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The Teens, Tweens, & Kids Digest (TTK Digest) is designed especially for students and their parents. Focusing on teens, tweens, and younger audiences, here is the latest information from your library.
A Message from Your Cat Librarian
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I am a little bummed around this time of year. Everyone is preparing for Halloween and scary stories. But this is also the time that black cats get a bad rap. I am a little biased, as I am an all-black cat, but I’m far from bad luck. According to the Carnegie Museum of Natural History, “Welsh folklore believed black cats would bring luck to a home and could even be a reliable weather predictor.” Not only that, it was believed that sailors on the ocean would keep a black cat on board the ship to bring good health on the journey. It was probably because we are good at catching rodents which kept diseases away. No matter what superstitions are out there, this black cat is nothing short of spectacular because I am your Cat Librarian. My human is glad to have crossed this path, in return, I am happy to be with you. Read on for more great news happening in the library!
Your Cat Librarian
~ Consuela
Have you received your National Library Service (NLS) Parental Acknowledgement form? Due to a recent policy change from NLS, the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled will update records for all patrons under 18. This will require all parents or guardians to complete a very brief Parental Acknowledgment form.
This policy change will continue to allow your child access to our collection and equipment and assist our library with efficient record-keeping.
On October 15th, the National Library Service (NLS) emailed all youth patrons using the current email on file. This email may be of your child’s school email address.
If you did not receive this link, the Parental Acknowledgment form is available to download online.
Please take a few moments to complete it and return it to us, or complete the link within the NLS email sent on October 15th.
To complete the downloadable form:
- Go to www.loc.gov/nls/paform.
- Fill in the required information and sign the form by typing your name in the signature box.
- Save the completed form to your device and send it as an email attachment to reference.desk@maryland.gov.
- Please complete and return this form by December 2, 2024.
The whole process takes just a couple of minutes.
If you have trouble accessing the form or have any questions, please call us at 410-230-2443. We look forward to continuing to provide your family with accessible reading materials.
Celebrate Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday [Beanstack Reading Challenge]
Program Dates: November 4th - 27th
Help Smokey celebrate his 80th birthday by learning how to prevent wildfires and help the environment. Read 3 books and earn 4 badges to complete the challenge and earn your prize! Start by taking Smokey’s Pledge. Badges are earned by completing at least one activity in each section.
Take the Smokey Bear Pledge
I, __________________ pledge to:
Never play with matches, lighters, or fire.
Always have an adult present when having an outdoor fire.
Never leave a fire unattended.
Always have water and a shovel to put out the campfire.
Always camp in a designated site and use a metal fire ring for the campfire.
Always make sure the campfire is completely out before leaving it - remember to use the Drown, Stir, Drown, and Feel method.
Register for the Smokey Bear’s Reading Challenge using this link: https://marylandlbph.beanstack.org/.
Podcasts for Kids Craving Scary Stories | Kidcasts
Are you in the mood for a scary story? Listen in as you have been warned that chills, spook, and awe are imminent. Preview episodes at: https://www.slj.com/story/eight-podcasts-for-kids-craving-scary-stories-kidcasts-libraries-teens-tweens.
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Lore “Episode 143: Inside Information”
https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/lore/episode-143-inside-information-WYemoKjZ5uw/
Ages 14 Up: This episode about “true-life scary stories” focuses on ghost stories from folklore and the inspiration behind literary characters such as Charles Dickens's Ebenezer Scrooge and Homer’s Odysseus. Aaron Mahnke, host of the well-researched nonfiction podcast, knows how to select fascinating stories. Excellent listening for fans of history, especially those drawn to evergreen ominous tales.
