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Wednesday, February 8th, 2017February is Black History Month. We have many titles that explore and examine Black Heritage through nonfiction and fiction digital titles. These are just a few titles to consider reading. Call Talking Books Plus at 401 574-9310 M-F to request these titles and many more. You may also email your requests to olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov DB62330 A Call […]
Reading Across Rhode Island Program Starts at Local Libraries
Wednesday, February 1st, 2017We still have digital audio copies of Just Mercy : A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson DB80035. The statewide reading program developed by the RI Center for the Book features a noteworthy book and is promoted throughout Rhode Island. Check with your local public library to find out if they are having a book discussion meeting about […]
President Donald J. Trump
Wednesday, January 25th, 2017We have a number of books by our newly elected President Donald J. Trump. The titles reflect his business acumen and knowledge. The list includes the following titles. DB 32249 Trump: Surviving at the Top DB 45334 Trump: the Art of the Comeback DB 26956 Trump: the Art of the Deal DB 58051 Trump: How […]
First Lady Michelle Obama
Wednesday, January 18th, 2017For the past eight years, Michelle Obama has promoted the values of family and education while representing the other half of her family at the White House. You can read Peter Slevin’s book Michelle Obama: A Life DB 81575 to learn more about this accomplished First Lady. The book may be requested by calling us […]
President Barack Obama’s Farewell Address
Wednesday, January 11th, 2017Last night on January 10th, in Chicago, President Barack Obama gave his farewell address to the nation. Listen to his complete speech on this website. If you want to learn more about President Obama, read some of his books available from the Rhode Island Talking Books Plus program. Just call us at 401 574-9310 or email us at olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov. DB 63126 The Audacity of […]
Registration for Reading Across RI Event
Wednesday, January 4th, 2017RARI’s 2017 book for discussion is Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. The event will be held on Sunday , January 29th from 2:00pm to 4:00pm at the Providence Public Library. There is a fee and registration is required to attend the event. Complete the form with your payment by selecting Registration. If you are a member […]
When Plays, Books and Films Come Together
Wednesday, December 28th, 2016August Wilson’s play Fences comes to us in digital form DB33614 or as a digital download title in BARD. In addition, the newly released film Fences is directed by Denzel Washington who plays one of the primary character’s Troy Maxson. Rhode Island’s own Viola Davis plays his wife Rose. Before ordering or downloading the title, listen to National Public Radio’s commentary about the film. Note, the NPR […]
Reading Across RI Book Kick Off Event
Wednesday, December 21st, 2016In our Fall 2016 Talking Times Newsletter, you may have read about the 2017 Reading Across RI book selection of Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption by Bryan Stevenson. It is available as a digital book DB80035 from our collection and as a downloadable book in BARD. The kick off event will be held on […]
“Carla’s Picks” Recommendations by Librarian of Congress
Wednesday, December 14th, 2016As the cold winds of December arrive on your doorstep, do you still dream of those summer days on Matunuck Beach? If you want to dream back to those days, listen to the new Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, talk about her favorite beach reads on the Baltimore news Channel WBAL . We have her selections as […]
INSIGHT Book Club Meeting
Friday, March 11th, 2016On Friday, March 18, 2016 from 10 am to 12 noon the INSIGHT Book Club will be talking about Go Set A Watchman by Harper Lee. DB61330. Narrator: Kate Kiley. Length: 7 hrs. 42 min. Below is a description of the book taken from the Rhode Island TBP Catalog – Twenty years after the events of […]
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