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LBPD Myth Buster: Many people think our library is only for blind individuals. We serve anyone with a print disability, including those with low vision, dyslexia, or physical limitations. Learn more at lbpd.maryland.gov. [GIF: LEGO men dancing to music.]

At this time last week, we were in Annapolis as @govwesmoore signed legislation that creates a Family Literacy Pilot Program (HB 415/SB 378). Many thanks to all of the bill supporters and those who attended the signing on May 6. Read the bill here: loom.ly/USKojJU

On this Global Accessibility Awareness Day, be sure to visit the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (@mdlbpd) website to learn about all the services, resources, tools and materials it offers. loom.ly/Xjxy-JI

May is National Share-a-Story Month. Celebrate the power of stories! Whether you're reading aloud, swapping favorites, or diving into a new adventure, sharing stories brings us together. Share your story: Your Story Matters (BR 26165) The Art of Writing (DBC 31556)

We had some great conversations about Free For All: The Public Library last week during the Maryland Libraries Together/ @hoco_library statewide virtual discussion. If you haven't watched this great new documentary yet, you can stream it free here: loom.ly/2_cAs50

Enjoy this 2025 Maryland General Assembly Session recap: youtube.com/watch?v=FAwsul…

We had a great time today visiting Exploration Commons at 50 East. This award-winning facility, which opened in 2021 at the Westminster Branch of @libraryccpl, received nearly $2 million in State funding from MSLA's County Library Capital Grant Program. loom.ly/OjPOM64

It's always interesting to explore the collections at Digital Maryland, a statewide digital preservation program of the Pratt Library /Maryland State Library Resource Center. The Kelly Collection dates from the 1800s through 1965. Take a look here: loom.ly/TPvXZTo

This week's MD 250 feature takes us to the Worcester Room at the Snow Hill Branch of Worcester County Library. The library features local history, genealogy and the William D. Pitts Collection, with nearly 20,000 land survey records from 1677-1982. loom.ly/m9Ngo9k

The Maryland State Library Agency is now on Bluesky! Give us a follow as we begin to use this exciting new platform to share the latest State Library news. loom.ly/AzHBAPA

Subscription who? You can now read the The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal for FREE with your Pratt Library card! ❌No more paywalls ✅More access Start reading with your library card today!

Would you like a Maryland 529 team member to attend your next meeting to talk about the features and benefits of a Maryland College Investment Plan? Request a speaker: maryland529.com/community

🐣 Join us for our special interactive session for toddlers focused on early literacy! There won't be sessions on June 24th or 25th. #earlylit #toddler

Learn how you can help the Westernport Library recover from devastating floods that hit Western Maryland earlier this month: givebutter.com/WesternportLib…

Summer programs are beginning this week at public libraries across Maryland. The theme this year is Color Our World. Along with incentive-based reading programs, libraries will offer a variety of activities that support the arts and creative expression. loom.ly/AGvIW8g

Many thanks to Lynn Wheeler (fourth from left), who attended her final meeting today as a member of the Maryland State Library Board. Lynn's service to Maryland libraries, the Maryland State Library Agency and the Maryland State Library Board has been invaluable.