Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library

The Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library provides free accessible books, magazines, playback equipment, and digital reading services to eligible Indiana residents.

About

The Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library, commonly called TBBL, provides free library service to Indiana residents who cannot use standard printed materials because of a visual, physical, perceptual, or reading disability. The library is part of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled network. Accessible materials may be mailed directly to patrons or downloaded electronically.

Services May Include

  • Digital talking books
  • Braille books
  • Large-print books
  • Audio magazines
  • Special playback equipment
  • BARD downloadable books
  • BARD Mobile
  • Newspaper and magazine reading services

Who They Serve

Eligible Indiana residents who cannot use standard printed materials because of: Blindness Low vision Physical disability Perceptual disability Qualifying reading disability

Cost

Library services are free to eligible patrons. Qualifying materials may be mailed directly to patrons using Free Matter for the Blind.

Contact Information

Address: Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library, 140 North Senate Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Local Telephone: 317-232-3684 Toll-Free: 800-622-4970 Email: [email protected] Official Website: Indiana Talking Book and Braille Library

Why We Recommend This Resource

TBBL gives eligible Indiana residents free access to accessible books and magazines regardless of where they live in the state. BARD also allows patrons to obtain accessible books electronically using compatible smartphones, tablets, computers, talking-book players, and Braille devices.
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