These recordings, called talking books, may either be downloaded or sent to the reader in the mail for free. Order books online florida division of blind services. A regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library of congress, since 1969. Cobb county public library system dream dare discover. Please select the library your institution is affiliated with. For people who cant read standard print, ctbl provides audio, braille and large print books keeping you connected to reading, stories and adventure. Fresno county public library talking book library for. 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. Talking about books athens regional library system. The safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and visitors are our highest priorities. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates. About glass are you a child or adult who cant read materials printed by conventional methods. Anyone who is unable to read or handle standard printed materials as a result. Utah state library program for the blind and disabled 250 north 1950 west, suite a.
If you, or someone you know are not able to enjoy books or magazines because. For patrons who cannot use bard, utah state talking book library has agreed to fill book requests for glass patrons. The blue cases have a mailing card with the patrons address on it that they can flip over. 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. 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. Talking books are books and magazines recorded for people who need to hear their reading, because of a visual disability or a physical disability that prevents holding a book or turning a page. Talking books and reading disabilities national library service. Thomas county public library, north madison street, thomasville, ga, usa. Registered borrowers learn about new books added to the collection through two bimonthly publications, talking book topics and. Georgia libraries for accessible statewide services glass supports accessible library services in georgia by promoting the use of assistive technology and by providing accessible reading materials to those who, due to a disability, are unable to read standard print.
Georgia libraries for accessible statewide services. Please join the indiana talking book and braille library as it hosts the indiana vision expo on saturday, sept, 14, 2019 from 10 a. Glass staff is working from home and can not mail out book cartridges or machines. The nclbph is a state agency operated by the state. Audio and braille materials are sent to and from users by postagefree mail, or can be downloaded from the internet. Augusta public library 7068212600 av talking book center 7068212625. 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. Talking books centers georgia public library service. The pinellas talking book librarys mission is to encourage and support reading by providing free library services to residents of pinellas and sarasota counties for whom conventional print is a barrier.
Pinellas public library cooperative talking book 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. If so, you may qualify for a free national library program that offers books and magazines in audio format and in braille. Ebook pricing should be decided by ebook publishers tendersinfo news. Btbl offers audio books, magazines, and braille titles to michigan residents with visual or physical disabilities that are unable to utilize standard print materials. Contact your library today to find out what services they can offer you. The library is located in raleigh, but mails materials throughout the state. When you submit the application, you can request one of the special tape players used for talking books. Georgia library for accessible services glass cobb. A standard cassette player will not play talking book tapes because they are formatted differently. Both digital and cassette recordings require specially designed playback equipment that is loaned free to eligible individuals and institutions.
Talking books national library services for the blind provides audio and braille books and magazines to the blind. The cobb county public library system is proud to be a place of possibilities, where its citizens can dream, dare, and discover. To borrow from utah, you must call glass to place the book order. Oregon talking book and braille library, salem, or.
Pinellas talking book library pinellas public library. National library service for the blind and print disabled through a national network of cooperating libraries including tadls talking book library, nls administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the united states by postagefree mail. A regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. Public libraries should root for amazon to win the ebook pricing war.
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 because of a visual or physical disability. Contact the arizona talking book library to request a print application form. The third wednesday of the month, talking about books tab discussion group, is made up of a diverse group of people, mostly retirees, who come together in the spirit of learning and friendship, to discuss literature, both fiction and nonfiction, classic and. The national library service for the blind and physically handicapped of the library of congress.
For information on georgia libraries for accessible statewide services glass see the glass website. Arizona talking book library application for arizona residents honorably discharged from the armed forces of the united states. Fill out the online application form, print it, have it certified and mail or fax it to the talking book library form cannot be submitted online. Southwest georgia library for accessible services southwest. Talking book and braille services provides audio and braille books to printdisabled. 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. You may call 1888nlsread 18886577323 and be connected with the library serving your area or use the form below to find a library serving your area. Talking books national library services for the blind youtube.
This file is used in dojos backfwd button management. Georgians have access to a free national library program that offers digital talkingbook players and books and magazines in audio format or braille through the georgia library for accessible services glass, georgias regional library for the blind and physically handicapped. Cobb is one of georgias fastestgrowing counties, and the cobb county public library system is dedicated to being a resource center in the community by providing equal access to information, materials, and services. The pinellas talking book library s mission is to encourage and support reading by providing free library services to residents of pinellas and sarasota counties for whom conventional print is a barrier. Library for the blind and physically handicapped state. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped. Talking books are played on special players provided free by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, a division of. All network libraries provide access to nlsproduced braille and talking books and magazines, which they circulate via postagefree mail.
Talking book library 1 1st ave w, bradenton, fl 34205 south georgia library system 300 woodrow wilson dr, valdosta, ga 31602 indiana state public library 140 n senate ave, indianapolis, in 46204 hillsborough talking book library 3804 s manhattan ave. The pinellas talking book library is administered locally through the pinellas public library cooperative. Search for public libraries in georgia connect to library web site connect to library online catalog athens region, ga athens regional library system 70663650. We encourage all readers who can use bard or bard mobile to get your books that way. You may know about talking books, a georgia libraries for accessible statewide services glass program for print impaired readers, but have you heard. Georgia libraries for accessible statewide service tollfree. The touch and listen newsletter keeps you up to date with whats going on at the braille and talking book library as well as new additions to the collection of recorded works. Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers.
Talking book library traverse area district library. Libraries, in rome, ga rome, georgia libraries, mapquest. Kentucky talking book library kentucky department for. Georgia library for accessible statewide services glass. Above is a link to the application for free library service from the pinellas talking book library. Submit the certified application to your local talking book library. Find your library national library service for the blind.
That all may read national library service for the blind. Georgia library for accessible statewide services in the spotlight. Indiana talking books indiana state library indiana. You can search for libraries near you on the nls website. Talking book library is a nonprofit organization that produces christianthemed audio books for those who are unable to read standard print material. We use human voice actors to record popular books found in public libraries or bookstores. Georgia public library service provides library services for the blind and others whose physical abilities require the use of books and magazines in audio. Rome, ga 30161 northwest georgia talking book library 205 riverside pkwy ne, rome, ga 30161 neva lomason memorial library 710 rome st, carrollton, ga 30117 prince georges county memorial library system 126 three rivers dr ne, rome, ga 30161. Patrons can download books through bard braille and audio reading download, which allows users to put books on a jump drive so they may. This library is affiliated with augustarichmond county library system. Talking book centers offer library services for the blind and physically handicapped. Oregon talking book and braille library home facebook. 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.
Find your library national library service for the blind and print. Talking book library application for service click here for a printable application individuals. California state library sacramento braille and talking book library tollfree instate. Ebook consumers prefer amazons low ebook prices charles cooper. Come in to see a demo of a talking audio book player, or enroll in btbl.
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