The Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services
Welcome to the Florida Division of Blind Services, Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services Page. If you or someone you know has trouble reading print because of an eye problem or reading disability, or has difficulty holding a book because of arthritis, a stroke, or an accident, the Braille and Talking Book Library can help keep you in touch with the world of books and magazines.
To better understand what we have available:
- Take a short video tour of Braille and Talking Book Library Services;
- View the Library's Frequently Asked Questions; or
- Read Braille and Talking Library Services at a Glance.
Facts about the Library
The Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services serves more than 39,000 Florida residents who cannot use standard print reading materials as the result of a visual, physical, or reading disability. It is the largest library of its kind in the U.S., with a collection of more than 2.4 million items in Braille or on cassette, and annual loans exceeding 1.6 million items.
News and Hot Topics
Keep up with news about talking books or library services
The National Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS) is working on a project to provide readers with a digital format of reading materials. Learn more by following these links: