Since 1907, the seattle public library has served blind readers throughout the state with braille and other embossedalphabet books and. Whats great about this library is that the cost is free to eligible users. Eligible patrons include children and adults who are legally blind, visually impared unable to read conventional size print, physically disabled unable to turn pages easily, learning disabled, or deaf and blind. Provides audio and braille books and other library services to those who would not otherwise. Neighborstate cooperation at the washington talking book. Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. How a library in seattle is helping the blind stay connected. Libraries closed through at least may 4 all library locations and book drops are closed until at least may 4. Seattle historical sites search result department of. Contact me with information on downloading web braille books. Eligible patrons include children and adults who are legally blind, visually impared unable to read conventional size print, physically disabled unable to. The florida bureau of braille and talking books library is the largest library of its kind in the u.
Located in seattle, wtbbl provides library services statewide, at the library and by mail, to any washington resident unable to read standard print material due to. Bard mobile for ios devices access braille and talking books from your iphone, ipad or ipod touch. The uplights in front of the building were originally t12 lamps with remote ballasts so we. The national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls, part of the library of congress, has named the washington. Enter the email address you used at checkout below to regenerate your 2018 givebig donation receipts. Library equal access program the seattle public library. Local books browse digital books and braille books produced in seattle. Search the nls catalog for braille and talking books through one of two interfaces.
The perkins school for the blind, in watertown, massachusetts operates the perkins braille and talking book library on its campus. May 19, 2017 seattle braille library named library of the year seattle, wa washington talking book and braille library previously won the award in 2010 and has been reselected for community engagement. 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. Around 100 second graders and their teachers enjoyed learning about braille, tactile illustrations, and the library. Apr 14, 2003 the washington talking book and braille library is operated by the seattle public library under a contract with the washington state library. It appears that the building was largely vacant for several years before the city of seattle acquired it in the early 1980s for use as a new library for the blind.
National library service for the blind and physically. Library services the florida braille and talking book library. It is administered by the washington state 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.
Arizona talking book library arizona state library. From librarians to readers advisers, transcribing braille to producing audio books, and physically getting books and equipment in the mail and then back on the shelves, much goes into your library service. There are several ways to search for and request books from the indiana talking book and braille library. Free library service for washington residents unable to read standard print material. 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. Staff is available to discuss reading preferences and assist with book selections. Address 2021 9th ave, seattle, wa, 98121, united states. Free library service for washington residents unable to. The safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and visitors are our highest priorities.
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. 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. Newly uploaded audio books available for these cooler months include a couple of. If you experience difficulty logging into bard you may want to check instructions or frequently asked questions faq before contacting your network library. Talking book and braille service illinois state library. Seattle braille library named library of the year seattle. How a library in seattle is helping the blind stay. While we didnt get the participation we needed for a fullscale program, as we offer in western washington, we are setting a precedent, and. Your support helps provide equal access to information and reading materials for washington residents unable to read standard print, ensuring, that all may read. Click on the browse tab to see lists of recently added books, the most popular books this month, books produced at wtbbl, and staff picks. Washington talking book and braille library seattle, wa. Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers. The washington talking book and braille library is operated by the seattle public library under a contract with the washington state library. Located in seattle, wtbbl provides library services statewide, at the library and.
Since 1907, the seattle public library has served blind readers throughout the state with braille and other embossedalphabet books and magazines. Braille challenge competitions coming to seattle and spokane. The talking books library loans audio and braille books and magazines, along with a player, free by mail to persons who have difficulty reading or using printed books and other materials because of blindness, or visual, physical or reading disabilities. Please call or email the library if you need a book soon for a book club or school assignment. Staff picks browse books enjoyed by the library staff.
Washington talking book and braille library of seattle. Registered talking books patron can request books and magazines. Talking book and braille library in seattle is a volunteer. Green lake park in north seattle is home to over 160 kinds of trees. Nls catalog national library service for the blind and. May 19, 2017 the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls, part of the library of congress, has named the washington talking book and braille library wtbbl of seattle as the network library of the year for 2016. 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. Aug 28, 2011 the washington talking book and braille library serves more than 10,000 state residents and runs on the best efforts of 400 volunteers, providing recorded and braille books for anyone with. Large print titles will go into a blue canvas bag, braille books are shipped in large plastic or paper boxes and. Search the nls catalog for braille and talking books through one of two interfaces nls catalog national library service for the blind and print disabled nls library of congress skip to main content.
Collections include digital and downloadable audio books, braille, childrens and young adult materials and annual summer reading program, and extensive volunteer opportunities. This book describes the distinctive characteristics of each kind of tree and where to find it in the park. Northwest edison retrofitted parking garage fixtures and installed new exterior uplighting at the washington talking book and braille library in downtown seattle. Eligible patrons include children and adults who are legally blind, visually impared unable to read conventional size print, physically disabled unable to turn pages easily, learning. Library giving day is a oneday giving campaign created by the seattle public library foundation. The washington talking book and braille library serves more than 10,000 state residents and runs on the best efforts of 400 volunteers, providing recorded and braille books for anyone with a. Books can be delivered by postagefree mail, or books can be instantly accessed from the national library services braille and audio reading download bard. The washington talking book and braille library, located in seattle, wa, offers books, periodicals, and other information sources to patrons. 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 wtbbl provides audio books and brailled materials to persons, living in wisconsin, who cannot see regular print or handle print materials. Braille and audio reading download potential users. Currently, over 15,000 new yorkers of all ages are. Oregons talking book and braille service is administered by the oregon state library.
Use this catalog to identify books, request titles to be mailed to you, or find links to download books from bard. Washington talking book and braille library from our corner. 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 national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls, part of the library of congress, has named the washington talking book and braille library wtbbl of seattle as the network library of the year for 2016. 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 library serves more than 31,647 florida residents with annual loans exceeding 1. Washington talking book and braille library idealist. The library collection also includes electronic databases, films, and other cultural materials. Iowas library for the blind and physically handicapped service is administered by the iowa department for the blind. Existing was 250w metal halide fixtures in the parking garages and we replaced them with a 60w lamp with a remote driver and sensors. Washington talking book and braille library discover south lake. Braille and talking books library florida division of blind.
Nls at the library of congress 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 award recognizes exemplary service to blind and disabled readers. Bard mobile for android access talking books from your android smartphone or tablet. Seattle braille library named library of the year seattle, wa washington talking book and braille library previously won the award in 2010. Washington talking book and braille library of seattle named.
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