Books & Magazines

Books: For our members, the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) provides books in several accessible formats:

  • Audiobooks on digital cartridge. 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.
  • Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD). – BARD is provided by the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, Library of Congress.
  • BARD Mobile App
  • Braille Books.  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.
  • 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.

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.

Questions?
◾Call TBBC toll-free at 800-792-8322. Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am to 4:15 pm.
◾Review our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) page.
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