The books for the blind program is an initiative of the united states national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls which provides audio recordings of books free of charge to people who are blind or visually impaired. Talking books is a federallyfunded program which provides recorded books and special players free to persons who are blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped cannot hold a book or who have a doctorcertified reading disability this program is administered by the maine. Library for the blind and physically handicapped state. Wolfner talking books and braille library is closed to the public until further notice in order to support the overall health and wellness of our communities and for the safety of our patrons and staff. The florida bureau of braille and talking books library is the largest library of its kind in the u. Apr 29, 2015 talking books national library services for the blind provides audio and braille books and magazines to the blind.
Braille institutes library for the blind and visually impaired helps people of all ages with vision loss to enjoy braille books, audio books, talking books, etc. Downloaded braille and audio books national library. Talking books and magazines audiobooks and audio magazines are delivered to your door at no cost. Browse, download and enjoy our extensive range of talking books using your favourite device. Audio, braille, and printbraille books in the nls collection for preschool through grade 8. Braille and talking books and magazines may be also downloaded through the bard mobile app, which requires connection to a refreshable braille display via a bluetooth connection. As the regional library, tbbs acts as the liaison to the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls and circulates books to all residents enrolled in the talking book and braille service. The new york state talking book and braille library tbbl is a free library service for eligible residents of upstate new york who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability. Braille readers receive paper braille books and magazines from utah via the usps. Books for visually impaired audio books for blind people. The program has included audio recordings of books since 1934 and digital book. The new york state talking book and braille library tbbl is a free library service for eligible residents of upstate new york who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical. Bard is a free library service of downloadable braille and audio reading material for residents of the united states and u.
Talking book services provides library materials to over 2,000 new hampshire residents and lends over 70,000 audio and braille books each year. Any honorably discharged veteran who is blind, has low vision, or a disability preventing the reading of traditional materials is eligible. Making audio books for blind is the good service that an audio company provides. The free service works through local libraries that mail the nls talking or braille books. The royal national institute of blind people rnib has made talking books free for all blind and partially sighted people to access from today 10th november. Arizona talking book library arizona state library. Rnib free talking books first anniversary rnib see. Applications and eligibility wisconsin department of. Braille and audio reading materials national library. Braille and talking books and magazines may be also downloaded through. Audio books, audio magazines, braille books, and braille magazines mailed directly to your house and returned postage free. Volunteer opportunities please contact the talking book library at 6022555578 or email talking books. Digital talkingbook players are also provided for free.
Application for service pdf hours of operation glass administrative office. Patrons will be unable to download books from bard between friday, august 9 at 2 p. Take a tour select atbl outreach from the category dropdown request a grouporganization presentation a regional library of the national library service for the blind. The pinellas talking book library is part of a nationwide network of cooperating libraries serving people who have difficulty using or reading regular print. Take a tour select atbl outreach from the category dropdown request a grouporganization presentation a regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library. The ohio library for the blind and physically disabled olbpd is part of the cleveland public library. In partnership with the state library of ohio talking book program, olbpd serves as the regional library for the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls of the library of congress, and administers a free. Main digest through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to those with physical, visual, and reading disabilities in the united states by postage free. So whether you want talking books, braille or giant print you can read to your hearts content. Recorded materials loaned free by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library of congress, are available on digital talking book cartridges and audiocassettes. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a program administered by the library of congress. Montana talking book library a regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. Persons who are certified by a medical doctor as having a reading disability. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a.
You may request a free cable from tbbl or if you prefer you can purchase one. Bookshare is an online library of talking books for blind and low vision readers. Make reading easier with talking books for blind and low. This way it will sow seed of living and enjoying the life in the minds of blind people. Jun 03, 2019 this program, from the national library service nls and the library of congress, provides talking books, audio magazines, and digital talking book players free of charge. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postage free mail or instantly. National library service for the blind and physically.
Library for the blind and physically handicapped carnegie. These books offered for the visually impaired are free of charge. The blank cartridges are the same size and shape as those used for the recorded books that you receive through the mail, so. That all may read national library service for the blind. Utah state library program for the blind and disabled 250 north 1950 west, suite a. Kentucky talking book library kentucky department for.
Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers. In response to recommendations made by the california department of public health and as a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus covid19, circulation and inperson services are temporarily suspended and all state library locations are closed to the. The free service works through local libraries that mail the nls talking or braille books and magazines. All books, equipment and services, including the mailing of materials, are free to people who cannot see or handle printed materials. Carnegie library of pittsburghs library for the blind and physically handicapped lbph is a network library of the library of congress national library service for the blind and physically handicapped.
