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Welcome to the NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC).

Established in 1967, TBBC offers free, home-delivered services through the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled.

We support New Jersey residents of all ages who have difficulty reading standard print or holding a book due to a visual impairment, physical limitation, or reading disability.

TBBC provides a wide range of accessible materials to eligible New Jersey residents, as well as to institutions and libraries that serve them.

An application is required to receive services.

www.njstatelib.org/tbbc


Our Services

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Apply for Service

Each new member must complete an application and have it certified for eligibility for our services. Everything shipped between TBBC and you is shipped postage-free as “Free Matter for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.”

Apply for our home-delivered library service and receive books and periodicals in Braille, audio, or large print formats.


Quarterly Highlights Newsletter

Stay connected and informed by subscribing to our TBBC Quarterly Highlights Newsletter, designed with accessibility in mind.

Listen to the audio edition, explore our latest issue, or browse archived newsletters at your convenience.


Donation Opportunities

Support our work by making a donation.


Community Engagement

Discover inspiring testimonials from our members and explore our partnerships with public libraries throughout New Jersey.


Digital Access

Visit our YouTube channel for additional content.


Collections, Formats, and Additional Services


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Audiobook Players

Individuals, places and libraries registered with the TBBC are eligible to receive a no-cost, long-term loan of an easy-to-use Digital Talking Book Machine (DTBM).


Library Equal Access Program (LEAP)

LEAP offers free technology courses for individuals aged 55 and above, who have some level of vision loss, to teach them how to use accessibility features available on Apple iPad and iPhone devices.

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News Reading Service

Newsline offers access to hundreds of audio newspapers, grocery ad flyers and magazines via the internet, telephone access, on-demand emails, or via the NFB-Newsline mobile app for Apple devices. Are you already registered for Newsline? You can log in here.


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. Services provided by the NLS.

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Contact Us

Call toll-free 800-792-8322; Email tbbc@njstatelib.org.

  • TBBC is open five days a week, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
  • Monday through Friday. We are closed on Saturdays, Sundays, and State Holidays.

Servicios Hispanos:

Para Español: 800-792-8322 ext. 822; lmartucci@njstatelib.org.


Adult Services

  • Email: tbbc@njstatelib.org
  • Fax: 609-406-7181
  • Phone: 800-792-8322 (hold the line to speak with a reader’s advisor)

Children and Teen Services


Location and Mailing Addresses

  • Street: 2300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton NJ 08618
  • Mailing: P.O. Box 501, Trenton NJ 08625-0501

Additional Information


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This project was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed on this website do not necessarily represent those of the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

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