<div dir="ltr"><div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Hi everyone, </div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Ashley here. Maryland LBPD is thrilled to invite you to our 2026 Virtual Hike to vibrant Mexico! This incredible program combines reading, cultural exploration, and interactive activities so you can experience exciting new stories and ideas while \u201cwalking\u201d through a themed adventure from the comfort of your home.</div><div><div><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0)"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><br></font></span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)">The program is open to all LBPD patrons and families, and it's super flexible, so everyone can join in however they like. Whether you love audiobooks, braille, podcasts, cultural activities, or hands-on experiences, there's something amazing for everyone!</span></div><div><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;color:rgb(0,0,0)"><br></span></div><div><div class="gmail_default"><p style="word-break:keep-all;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.4;margin:0px 0px 15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Visit the Virtual Hike page to learn more and register: </font><a href="https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/Virtual%20Hike.aspx?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(32,57,157)"><font face="arial, sans-serif">https://msla.maryland.gov/Pages/Virtual%20Hike.aspx</font></a></p><p style="word-break:keep-all;color:rgb(0,0,0);line-height:1.4;margin:0px 0px 15px"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Join us on the trail. Register now to read, learn, and explore together! </font><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">If you have questions or need help with registration, please contact: </span><a href="mailto:ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov" rel="noopener" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(32,57,157);font-family:arial,sans-serif">ashley.biggs1@maryland.gov</a><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"> or call 410-230-2430.</span></p></div></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Best,</div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif"><br></div><div class="gmail_default" style="font-family:arial,sans-serif">Ashley</div></div><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"><br clear="all"></div><div><br></div><span class="gmail_signature_prefix">-- </span><br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-repeat:initial;border-collapse:collapse">
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<p style="line-height:normal"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Ashley M. Biggs</span></b><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
<i>Marketing & Outreach Librarian</i><br>Maryland State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled<br>Maryland State Library Agency<br>415 Park Avenue<br>Baltimore, Maryland 21201-3603<br>
<br>410-230-2430 (office) | 667-209-1563 (cell) | 410-333-2095 (fax)<br>
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