Washington talking book and braille library of seattle named. Before you can download audio books from the nls bard or wtbbl websites you need to have an approved player. Provides audio and braille books and other library services to those who would not otherwise be able to read. Are the letters too small, or is the act of holding a book and turning the pages difficult. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, nls offers books the way you want them. Log in to download audio books washington talking book. 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. The washington volunteer readers for the blind provide locally. Washington talking book and braille library hiring volunteer. State library of oregon providing leadership and resources to continue growing vibrant library services for oregonians. How is washington talking book and braille library washington state library abbreviated. The dc talking book and braille library, part of the national library service for the blind and p rint disabled, provides braille and audio materials to eligible district residents who cannot read standard print due to a disability.
All our staff are healthy, and future aids remains proudly open. Use this catalog to identify books, request titles to be mailed to you, or find links to download books from bard. Due to plastic shortages in our area we have run out of book covers, so will be binding books with dual braille paper covers until the middle of may. Washington talking book and braille library hiring. Free library service for washington residents unable to read standard print material. 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. Wtbbl stands for washington talking book and braille library washington state library. Wtbbl provides a free and comprehensive library service, including books and magazines in audio and braille formats, spanishlanguage titles, and readers advisory. The oregon talking book and braille library promotes and fosters the joy of reading and lifelong learning for oregonians who are printdisabled. 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.
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. Washington talking book and braille library volunteer. Washington talking book and braille library from our corner. 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. Washington talking book and braille library idealist. 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. 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. 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. More than 200 people donate over 12,000 hours each year. Although the washington talking book and braille library has long served the needs of the visually impaired community in washington state, they find themselves limited with their connections to remotely located patrons. Wtbbl receives support from the washington state heritage center trust. Talking book and braille library district of columbia.
Regular office hours remain in full effect, but may be reduced in the coming weeks in response to decreased demand. Washington state department of services for the blind. That all may read national library service for the blind. Inperson events listed on the seattle yoga news calendar may have been postponed or canceled due to the. Collections include digital and downloadable audio books, braille, childrens and young adult materials and annual summer reading program, and extensive volunteer opportunities. Wtbbl is defined as washington talking book and braille library washington state library somewhat frequently.
It is administered by the washington state library. The minnesota braille and talking book library provides a specialized statewide public library service to minnesotans of all ages who cannot hold, handle or see well enough to use conventional. Washington talking book and braille library wtbbl provides a free public library service which includes easy access to the informational and reading materials needed by individuals in the state of washington who are unable to read standard print material. Seattle braille library named library of the year seattle.