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Snap Judgment Presents: Spooked “Sharp Tooth Boy https://www.listennotes.com/podcasts/spooked/sharp-tooth-boy-yUzut9YrmGc/
Ages 13 Up: Snap Judgment podcast host Glynn Washington serves up another successful podcast that “features true-life supernatural stories, told firsthand by people who can barely believe it happened themselves.” Washington sets the mood for each story in intriguing ways; These intimate tales brim with interesting personal details that make them feel very close to home. In this episode about a ghost boy with long, bloody teeth, the suspenseful storytelling and unexpected twists keep you wondering what’s going to happen next.
¡Leamos un libro juntos! / Let’s read a book together!
Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated each year from September 15th - October 15th. LBPD has acquired additional titles from Latin American publishers in Spanish or bilingual Spanish/English print/braille.
- ¡Ah... si tuviéramos alas! las aves
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- La danza de nuestros vecinos el sistema solar
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- De cara al futuro viaje a otros planetas
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- ¡Todo marcha sobre ruedas!
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- Las naves espaciales
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- ¡A tejer se ha dicho! las misteriosas arañas
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- ¡Chispas y más chispas! electricidad y magnetismo
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- ¡A pensar, sentir y... respirar! tu cerebro, corazón y pulmones
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- El acompañante silencioso la luz
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- ¿Una locomotora es una loca con motor? los trenes
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- Viaje a través de tu cuerpo
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- Ciegos ilustres en la historia
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We have accessible magazines! The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled produces magazines/periodicals in various formats, including digital audio, digital download, digital text, ebraille, large print, and braille (hard copy). View the list of available subscriptions by visiting the following link https://www.loc.gov/nls/new-materials/magazines/. Call the library and request a subscription today!
Cricket: The Realm of Imagination
9 issues/year
Available formats: ebraille (BARD), braille
Stories, poems, and articles by internationally known authors, plus songs, jokes, and crafts. For ages nine through fourteen. |
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Humpty Dumpty
Bimonthly
Available formats: digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Stories, poems, cartoons, puzzles, games, recipes, and crafts for kids ages three to five who are learning to read independently.
National Geographic Kids
10 issues/year
Available formats: digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), braille
Articles for children about people, places, customs, animals, and plants. |
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Sports Illustrated (Teens/Young Adults)
11 issues/year
Available formats: digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD) International sports news, and articles with an emphasis on American spectator sports. Features on sports personalities and events and outdoor activities.
People (Teens/Young Adults)
52 issues/year
Available formats: digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD)
Celebrity news and interviews.
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Rolling Stone (Teens/Young Adults)
12 issues/year
Available formats: digital audio (cartridge), digital download (BARD), ebraille (BARD), and braille
American popular culture in the arts and entertainment industry. Provides music, video, movie, and electronics reviews.
BISM GLIDE returns for the 2024-2025 school year!
GLIDE 2024-2025 Workshops
GLIDE - Gaining Leadership, Independence, Direction, and Experience
GLIDE will prepare blind and low-vision transition-aged youth for life after high school (college or employment) through interactive and energetic workshops. It’s time to become personally and professionally independent!
Dates and topics:
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Friday, November 16
Not Throwing Away My Shot: Personal Leadership
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Saturday, December 14
History Has Its Eyes on You: Leading in Your Community
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Saturday, January 25
Interviewing with Charisma
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Friday, February 14
Expanding Your Network: NFBMD Convention
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Saturday, March 8
Let's MIRC, Not be a Jerk: Managing Interpersonal Relationships and Conflict
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April 11-12
Can I Have Some Sauce on the Side? Independent Living Skills Retreat
Workshop times:
- 9:00 AM Breakfast Optional
- 10:00 AM–4:00 PM Workshops at BISM
Location: 3345 Washington Blvd., Baltimore, MD, 21227 (transportation provided, if requested).BISM will also provide transportation for those who request it.
RSVP Link: https://forms.gle/YJXUzabC2ZaGDjBe8
Student Release Form: https://forms.gle/J9FKhDuVmHjMUfjcA
If you have any questions, please contact Juhi Narula at jnarula@bism.org OR call 410-737-2642.
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