National Library Service Talking Books

I can't say enough about what a wonderful service this is. My grandmother became totally blind at the age of 81 from bilateral temporal arteritis, she loved to read and keep her mind active, this program allowed her to "read" books and "see" as she "read".

Through a national network of cooperating libraries, National Library Service administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the United States by postage-free mail.

National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS)

Library Service Is Local

Building on a basic collection of audio and braille titles that we provide, regional and subregional libraries try to add books and magazines of local interest. Some libraries loan videos with audio descriptions designed for those who cannot see. During the summer, libraries try to offer reading programs for young, school-aged readers. Readers register with the library that serves their area and can take advantage of these local services in addition to the basic national collection provided by NLS.

•Address list of regional and subregional libraries

You may call 1-888-NLS-READ (1-888-657-7323) and be connected with the library serving
your area

•The National Cooperative Network, one of the NLS Factsheets