Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. Braille and audio reading download or bard state library of. 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 arizona talking book library is following the guidance distributed by the governors office and arizona department of health services regarding the novel coronavirus covid19. California with an inability to read print material due to visual disabilities or physical limitations.
Fresno county public library talking book library for. 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. Braille and talking book library btbl btbl is a service of the california state library that is completely free to eligible california residents. As a public health precaution, the talking book library will be closed to the public through friday, may 15.
National library service for the blind and print disabled. The bard braille and audio reading download program is the national library service for the blind and print disableds free digital book download service. Btbl has braille and audio book titles similar to what you would find at your public library. May 22, 2018 the california state library directly administers the program in northern california. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, sacramento, california. Braille and talking book library, california state library. Braille and talking book library btbl announcements. Braille and audio reading download or bard talking books. Braille readers receive paper braille books and magazines from utah via the usps.
Patrons may borrow braille books, digital audio books, large print books, audio magazines, and special playback equipment from the library. Loans braille and audio books, magazines, playback equipment, and descriptive videos to northern californians unable to read conventional print print. Currently, btbl serves over 11,000 patrons throughout the state. More than 21,000 digital books and over 40 digital magazine titles are available in bard with new items added weekly. 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. California state library sacramento braille and talking book library. Braille and talking book library btbl california state library. 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.
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. Library staff will check your information against their records. Idaho talking book service idaho commission for libraries. Arizona talking book library arizona state library. Bard california state library braille and talking book library.
The california state library braille and talking book library home page. Currently, over 15,000 new yorkers of all ages are. California state library braille and talking book library bard. Braille and talking books for the blind and physically handicapped.
California state library braille and talking book library. It provides nonpartisan research to the legislature and the governor. 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. If you are a btbl patron and wish to order books via the online catalog, contact the library to establish an account. The local recording program uses donated money to cover the cost of print books on california topics not otherwise available. Audio, braille, and print braille books in the nls collection for preschool through grade 8. State of california california state library duty statement rev. 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, sacramento btbl, 900 n. 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. National library service for the blind and physically handicapped.
Talking book and braille service illinois state library. It is the central reference and research library for state government and the legislature. Its a blog dedicated to the sutro branch of the california state library. Audio, braille, and printbraille books in the nls collection for preschool through grade 8. 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. Listen to more than 300 daily newspapers from across the u. California state braille and talking book library parking. The braille and talking book library uses the generous donations given to the foundation to enhance the library services for californians unable to read. Braille and talking book library, california state. Braille and talking books library library of michigan.
Braille and talking book library, california state library 900 n street sacramento, ca 95814 916 6540640 local 916 6541119 fax. 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. These books offered for the visually impaired are free of charge. Eligibility requirements and signup application to become a patron of the braille and talking book library btbl service. 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. Illinois state library talking book and braille service tollfree instate. Order books online florida division of blind services. 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. Special california library brings books to the blind. California state library foundation 1225 eighth street, suite 345 sacramento, ca 95814 9164476331 visit the california state library website cslf website designed by pageweavers, llc. Fresno county public library talking book library for the blind.
Braille and talking book library is a regional library for the national library service for the. 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. Aug 15, 2012 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. Benetech partners with california state library to bring. Find california state library volunteering opportunities at volunteermatch. The california state library directly administers the program in northern california.
Ability to operate as an agent on btbls automated call distribution system. Braille and talking book library, california state library 900 n street sacramento california 1 95814 916 654 640. We offer our free service to anyone who cant read standard print materials because of a. Loans free braille and talking books, magazines, playback equipment, and. Braille and talking book library closed due to california department of public health coronavirus recommendations the following message supercedes the notice.
Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl, 900 n st. California state library braille and talking book library php. 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. Braille and talking book library closed due to california department of public health coronavirus recommendations the following message supercedes the notice sent out to btbl facebook subscribers on march 17. It is administered by the washington state library. There are eight sections of the california state library. Wills community center 770 n san pablo avenue fresno ca 93728 supervisor. Library technical assistant i state library servicesbraille and talking boo k library permanentfull time final file date. The california state library, a california public research institution, serves the people of california in many ways. 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. The tapes, recording equipment and supplies are also. Braille and audio reading download potential users. Btbl has braille and audio book titles, magazines, movies, newspapers and more.
The braille and talking book library btbl is a section of the california state library and as the nls northern california regional library cooperates with the library of congress, national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. The 160year old california state library serves the people of california in several ways. Nls serves its patrons through a network of cooperating libraries. Find your library national library service for the blind. Sacramento california state library braille and talking. Braille and talking book library, sacramento btbl home. The newest article discusses the newly made map carrier that was designed by conservationist, sarah elson. Books on tape and in braille for the blind and physically handicapped. Books and the equipment needed to use the librarys audio books are mailed postagefree to and from library patrons. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postagefree mail or instantly.
Learn about all that is new at the california state library from our most recent press releases. 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. Btbl application for btbl service california state 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. Sacramento california state library braille and talking book library library technical assistant i. 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. Its filled with insights on preservation, conservation, and spotlights many of the branchs collections. The free service is a lifeline to more than 9,000 people across northern. The books and players are provided by the library of congress. The librarys collection includes large print books, braille books, audio cassette books, and digital cartridge books. 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. Wtbbls fall 2019 reading matters newsletter is now available.
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