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Braille and Talking Book Library

Braille and Talking Book Library

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

Become a Library Patron

Gain free access to more than 320,000 books in audio and braille, delivered to your door or by download. Fill out an application, or call 1-800-992-9012 for more information.

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BTBL Services

The Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) lends audio and braille books to Michigan residents unable to comfortably read standard print materials due to a visual, physical, or reading disability. Apply for service to access thousands of books that can be downloaded directly with BARD, or request one of our digital talking book players and books can be delivered directly to you on cartridge through the regular U.S. postal service. And best of all, this service is FREE, there is not even a charge to mail materials to the library.
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Request Equipment

Get a free NLS digital talking book player or braille eReader and accessories. Then receive audio or braille books on cartridge through the mail to begin reading!

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Download with BARD

Download NLS books and magazines in audio and braille by computer, or by personal device with the free BARD mobile App. 

BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download)
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BTBL Network Libraries

BTBL serves patrons throughout all of Michigan with the help of our Advisory and Outreach Centers (AOCs). Find contact information for your serving location here. 

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