About Us
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 Chief Executive Officer who reports to the Board of Trustees.
Governance
Board Members
Kathy Burtman; Dorchester County Library Board
Erin Counihan; Kent County Library Board
Sarah Dahl; Caroline County Library Board
Pattie Tingle; 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
Kathy Culbertson; Worcester County Library Board
Linda Prochaska, Middle Shore At-Large
Susan Sherman; Talbot County Library Board
Gloria Urban; Upper Shore At-Large
Board Officers
President: Kathleen Lyons
Vice President: Susan Sherman
Secretary: Lori Milach
All officers serve one-year terms starting on July 1st.
Board Meeting Minutes
Board Meeting Schedule
Fiscal Year 2025
Fiscal Year 2023
Fiscal Year 2022
Fiscal Year 2021
Fiscal Year 2024
Fiscal Year 2020
Fiscal Year 2019
Fiscal Year 2018
- September 9, 2025 – 3:30pm at the Talbot County Free Library in Easton, MD
- December 9, 2025 via Zoom
- March 10, 2026 via Zoom
- June 9, 2026 via Zoom
Attendance information can be obtained by contacting the ESRL office at
410-742-1537
trustees@esrl.org