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/CitizensForMarylandLibraries

United for Libraries - Maryland Group Membership

The Maryland State Library has partnered with United for Libraries to provide all Maryland Trustees, Friends groups, and library directors and staff with a Maryland Group Membership, providing access to the wealth of resources and member publications offered by United for Libraries. These include toolkits, fundraising ideas, trustees training, newsletters, digital publications, and webinars. Contact your library administrator or United for Libraries at 1-800-545-2433, ext. 2161 or united@ala.org if you have questions about accessing these resources.

Your Membership

Joining or renewing membership has never been so easy.  Simply choose "Join" and complete the online application form (or login to renew). Then choose your payment option: online or manual for an invoice in order to send us a check.  You will quickly receive an automated email indicating your membership/payment status.

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