Governance
GOVERNANCE
The Eastern Shore Regional Library, Inc. is a state-funded non-profit with the goal of providing resources and support for the eight county library systems on Maryland's Eastern Shore. ESRL is managed by an Administrator who reports to the Board of Trustees.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE
October 5, 2023 11:30am at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton, MD.
December 12, 2023 - 4:30pm (Virtual on ZOOM)
March 12, 2024 - 4:30pm (Virtual on ZOOM)
June 11, 2024 - 4:30pm (Virtual on ZOOM)
Attendance information can be obtained by contacting the ESRL office at 410-742-1537
BOARD MEMBERS
Talibah Chiwendu; Dorchester County Library Board
Erin Counihan; Kent County Library Board
Sarah Dahl; Caroline County Library Board
Maida Finch; Wicomico County Library Board
Dr. Sarah Guy; Lower Shore At-Large
Kathleen Lyons; Queen Anne's County Library Board
Ann Smith; Somerset County Library Board
Vicki O'Mara; Worcester County Library Board
Linda Prochaska, Middle Shore At-Large
Susan Sherman; Talbot County Library Board
Gloria Urban; Upper Shore At-Large
BOARD MEETING MINUTES
Prior years' minutes available upon request
FY201809/14/2017, 12/07/2017, 03/08/2018, and 05/24/2018.
FY2019
09/18/2018, 12/04/2018, 03/14/2019, and 06/04/2019.
FY2020
09/12/2019, 12/12/2019, and 5/12/2020.
FY2021
09/23/2020, 12/12/2020, 03/18/2021, and 06/03/2021.
FY2022
09-16-21, 12-20-21, 03-21-22, and 06-16-22.
FY2023
09-16-21, 12-20-21, 03-21-22, and 06-16-22.
BOARD OFFICERS
All officers serve one-year terms starting on July 1st.FY2024 Officers
President: Maida Finch
Vice President: Kathleen Lyons
Secretary: John Venditta, ESRL CEO, Ex-Officio