Patrons may borrow braille books, digital audio books, large print books, audio magazines, and special playback equipment from the library. Giving you access to over 31,000 fiction and non fiction books for adults and children. They also provide the easytouse playback equipment designed for people with lowno vision. Pinellas talking book library pinellas public library. In 1997 the american action fund started this program to provide blind children a free braille book every month from a popular childrens reading series.
National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. Audio book players for blind are the great gift of technology for those who are visually impaired. Free braille book resources for visually impaired children. Audio books can take blind peoples education one step forward by providing talking books. Braille braille books and magazines on paper are delivered directly to your door at no cost. The kentucky talking book library ktbl provides free library service to people who cannot read traditional print because they have a visual, physical, or reading disability.
Free audio book delivery talking books for the blind. Read on a wide variety of devices such as computers, tablets, smartphones, mp3 players, and assistive technology devices get unlimited access to school books, popular books, childrens books, and more. Telephone service in the state of wisconsin is also free, using the wisconsin talking book and braille librarys toll free number 800 2428822. The books are for the children to keep and collect for as long as they want them. Audio and braille materials are sent to and from users by postage free mail, or can be downloaded from the internet. The talking book library is a program of the montana state library. National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding. Bard access national library service for the blind and. Open culture scours the web for the best educational media. Talking books special services state library of louisiana.
The national library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with vision impairments or physical disabilities that prevent them from holding traditional books. Persons who are legally blind or cannot see well enough or focus long enough to read standard print, even with glasses. North carolina library for the blind and physically handicapped nclbph is a special public library that circulates books and magazines especially made for persons who cannot use regular printed material. Nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. The talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. State library of oregon providing leadership and resources to continue growing vibrant library services for oregonians.
Talking books has been one of our most loved services for more than eight decades, and we now offer more formats and titles than ever before. Talking books are audio books provided by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. Today, thousands of books and current magazines are recorded each year and distributed through a network of lending libraries. Kansas talking books provides personalized library support and materials in a specialized format to eligible kansas residents to ensure that all may read. For over 75 years this division of the library of congress has produced talking books. Rnibs talking books service has over 25,000 books available to borrow for free. A regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. The indiana talking book and braille library tbbl provides free library service to residents of indiana who cannot use standard printed materials due to a visual or physical disability. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge.
Braille and talking books library florida division of blind. Free braille and talking book program for veterans. These books offered for the visually impaired are free. Librivox acoustical liberation of books in the public domain. The talking books program exists to meet the reading needs and interests of new hampshire residents who are physically unable to see, handle or process printed material comfortably. National library service nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Listen to words read aloud read on a wide variety of devices such as computers. Bard is available to registered users of the braille and talking book program through their local braille and talking book library. The talking book and braille service tbbs provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or. For people who cant read standard print, ctbl provides audio, braille and large print books keeping you connected to reading, stories and adventure.
The staff of lbph can answer reference questions about anything from the weather to accessible technology. This program, from the national library service nls and the library of congress, provides talking books, audio magazines, and digital talking book players free of charge. We have a wide range of titles on offer, including all of the harry potter releases, best sellers like the girl on the train, the goldfinch and fifty shades of grey, and a variety of books. Both digital and cassette recordings require specially designed playback equipment that is loaned free to eligible individuals and institutions. Talking books kansas state library, ks official website. Talking books national library services for the blind. Audio books are convenient option for people those are fond of reading several kinds of books.
Telephone service in the state of wisconsin is also free, using the wisconsin talking book and braille librarys toll free. The national library service for blind and print disabled provides reading materials at no cost to individuals whose temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, physical disability, or other disability. Braille and audio reading download potential users. Borrow the easytouse audio player and get books through. National library service for the blind and print disabled downloadable books and magazines bard. Please note that no talking books, braille or equipment will be able to be mailed out during this time.
Idaho talking book service idaho commission for libraries. Digital talkingbook players are also provided for free to patrons. To hear the stories from audio books for blind, you should first download the audio story and software to run the same. Main digest through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to those with physical, visual, and reading disabilities in the united states by postage free mail. Reading materials are sent to and from customers via postage free mail and all services are provided free. While xcel is making these repairs, ctbl will need to be. You return them the same way, through postagefree mail. South carolina talking book services is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that. Talking book library for the blind fresno county public library. The talking book library is a program of the montana state library and is funded in part with monies provided by the library services and technology act through the institute of museum and library services imls.