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Monday, January 11th, 2016On Sunday, January 17, 2016 at 5 pm the World of Books Discussion Group will be talking about Saving CeeCee Honeycutt by Beth Hoffman. Talking Books Plus (TBP) members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. TBP members who are not already BARD members […]
Register for RARI Kick Off with TBP
Friday, January 8th, 2016If a Talking Books Plus (TBP) member wants to attend the Reading Across Rhode Island (RARI) Kick-Off event on Saturday, January 30th 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Tiverton Library, call TBP at (401) 574-9310. TBP will register you to attend the event for free. Don’t forget to request a loan of The Wright Brothers by […]
December 2015 Bestsellers List
Thursday, January 7th, 2016The December 2015 Bestsellers List has been posted. BACKGROUND The enclosed report compiled monthly by NLS combines information taken from the bestseller lists of the Los Angeles Times, the New York Times, and the Washington Post. Bestsellers are included in the report when they appear on one of the above bestseller lists for a month […]
FEMA Region I, Disability Integration Newsletter
Thursday, January 7th, 2016A new issue of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Region I Disability Integration Newsletter is available. Under the leadership of Paul Ford, Regional Administrator, FEMA Region I is committed to ensuring inclusive and accessible emergency management programs and services. Read the Disability Integration Newsletter online. Contact Kate McCarthy-Barnett, Regional Disability Integration Specialist, if you […]
RARI Kick-Off Jan 30
Thursday, January 7th, 2016The RI Center for the Book announces the Reading Across Rhode Island (RARI) 2016 Kick-Off is Saturday, January 30 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm at the Tiverton Library. The 2016 title is The Wright Brothers by David McCullough (DB82175). If you are a RI Talking Books Plus member call us at (401) 574-9310 and we […]
UEB is Official Jan 4 2016
Tuesday, January 5th, 2016From National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) – On January 4, 2016, Unified English Braille (UEB) became the official literary code for the United States. NLS books assigned on or after that date, beginning with BR21266, will be transcribed in UEB. Approximately fifty books already on BARD are available in UEB., […]
Cartridge or Book Error Messages
Wednesday, December 30th, 2015If you get an error message after inserting a book cartridge into a qualified player, there may be an identifiable explanation or solution to the problem. At the Talking Books Plus webpage under Quicklinks is FAQs. There under Talking Books Digital Services you will find Cartridge/Book Errors Frequently Asked Questions.
New Audio Magazines
Tuesday, December 29th, 2015According to National Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, three new audio magazines are available to members via BARD or by subscription through the Magazine on Cartridge (MOC) program. The magazines, their frequency, and their NLS publication codes are: AARP The Magazine (bimonthly) and AARP Bulletin (10 issues/year). These will be bundled as a […]
Langevin featured ADA speaker
Friday, December 18th, 2015In News July-September 2015 , a publication of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped, it was reported that U.S. Rep. James R. Langevin, a Rhode Island Democrat, was the featured speaker at the25th anniversary event of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). James is the first quadriplegic ever to serve in […]
Holiday Book Mailing Delays
Tuesday, December 15th, 2015Hi RI Talking Books Plus members, Thinking about requesting reading materials around the holidays? Any books requested or scheduled for auto selection on the Thursdays before Christmas day and New Year’s Day will be put in the mail on Monday of the following week. For the fastest mail delivery of available books, place online or phone orders on […]
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