Connecticut Library for Accessible Books

Connecticut — Statewide

Last Verified: July 23, 2026

About

The Connecticut Library for Accessible Books, commonly called CT LAB, is part of the Connecticut State Library.

CT LAB is a network library of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled.

The library provides accessible reading materials free of charge to Connecticut residents who cannot read regular print because of a visual, physical, or qualifying reading disability.

Services May Include

  • Digital talking books
  • Braille books
  • Accessible magazines
  • Digital talking-book players
  • Books delivered through the mail
  • BARD digital downloads
  • BARD Mobile access
  • Reader-advisory assistance
  • Locally recorded Connecticut materials

Who They Serve

Eligible Connecticut residents who cannot read or use standard printed materials because of:

  • Blindness
  • Low vision
  • A physical disability
  • A qualifying reading disability

Registration is required.

Geographic Area Served

Statewide throughout Connecticut.

Contact Information

Organization: Connecticut State Library
Program: Connecticut Library for Accessible Books
Official website: https://portal.ct.gov/csl/departments/ct-lab
Overview and application information: https://portal.ct.gov/csl/departments/ct-lab/overview

Why We Recommend This Resource

CT LAB provides free access to more than 130,000 books in accessible audio or Braille formats and gives eligible readers multiple ways to receive and read materials.

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