MD State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

It's officially cookie season! Drop a link to your favorite cookie recipe in the comments below. Need inspo? Check out "One Dough, Fifty Cookies" (BR 12161) with recipes for baking in large quantities.

Love children's books? You're not alone! "Every Child a Reader" also loves children's books and celebrates them year-round. Sign up for their newsletter to see how they celebrate children's books year-round! loom.ly/ghVKOS8

Did you know that December is "Learn a Foreign Language Month?" You can learn another language through your local branch of your county public library! Many libraries offer access to language-learning databases such as Rosetta Stone, Mango Languages, and Duolingo.

It's National Cat Lover's Month! Cats make great reading companions. Have you read the "Cat Who" series by Lillan Jakcons Braun? The series follows Jim Qwilleran and his cat, Kao K’o-Kung, as they solve mysteries. loom.ly/FffnF-0

Did you miss the Dyslexia Summit? Catch the videos here: loom.ly/yLbs07M.

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month. Reading and learning help us better support those affected and build compassion in our communities. 💜 We recommend “Disconnected: Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease” by Connie Goldsmith (DB 127736).

Honor #NativeAmericanHeritageDay by reading stories that celebrate Indigenous voices, history, and culture. Books help us listen, learn, and carry these stories forward. Check out loom.ly/HSxheDU for a non-exhaustive list of books in our collection.

We are closed in honor of the holiday. We will reopen at our normal business hours on Monday, December 1, 2025.

Celebrate Turtle Adoption Day by diving into stories that remind us to slow down and care for our world. Pick up a book and learn more about these gentle shelled friends. Read "Of Time and Turtles" by Sy Montgomery (DB 116392) on BARD today!

We are closed in honor of the holiday. We will reopen at our normal business hours on Monday, December 1, 2025. We're always open online. Visit us at lbpd.maryland.gov!

November is National Caregiver Month. We'd like to highlight Maryland's Family Caregiver Support Program, which provides state and community-based services to create a coordinated array of supports for individuals who need them. loom.ly/7QReRAE

Celebrate National Play with Dad Day by sharing an adventure together. A good book, building blocks, or exploring nature creates memories that last forever. Why is play important? Check out "The Wisdom of Play," introduced by David Elkind. loom.ly/PjV-MG8

Read this great article by the National Federation for the Blind to learn more: loom.ly/1N9FmW8.

National Game and Puzzle Week is here, and everyone deserves a seat at the table. Accessible games and puzzles open the door for more people to play, learn, and connect. From tactile pieces to audio-described play, inclusion makes every game better.

"You want weapons? We're in a library! Books! Best weapons in the world!" - Doctor Who The Doctor said it best. Libraries are true arsenals of knowledge and imagination. Step inside, arm yourself with stories, and travel through time and space without ever leaving your chair.

@RNIB and accessible library services. Sending lots of book love from Maryland.

Happy Book Week, Scotland! We are celebrating the joy of reading with our friends across the pond. The Royal National Institute of Blind People (@RNIB) provides incredible support for blind and partially sighted readers through braille, audiobooks,

It's World Hello Day! So... HI! Gif: Mrs. Doubtfire with pie on her face saying hello.

Gif: Text — Any time is reading time. Image: DTBM and BARD on iOS device. The sun is shining in the corner.

Happy Universal Children’s Day! Reading helps children grow their imagination, build strong language skills, and discover new ideas. Today, we celebrate every young reader and the power of stories to shape bright futures.