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Library Lovers Month is here. 💖📖
We want to hear from you. What is one thing that makes your library special?
Tell us in the comments!
We want to hear from you. What is one thing that makes your library special?
Tell us in the comments!
February 5, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Library Lovers Month is here. 💖📖
We want to hear from you. What is one thing that makes your library special?
Tell us in the comments!
We want to hear from you. What is one thing that makes your library special?
Tell us in the comments!
Happy Thank a Letter Carrier Day! 📬💙
We are so grateful to USPS and our amazing letter carriers who help deliver library materials to and from our patrons every single day. You keep our readers connected. Thank you!
We are so grateful to USPS and our amazing letter carriers who help deliver library materials to and from our patrons every single day. You keep our readers connected. Thank you!
February 4, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Happy Thank a Letter Carrier Day! 📬💙
We are so grateful to USPS and our amazing letter carriers who help deliver library materials to and from our patrons every single day. You keep our readers connected. Thank you!
We are so grateful to USPS and our amazing letter carriers who help deliver library materials to and from our patrons every single day. You keep our readers connected. Thank you!
Happy Birthday, Elmo! Everyone’s favorite furry red friend is celebrating today. What better way to join the party than with a great Elmo story?
Enjoy "Sesame Street 5-minute Stories" (DBC 28506) today! For preschool-grade 2.
Enjoy "Sesame Street 5-minute Stories" (DBC 28506) today! For preschool-grade 2.
February 3, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Happy Birthday, Elmo! Everyone’s favorite furry red friend is celebrating today. What better way to join the party than with a great Elmo story?
Enjoy "Sesame Street 5-minute Stories" (DBC 28506) today! For preschool-grade 2.
Enjoy "Sesame Street 5-minute Stories" (DBC 28506) today! For preschool-grade 2.
Digital Talking Book Machine Tip. 🎧Try not to eat or drink right next to your machine. Spills and crumbs can affect the buttons and speaker. Keep snacks at a safe distance to protect your player.
February 2, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Digital Talking Book Machine Tip. 🎧Try not to eat or drink right next to your machine. Spills and crumbs can affect the buttons and speaker. Keep snacks at a safe distance to protect your player.
Stories shape history, and Black authors have shaped the world. Celebrate Black History Month with powerful reads from Black writers, available through LBPD in accessible formats. https://loom.ly/-WjLcME
Need more inspiration? https://loom.ly/jpv9UQs
Need more inspiration? https://loom.ly/jpv9UQs
February 1, 2026 at 2:19 PM
Stories shape history, and Black authors have shaped the world. Celebrate Black History Month with powerful reads from Black writers, available through LBPD in accessible formats. https://loom.ly/-WjLcME
Need more inspiration? https://loom.ly/jpv9UQs
Need more inspiration? https://loom.ly/jpv9UQs
RAWWRRR 🦖 National Draw a Dinosaur Day is here! We are giving away tactile dinosaur coloring sheets so everyone can join the fun. Comment for a tactile coloring sheet, or download the PDF and print it at home! 🦕💚
https://loom.ly/BA07vLs
https://loom.ly/BA07vLs
January 30, 2026 at 3:54 PM
RAWWRRR 🦖 National Draw a Dinosaur Day is here! We are giving away tactile dinosaur coloring sheets so everyone can join the fun. Comment for a tactile coloring sheet, or download the PDF and print it at home! 🦕💚
https://loom.ly/BA07vLs
https://loom.ly/BA07vLs
Braille Literacy Month is wrapping up, and LBPD is celebrating the brilliance of braille. Braille empowers individuals with literacy and independence, opening doors to education and lifelong learning. Want braille materials? LBPD can help.
lbpd.maryland.gov
lbpd.maryland.gov
January 29, 2026 at 3:26 PM
Braille Literacy Month is wrapping up, and LBPD is celebrating the brilliance of braille. Braille empowers individuals with literacy and independence, opening doors to education and lifelong learning. Want braille materials? LBPD can help.
lbpd.maryland.gov
lbpd.maryland.gov
Winter reading mood check! What kind of book are you reaching for right now?
🟦 Romance / cozy
🟦 Mystery / thriller
🟦 Fantasy
🟦 Nonfiction
🟦 Romance / cozy
🟦 Mystery / thriller
🟦 Fantasy
🟦 Nonfiction
January 27, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Winter reading mood check! What kind of book are you reaching for right now?
