Talking Book Library - Collection

The National Library Service produces full-length books and magazines. The scope of the collection is similar to that of a public library; it contains bestsellers, biographies, classics, mysteries, romances, westerns, poetry, histories and how-to books. There are a limited number of titles in Spanish and other languages for readers whose primary language is not English. Catalogs and bibliographies in a variety of formats are available for book and magazine selection.

Print/Braille Books
Print/Braille books have the same text in print and Braille on pages facing each other. Print/Braille books enable blind and sighted readers to share the experience of reading a book together. Selected titles are available for pre-school through Grade 6 levels.

Descriptive Videos
The videos, produced by Descriptive Video Services at WGBH in Boston and Audio Vision of Canada, require only a TV and VCR to play. The Library also has a limited collection of DVD titles. Contact the library for loan policies and movie listings in large print or Braille.

Deposit Collections
Pinellas County facilities such as nursing homes, Assisted Living Facilities, hospitals, and skilled nursing units are eligible for on-site deposit collections which are mini-libraries composed of audio and Braille materials and compatible playback equipment for use by eligible residents. Deposit collections can be tailored to meet the needs of the residents. Applications are available by calling the library.

A bookmark and a brochure can be printed by clicking the following links: Bookmark, Brochure.