Materials are mailed to and from library patrons at their homes at no charge. 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. David junius volunteer services and outreach manager. Browse digital books and braille books produced in seattle. The seattle public library provides mobile services to residents within seattle city limits. Libraries closed through at least may 4 all library locations and book drops are closed until at. The seattle public library gives you 247 free access to books, music, movies, tv shows, classes and more. Free library service for washington residents unable to. Library department description the seattle public library, founded in 1891, includes the central library, 23 neighborhood libraries, mobile services, and the washington talking book and braille library. Sharon ortiz director wa state human rights commission olympia. Braille and audio reading download potential users.
Currently, over 15,000 new yorkers of all ages are. David pelizzari 202 7070521 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. Located in seattle, wtbbl provides library services statewide, at the library and by mail, to any washington resident unable to read standard print material due to. The washington talking book and braille library serves more than 10,000 state residents and runs on the best efforts of 400 volunteers, providing recorded and braille books for anyone with. Washington talking book and braille library seattle, wa. As part of a national network cooperating with the national library service for the blind and print disabled nls, the wisconsin talking book and braille library wtbbl provides audio books and brailled materials to persons, living in wisconsin, who cannot see regular print or handle print materials. Washington talking book and braille library of seattle. Use this catalog to identify books, request titles to be mailed to you, or find links to download books from bard. The national library service for the blind and physically handicapped nls, part of the library of congress, has named the washington. The indiana talking book and braille library tbbl provides free library service to residents of indiana who cannot use standard printed materials due to a visual or physical disability. Talking book and braille library in seattle is a volunteer. Washington talking book and braille library discover south lake. Founded in 1967, tbbc is a library that provides nocost, homedelivered services, on behalf of the national library service for the blind and print disabled to children, teens and adults in new jersey who have difficulty reading standard print or trouble holding a book. The new york state talking book and braille library tbbl is a free library service for eligible residents of upstate new york who are unable to use standard print materials due to a visual or physical disability.
With over 8,000 patrons around the state, wtbbl mobilizes volunteers to continue to provide quality services in a timely manner. Resources for people with disabilities provided by the seattle commission for people with disabilities. Collections include digital and downloadable audio books, braille, childrens and young adult materials and annual summer reading program, and extensive volunteer opportunities. Washington talking book and braille library volunteer. The library will also be looking for new outreach opportunities. The census bureau collects data for statistical purposes only, and is required by law to protect your individual identity. Washington talking book and braille library idealist. Washington talking book and braille library of seattle named. Oregons talking book and braille service is administered by the oregon state library. Whats great about this library is that the cost is free to eligible users. Seattle historical sites search result department of.
Nls today presented the annual award, which carries. Library equal access program the seattle public library. How a library in seattle is helping the blind stay. How a library in seattle is helping the blind stay connected new day nw posted by seattle posted on february 21, 2020. 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. 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. David junius volunteer services and outreach manager at washington talking book and braille library seattle, washington 341 connections. Access to the bard web site is restricted to eligible readers. Address 2021 9th ave, seattle, wa, 98121, united states. Washington talking book and braille library page 4. This firstround matchup features a collection of photographs and slides of washington, taken by j. Around 100 second graders and their teachers enjoyed learning about braille, tactile illustrations, and the library. The library s collection includes large print books, braille books, audio cassette books, and digital cartridge books. Washington talking book and braille library from our corner.
The washington talking book and braille library, located in seattle, wa, offers books, periodicals, and other information sources to patrons. Enter the email address you used at checkout below to regenerate your 2018 givebig donation receipts. It is administered by the washington state library. The washington talking book and braille library provides free public library services including access to reading materials for individuals who are unable to read standard print material. Since 1907, the seattle public library has served blind readers throughout the state with braille and other embossedalphabet books and magazines.
Provides audio and braille books and other library services to those who would not otherwise be able to read. Neighborstate cooperation at the washington talking book. The library collection also includes electronic databases, films, and other cultural materials. Before moving to this location in september of 1983, the library for blind had housed its collections in several locations over the years, including the. Newspapers post intelligencer and seattle times and various materials read. Patrons may borrow braille books, digital audio books, large print books, audio magazines, and special playback equipment from the library.