Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

About

The mission of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is to provide comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and physically handicapped residents of the State of Maryland.

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The Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped is Maryland's only public library for those with are unable to read standard print. As a network library of the National Library Service, the MD LBPH's mission is to make print materials accessible to all Marylanders through digital talking books, Braille, and digital download.

The Maryland Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped is a division of the Maryland State Library.

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The Maryland State Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped social media sites are places where we encourage interaction between our patrons, our staff, and our general community.

If you post to our Page, we will respond as promptly as we possible during working hours (M-F 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM). If your post or inquiry falls outside of our normal business hours, we will get back to you as soon as possible, when regular office hours resume.

We ask that you’re respectful in your comments. We reserve the right to remove anything we deem to be abusive, unlawful, obscene, defamatory, threatening, harassing, slanderous, hateful, or embarrassing to the library, library employees, library patrons, or any other entity. We also reserve the right to remove any third party advertising, chain letters, and spam.

The library reserves the right to terminate involvement with and by users who post such content.

The views and opinions expressed by the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped on any social media sites do not necessarily represent those of the Maryland State Library, the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Therefore, we cannot be held responsible for the accuracy or reliability of information posted by external parties.

For your safety, never include your phone number, email, address or other personal information in a post. Your comments are visible to all.

As well as the above, it’s also worth taking note of the site’s terms of use.

"LBPD provides FREE accessible reading options to those who are unable to read standard print due to a visual or physical impairment. LBPD provides audio, large print, and Braille books; audio and Braille magazines; accessible college textbooks; accessible technology training; accessible library events and programs; and ADA compliant computer workstations. This service is free to qualified Marylanders, and can be used on either a temporary or permanent basis. Applications for service can be found: www.lbph.maryland.gov; or by calling 800-964-9209.Don't forget to follow us on Facebook and Twitter for the latest events and happenings!"