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National Library Service (NLS) is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Through a national network of cooperating libraries, NLS circulates books and magazines in braille or audio formats, delivered by postage-free mail or instantly downloadable.

What's new at NLS

  • Discover 300 of the latest additions to the NLS collection in the July-August edition of Talking Book Topics.
  • Want to sit at the genius bar with BARD Mobile? Check out the updated user manuals for iOS and Android with the latest features.
  • Join the national conversation about the Great American Read! Check out our Facebook post and link to other resources.

ENROLLMENT AND EQUIPMENT

Sign up to use NLS services. Learn how to receive equipment and materials through the mail and register for online downloads.

BRAILLE AND AUDIO READING MATERIALS

Locate a book, magazine, or musical score. Search the NLS catalog and learn how to acquire special-format materials from many sources.

RESOURCES

Find a wealth of referrals. Learn about sources of assistive technology, education, employment advice, and more.

ABOUT

Learn what we do and why. Explore the past, present, and future of NLS.