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Thursday, December 12th, 2013In the spirit of giving, the Wolfner (talking book) Library in Missouri is sharing their list of holiday downloadable books. Talking Books Plus members can view the list for adults and “young ones” list and order directly from BARD or request these books by ordering through the Talking Books Plus online catalog or contacting Talking Books Plus at 574-9300 […]
Nelson Mandela book
Monday, December 9th, 2013Talking Books Plus is pleased to announce that it has the book, Long walk to freedom by Nelson Mandela. Download or order DB39555 to get your copy to read this autobiography and memoir of the South African leader.
Season’s Readings
Monday, November 25th, 2013The Wolfner Library in Missouri has been in the sharing spirit which we would like to pass on to our Talking Books Plus (TBP)members. Let us know if you would like to borrow any of the talking digital books in the Season’s Readings compiled by the Wolfner Library. Please order these titles from RI TBP […]
Nov 14 TBP Office Hours
Thursday, November 14th, 2013With apologies, the Talking Books Plus office will not be open from 3:30 to 4 pm today. After 3:30 pm please leave a detailed message and someone will get back to you tomorrow. Have a great day!
October 2013 Bestsellers List
Wednesday, November 13th, 2013The bestseller 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 or more. Once a title appears in the report […]
Deaf Blind Equipment
Wednesday, November 6th, 2013The National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP) supports Perkins School for the Blind as the local iCanConnect program. This program distributes equipment to low-income individuals who are deaf-blind. Equipment provided is to enable access to telephone, advanced communications, and information services. For the application, email: jerry.berrier@perkins.org and telephone 800-825-4595.
Allan Gurganus and Fiction
Tuesday, October 29th, 2013Library Journal has a wonderful online article called, Talking with Allan Gurganus About Local Souls: Now More Than Ever We Need Fiction. I want to share with you some of what the article said and tell you that Talking Books Plus has 3 of Allan’s books. In the article, Allan says “fiction remains vital because […]
September 2013 Bestseller List
Monday, October 21st, 2013The September 2013 Bestsellers List has been posted. The bestseller 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 or […]
2013 Nobel Prize for Literature Author
Tuesday, October 15th, 2013Alice Munro is the winner of the 2013 Nobel Prize for Literature. Talking Books Plus has 6 of her books in the collection. DB72489 Carried Away: A Selection of Stories DB75831 Dear Life: Stories DB59521 Runaway: Stories DB43878 Selected Stories DB69954 Too Much Happiness: Stories DB63106 The View from Castle Rock: Stories
Affordable Care Act
Monday, September 30th, 2013Rhode Islanders who want information about the Affordable Care Act (also known as Obamacare) should visit HealthSourceRI.com, the state-based health insurance marketplace. HealthSourceRI is the most direct source for local health care resources and support. On the HealthSourceRI website you can sign up for a free newsletter to learn about free resources and get the […]
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