Maryland State Library Agency

On Saturday, September 9, the Technology User Group (TUG) welcomes The Low Vision Shop. This company offers the BlindShell mobile phone, the All-Terrain Cane, and a wide array of other low vision and blindness products. In addition, they offer training, a podcast, a support group and so much more.

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino advances the representation, understanding and appreciation of Latino history and culture in the United States. The museum provides resources and collaborates with other museums to expand scholarly research, public programs, digital content, collections and more. The museum operates its Molina Family Latino Gallery, the Smithsonian’s first gallery dedicated to the Latino experience, at the National Museum of American History.

Natalia M. Febo (she/her/ella) is a museum educator and a visual artist born and raised in Puerto Rico and residing in Washington, D.C. Currently, she works as the Community Engagement and Volunteer Coordinator at the National Museum of the American Latino and is part of the team that developed the first national Latino gallery at the Smithsonian. Natalia has a passion for visual arts, history, and cultural programs and has worked in museum education programs for over ten years.

On Saturday, August 12, the Technology User Group (TUG) will profile the YouTube website and the YouTube app. Learn how to use both applications effectively: managing play controls, subscribing, skipping ads and saving. Finding premium content will also be discussed.

U.S. Happiness Happens Month is celebrated annually in August. It is dedicated to celebrating things that make you happy. Lisa McCoy is a tenured Family and Consumer Sciences educator with the University of Maryland Extension. In her 40 years of experience as a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, she shares her passion for health and wellness through her programs. Stress management is one of Lisa’s program areas where she educates people about the impact of stress in their lives and hopes to empower them to make behavior changes to improve their own lives and those around them.

This month's TUG showcases a review of how visually impaired consumers
can use accessible options within the Family Radio Service (FRS),
Citizen's band radio (CB), General Mobile Radio Service (GMRS), and
amiture radio (HAM) programs.
We will discuss what these programs are, what licenses and equipment
you need for each, and their relative accessibility.

On Saturday, July 8, the Technology User Group (TUG) will showcase games for Windows computers. Many of you may be familiar with the RS Games and Quentin C Playroom platforms, but there are other options, too. In this session, we will profile both free and paid games. We will also provide resources to help you stay informed about new game releases and websites.

Have you ever wanted to start your own nonprofit? Learn how with Paddy Morton and Maryland Nonprofits! Maryland Nonprofits’ mission is to strengthen organizations and networks for greater quality of life and equity. Nonprofit organizations are well-resourced and nonprofit leaders are effective agents of change, for greater equity, creativity, sustainability, and community well-being. Paddy Morton has served as Legal Counsel for Maryland Nonprofits since 2002. She also directs the Nonprofit Startup Services program.

Travel Apps and Tools

On Saturday, May 13th, the Technology User Group (TUG) is pleased to showcase travel tools and apps. Whether you are traveling to a distant city, such as Houston or Chicago, or traveling halfway around the world, these tools and apps will help you get the most out of your adventure. 

The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319- 527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.

For seniors throughout Central Maryland, Meals on Wheels delivers more than nutritious meals. They provide support and safety-net services that help sustain health, promote independence, maintain economic stability, and improve the overall quality of life. Join us as we explore their offerings, how to connect for service, and more!