🟦 Romance / cozy
🟦 Mystery / thriller
🟦 Fantasy
🟦 Nonfiction
🟦 Romance / cozy
🟦 Mystery / thriller
🟦 Fantasy
🟦 Nonfiction
Due to road conditions, the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled will open at 10 a.m. today. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe!
January 27, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Due to road conditions, the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled will open at 10 a.m. today. Thank you for your patience. Stay safe!
Love your Crock Pot but need inspiration? We've got you covered!
"The Complete Slow Cooker from Appetizers to Desserts" by America's Test Kitchen covers over 400 recipes. Available in braille (BR 24434) and audio (DB 109532).
"The Complete Slow Cooker from Appetizers to Desserts" by America's Test Kitchen covers over 400 recipes. Available in braille (BR 24434) and audio (DB 109532).
January 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Love your Crock Pot but need inspiration? We've got you covered!
"The Complete Slow Cooker from Appetizers to Desserts" by America's Test Kitchen covers over 400 recipes. Available in braille (BR 24434) and audio (DB 109532).
"The Complete Slow Cooker from Appetizers to Desserts" by America's Test Kitchen covers over 400 recipes. Available in braille (BR 24434) and audio (DB 109532).
Snow on the roads means our doors are closed today! ❄️ The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled building is closed due to weather and road conditions.
Good news, though. Your reading does not have to stop. You can download books and magazines anytime using BARD Mobile.
Good news, though. Your reading does not have to stop. You can download books and magazines anytime using BARD Mobile.
January 26, 2026 at 2:52 PM
Snow on the roads means our doors are closed today! ❄️ The Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled building is closed due to weather and road conditions.
Good news, though. Your reading does not have to stop. You can download books and magazines anytime using BARD Mobile.
Good news, though. Your reading does not have to stop. You can download books and magazines anytime using BARD Mobile.
It is Fluoride Day! Fluoride helps prevent cavities and supports strong teeth at every age.
Want to learn more? Check out our reading picks on dental health: https://loom.ly/mLXcBoc.
Want to learn more? Check out our reading picks on dental health: https://loom.ly/mLXcBoc.
January 25, 2026 at 2:47 PM
It is Fluoride Day! Fluoride helps prevent cavities and supports strong teeth at every age.
Want to learn more? Check out our reading picks on dental health: https://loom.ly/mLXcBoc.
Want to learn more? Check out our reading picks on dental health: https://loom.ly/mLXcBoc.
International Day of Education. Access matters.
Reading in alternative formats, such as audiobooks, braille, and large print, helps open doors to learning.
Explore options here: http://lbpd.maryland.gov.
Reading in alternative formats, such as audiobooks, braille, and large print, helps open doors to learning.
Explore options here: http://lbpd.maryland.gov.
January 24, 2026 at 2:43 PM
International Day of Education. Access matters.
Reading in alternative formats, such as audiobooks, braille, and large print, helps open doors to learning.
Explore options here: http://lbpd.maryland.gov.
Reading in alternative formats, such as audiobooks, braille, and large print, helps open doors to learning.
Explore options here: http://lbpd.maryland.gov.
Happy Pie Day (the eating kind)! 🥧✨
Serious question: Are you team fruit pie (apple cherry) or rich pie (chocolate pecan)? Reply below and defend your choice. 😄👇
Need inspo? The Book on Pie (DB 124618 & BR 26523).
Serious question: Are you team fruit pie (apple cherry) or rich pie (chocolate pecan)? Reply below and defend your choice. 😄👇
Need inspo? The Book on Pie (DB 124618 & BR 26523).
January 23, 2026 at 2:40 PM
Happy Pie Day (the eating kind)! 🥧✨
Serious question: Are you team fruit pie (apple cherry) or rich pie (chocolate pecan)? Reply below and defend your choice. 😄👇
Need inspo? The Book on Pie (DB 124618 & BR 26523).
Serious question: Are you team fruit pie (apple cherry) or rich pie (chocolate pecan)? Reply below and defend your choice. 😄👇
Need inspo? The Book on Pie (DB 124618 & BR 26523).
2026 is for turning pages! What’s your reading goal this year? Reply with your number + your first book of the year. 👇
January 21, 2026 at 2:31 PM
2026 is for turning pages! What’s your reading goal this year? Reply with your number + your first book of the year. 👇
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Buzz Aldrin! Renowned engineer, astronaut, and writer, Buzz helped toto shape what we know about space and the world around us. Check out the great books by Aldrin in our collection: https://loom.ly/lI-ina0.
