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Braille and Talking Book Library

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Braille and Talking Book Library

California State Library

Library services for those unable to read standard print due to a visual or physical disability.

Description:

Provides free library service to persons in northern California who cannot read standard print books because of a visual or physical problem or organic reading disability. Eligible applicants receive books on tape (cassettes), a machine to play the books, and/or Braille materials by mail which correspond to the individual's reading interests. The Reading Room, open to the public, contains a browsing collection of braille and audio books. Reading machines are provided for in-house use. Also offers downloadable audio books through Web site.

Location

Public Transit:

Not necessary for service.
900 N Street, Sacramento, CA 94237 38.5758764 -121.4961311 Libraries

Service Options

Languages Spoken:

  • Spanish

Accessibility Options:

  • Wheelchair

Services

Fees:

None.

Audience:

People with visual, physical or learning disabilities

Eligibility:

Resident of Northern California certified by a competent authority as unable to read ordinary print or to use standard printed materials as a result of temporary or permanent visual or physical limitations

How to Apply:

Application forms are available at most public libraries and from the Braille and Talking Book Library. Need for service must be verified by a competent authority as defined on the application form.

Service Wait Estimate:

Up to 1 month.

Service Areas:

  • Alameda County
  • Contra Costa County
  • Inyo
  • Marin County
  • Monterey
  • Northern California
  • Sacramento
  • San Francisco County
  • San Mateo County
  • Santa Clara County
  • Yolo
  • Yuba