The state library also puts together each year’s summer reading program — selecting a theme, commissioning graphics and putting together suggested activities for most age groups.

With a theme of “Color Our World,” this year’s summer reading program aims to inspire families to learn and spend time together. Children who reach their reading goals can earn prizes, too.

This summer, Shreve Memorial Library had 2,700 children, teens and adults sign up for the Summer Reading Program, pledging to ...

For example, the Maryland State Library Agency, which disburses funds to the state’s 190 library branches, received just $1.42 million of the $3.33 million it has been promised in IMLS funds for ...