2026 Annual Conference for Friends, Trustees, and Library Supporters

Join us for an informative and engaging day for all who support the ongoing success of libraries in our state.

Building Strong Libraries and Growing a Community of Readers

The program features:

Morgan Lehr, Maryland State Librarian

Authors of the book Empowering Library Staff and Customers: Building A Culture of Teamwork and Trust

• Cathy Hollerbach, Director, Prince George's County Memorial Library System
• Christine Feldmann, Director of Marketing and Communications, Anne Arundel County Public Library

Panel Discusion, "Growing a Community of Readers"

• LaTrisha Milton, Early Literacy Manager, District of Columbia Public Library
• Shanetia Clark, Professor of Literacy, Salisbury University
• Alli Jessing, Head of Adult Curriculum, Howard County Library System
• Fran Glick, discussion Moderator, Faculty Lecturer, Towson University

Dan Montgomery, Executive Director, American Library Association

Morning coffee, tea and pastries and a box lunch allowing time for networking with other library advocates

There will also be a brief Citizens for Maryland Libraries business meeting to review the organization's finances, elect officers for the coming year and vote on any changes to the CML bylaws.