<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi everyone! Are you ready for Summer? I certainly am! And guess what! It's Sign up here: <a href="https://marylandlbph.beanstack.org/">https://marylandlbph.beanstack.org/</a></div><div><br></div><div>More information below! </div><div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Once upon a library program, there lived summer fun and engagement Why don’t you be part of the story? From June 22nd – August 8th, Maryland LBPH will participate in the “Imagine Your Story” Summer Learning Program! This year, our theme challenges you to explore myths, legends, magic, and folklore. All ages are welcome to participate as there is a challenge for everyone.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">We challenge our patrons to read books, attend library programs, and complete activities throughout the summer. Keep track of your reading on our Beanstack site!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Adults 19 and older, you will earn badges for each activity you complete. You earn badges for:</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Logging 50 hours of reading time</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Complete at least one bingo card from the three available (Read description for rules)</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Attend at least one library event for adults (held virtually only)</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Complete at least one weekly trivia quiz</p><p style="margin:0in 0in 8pt 0.5in;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Symbol">·<span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:"Times New Roman""> </span></span>Complete at least one additional activity listed</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Each week, those who complete the weekly trivia challenge will be entered into a drawing for a $10 Amazon Gift Card.</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">To be eligible for one of two $50 gift cards, you must complete the challenge in full. To complete the challenge, you must earn at least 10 badges overall. Additional self-directed badge earning opportunities will be added throughout the summer, so be sure to check back!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><br></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Sign up here: <a href="https://marylandlbph.beanstack.org/" style="font-family:Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;font-size:small">https://marylandlbph.beanstack.org/</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Check out updates on <a href="http://www.facebool.com/mdlpbh" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Facebook</a> and <a href="http://www.twitter.com/md_lbph" target="_blank" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">Twitter</a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"> </p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Be sure to use #summerstories when sharing on social media!</p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 8pt;line-height:15.6933px;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif">Need help? Email: <a href="mailto:Ashley.Biggs1@maryland.gov" target="_blank">Ashley.Biggs1@maryland.gov</a> or call 410-230-2430.</p></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><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 Physically Handicapped<br>Maryland State Library<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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