Public Libraries are at the heart of our New Jersey communities.
We know that the caregivers, loved ones, and neighbors of those who use our services visit public libraries throughout the State.
“I wanted to thank you and your associates for this program. It truly is a miracle gift to persons who cannot see. With these books, my father has a full life and something to look forward to and occupy his mind, each day – as opposed to listening to the same 10 minutes of news on the radio – all day. This is the best use of our tax dollars ever!” —TBBC Patron Testimonials
To increase the visibility of the services of the NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) in our communities, we partner with fellow public libraries in several ways:
Apply for Services
Places that serve NJ residents who meet our eligibility criteria, including public libraries, may apply for an account as an institution.
Dedicated Resources for Library Staff
TBBC offers a valuable, no-cost service that your library can bring to your community.
Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD)
BARD, the Braille and Audio Reading Download service, offers downloadable books and magazines for patrons who are unable to read standard print due to a visual, print, or physical disability. Offered by the TBBC and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress.
The BARD Public Library Pilot Project granted institutional access to the BARD site. This access allowed trained public libraries to provide community-based assistance to download audiobooks and audio magazines for TBBC members.
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.
TBBC has partnered with the New Jersey Department of Human Services Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (CBVI) to present the program.
Our Partners by County
Below is a list of public libraries in New Jersey that have chosen to have accounts with TBBC, listed by country, and that have been trained on our services.
ATLANTIC COUNTY
- Atlantic City Free Public Library (LEAP)
- Atlantic County Public Library – Galloway (BARD)
- Atlantic County Public Library – Ventnor (BARD)
- New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Hammonton, NJ
BERGEN COUNTY
- Cresskill Public Library
- Edgewater Public Library (BARD)
- Fair Lawn Public Library (BARD)
- Fort Lee Public Library (BARD)
- Garfield Public Library
- Johnson Public Library – Hackensack (BARD, LEAP)
- Midland Park Memorial Library (BARD)
- Oradell Public Library (BARD)
- Paramus Public Library
- Ridgewood Public Library
- River Edge Public Library
- Rutherford Public Library (BARD)
- Teaneck Public Library (BARD)
- Wyckoff Public Library (BARD)
BURLINGTON COUNTY
- Burlington County Library – Bordentown (BARD)
- Burlington County Library – Cinnaminson (BARD)
- Burlington County Library – Evesham (BARD)
- Burlington County Library – Maple Shade (BARD)
- Burlington County Library – Pemberton (BARD)
- Burlington County Library – Pinelands
- Burlington County Library – Westampton (BARD)
- Riverton Free Library
CAMDEN COUNTY
- Camden County Library – Voorhees (BARD)
- Cherry Hill Public Library (BARD, LEAP)
- Haddonfield Public Library
- New Jersey Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired – Cherry Hill
- Pennsauken Public Library
CAPE MAY COUNTY
CUMBERLAND COUNTY
ESSEX COUNTY
- Belleville Public Library and Information Center
- Bloomfield Public Library (BARD)
- Cedar Grove Public Library
- East Orange Public Library (BARD)
- Glen Ridge Public Library
- Millburn Free Public Library
- Montclair Public Library (BARD)
- Newark Public Library (LEAP)
- South Orange Public Library (LEAP)
GLOUCESTER COUNTY
- Gloucester County Public Library – Glassboro
- Gloucester County Public Library – Greenwich Township (BARD)
- Gloucester County Public Library – Logan Township (BARD)
- Gloucester County Public Library – Mullica Hill (BARD)
- Gloucester County Public Library – Margaret Dombrosky Swedesboro Public Library (BARD)
- McCowan Memorial Library
HUDSON COUNTY
- Hoboken Public Library (BARD)
- Jersey City Free Public Library – Headquarters (BARD)
- Jersey City Free Public Library – Five Corners
- Jersey City Free Public Library – Heights
- Jersey City Free Public Library – Marion
- Jersey City Free Public Library – Miller
- Weehawken Free Public Library (BARD)
HUNTERDON COUNTY
- Hunterdon County Library-Flemington (BARD)
- Hunterdon County Library South (BARD)
- Hunterdon County Library North (BARD)
- Holland Free Public Library
MERCER COUNTY