January 20, 2026 at 2:27 PM
Today, we celebrate the birthday of Buzz Aldrin! Renowned engineer, astronaut, and writer, Buzz helped toto shape what we know about space and the world around us. Check out the great books by Aldrin in our collection: https://loom.ly/lI-ina0.
We are closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King was a visionary leader during difficult times. Read his latest biography, King: A Life, to learn more about his amazing work. Available in audio (DB 126683) and braille (BR 25331).
Dr. King was a visionary leader during difficult times. Read his latest biography, King: A Life, to learn more about his amazing work. Available in audio (DB 126683) and braille (BR 25331).
January 19, 2026 at 2:18 PM
We are closed in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Dr. King was a visionary leader during difficult times. Read his latest biography, King: A Life, to learn more about his amazing work. Available in audio (DB 126683) and braille (BR 25331).
Dr. King was a visionary leader during difficult times. Read his latest biography, King: A Life, to learn more about his amazing work. Available in audio (DB 126683) and braille (BR 25331).
January 16, 2026 at 4:15 PM
This National Hobby Month, find something that makes your heart sing! LBPD has over 500 books to help you find your new passion.
https://loom.ly/kfgMYH4
https://loom.ly/kfgMYH4
January 14, 2026 at 3:22 PM
This National Hobby Month, find something that makes your heart sing! LBPD has over 500 books to help you find your new passion.
https://loom.ly/kfgMYH4
https://loom.ly/kfgMYH4
January is Braille Literacy Month. Braille builds independence, supports education and employment, and keeps reading accessible at every age. Explore braille books and magazines in our catalog 👉https://loom.ly/fAaupr8.
January 12, 2026 at 3:12 PM
January is Braille Literacy Month. Braille builds independence, supports education and employment, and keeps reading accessible at every age. Explore braille books and magazines in our catalog 👉https://loom.ly/fAaupr8.
Today is the birthday of Elvis Presley. Inspired by artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Chuck Berry, Elvis had a stellar career, served in the military, and solidified himself as a Rock and Roll Legend.
Read some of his biographies in our collection: https://loom.ly/tJ3c5X0.
Read some of his biographies in our collection: https://loom.ly/tJ3c5X0.
January 8, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Today is the birthday of Elvis Presley. Inspired by artists like Sister Rosetta Tharpe and Chuck Berry, Elvis had a stellar career, served in the military, and solidified himself as a Rock and Roll Legend.
Read some of his biographies in our collection: https://loom.ly/tJ3c5X0.
Read some of his biographies in our collection: https://loom.ly/tJ3c5X0.
Reading is dangerous. You listen to a book for five minutes, and suddenly it’s midnight, you’re emotionally attached to fictional characters, and your snack is gone.
January 7, 2026 at 3:54 PM
Reading is dangerous. You listen to a book for five minutes, and suddenly it’s midnight, you’re emotionally attached to fictional characters, and your snack is gone.
Today is the birthday of SNL Alum Kate McKinnon. Besides being deviously funny, she's a fantastic author!
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (DB 128064) chronicles young scientists on a quest to save their town. For grades 2-4.
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (DB 128064) chronicles young scientists on a quest to save their town. For grades 2-4.
January 6, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Today is the birthday of SNL Alum Kate McKinnon. Besides being deviously funny, she's a fantastic author!
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (DB 128064) chronicles young scientists on a quest to save their town. For grades 2-4.
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science (DB 128064) chronicles young scientists on a quest to save their town. For grades 2-4.
National Day of Dialogue encourages honest, face-to-face talks. It opens the door for students, neighbors, and coworkers to come together and share.
Read "How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age" (DB 75355) for a modern take on Dale Carnegie's classic conversation primer.
Read "How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age" (DB 75355) for a modern take on Dale Carnegie's classic conversation primer.
January 5, 2026 at 3:40 PM
National Day of Dialogue encourages honest, face-to-face talks. It opens the door for students, neighbors, and coworkers to come together and share.
Read "How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age" (DB 75355) for a modern take on Dale Carnegie's classic conversation primer.
Read "How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital Age" (DB 75355) for a modern take on Dale Carnegie's classic conversation primer.
World Braille Day reminds us that braille is not a backup or a bonus. It is literacy, independence, and access to education, employment, and lifelong reading. Braille matters. Always.
January 4, 2026 at 3:32 PM
World Braille Day reminds us that braille is not a backup or a bonus. It is literacy, independence, and access to education, employment, and lifelong reading. Braille matters. Always.