Above is a link to the application for free library service from the pinellas talking book library. Pinellas public library cooperative talking book library. Colorado talking book library in denver colorado talking. National library service for the blind and print disabled through a national network of cooperating libraries including tadls talking book library, nls administers a free library program of braille and audio materials circulated to eligible borrowers in the united states by postagefree mail. Kobe bryant leaves behind complicated legacy in colorado, where he was the best of enemies. Find colorado talking book library volunteering opportunities at volunteermatch. You can access these resources on your computer, on devices like ereaders, as well as in apps. Colorado talking book library is a free service provided to eligible borrowers unable to read standard print. Colorado high county parking lots continue to fill up during coronavirus. Digital talking books state library of north carolina.
The national library service for blind and print disabled provides reading materials at no cost to individuals whose temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, physical disability, or other disability makes it difficult to read regular print. Colorado talking book library colorado state library. Friends of colorado talking book library, denver, colorado. For people who are unable read standard print, ctbl provides audio, braille and large print books keeping you connected to. Take advantage of the services offered by the colorado talking book library ctbl. Apr 25, 20 a short psa advertising the benefits of the colorado talking book library.
Access outside of the library requires a 72hour pass via the link here. Boulder librarys popular storytime reader will read her last. The friends of ctbl support the colorado talking book library in its efforts to provide. All denver public library locations and book drops are temporarily closed until further notice. The library serves more than 31,647 florida residents with annual loans exceeding 1. Nashville talking library nashville public library.
May 17, 2018 the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped has named the colorado talking book library as network library of the year. Talking book library is a nonprofit organization that produces christianthemed audio books for those who are unable to read standard print material. Boulder librarys popular storytime reader will read her. Serving lee county florida with 14 libraries, library services, a bookmobile, talking book program and books by mail program. Mar 29, 2016 under that erie heading, youll see that during some years erie listings appear in the longmont phone book, while in other years, erie appears in the boulder or denver phone books.
News release colorado talking book library named network. The staunton talking book center is a free public library service to area citizens who are unable to read standard print material. The florida bureau of braille and talking books library is the largest library of its kind in the u. Listen to your book and keep it as long as you need 5. Looking for large print books not available at vail public library, through the marmot global catalog or prospector. Oregon talking book and braille library home facebook. Colorado talking book library libraries 180 sheridan. Frequently asked questions jefferson county public library.
Make books come alive become an audiobook narrator. Colorado talking book library how is colorado talking book. This directory is a component of library technology. The colorado state library csl helps libraries, schools, museums, and other organizations improve services, making it easier for all coloradans to access and use the materials and information they need for lifelong learning. The safety and wellbeing of our staff, volunteers, and visitors are our highest priorities.
Denver public library offers several resources to download content. Donate button images of various people with visual disabilities and the slogan that all may read. 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 friends of the colorado talking book library supports the colorado talking book library in keeping coloradans who cannot read standard print connected to reading, stories and adventure by providing audio, braille and large print books postage paid through the mail. Colorado talking book library hosts online fundraising and volunteer opportunities on givegab. Materials are provided in large print, braille and audio formats. Best talking library the colorado talking book library. The ctbl webopac is setup to allow everyone to browse our entire collection. Libraries located in denver colorado libraries located in denver county colorado view map of libraries in denver county. You signup for one of our unlimited rental plans 2. Once we receive your book, your next book is automatically sent out. Talking book library application for service click here for a printable application individuals. National library service for the blind and physically.
Find colorado talking book library in denver with address, phone number from yahoo us local. You choose the books you want to listen to by adding them to your bookshelf 3. Colorado talking book library libraries 180 sheridan blvd. Colorado talking book library for people who are unable read standard print, ctbl provides audio, braille and large print books keeping you connected to reading, stories and adventure. The colorado state library is a division of the colorado department of education. The colorado talking book library ctbl was created to give disabled booklovers more options. Talking book and braille services provides audio and braille books to printdisabled. Braille and talking books library florida division of blind. I see jcpl has my favorite authors newest title available as an ebook or eaudiobook, but why doesnt the library have all of their titles. Since 1931 the colorado talking book library has been a part of a nationwide network of libraries affiliated with the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped which is part of the library of congress. Arizona talking book library arizona state library.
Colorado phone book and directory index denver public. As a public health precaution, the talking book library will be closed to the public through thursday, april 30. This is colorado talking book library by ken rinehart on vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them. The talking book library is a program of the montana state library and is funded in part with monies provided by the library services and technology act through the institute of museum and library services imls. If you, or someone you know are not able to enjoy books or magazines. In addition to browsing the collection, patrons of the library are able to add books to their request list, check out materials and download books through the website. Both access options will require that you set up a login. Serving over 32,000 customers and 350 organizations like nursing homes, the colorado talking book library houses thousands of titles in braille, audiobook, large print and in download form for those who are vision impaired, unable to hold a book or with learning disabilities.
Colorado talking book library volunteer opportunities. Colorado talking book library named network library of the year. Montana talking book library a regional library of the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls. As of friday, march 20, the colorado talking book library will not be open for walkin patrons. Nashville talking library is a free audio information service providing books, magazines, newspapers, and more to residents of middle tennessee with certified reading disabilities. Services are administered through a network of cooperating libraries across the united states.
Denver colorados talking book library on thursday was named the network library of the year for 2017 by the national library service for the blind and physically handicapped, which is part of the library of congress. A short psa advertising the benefits of the colorado talking book library. Return it to us by using the enclosed return label 6. Take home free wifi from the denver public library cbs. 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. Colorado talking book library disability law colorado. This service is only available through these library links.
Talking book library named network library of the year. The state library of north carolina is a division of the north carolina department of natural and cultural resources. From selecting material, to recording, to editing, to distribution. Sighted guide training at colorado talking book library. Our mission is to serve the blind and disabled readers in colorado by providing books and magazines in large print, audio, or braille format. Colorado talking book library offers the opportunity to serve your community through make books come alive become an audiobook narrator. Adventure is yours, find your story and read happily ever after. Nov 08, 2016 bill west, a volunteer at colorado talking book library, is offering a training for anyone interested in being a sighted guide for the blind and visually impaired. All computersdevices on the library networkwifi will have free and immediate access by using the link here. Thanks to the colorado directories index, you can view all of these titles in one place.
Jan 31, 2015 behind the scenes at the colorado talking book library. The colorado talking book library ctbl was created to give disabled book lovers more options. Talking book library traverse area district library. Boulder librarys popular storytime reader will read her last book wednesday. It is a subregional library of the national library service for the blind and visually impaired nls.
Ctbl provides postagefree recorded, braille, and large print library. This is an ongoing opportunity located in denver, colorado. This service is made possible in part by grant funds from the institute of museum and library services imls administered by the colorado state library. Colorado talking book library nonprofit giving platform. Oregon talking book and braille library, salem, or. Take home free wifi from the denver public library. Friends of colorado talking book library home facebook. Behind the scenes at the colorado talking book library.