Collection Highlights *"Grow More Food: A Vegetable Gardener's Guide to Getting the Biggest Harvest Possible From a Space of Any Size"*, by Colin McCrate and Brad Halm *DB 107752* Two experienced gardeners help readers boost their garden productivity by teaching them how to plan carefully, maximize production in every bed, get the most out of every plant, scale up systems to maximize efficiency, and expand the harvest season with succession planting, intercropping, and season extension.  "*Gardening on Pavement, Tables, and Hard Surfaces, *"by George Schenk *BR 015618* Step-by-step instructions for planting a garden directly on hard surfaces like stepping stones, parking grids, patio pavers, rocks, railings, stumps and logs, rooftops, and other impermeable platforms with only a few inches of soil. Covers plant selection, care, and maintenance as well as construction and design techniques. 2003. ________________________________________________________________________ Marylandia Updates Animal Stories for grades K-3 *DBC 12523* * – **"The Sunflower Squirrel"*, by Laara C. Oakes, narrated by Janet Sanford Spring is finally here and Squirrel is excited about the year ahead. She has trees to scamper up and down, tasty nuts to gather, and friends to visit. But when Squirrel leaves her warm nest high in the oak tree, she hears Blue Jay and Cardinal talking about how hard they had to search to find food during the harsh winter. Squirrel decides to put her tree climbing aside and help her friends with an idea that she hopes will ensure that her friends all have enough food to get them through the coming winter. A fun story of friendship, teamwork, generosity, and determination. ________________________________________________________________________ For Adults Twenty-one new audio magazines are being added to the NLS collection. * *"American Indian"* * *"Baseball Digest"* * *"Bookmarks"* * *"Consumer Reports: On Health"* * *"Cooking Light"* * *"Dogster"* * *"Ebony"* * *"Fiyah Literary Magazine"* * *"Golf Digest"* * *"Guideposts"* * *"International Living Magazine"* * *"Jet"* * *"Make"* * *"Prevention Magazine"* * *"Psychology Today"* * *"Scientific American"* * *"Selecciones del Reader’s Digest"* * *"The Sun Magazine"* * *"Vanidades"* * *"Wax Poetics"* * *"Yoga Journal"* In addition, the following magazines have been discontinued: * "*Today’s Parent*" * "*Popular Science*" * "*Das Beste aus Reader’s Digest (German)*" To subscribe to any of these magazines, please contact the library at 410-230-2424 or reference.desk@maryland.gov.  ________________________________________________________________________ Accessing College The Maryland Accessible Textbook Program (MAT) was created by the Maryland General Assembly to offer additional choices to all Maryland college students who are blind or visually impaired or who have other disabilities that make it difficult to read print. It is a program housed in the Maryland Library for the Blind and Print Disabled (LBPD) in Baltimore. Colleges, universities, and community colleges, whether they are public or private, generally have a person or office to aid individuals with disabilities to address a variety of disability-related issues. Services available from Disability Student Services (DSS) staff include test accommodations and locating accessible books among many others.  The MAT program offers you an additional choice for getting accessible textbooks for your own use if you want to have another entity aid inaccessible book procurement. The DSS office in the school you attend may also choose MAT as the means of procuring electronic texts for you. MAT is committed to providing a seamless book acquisition process for everyone who chooses its services.   

Formed in 1982 to preserve the history, heritage, and memory of Maryland’s organized militia, the Society was the driving force behind the establishment of what is now the Maryland Museum of Military History. While the militia remains a prime focus of the Society, it seeks to preserve the memory of the military accomplishments of all Marylanders, regardless of branch of service.

On Saturday, April 8 th , the Technology User Group (TUG) will demonstrate how to get your existing computer to upgrade to Windows 11. We will also display the changes that you can expect and what you need to know in order to use Jaws and other screen reading software.

Pollinators, Native Plants, & Earth Day…  Oh My!

First time gardener, no problem. Join Rachel Rhodes, Mikaela Boley, and Emily Zobel from the Garden Thyme Podcast at the University of Maryland Extension to chat about useful garden tips, native plants, testing your soil, pollinators, and LaShawn’s disdain for stink bugs.

Hear more topics from the Garden Thyme Podcast at: https://gardenthymepodcast.buzzsprout.com/

Have you dreamed of a lush patio or backyard garden? Marcus Williams is here to help. Marcus Williams is the Master Gardener/ Home Horticulture representative of the University of Maryland Extension serving Baltimore City, Maryland. Marcus received his M.S. in Food Safety and Biosecurity from Virginia Tech in 2017 and his B.S. in plant and soil science from Virginia State University in 2009. Before joining the Extension, he worked in Maryland’s emerging cannabis industry. Contact Marcus at 410-856-1850 or mwilli65@umd.edu.

