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Technology User Group
The next three Technology User Group meetings will be held on:
- Saturday, March 8 - Christine Ha
- Saturday, April 12 - NLS Programs, Events, and Participation
- Saturday, May 10 - Where to find technology help, questions, assistance, and resources
All meetings begin at 10:00 a.m., and can be accessed by either calling in or via Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting:
Meeting ID: 656 203 7293
Call in Number:
1-301-715-8592
Meeting ID: 656 203 7293#
One Tap Mobile:
+13017158592,,6562037293#
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Youth Highlights
Get Notified About Library Youth Events and Programs with Remind
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is going live with Remind. Add us on Remind to stay updated on all our programs and events!
What is Remind?
Remind is a helpful “platform that supports communication and learning wherever it happens.” Users can “join” a channel and get updates on events, programs, or important information via text or app notifications. Additionally, you or your child will have direct access to the Youth Librarian to discuss your LBPD account, request books, or learn about upcoming events and programs.*Youth under the age of 13 will only be contacted through a registered parent or guardian.
Who is Remind For?
Remind is for anyone who doesn’t want to miss out on all the great youth programs and events LBPD has to offer! You can choose to interact with Remind in the way that best fits your lifestyle. There are three ways to connect:
Stay tuned for additional details on how to connect. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Myles, the LBPD Youth Librarian, at kidsdesk.lbpd@maryland.gov.
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Magazine Highlight
Please contact the library to subscribe to this or any other magazines. The following magazine is also available on BARD.
The Economist
NLS has announced an interruption to the production of The Economist. The Economist recently changed its audio format, and NLS no longer has access to the audio files. NLS is currently researching alternative audio formats that can be used to produce The Economist for our collection. The last available issue is November 30 - December 6, 2024, and production will continue to be delayed until further notice.
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2025 Virtual Hike
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is excited to present the 2025 Virtual Hike, a month-long interactive journey through the enchanting world of A. A. Milne’s Winnie the Pooh and the Hundred Acre Wood. From April 1 to April 30, 2025, participants will experience an accessible, guided hike inspired by Winnie the Pooh and his friends. This unique program combines virtual storytelling with imaginative hands-on activities designed to bring Pooh’s world to life for readers of all abilities. Those who complete the virtual hike will receive a medal! For more information about the virtual hike, please visit: https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/2025VirtualHike.aspx.
Register for the Virtual Hike:
Hundred Acre Wood Virtual Hike Sign-up
Events Include:
Sponsorship Information:
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Webinar: The Intersection of Race, Disability, and the ADA: Findings from a Focus Group Study
This webinar is part of the ADA Mid Atlantic series “The Human Experience of Black People with Disabilities and Their Rights Under the ADA,” which reports on our research study about how Black individuals with disabilities access information and exercise their rights under the ADA.
This session reports research findings and explores the intersection of race, disability, and rights under the ADA. They will share key themes from the research, including the systemic barriers Black individuals with disabilities face in exercising their rights. Topics will include access to information about the ADA, the role of advocacy, and recommendations to improve access, awareness, and inclusion. They will also highlight the strength and resilience of Black disabled communities, as well as strategies for collective action to address injustice.
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Free Plush Crab with New Youth Sign-ups! |
The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is excited to celebrate the addition of the Cindy Freland collection — a set of captivating children’s books that brings Maryland’s wildlife and history to life! Freland’s engaging storytelling and vivid descriptions make her books fantastic additions for young readers who crave adventure and love learning about the Chesapeake Bay. To mark this special occasion, each new patron under the age of 18 will receive a free, adorable crab plush upon signing up for LBPD service. Don’t miss this chance to explore these delightful stories and welcome a cuddly new friend! You can get an application for LBPD service by visiting lbpd.maryland.gov.
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 The Loves of Theodore Roosevelt: The Women Who Created a President, by Edward F. O’Keefe
DB 123403
A spirited and poignant family love story, revealing how an icon of rugged American masculinity was profoundly shaped by the women in his life, especially his mother, sisters, and wives. Unrated.
Shakespeare’s Sisters: How Women Wrote the Renaissance, by Ramie Targoff
DB 120085
A remarkable work about women writers in the Renaissance explodes our notion of the Shakespearean period and brings us in close to four women who were committed to their craft before there was any possibility of "a room of one's own." In a sparkling and engaging narrative of everyday life in Shakespearean England, Ramie Targoff carries us from the sumptuous coronation of Queen Elizabeth in the mid 16th century into the private lives of four women writers working without acknowledgment at a time when women were legally the property of men. These women had husbands and children to care for and little support for their art, yet against all odds they defined themselves as writers, finding rooms of their own whose doors had been shut for centuries. Unrated.
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Family Stories
Clay, by Colby F. Rodowsky, narrated by Seema Reznick
DBC 12494
After their parents divorce, eleven-year-old Elsie and her younger brother Tommy, who is mentally "different," must deal with a terrible secret that causes them and their mother to move from place to place and stay in hiding. For grades 5-8.
Learn to define dementia, distinguish the different types, and understand the typical path of disease progression.
Dementia is a progressive condition that affects memory, thinking, and the ability to perform everyday tasks. It is caused by damage to brain cells, often due to diseases like Alzheimer’s or vascular dementia. Symptoms include confusion, difficulty communicating, personality changes, and impaired judgment. While there is no cure, early diagnosis and supportive care can help manage symptoms and improve quality of life.
Registration Required:
Baltimore Clayworks will host a tactile educational experience for library patrons, including instruction on hand-building coils and pinch pots. The experience will also include clay samples in various states for the participants to touch. An Instructor representing Baltimore Clayworks will teach up to 20 students, ages 8 to Adult, on Friday, March 28, from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled, 415 Park Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21201. A maximum of 20 people may attend. Registration is required.
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