Maryland State LibraryAbout Maryland State LibraryCapital GrantsDay by Day CalendarDeaf Culture Digital LibraryHistoryMaryland Libraries TogetherMedia Guides and PublicationsStaff DirectoryState Library BoardStatewide Library ProgramsState Library Resource CenterSummer Library ProgramOrganizationMaryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD)Accessible Workstation ListAdditional ResourcesApplicationLibrary CatalogBack to SchoolBARD ServiceBlogBookshareCommunity Reading ListsFrequently Asked QuestionsFriends of the LibraryLibrary EventsSummer Reading ChallengeTechnology User GroupTeleconferencesUME TeleconferencesMaryland Accessible Textbook ProgramYouth Services @ LBPDThe Night Kitchen PodcastAbout Maryland Public LibrariesAdditional Library ResourcesRecentLibrary Teleconference Events Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) The mission of the Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) is to provide comprehensive library services to the eligible blind and print disabled residents of the State of Maryland. Our vision is to provide innovative and quality services to meet the needs and expectations of our patrons. LBPD Provides: Books and magazines in Braille delivered either through the US mail or through digital download Books and magazines sent in a specialized format for use with the Digital Talking Book Machine mailed directly to the patron at home or accessed via direct download Books in Large Print delivered through the US Mail Accessible Technology Training by Appointment Accessible Textbook Conversion through the Maryland Accessible Textbook Program ADA Compliant Computer Workstations both at LBPD and across the state Accessible events and programs held at LBPD and over the phone All services are FREE to library patrons. Applications must be certified that patrons meet eligibility for services. PDF version found here. (Download then fill out) Word version found here. (Download then fill out.)Versión en español here. (Download then fill out.) The most current version is v9.22. Brochures for library services can be found here: Assistive Technology Training/Technology User Group Information General Information Students College Textbook Program The most current version is v8.22. Latest Podcast: Internet Filtering Policy Contact Us: Reference.desk@maryland.govVoice: 410-230-2424 or 1-800-964-9209TTY: 410-333-8679 or 1-800-934-2541FAX: 410-333-2095 Follow us on Social Media for updates about library programs, events, and more! www.facebook.com/mdlbpd www.twitter.com/mdlbpd https://mdlbpd.blogspot.com/ https://www.instagram.com/maryland_state_library/ Library Hours: Monday – Friday: 8 A.M. – 5 P.M. Special Announcements and Closings: Additionally, the library is experiencing severe postal delays. Please read the Director's Corner of our blog for more information. Reference Desk Hours: Monday - Friday 9 A.M. - 4 P.M.Reference.desk@maryland.govVoice: 410-230-2424 or 1-800-964-9209TTY: 410-333-8679 or 1-800-934-2541FAX: 410-333-2095