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Friday, January 2nd, 2015Due to low attendance for the December meeting, the same title will be discussed in January. On Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at 9 pm EST, the Fantasy Book Discussion will be talking about Shattered by Kevin Hearne. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in […]
Currency Reader Application Process
Friday, December 19th, 2014As of January 2, 2015, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing (BEP) Currency Reader project will be open to all citizens/legal residents of the United States who are unable to read regular print because of blindness or a visual impairment meeting the eligibility requirements. Once the program opens beyond its current pilot status, the application […]
Congress Passes ABLE Act
Friday, December 19th, 2014Congress passes ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) Act: Major victory for person with disabilities and their families. For first time in nation’s history, federal government recognizes added costs associated to living with a disability. Read all about it here. Excerpt from bardtalk@yahoogroups.com “Good news for those with Disabilities” email.
Winter 2015 Talking Times
Wednesday, December 17th, 2014The Winter 2015 Talking Times newsletter is now available in print online. The audio version online will be posted and announced to electronic subscribers of the newsletter in early January 2015. The newsletter includes the Regional Librarian’s Annual Report, a new dowloading feature, new books, free screen readers, currency reader, Verizon wireless support and more.
New Phone number for BARD Chat Dec 16 2014
Tuesday, December 16th, 2014The BARD site chat will take place Tuesday December 16. For the first time, this chat will be using a brand new call in number along with a nine digit access code which will now be refered to as a meeting id instead of an access code. The time for tonight’s BARD chat will be 9:00 […]
November 2014 Bestsellers List
Friday, December 5th, 2014The November 2014 Bestsellers List compiled 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 or more. Once a title appears in the report […]
Favorite Read Top Ten Book 2014
Thursday, December 4th, 2014Enjoy the 2014 LibraryReads #1 “Favorites of Favorites” book, The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Library Journal names it one of their Top Ten Books for 2014. Talking Books Plus has this book for you, its members. Soak in the spirit of the holidays and listen to a good book from […]
Mystery Book Discussion Dec 28
Thursday, December 4th, 2014On Sunday, December 28, 2014 at 5 pm) the Mystery Book Discussion Group will be talking about How The Light Gets In by Louise Penny. Talking Books Plus members may download or reserve a copy to be mailed to them. Visit the Book Nook Room to participate in the discussion. Talking Books Plus members who […]
talking book topics Nov Dec 2014
Wednesday, December 3rd, 2014The talking book topics November-December 2014 issue is online. Visit the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped webpage for the list of latest recordings. Request loans of these titles through OPAC, the Talking Books Plus online catalog or give us your requests by email (olis.tbplus@olis.ri.gov), mail or phone (401-574-9300). Mailing address: Talking Books […]
P.D. James Mystery Writer dies
Friday, November 28th, 2014P.D. James, a well known and prolific writer of detective stories recently died at the age of 94 in England. Equated with storytelling as powerful as that of author Agatha Christie, P.D. James published 19 books between 1962 and 2008 . The following novels are available from Talking Books Plus. Order online or download through the OPAC. The black tower DB044163 A […]
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