On Saturday, March 11, the Technology User Group (TUG) will

profile the GarageBand app. Dan Price, a Berklee College of

Music graduate and patron of the library, will talk about the

various components of the GarageBand app, how to create

music, make changes, and ultimately create a song. He will also

talk about the challenges of using the iPhone version of the app

compared to its MacBook counterpart.

Social work is an academic discipline and practice-based profession concerned with meeting the basic needs of individuals, families, groups, communities, and society as a whole to enhance their individual and collective well-being. Join Mary Beth DeMartino, LCSW-C as she talks with Ashley Biggs about the importance of social work, the various kinds of social workers, and how you can find the right kind of social worker to meet your needs.  

Formerly Maryland Relay, this state resource can help clients acquire cell phones, TTY equipment, and other communication devices.  The application process is easy and highly encouraged.  Learn about all of the programs offered and how you can benefit.

The Neuroplasticity and Development Lab at Johns Hopkins is seeking participants for an MRI Research Study on cognition. The study aims to investigate how lifestyle experience shapes the human brain. JHU is interested in how the brain adapts to the absence of vision. To answer this question, they are neuroimaging to compare the brains of individuals with different life histories, people who were born sighted but became blind, those who were born blind, and those who are currently sighted. Join Marina Bedny, Director of Neuroplasticity and Development Lab at Johns Hopkins University, Elizabeth Saccone, and Ashley Biggs as they explore this topic. 

Has someone used your personal information to open accounts, steal your tax refund, or file fake health insurance claims? That’s identity theft. It can happen to anyone, but simple steps can help lessen the chance it will happen to you. Join Kelle Slaughter and Ashley Biggs as they explore this topic. 

On Saturday, January 7th, the Technology User Group (TUG) welcomes the Maryland Technology Assistance Program (MDTAP).  Administered through the Department of Disabilities, MDTAP enhances the lives of all Marylanders with disabilities, older Marylanders, and their families by providing access to assistive technology (AT) devices and services.  Several years have passed since MDTAP’s last presentation, so come learn what’s new in 2023.

The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994.  You do not have to RSVP for this event.  The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.

On Saturday, December 11, the Technology User Group will

showcase the five best new apps to debut in 2021, as well as look

forward into 2022 to highlight upcoming trends and the tech that

will be disappearing. Have you discovered a smart phone app

that you enjoy? Feel free to share information about the app with

all of us.

The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-

527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The

presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.

We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday,

December 11, and hope that you will join us for other exciting

events we have planned for 2022 and beyond.

This Thanksgiving, incorporate some Maryland recipes into the usual menu. Check out this title to discover some new, simple recipes to bring to the table.

Cooking

DBC 12432  – I Can Cook, You Can Cook! Simply Great Maryland Recipes, by Wayne O. Broke, narrated by Maxine A. Cohen

An award-winning Baltimore chef and restaurateur recounts his days as a casual proprietor at the popular Wayne's Bar-B-Que, sharing more than 150 recipes for simple and easy-to-prepare soups, salads, entrees, side dishes, desserts, breakfasts, and drinks.

November is Native American Heritage Month. Here’s a few recent titles from Native voices.

The Sentence, by Louise Erdrich

BR 24020 ; DB 105798

After her release from prison, Tookie takes a job at a Minneapolis bookstore. The store is haunted by the ghost of Flora, a former customer who had a habit of claiming to have Native American heritage. Tookie must solve the mystery of this haunting while Minneapolis endures a year of upheaval.

The Seed Keeper, by Diane Wilson

DB 105284

Rosalie Iron Wing grew up in the woods with her father, Ray, who told her stories of the natural world and the origins of the Dakota people. When he disappeared, Rosalie went into foster care. Years later, she returns home to the family cabin and remembers her father's teachings.

A Snake Falls to Earth, by Darcie Little Badger

DB 106018

Nina, a Lipan Apache, lives in the real world and still believes in the old stories. Oli, a cottonmouth snake boy, lives in the Reflecting World. But a catastrophic event on Earth, and a strange sickness that befalls Oli's best friend, drive their worlds together in ways they haven't been in centuries.

On Saturday, November 5 th , the Technology User Group is pleased to present our 13 th annual look at assistive technology gifts for the holidays! Gadgets, gizmos and exciting products for the home, office and play. Most items profiled will cost less than $100. Many vendors will also be

profiling their wares in this special two-hour event.

Please note that in November, the Technology User Group will meet on the first Saturday of the month. The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 2 hours.

We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, November 5th, and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2022 and beyond.

If you would like to listen to previous TUG recordings, please

click here:

https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Technology%20User%2

0Group.aspx

Upcoming TUG Programs:

• December 10: 10 AM, Top Websites to Bookmark for 2023 and the Best New Apps of 2022
• January 7: 10 AM, The Maryland Technology Assistance Program, “Bringing Assistive Technology to Marylanders”

For more information about the Technology User Group, please contact Jerry Price at (410) 230-2446 or via email at assistive.technology@maryland.gov.

U.S. History

DBC 12466  – Hell Comes to Southern Maryland: The Story of the Point Lookout Prison and Hammond General Hospital, by Bradley M. Gottfried, narrated by Sabrina Dames

Called the “Andersonville of the North,” the Point Lookout Civil War Prisoner of War Camp for

Confederates was the largest facility in the North. This book takes a fresh look at all aspects of the prison, from its formation to its closing and lasting legacy. Loaded with first-person accounts of both Confederate prisoners and Union personnel, the book helps readers get a vivid picture of what it was like to be incarcerated in the camp.

 LBPD welcomes Alex Chan from the Maryland Extension Office of Family and Consumer Sciences. He's a mental and behavioral specialist from University Maryland Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Program. He's here to talk to us about stress management, family relations, and the holiday buzz that happens every year during this month. His recent program development has focused on stigma reduction, the mental health of farmers, and community capacity building through programs like mental health first aid, he holds his master's and doctoral degrees in Human Development and Family Studies from Ashburton university.

On Saturday, November 5 th , the Technology User Group is pleased to present our 13 th annual look at assistive technology gifts for the holidays! Gadgets, gizmos and exciting products for the home, office and play. Most items profiled will cost less than $100. Many vendors will also be profiling their wares in this special two-hour event. Please note that in November, the Technology User Group will meet on the first Saturday of the month. The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 2 hours. We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, November 5th, and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2022 and beyond.

Guide to Indigenous Maryland is a multi-faceted community engagement initiative of the Maryland State Library Agency and Maryland’s public libraries. Through the development and curation of educational resources, the project aims to teach Marylanders about the history of local Native and Indigenous peoples and how their heritage influences contemporary life in Maryland. Content for the app and website are based on crowdsourced contributions and recommendations from individual Native and Indigenous Marylanders, as well as tribal nations heritage organizations, in collaboration with Maryland’s public libraries and the project curator Dr. Elizabeth Rule, Assistant Professor, American University. Nicholas Alexander Brown is a Honduran-American library executive and musician based in Maryland, where he currently serves as Acting Co-CEO and Chief Operating Officer for Communication and Outreach at the Prince George's County Memorial Library System. Maribel Rodriguez grew up in New York City as the daughter of an immigrant parent from Colombia and of an American parent from Puerto Rico (Taino ancestry). She studied photography as an undergraduate at The Rochester Institute of Technology, then went on to study social enterprise at American University for her master’s.

Join us as we explore the spooky stories of Maryland's witchy past. Hear true tales and folklore from across the state and find out what Colonial Maryland was really like for those accused of witchcraft. Can you tell fact from legend?" Amanda Hughes has been working in museums, archives, and libraries all across the country for over 10 years. Her current home is the Maryland Department of Enoch Pratt Library where she is the Assistant Manager.  Amanda's special passions are women's history and the personal stories of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.  She reads incessantly and indiscriminately but loves science fiction, graphic novels, and memoirs, usually all simultaneously.

August 2022

Ridgley, MD, located in Caroline County, is brought to life in this 19th century romantic tale.

Historical Fiction

DBC 12461  – Where This Road Ends, by Rebekah Colburn, narrated by Roberta Jackson

Ella Mae Hutchins knows exactly what she wants from life. Getting it turns out to be much harder than she expects. She has only two dreams: to marry Daniel Evans and to become a successful novelist. When neither dream seems achievable, she sets out to build a life without either. After all her efforts fail, Ella Mae returns to her hometown broken. Determined to start again, the last thing she expects is to encounter the man she blames for ruining her life. Although age and suffering have changed them both, can she forgive Daniel for breaking her heart and is she brave enough to hope for a writing career in a time when female novelists are rare?

Get ready for the first day of school with these titles that tackle the nerves and excitement often felt before the big day.

Print/Braille

Butterflies on the First Day of School, by Annie Silverstro

BR 23020

The night before the big day, Rosie's excitement about starting school turns into a tummy ache. Rosie's mom reassures her that it is just butterflies. Much to her surprise, one flies right out of her mouth when she makes a new friend on the bus! PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.

The Pigeon Has to Go to School!, by Mo Willems

BR 22718

The pigeon must go to school, but frets about math, learning the alphabet, heavy backpacks, and what the teacher and other birds will think of him. PRINT/BRAILLE. For preschool-grade 2.

School's First Day of School, by Adam Rex

BR 22003

When Frederick Douglass Elementary opens, the school is nervous that it may not like having the little kids inside. But after an exciting first day, the school is ready to invite all of the children back. PRINT/BRAILLE.  For grades K-3.

Talking Books

Harry Versus the First 100 Days of School, by Emily Jenkins

DB 104246

Harry Bergen-Murphy does not feel ready when he starts first grade, but by day 100 he has become an expert on several important things, including being a first-grader. For grades K-3.

Tomorrow I'll Be Kind, by Jessica Hische

DB 98930

Animals demonstrate how the smallest gestures can make the biggest difference in the world. For preschool-grade 2.

If I Built a School, by Chris Van Dusen

DBC 19458

Imaginative Jack describes the kind of school he would build--one full of animals, with tubes to transport students directly to their classrooms, and library books that come alive. For grades K-3.

Multiple Formats Available

The King of Kindergarten, by Derrick Barnes

BR 22793 ; DB 104940

Instilled with confidence by his parents, a young boy has a great first day of kindergarten. For preschool-grade 2.

The Cool Bean, by John Jory

BR 23175 ; DB 97910

Always on the sidelines, one bean unsuccessfully tries everything he can to fit in with the crowd--until one day the cool beans show him how it's done. For grades K-3.

The Day You Begin, by Jacqueline Woodson

BR 22673 ; DB 104931

Other students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself. Later, however, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider. For grades K-3.

On Saturday, October 1 st , the Technology User Group (TUG) is pleased to introduce iOS 16 and demonstrate all of the new accessibility features you can now enable on your iPhone. In addition, we will reveal how to use the voice memo editing feature. Please note that during the months of October and November, the Technology User Group will meet on the first Saturday of the month. The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes. We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, October 1 st , and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2022 and beyond.

Andy Duncan joined the English faculty of Frostburg State University in 2008. He teaches writing courses, including journalism, fiction, creative nonfiction, business writing and advanced composition, and is coordinator of the minors in journalism and public relations. He holds a B.A. in journalism (news/editorial) from the University of South Carolina, an M.A. in creative writing (fiction) from North Carolina State University, and an M.F.A. in fiction writing from the University of Alabama. In this podcast, he presents on some of the many ghost stories that have captivated Marylanders for years! 

