Leonardtown, MD – St. Mary’s County has three public library branches which have an annual circulation of 1.4 million items, the 4th highest circulation rate in the state. The Commissioners of St. Mary’s County took time to acknowledge those and other statistics during a proclamation ceremony for Visit Your Library Month at the weekly business meeting.
Library staff was lauded for its proactive approach to bringing library services to the community with its WOW! Van and increasing service to youth through its new ‘Kids Cards’ for fee-free lending of materials.
“There are 81,000 library card holders and every day more than 2,000 persons walk into their library to find a good book, magazine or newspapers, use computers, access the Internet, attend a computer class or program, or obtain information,” said Commissioner Todd Morgan (4th District). “Online resources available 24/7 include downloadable eBooks, magazines, movies, TV shows and music, databases, learning programs and homework help.”
St. Mary’s County Library director Michael Blackwell announced the start of an automatic renewal program for all eligible library items to help customers avoid fines and fees. The Library has also forged partnerships with St. Mary’s County Public Schools and the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home to promote life-long learning at all ages.
In proclaiming April Visit Your Library Month commissioners urge all county citizens to get a library card and to visit their library often to learn, discover and relax.