LBPD Guest Hour: Cheesemaking

LBPD Newsletter: July/August 2026

The LBPD Newsletter for July/August 2026.

LBPD T.U.G.: Games!

On Saturday, June 13th at 10 AM, the Technology User Group (TUG) traded hardware diagnostics and system updates for something far more riveting: games! That’s right, we’re diving into the wildly popular, highly rated world of accessible gaming, where fun and accessibility coexist. These games are not just playable, they are addictive, clever, and designed so everyone can join the adventure. Whether you are a casual player, a puzzle fanatic, or someone who just wants to see what all the fuss is about, this session promises laughs, surprises, and a few “Wait, I didn’t know my iDevice could do that!” moments.

LBPD Guest Hour: Michael Twitty and Soul Food Month.

Michael W. Twitty is an acclaimed culinary historian, independent scholar, and living history interpreter specializing in African American foodways and the culinary traditions of Africa and its Diaspora. He is known for reconstructing historic Southern cuisine as prepared by enslaved African American cooks using period ingredients, cooking methods, and food traditions. Twitty founded Afroculinaria, one of the first major platforms dedicated to preserving historic Black food culture, and has worked with institutions including the Smithsonian, Colonial Williamsburg, Monticello, and Oxford University. His award-winning book, The Cooking Gene, earned two James Beard Awards, and he was named a TED Fellow in 2016. He joins us to discuss the importance of Soul Food in Maryland. Books in the NLS collection: * The Cooking Gene (DB 88916) * Koshersoul (DB 110343, DB 110375, BR 024554)

MSLA Guest Hour: Bronwyn Mitchell-Strong

Natural History Society of Maryland Education Director Bronwyn Mitchell-Strong joined the MSLA Guest Hour to discuss the Society's partnership with Maryland libraries and its efforts to educate the public during 2026 Summer Reading and Learning Programs - and beyond.

LBPD TUG: Victor Reader

Think you have mastered your Victor Reader Stream 3? Not so fast! May's Technology User Group (TUG) meeting is pulling back the curtain on the advanced, hidden, and seriously powerful features that most users never tap into. This isn’t just another demo. It’s a hands-on, guided exploration of the Stream 3 as a reading, learning, and productivity machine. Whether you have been using the Stream for years or you’re just a novice Stream user, you will walk away with new tricks and a whole new appreciation for what this handheld device can really do. We will cover: * Organizing your life with categories for recorded notes * Pairing your Stream with TuneIn for effortless radio and * podcast listening * Unlocking new reading formats, like BRF and EPUB * Using Audible directly on your device * Exploring powerful settings that make everyday use faster * and more intuitive