The NJ State Library’s Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) offers a wide range of accessible reading materials for individuals with print disabilities.
These include audiobooks, braille books, and large-print materials, all available for free home delivery. Many of these resources are provided through the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress.
In addition, TBBC provides magazines in accessible formats, ensuring that all patrons have equal access to a broad selection of reading materials.
Books
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For our members, TBBC provides books in several accessible formats:
- Audiobooks on digital cartridge
- Braille Books
- Large Print Books for Children, Teens and Young Adults
- Search the NLS Catalog online. Registered patrons can also visit our new Patron Page to browse and order books. This new patron website replaces our old self service catalog. Patrons can logon to the new Patron Page by clicking the link, selecting NJ1A – Trenton from the drop down menu, and then entering their patron ID and password.
- First time users can contact the library for their initial login ID and password through our reader services phone line at 800-792-8322 or by email at tbbc@njstatelib.org, or tbbcyouth@njstatelib.org for children and teens.
Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD)
BARD, offers downloadable books and magazines for patrons who are unable to read standard print due to a visual, print, or physical disability. These services are provided by the NLS.
Braille Books
TBBC has a collection of Braille books that can be loaned to TBBC members. There are two ways to search our Braille collection:
- You can review the online index to Braille Book Review.
- Search the NLS Catalog online.
Registered patrons can also visit our new Patron Page to browse and order books.
This new patron website replaces our old self service catalog. Patrons can logon to the new Patron Page by clicking the link, selecting NJ1A – Trenton from the drop down menu, and then entering their patron ID and password.
First time users can contact the library for their initial login ID and password through our reader services phone line at 800-792-8322 or by email at tbbc@njstatelib.org.
Call TBBC with any requests at 1-800-792-8322.
Braille Book Review
A collection of the most recently added Braille books, from NLS. You can receive this catalog by mail, or it can be downloaded from BARD.
For Younger Readers: Braille and Talking Books
Catalog of children’s books added to the NLS collection. You can receive this catalog by mail, or it can be downloaded from BARD.
Talking Book Topics (TBT)
TBT is published every two months by NLS, it is mailed to all TBBC members and it lists new items. TBT is available in large print, on the web, and can be downloaded as an audio magazine from BARD.
Magazines
Audio and Braille magazines are available for TBBC’s members. Call TBBC for an updated list of available magazines in both audio and Braille formats. 800-792-8322.
Directories of NJ Libraries
New Jersey has hundreds of public libraries in our municipalities and townships. Our directories can help you find a library near to your home.
Do You Still Have Questions?
- Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org
- Phone: 800-792-8322 ext. 0
- Fax: 609-406-7181
TBBC is open to walk-in visitors Monday through Friday 8:00, a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Closed on Saturdays, Sundays and State Holidays.
Servicios Hispanos
- Llame gratis al 800-792-8322 ext. 822; o envíe un correo electrónico a tbbcspanish@njstatelib.org.
- TBBC abre cinco días a la semana, de 8:00 a. m. a 3:30 p. m., de lunes a viernes. Cerramos los sábados, domingos y días festivos estatales.
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