Talking Books Program
Talking Books is a Federally-funded program which provides recorded
books and special players free to persons who are blind,
visually impaired, physically handicapped (cannot hold a book) or
who have a doctor-certified reading
disability.
How does a person register?
- Print an application. (Note:
applications must be signed by an appropriate certifying authority-please
read the instructions carefully!)
How does Talking Books work?
- Once a patron or institution is registered, she will receive a special
cassette player with controls for varying the sound, along with instructions
on how to use it.
- Registered patrons and institutions may use the NLS
Catalog - Simple Search for specific titles, or they may ask
to have them sent automatically, based on pre-selected categories.
- How to request Talking Books:
4 different ways
