Talking Books By Mail

Any individual unable to read print or hold a book may apply for mail access to thousands of unabridged recorded books from the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. Books and the equipment for listening will be sent to qualified users by US mail. The service also includes Web-Braille, which provides many Braille books and all Braille magazines produced by the NLS in an electronic format.

Information is also available about the National Federation of the Blind and Washington Ear, organizations that offer 24-hour newspaper and magazine reading over the telephone.

For Arlington County residents only. Please call 703-228-6333 or email us for more information.

Other Options:

• National Library Service BARD
  The National Library Service also offers a free downloadable program called BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) for eligible Talking Books customers. Application and instructions
• Audiobooks
  Abridged and unabridged recorded books are available for borrowing from most locations.  eAudiobooks can also be downloaded to your home computer or portable device from our eCollection.