Natural disasters can happen at any time. The Department of Disabilities wants you to be prepared for any situation with a disaster plan. 

Cecilia Warren

Director for Emergency Preparedness Policy for the Maryland Department of Disabilities

As the director for emergency preparedness policy for the Department of Disabilities, Ms. Warren ensures that emergency operations plans address the access and functional needs of people affected by a disaster.  She collaborates with partner agencies and organizations to incorporate access and functional needs planning into all emergency response and recovery aspects. Ms. Warren received an MBA and MS in Technology with a concentration in Homeland Security from UMUC. She earned a BS in Fire Science from UMUC and an AAS degree in Emergency Medical Services from AACC. Ms. Warren has also completed numerous courses sponsored by the National Fire Academy, Emergency Management Institute, and Maryland Fire and Rescue Institute. She has developed several training programs for law enforcement and public safety agencies pertaining to the safe and efficient management of incidents involving people with disabilities.

Prior to losing her eyesight, she served for nearly 20 years as a career fire officer and paramedic in the fire department. She is partnered with Yale, a Labrador Retriever who received his professional training at Guiding Eyes for the Blind in New York.

On Saturday, September 10th, the Technology User Group (TUG) will showcase accessibility options and features of the Pixel 6. This smartphone has many tools developed by Google that will impress and delight tech enthusiasts. After listening to this demonstration, you might be ready to switch to Pixel!

The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.

We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, September 10th, and hope that you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2022 and beyond.

October 1st, 10 AM, iOS 16 and Editing Voice Memos

November 5th, 10 AM, Accessible Tech Gifts for the Holidays

Fraud is part of our everyday lives. Learn how to prevent it with the Federal Trade Commission! Kelly Slaughter visits with LBPD to learn how to protect yourself from scams. 

Kelle Slaughter is a Senior Investigator for the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the Southwest Region.  She has served as the Identity Theft Program Manager and is the new Collection Protection Group Coordinator.

Prior to joining the FTC, Kelle was the Director of Investigations at the Better Business Bureau Serving North Central Texas and as an investigator for the Texas Office of Attorney General Consumer Protection Division.  During her almost 20-year investigative career, Kelle has initiated and conducted hundreds of consumer protection investigations, supported numerous enforcement actions, and given presentations to consumers, businesses, and law enforcement.

Kelle is a Certified Fraud Examiner and holds Masters Degrees in both Criminal Justice & Conflict Resolution Management, and in Higher Education.

Not only does she bring a healthy slate of experience and education, Kelle brings a great sense of humor and authentic truth-telling to the table.

July 2021

July is National Ice Cream Month! Cool down with a title about the tasty treat, or learn to make it at home!

Children’s

Ice Cream, by Elisha Cooper

DB 54632

Explains step-by-step how milk is taken from cows and processed in a factory, where lots of things happen to it to produce a carton of flavored ice cream. For grades K-3.

My Life as an Ice Cream Sandwich, by Ibi Aanu Zoboi

In the summer of 1984, twelve-year-old Ebony-Grace of Huntsville, Alabama, visits her father in Harlem, where her fascination with outer space and science fiction interfere with her finding acceptance. For grades 5-8.

The Ice Cream Machine, by Adam Rubin

DB 107338

A collection of six short stories in a variety of genres and settings, all featuring the creamy frozen treat. In one tale, a girl and her sister compete in an ice cream eating contest--against an honest-to-goodness pig. For grades 3-6.

Adult

Ben & Jerry's, the Inside Scoop How Two Real Guys Built a Business with Social Conscience and a Sense of Humor, by Fred Lager

DB 39204

Lager, who headed Ben & Jerry's for eight years, gives the company's history. Childhood friends, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield led relatively unsuccessful lives until 1978, when they collaborated on creating an ice cream store in a former gas station in Vermont after taking a correspondence course on the topic.

The Martha Stewart Cookbook: Collected Recipes for Every Day, by Martha Stewart

DB 42087

More than 1,600 recipes and adaptations collected from the nine previous cookbooks by the celebrity hostess. Recipes range from simple to involved but are marked for their elegance. In addition to the usual cookbook favorites, such as soups, salads, fish and shellfish, and meats, sections are devoted to potatoes, ice cream and sorbets, wedding cakes, and entertaining crowds.

Chilled to the Cone: Bakeshop Mystery, Book 12, by Ellie Alexander

DB 103535

Pastry chef Juliet Capshaw has the opportunity to launch a pop-up ice cream shop and jumps on it. But just as she's getting ready to open the doors to Torte 2. 0, one of Ashland's most colorful characters, known for his cone-shaped hat, turns up dead.

Director's Corner: NLS Starting New Patron Corner Program

NLS is starting a new Patron Corner program.  The first one is on June 13 at 7 PM on Zoom.  Here's an excerpt with the relevant info from the Library of Congress Daily Digest Bulletin:   The program will be interactive, last for one hour, and have a designated topic of discussion. The topic for the June 13 session is Everything You Always Wanted to Know about Collection Selection, but Did Not Have the Vehicle to Ask. Our guests will be members of the Collections Division at NLS who are responsible for selecting the books in the NLS collection. Bring your questions and your thoughts about the NLS collection and join us at https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1600983343?pwd=VW9tRWtwY3BsdHRac0s2MmJkN0RCZz09. Meeting ID:     160 098 3343  and Passcode:   164674

You can subscribe to this bulletin and other Library of Congress content at https://loc.gov/subscribe/.  

On Saturday, June 11th, we will highlight gadgets and apps dealing with safer navigation. In particular, the focus will be on affordable devices for safer navigation in your community and unfamiliar territory. The presentation will be virtual and may be joined by calling 319-527-4994. You do not have to RSVP for this event. The presentation will begin at 10 AM and last about 60 minutes.

We look forward to meeting with you virtually on Saturday, June 11th, and hope you will join us for other exciting events we have planned for 2022 and beyond. If you would like to listen to previous TUG recordings, please click here: https://www.marylandlibraries.org/Pages/Technology%20User%20Group.aspx

Upcoming TUG Programs:

July 9th, 10 AM, Accessible Book Apps & Websites

August 13th , 10 AM, Using NaviLens and Apple AirTags

Join Alexander Lothstein as he recounts Maryland's interesting and engaging history. From its founding to the modern-day, the history presented in this podcast is a can't-miss in our podcast lineup. The Maryland Center for History and Culture collects, preserves, and interprets Maryland's history, art, and culture. By exploring multiple perspectives and sharing national stories through the lens of Maryland, MCHC inspires critical thinking, creativity, and community.

In this podcast, Ericka Tinsley will share her inside knowledge and useful tips on how youth can harness social media platforms to make online money. With some adult support, an electronic device, and access to the internet the ideas are endless.

Ericka Tinsley currently works for Prince Georges County Schools as a Teacher of the Visually Impaired and Orientation and Mobility Specialist.

Dementia is not a normal part of aging. It is a medical condition that changes your ability to think for yourself and make decisions. Dementia can cause problems with memory and emotions and includes conditions such as Alzheimer's disease. There is no cure for dementia. However, medications can help treat symptoms and reduce risks. In this course, learn the basics of Dementia and some treatment options that may be right for you.

This podcast is sponsored by The Option Group.

The Option Group is a compassionate team of Geriatric/Aging Life Care Managers (GCM) that serves family caregivers, medical professionals, and professional family advisors. Caring for individuals who need assistance due to aging, dementia, disability, or chronic illness can be challenging. Caregivers deserve support. Our team has over 100 years of experience navigating the healthcare maze. Let us put our experience and resources to work for you.