
2022
May 18: Libraries in Washington and Florida Named Network Libraries of the Year
2021
October 28: Library of Congress Acquires Rare Book Collection from American Foundation for the Blind
August 12: Librarian of Congress Announces Three Executive Appointments
May 11: The Iowa Library and Virginia Beach Library Named Network Libraries of the Year
2020
August 19: Oklahoma City and San Francisco Libraries Named Network Libraries of the Year
2019
May 10: Pittsburgh, PA, and Staunton, VA, Libraries Named Network Libraries of the Year
2018
Educational Outreach Campaign: As part of NLS’s national outreach and education campaign, a commercial, called “Magical Moments,” is airing on cable TV stations and radio across the United States.
May 17: Colorado and Michigan Libraries Named Network Libraries of the Year
2017
June 21: NLS Rolls Out New Digital Initiatives
May 19: Washington Talking Book and Braille Library of Seattle Named Network Library of the Year
January 4: New Software to Simplify Download of Braille and Audio Reading Material
Archives
2016
Indiana and Michigan Libraries Honored
2015
Two Michigan Libraries Honored: Awards Presented for Exemplary Service to Blind and Disabled Readers
Library Braille and Talking Book Program Releases App for Android Devices
Braille and Talking-Book Program Embraces New Braille Code
2014
Jazz Pianist Justin Kauflin in Concert at Library of Congress, Oct. 22
“The Future of Braille” Report Presents Recommendations for Improving Literacy Opportunities
New Hampshire and Florida Libraries Recognized for Their Dedication to Blind and Disabled Readers