The nebraska library commission talking book and braille service recording studios are available for spokenword recording. Loans braille and audio books, magazines, playback equipment, and descriptive videos to northern californians unable to read conventional print print. All books, equipment and services, including the mailing of materials, are free to people who cannot see or handle printed materials. Stevie wonder talking book 1977, gatefold, vinyl discogs. Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers. Downloaded braille and audio books national library service for. Arizona talking book library arizona state library. Loans free braille and talking books, magazines, playback equipment, and. Patrons may borrow braille books, digital audio books, large print books, audio magazines, and special playback equipment from the library. The california state library, a california public research institution, serves the people of california in many ways. Currently, over 15,000 new yorkers of all ages are. Loans braille and audio books, magazines, playback equipment, and descriptive videos to northern californians unable to read conventional print print disabilities. Stevie wonders talking book album has braille on it.
National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. Through the month of june, we will not be able to have incoming calls. The arizona talking book library is following the guidance distributed by the governors office and arizona department of health services regarding the novel coronavirus covid19. Stevie wonder talking book 1972, gatefold, braille. People who live outside wayne county should call the michigan braille and talking book library at 8009929012 to locate your serving library. Nysed oce nysl talking book and braille library bard bard braille and audio reading download digital books and magazines from the national library service nls in washington, d.
The braille and talking book library, bureau of services for blind persons, michigan department of licensing and regulatory affairs lara, is an equal opportunity employerprogram. Bard arizona state braille and talking book library. We serve nj residents of all ages children, teens, adults who have difficulty reading standard print or holding a. When possible, annotations include links to the braille and audio reading download bard pages from which the books can be downloaded to a digital. 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. They are ideal for blind people, as every feature is usable by someone without sight.
Perkids can help get your children excited about reading too. Braille and talking book library that all may read. Registered talking books patron can request books and magazines. 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. Thousands of braille books, toys, games, kitchen aids, and talking products. Wtbbl circulates audio books, brailled materials, and playback equipment provided by the federal government to wisconsin residents who cannot read. Talking book topics, published in audio, large print, and online, is distributed free to people unable to read regular print and is available in an abridged form in braille. Reading materials, machines and accessories are all sent via.
The library offers audio books and braille services to arizonans who find it difficult to read standard print because of visual impairment or another physical disabilities. About the andrew heiskell braille and talking book library. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, sacramento, california. Information given on this application is confidential and is not for public release. Perkins braille and talking book library perkins school for the blind. Applications and eligibility wisconsin department of. Talking book topics marchapril 2018 national library. We are still available and to able receive phone messages and emails. You can tell your reader advisor the name of the person for whom you are ordering and then tell us what you would like to order.
The talking books catalog is available online at the florida bureau of braille and talking books library and in large print, audio and braille format. Some functions of this site are disabled for browsers blocking jquery. Bestsellers, romances, mysteries, classics, sports and travel are. The safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and visitors are our highest priorities. As the regional library, tbbs acts as the liaison to the national library service for the blind. As part of a national network cooperating with the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls, the wisconsin talking book and braille library. Founded in 1967, tbbc is a library that provides nocost, homedelivered services, on behalf of the national library service for the blind and print disabled to children, teens and adults in new jersey who have difficulty reading standard print or trouble holding a book. Wisconsin talking book and braille library wtbbl wisconsin. We have unbeatable prices, fast, free shipping, and great customer service. Latest books in braille and audio national library. 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.
Return talking book players to the braille and talking book library btbl when needing repair or recalled by the library. The talking book and braille service provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any illinois resident who is unable to read. Wtbbl reference services will be available beginning monday, may 18 th, and calls will be answered between the hours of 1. Wtbbls fall 2019 reading matters newsletter is now available. Follow the learn more link below for additional information about the andrew heiskell library. Staff is available to discuss reading preferences and assist with book selections. Return books and players to a mailbox, the post office, or directly to btbl. We have tons of braille books and cool products to choose from. Talking wrist watches for the blind braille superstore. The arizona state braille and talking book library home page. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly. Thank you for your patience through this difficult.
Books will be mailed out as early as tuesday, may 12 th. Labor and economic opportunity braille and talking book library browsers that can not handle javascript will not be able to access some features of this site. Braille and audio books are also available to download from bard. The andrew heiskell library provides talking books and magazines and braille for people who are blind, visually impaired, or are otherwise physically unable to read standard print. All materials, including playback equipment and accessories, are sent free by mail, or. As the public awareness coordinator, elizabeth provides statewide outreach services to libraries, support groups, nursing homes and any other organization interested in utilizing and promoting talking books. 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.
State library of louisiana talking books and braille library. Library sections we have a number of sections that offer services to state government, public libraries, and the general public. The wisconsin talking book and braille library provides books and magazines in two formats. Qualify and apply for services if you or someone you know are unable to use standard printed materials due to an impairment visual, physical, or a documented reading disability, please complete the application form. Tbbl provides free public library service to louisiana residents of all ages who cannot easily read standard printed materials due to a visual impairment, physical disability or a reading disability whether it is permanent or temporary.
Wisconsin talking book and braille library wtbbl mpl. The minnesota braille and talking book library mbtbl, located in faribault, minnesota, provides direct library service to preschool age children to seniors with visual, physical and reading disabilities for whom conventional print is a barrier to reading. Talking book topics lists titles recently added to the nls collection. The library serves residents who live in new york city and long island. Now you can buy blank cartridges for your talking book player and. Wtbbl provides a free and comprehensive library service, including books and magazines in audio and braille formats, spanishlanguage titles, and readers advisory. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. Talking book topics national library service for the blind and print. The wisconsin talking book and braille library wtbbl will resume services in a limited capacity on monday, may 11 th, 2020.
All of our talking watches speak the time in a clear, human voice. Special services loans talking book machines, audio books, descriptive videos, braille books, and audio newspapers and magazines. Telephone service in the state of wisconsin is also free, using the wisconsin talking book and braille librarys tollfree number 800 2428822. 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. Braille and audio reading download potential users. The national library service for the blind and print disabled braille and audio reading materials latest books in braille and audio. 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 temporary visual or physical disability. The collection numbers about 200,000 items and over 40,000 different titles. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl home. If you enjoyed talking book you should absolutely check out stevies other releases from the 70s. An accessible version of the 2020 presidential primary is now available here. The service includes use of a digital audio recording studio, assistance from an nlc staff member who will operate recording equipment and provide technical advice, as well as one copy of the finished product on cd or dvd. A digital talking book machine and a digital talking book in its mailing case the andrew heiskell.
The wisconsin talking book and braille library wtbbl is part of the library of congress national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls network of cooperating libraries. Free library service for washington residents unable to read standard print material. In may, the indiana state library foundation hired elizabeth pearl to be the new public awareness coordinator for the indiana talking book and braille library. The best way to use the library is to prepare a list of books you would like to order and then call us at 1800 8082555 or 323 6603880. Please join the indiana talking book and braille library as it hosts the indiana vision expo on saturday, sept, 14, 2019 from 10 a. Talking book and braille service illinois state library.
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