- Hamilton Free Public Library (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- Ewing (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- Hickory Corner (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- Hightstown (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- Hollowbrook (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- Hopewell (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- Lawrence Headquarters (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- Robbinsville (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- Twin Rivers (BARD)
- Mercer County Library- West Windsor (BARD)
- Princeton Public Library (BARD)
MIDDLESEX COUNTY
- Dunellen Public Library
- Edison Public Library
- East Brunswick Public Library (BARD, LEAP)
- Highland Park Public Library
- Metuchen Public Library (BARD)
- Milltown Public Library
- Monroe Township Public Library (BARD)
- N.J. Veterans Memorial Home – Menlo Park
- North Brunswick Public Library (BARD)
- South Brunswick Public Library
- Woodbridge Public Library (BARD)
MONMOUTH COUNTY
- Belmar Public Library (BARD)
- Bradley Beach Library
- Brielle Public Library
- Eatontown Public Library
- Long Branch Free Public Library
- Little Silver Library
- Middletown Township Public Library (BARD)
- Monmouth County Library – Eastern (BARD)
- Monmouth County Library – Manalapan (BARD, LEAP)
- Oceanic Free Library
MORRIS COUNTY
- Chester Library (BARD)
- Denville Public Library (BARD)
- Florham Park Public Library
- Kemmerer Library Harding Township
- Library of the Chathams
- Lincoln Park Public Library
- Long Hill Township Library
- Mendham Township Library
- Montville Public Library (BARD)
- Morris County Library at Whippany (BARD)
- Morristown & Morris Township Library (LEAP)
- Parsippany Public Library (BARD)
- Parsippany Public Library- Lake Hiawatha (BARD)
- Pequannock Township Public Library (BARD)
- Randolph Township Library (BARD)
- Roxbury Public Library
OCEAN COUNTY
- Ocean County Library – Barnegat (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Bay Head Reading Center (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Beachwood (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Berkeley (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Brick (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Island Heights (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Jackson (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Lacey (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Lakewood (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Little Egg Harbor (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Long Beach Island (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Manchester (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Plumsted (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Point Pleasant Beach (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Point Pleasant Borough (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Stafford (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Toms River (BARD, LEAP)
- Ocean County Library – Tuckerton (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Upper Shores (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Waretown (BARD)
- Ocean County Library – Whiting Reading Center (BARD)
PASSAIC COUNTY
- Louis Bay 2nd Library & Community Center – Hawthorne
- Wanaque Public Library
- Wayne Public Library – Headquarters (BARD)
SOMERSET COUNTY
- Bernardsville Public Library
- Bernards Township Library
- Franklin Township Public Library (BARD)
- Raritan Public Library
- Somerset County Library – Bound Brook
- Somerset County Library – Bridgewater (BARD)
- Somerset County Library – Hillsborough (BARD)
- Somerset County Library – Manville (BARD)
- Somerset County Library – Mary Jacobs – Rocky Hill
- Somerset County Library – Montgomery
- Somerset County Library – North Plainfield (BARD)
- Somerset County Library – Peapack & Gladstone
- Somerset County Library – Somerville (BARD)
- Somerset County Library – Warren
- Somerset County Library – Watchung
- United States Veterans Administration – Lyons, NJ (VISOR program)
SUSSEX COUNTY
UNION COUNTY
- Berkeley Heights Public Library (BARD)
- Mountainside Public Library
- New Providence Memorial Library
- Rahway Public Library
- Scotch Plains Public Library
- Union Public Library (BARD)
- Westfield Memorial Library
WARREN COUNTY
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.
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.
