Library Services
Braille Institute Library offers over 120,000 titles of audio, large format and braille books as a member of the National Library Service network – a free library service that provides braille and talking books to people with temporary or permanent disabilities. Additionally, services like a Telephone Reader Program to hear current news and periodicals, e-Readers, a recording studio and more are available for to those who become patrons. For kids, our Dots for Tots program offers FREE storybook braille kits, and for all ages, we offer book clubs and a summer reading program. Contact us to learn how to keep enjoying your favorite reads, or start a life full of reading and literary adventure.
Service Details
Cost
Learn how to become a student.
Ways to Learn
At your home or at the center closest to you, scheduled at a date & time that works for you.
How to Sign Up
What will I learn?
- How to become a patron and browse the catalog to obtain audio, large format or braille hard copy books
- How to use BARD to access book titles and podcasts on your device
- How to use additional library services available like the Telephone Reader Program
- Explore Braille Institute Library…
What will I learn?
- A Braille Institute Reader Advisor will take you step-by-step through the process to become a Library Patron and get books.
- You will need to become a Library Patron to obtain books and services.
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Class
Once a month, come together with the Braille Institute Library community to share what you have been reading and discover great books to read next.
- Fridays, July 10 to September 11 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM PT
Class
Choice of books is made together by Book Club members and the facilitator. Members listen to books at home, and there is a facilitator led discussion in class.
- Wednesdays, October 7 to December 16 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM PT
