The Children and Teen Services at the NJ State Library Talking Book and Braille Center (TBBC) provides free, accessible reading resources for children and teens in New Jersey who have difficulty reading standard print due to blindness, a physical impairment, a reading disability or a vision challenge.
We offer a wide selection of children’s fiction, nonfiction, and educational materials in braille, large print, and audiobook formats, promoting literacy and accessibility for all.
Back to School with BARD and NLS
TBBC can take care of your back to school reading needs. TBBC has fiction and non-fiction books for research projects, assigned reading, and reading for fun; and we can send those audiobooks, Braille, and large print books to your home, your school, or both. Or, if you prefer using a tablet or smart phone to listen to books or read Braille, we can help you with that!
More information can be found at our Braille and Audio Reading Download (BARD) page.
BARD is provided by the NLS. TBBC does not have textbooks.
Apply for Service
TBBC offers free access to over 100,000 titles and 40 magazines in accessible formats for New Jersey residents with reading disabilities.
Materials can be downloaded or delivered directly by mail. All items are shipped postage-free as “FREE MATTER FOR THE BLIND OR PRINT DISABLED.” TBBC also provides audio and braille technology training at select libraries throughout the state.
To get started, new members must complete an application and have it certified to confirm eligibility. TBBC proudly supports New Jersey libraries and institutions serving eligible individuals.
Apply now online and discover a world of accessible reading at your fingertips.
Large Print Books for Youth
TBBC has the largest collection of large print books for children and teens in the state of New Jersey.
Finding Books at TBBC
For more information and an extensive overview on our TBBC collection, please visit our Books and Magazines page at the link above.
Our 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.
Additional Resources
For more information and resources on audiobooks and Braille, please check out the Kids’ Book Page from the NLS.
- For NJ community resources, see the Resource Directory from the NJ Division of Disability Services.
- For Younger Readers: Braille and Talking Books – Catalog of children’s books added to the NLS collection.
- What to Read Next: Garden State Book Awards Lists
Contact Children and Teen Services at TBBC
- 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.
- Email: tbbcyouth@njstatelib.org
- Phone: 800-792-8322 ext 823
- Fax: 609-406-7181
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.