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MD State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

@MDLBPD

The mission of the MD State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled is to provide comprehensive library services to those who are eligible.

Joined July 2017
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It's Nobel Day! Since 1901, the Nobel Prizes have been presented at ceremonies on December 10, the anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death. Learn more about Alfred Nobel and his legacy. The Nobel Prize: The Story of Alfred Nobel and the Most Famous Prize in the World DB 75494

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Tip for using the BARD Mobile app: Add books to your Wishlist to keep track of what you want to read later. It’s a quick way to save titles without downloading them right away—perfect for staying organized!

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DYK: The National Library Service added 12,778 books to BARD over the 2024 calendar year. That brings the total number of books to 332,077!

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Did you know? In the BARD Mobile app, you can use the "Search" feature to quickly find books or magazines by title, author, or keyword. Save time and dive straight into your next great read!

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Are you getting ready for next semester? Don't forget to contact the Maryland Accessible Textbook program to convert your textbook into a format you can use for school (large print, mp3, accessible PDF). Learn more here: loom.ly/JJZqOSU.

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It's almost time for our annual customer service survey. Please take a look at our results from 2024. It is your trust in us and our commitment to excellence that helped us to be the 2024 NLS Regional Library of the Year!

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Have a hack for the Digital Talking Book Player? Share it below!

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Are you struggling to navigate the Digital Talking Book Player? Common challenges include learning how to control or manage books. Remember, support is just a call away! 410-230-2424

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What's on your to-be-read list? We're always ready to share book recommendations with fellow library patrons.

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Are you looking for ways to give back to your community? We are always looking for great book narrators and book reviewers. Learn more by emailing reference.desk@maryland.gov for more information.

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It's Cookie Day! What are some recipes that you would love to share? Link them below. Need some inspo? Here are some books from our collection. Best of Country Cookies (DBC 01684) One Dough, Fifty Cookies (BR 12161) Maida Hatter's Brand-New Book of Great Cookies (DB 42658)

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What’s your favorite way to enjoy a good story? Vote below and share your thoughts! Curling up with a physical braille book Listening to an audiobook Reading on a Reader (braille)

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Today is known as Giving Tuesday. We encourage you to give time and visit the Friends of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. Learn about their mission to support the library and the print-disabled community! loom.ly/4M9Rbd4


Today is the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed since 1992. loom.ly/Chn7NW4 2024 Theme: Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future


Do you have an event idea you'd like to see the library sponsor? Drop it in the comments! We'd love to hear your ideas.

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It's Cyber Monday! And we're giving everything away for free: free podcasts, free books, and free magazines. All you need to do is sign up for service. Visit LBPD.maryland.gov for an application.

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