Braille and talking book library btbl btbl is a service of the california state library that is completely free to eligible california residents. 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. The california state library collects, preserves, generates and disseminates a wide array of information. Digital talking book digital talking books require a reading device compatible with nls digital books a media search will allow you to search by keyword and type of media audiocassette, braille, cd, large print, playaway, digital talking book, print braille, and uncontracted braille. It loans recorded and braille books and magazines to northern californians who cannot read standard print due to visual or physical limitations. It was fun to explore parts of california with which im not familiar, like the northeastern part. Library staff will check your information against their records. 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. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl home. 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. National library service for the blind and print disabled. The braille and talking book library is a branch of the california state library which cooperates with the library of congress, national library service for the blind and print disabled nls.
The california state library directly administers the. 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. Braille and talking book library, california state library 900 n street sacramento california 1 95814 916 654 0640. Patrons may borrow braille books, digital audio books, large print books, audio magazines, and special playback equipment from the library. Books from local libraries have recently become available on bard. The california state library directly administers the program in northern california. Florida bureau of braille and talking book library services. 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. 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. Braille and talking books library coronavirus covid19 shelter in place order for marin county to contact us for essential services, please use the following resource numbers. Fresno county public library talking book library for. 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. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, 900 n. These books offered for the visually impaired are free of charge.
Braille and audio online catalog braille institute. California state library braille and talking book library bard. Today, it is the central reference and research library for state government and the legislature. Btbl application for btbl service california state library. Braille and talking book library btbl announcements. 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. It was founded in 1850 by the california state legislature. The california state library advises, consults with and provides technical assistance to californias public libraries.
The difference is that talking books are recorded on a digital cartridge or printed in braille and arrive at a patrons doorstep through the regular u. Braille and talking book library, california state. Registered talking books patron can request books and magazines. Loans free braille and talking books, magazines, playback equipment, and. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly. Btbl has braille and audio book titles, magazines, movies, newspapers and more. The collection has over 15,000 titles in a variety of formats, including regular print, large print, braille, audiocassette, 4track audiocassette, cd, playaway, digital talking book, cdrom and printbraille. Loans braille and audio books, magazines, playback equipment, and descriptive videos to northern californians unable to read conventional print print. The michigan braille and talking books library btbl offers best sellers, mysteries, westerns, biographies, howto books and many other types of materials found in a public library. 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.
If you are a btbl patron and wish to order books via the online catalog, contact the library to establish an account. Find your library national library service for the blind. Books in braille and narrated audiobooks on digital flash memory cartridges or cassette tapes plus the special equipment to play them available on loan for free to blind people or those who have been certified as unable to read conventional print materials because of visual or physical disability. Braille and talking book library archives lighthouse for. Currently, over 15,000 new yorkers of all ages are. The california state library, a california public research institution, serves the people of california in many ways. There are over 80,000 digital titles and more than,000 braille titles available for download with new titles being added weekly. The california state library braille and talking book library home page. Nls serves its patrons through a network of cooperating libraries. Sacramento california state library braille and talking book library library technical assistant i. Wills community center 770 n san pablo avenue fresno ca 93728 supervisor. Books on tape and in braille for the blind and physically handicapped.
We offer our free service to anyone who cant read standard print materials because of a. Read the latest on btbl services in our special edition of btbl news for april 2020. 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. 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. 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. The online catalog allows library patrons with internet access to search for any talking book in our collection. Braille institutes library servicesthe southern california branch of the.
Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. The tapes, recording equipment and supplies are also. If you are a registered, active library patron, call the braille institute library at 1800 8082555 and ask for registration or a reader advisor to get your user id and passwordpin number. Braille and talking book library, california state library. And though exploring california is a perk, the overarching goal of the display is to raise awareness about the work of the braille and talking book library and its role in braille literacy and services for the blind and low vision community. Braille and talking book library this service is affiliated with the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped of the library of congress. The california school for the blind has an oncampus library that provides resources and services to blind and visually impaired students. 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. Books for visually impaired audio books for blind people braille. 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. Talking book and braille service illinois state library.
Books and the equipment needed to use the librarys audio books are mailed postagefree to and from library patrons. Provides talking books, talking book machines, largeprint books, audiocassettes, and braille books for blind and physically handicapped persons. Eligibility requirements and signup application to become a patron of the braille and talking book library btbl service. The braille and talking book library uses the generous donations given to the foundation to enhance the library services for californians unable to read. As a public health precaution, the talking book library will be closed to the public through friday, may 15. The library also offers magazines, movies, newspapers.
Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, sacramento, california. Staff is available to discuss reading preferences and assist with book selections. Btbl has braille and audio book titles similar to what you would find at your public library. Braille and talking book library is a regional library for the national library service for the. California state library braille and talking book library. California state library braille and talking book library php. Braille and talking books for the blind and physically handicapped. Order books online florida division of blind services. Braille and talking books library library of michigan. 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. Nls has a site where patrons of the talking book library can download digital books and electronic braille files from the nls collection. 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. For people who cant read standard print, ctbl provides audio, braille and large print books keeping you connected to reading, stories and adventure.
The books and players are provided by the library of congress. Braille and audio reading download potential users. Braille and audio reading download colorado talking book. Bard california state library braille and talking book library. The local recording program uses donated money to cover the cost of print books on california topics not otherwise available. Braille and talking book library walnut creek seniors club. Arizona talking book library arizona state library.
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