Welcome to The NJ State Library (NJSL) Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC).
Founded in 1967, TBBC provides no-cost, home-delivered services on behalf of the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled.
Our services support New Jersey children, teens, and adults who have difficulty reading standard print or holding a book due to physical impairment, a reading disability, or a visual impairment.
Our Services
Library Services
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
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Community Engagement
Discover inspiring testimonials from our members and explore our partnerships with public libraries throughout New Jersey.
Digital Access
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About Us
TBBC serves eligible New Jersey residents by providing a wide range of accessible materials. In addition to serving individuals, we serve all places in NJ that serve eligible residents and we serve libraries.
You must apply in order to receive service.
Getting Services
Each new reader 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 Services
To obtain an application, call us toll-free at 1-800-792-8322, or visit our Apply for Service page to download an application.
Collections, Formats, and Additional Services
- Tens of thousands of book titles and dozens of periodicals are available as audiobooks, audio magazines, Braille books, and large print books.
- Access materials on the go with our BARD Mobile App, a part of the Braille and Audio Reading Download service provided by the Library of Congress.
- A dedicated webpage for librarians
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.
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.
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.
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
- Email: tbbcyouth@njstatelib.org
- Fax: 609-406-7181
- Phone: 800-792-8322, ext 823
Address and Location
- Street: 2300 Stuyvesant Avenue, Trenton NJ 08618
- Mailing: P.O. Box 501, Trenton NJ 08625-0501
- Directions to TBBC
Additional Information
- TBBC In Person Access
- All visitors to the State Library, including the Talking Book and Braille Center, who are 17 years or older are required to present a photo ID to security upon entrance. This is a security protocol that will not be waived for any reason or any visitor.
- TBBC Frequently Asked Questions
- TBBC Patron Testimonials
- TBBC is a division of NJSL, affiliated with Thomas Edison State University (TESU), and supported with funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
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.