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Wednesday, November 25th, 2020If you would like a braille calendar, you may order them by sending an email to the American Action Fund at CommunityRelations@actionfund.org . If you do not have access to email, and would like a calendar, you may call the Talking Books Library (401)574-9310 with your request. We will gladly request a calendar(s) for you to be […]
Philadelphia Library for the Blind Changes Its Name
Friday, November 13th, 2020From: Keri E. Wilkins Director, LAMP: Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians “We are very excited to announce that this month, the Free Library of Philadelphia’s Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is officially changing our name to LAMP: Library of Accessible Media for Pennsylvanians. With the assistance of our colleagues in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvanians with print disabilities […]
100+Free Virtual Events for Veterans Month
Wednesday, November 4th, 2020The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is offering over 100 free events this month to celebrate Veterans Day. Sign-up for newsletter to receive updates about programs and resources for veterans.
RI Festival of Childrens Books and Authors
Wednesday, October 14th, 2020The Rhode Island Festival of Children’s Books and Authors is staying local but going virtual. Which means everyone can take part and enjoy all of the great books and authors. This year’s festival will be a FREE virtual year-round celebration featuring Rhode Island authors and illustrators. All author events will be conducted via Zoom. These free […]
Do You Know NLS Music?
Friday, September 25th, 2020Free to the public from the National Book Festival, Washington, DC Saturday, September 26, 2020 11:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT Register to reserve your spot This presentation will premiere online with captioning as part of the National Book Festival. Where: National Book Festival – Explore the Library of Congress Part of 2020 National Book Festival Music […]
NLS Voyager Catalog Issues
Tuesday, September 15th, 2020If you have experienced problems while attempting to use the NLS Voyager catalog, please know that NLS has been working on this issue, and it appears to be resolved as of today. (9/15/20) If you find that this is not the case, and you continue to have problems with the NLS Voyager catalog, please call […]
Talking Books Online Catalog
Tuesday, September 8th, 2020If you go to the RI Talking Books catalog and notice that it says “Perkins Library” you may still log into your account the same as before. All information is the same. Perkins is working to resolve this issue and will put the RI Talking Books catalog page back soon.
Braille Calendars
Thursday, August 27th, 2020If you would like a braille calendar, you may order them by sending an email to the American Action Fund at CommunityRelations@actionfund.org . If you do not have access to email, and would like a calendar, you may call (401)574-9310 with your request. Members of the Talking Books Library program already have their address information in our […]
USPS Mail Slowdown
Wednesday, August 19th, 2020Talking Books Libraries across the country are reporting a slowdown in the delivery and pick-up of mail by the United States Postal Service, USPS. We encourage you to order additional books or order in advance, so that you will not be without books. We are hopeful that this issue will be resolved soon and we […]
Talking Times Newsletter Summer 2020
Wednesday, August 12th, 2020The Talking Books Library staff thank you for your patience as you have waited for materials to arrive during this very difficult time. The TBL staff are presently working in hybrid mode from home and in the office part-time. The Talking Times Summer 2020 Newsletter has been mailed out to all members who subscribe to […]
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