Library sections we have a number of sections that offer services to state government, public libraries, and the general public. The alaska state library talking book center is a cooperative effort between the national library service for the blind and print disabled, the alaska state library, and the utah state library to provide alaskans who cannot read standard print with talking books and braille service. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl home. Toll free number to contact the talking book service 8004583271 resources to help select titles of interest. The tbp collection consists of more than 100,000 titles, including hundreds of titles in spanish, and some in french, german, russian.
The california state library provides the following services and products to its patrons to help connect them to californias past, present and future. 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. Nls serves its patrons through a network of cooperating libraries. Braille and talking book library is a regional library for the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped that services the northern california region. 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. Btbl is a branch of the california state library which cooperates with the library of congress, national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls as its regional library for northern california residents. The tapes, recording equipment and supplies are also. Talking book program tslac texas state library and. Braille and talking book library, california state library. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, 900 n st. The new york state talking book and braille library is a service of the ny state library, ny state education department, and the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, library of congress, washington dc. Here at the braille and talking book library we strive to produce quality talking books for our patrons.
During the statewide, stayathome order issued by governor holcomb, the library is unable to send any materials to patrons. The california state library provides the following services and products to its patrons to help connect them to california s past, present and future. As a public health precaution, the talking book library will be closed to the public through friday, may 15. Braille and audio reading download arizona state library. The talking book program tbp provides free library services to qualifying texans with visual, physical, or reading disabilities. The local recording program uses donated money to cover the cost of print books on california topics not otherwise available. The bard braille and audio reading download program is the national library service for the blind and print disableds free digital book download service. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped.
Arizona talking book library arizona state library. These books offered for the visually impaired are free of charge. Talking books kansas state library, ks official website. Learn about all that is new at the california state library from our most recent press releases.
Volunteers also help record new audio books exclusively for the braille and talking book library that focus on california writers. California state braille and talking book library parking. Idaho talking book service idaho commission for libraries. Fighting for fundingone of the things that would help would be. 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. Braille and talking book library, california state library 900 n street sacramento california 1 95814 916 654 640. More than 21,000 digital books and over 40 digital magazine titles are available in bard with new items added weekly.
California state library braille and talking book library. Btbl has braille and audio book titles similar to what you would find at your public library. Eligibility is determined based on national library service standards. Fresno county public library talking book library for. Braving a northern michigan blizzard to search for her missing methaddicted mother, percy james stops by the cabin of two drug addicts and flees with their endangered baby, triggering a dangerous race from the elements and a band of desperate criminals.
Kansas talking books provides personalized library support and materials in a specialized format to eligible kansas residents to ensure that all may read. Wills community center 770 n san pablo avenue fresno ca 93728 supervisor. There are eight sections of the california state library. 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. Fresno county public library talking book library for the blind. If you have questions we are available to help mondayfriday, from 8. Audio books, audio magazines, braille books, and braille magazines mailed directly to your house and returned postage. Library staff will check your information against their records. 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. As of monday, march 16, 2020, in response to recommendations made by the california department of public health and as a precaution to help limit the spread of coronavirus covid19, the california braille and talking book library is closed to the public. Wtbbls fall 2019 reading matters newsletter is now available. Staff brittneydawn cook, executive director 1225 8th street, suite 345 sacramento, ca 95814 916 4476331 fax. 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.
The braille and talking book library uses the generous donations given to the foundation to enhance the library services for californians unable to read standard print. 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. The nclbph is a state agency operated by the state library of north. The library is located in raleigh, but mails materials throughout the state. Your local network library can help you sign up for free specialformat library service, assist with issues concerning equipment, suggest and locate titles of interest to you, and help you receive access to the bard braille and. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly. Find your library national library service for the blind. Mtbl also has an annual agreement with the utah state library to provide free braille embossed library services to patrons of the montana talking book library. Marlin braille and talking book library, california state library, sacramento, united states. Please join the indiana talking book and braille library as it hosts the indiana vision expo on saturday, sept, 14, 2019 from 10 a. The california state library, a california public research institution, serves the people of california in many ways. May 22, 2018 the california state library directly administers the program in northern california.
The indiana vision expo provides an opportunity for people with vision loss and their friends, families and service providers to learn about the resources available. Braille books and magazines, audio books and magazines, and audio book players are provided by the nls. A priceless resource for those in northern california with an inability to read print material due to visual. 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 regional center for volunteerismhandson sacramento. Sacramento california state library braille and talking. Both digital and cassette recordings require specially designed playback equipment that is loaned free to eligible individuals and institutions. Illinois state library talking book and braille service tollfree instate. The michigan braille and talking books library, housed in the library of michigan, is part of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped in the library of congress and the network of regional and subregional libraries.
A regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. Members of the general public may request some materials from the state library through interlibrary lending at their local public library. Individuals who are eligible for a list appointment, transfer or reinstatement to this class should send an application to the california state library, human resources services, and p. Braille and talking books library library of michigan.
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. Braille and audio reading download or bard talking books. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, 900 n. If you, or someone you know are not able to enjoy books or magazines because. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. Sacramento california state library braille and talking book library library technical assistant i. Loans free braille and talking books, magazines, playback equipment, and. If you have access to a computer, tablet, or other smart device, we highly recommend you take advantage of bard so that you can download talking books during this time. 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. California state library sacramento braille and talking book library. With a state library card, california state government officials and employees may also borrow most state library books, magazines and journals as well as remotely access the library s online resources. Currently, btbl serves over 11,000 patrons throughout the state. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, sacramento, california.
Ecco, an imprint of harpercollins publishers, 2016 9780062400826. Currently, over 15,000 new yorkers of all ages are. Tbp is part of the national library service to the blind and print disabled, a program administered by the library of congress. Special california library brings books to the blind. National library service for the blind and print disabled. Braille and audio reading download or bard state library of. California btbl is the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls regional library for northern california and serves eligible blind and otherwise print disabled californian residents in 48 counties as an authorized entity under 36 cfr 701. Michigan bureau of services for blind persons braille and talking book library, 2017. Braille and talking book library, california state library 900 n street sacramento, ca 95814 916 6540640 local 916 6541119 fax. The california state library braille and talking book library home page. Bard california state library braille and talking book library. Braille and talking book library btbl announcements. The california state library directly administers the program in northern california.
Witkin state law library, braille and talking book library, the california history room, the california research bureau, government publications, information services, library development services bureau, and the sutro library. Library for the blind and physically handicapped state. Find parking costs, opening hours and a parking map of all california state braille and talking book library parking lots, street parking, parking meters and private garages. Braille and talking book library learn about the rich and extensive collection of audio and braille books available at no cost to eligible readers through about the braille and talking book library. Talking books special services state library of louisiana.
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