The Summit Free Public Library offers the services of the New Jersey State Library Talking Book & Braille Center (TBBC) for patrons who have difficulty reading standard print or holding a book. Eligible individuals can choose from the following no-cost services:
• Accessible Audiobook player
• Audiobooks
• Braille books
• Downloadable audiobooks, audio magazines and Braille files for Braille readers
• Access to BARD Mobile, an app for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
• News reading services, such as Audiovision and Newsline
Who is eligible for TBBC’s services?
New Jersey Residents are eligible: A New Jersey resident of any age (including children, teens and adults) who cannot read standard print, hold a book in his/her hand or turn the pages of a book due to the following difficulties may be eligible for these services. This includes those whose ability to read is affected by:
How can you apply?
For more information, ask a librarian or check out the TBBC’s FAQ page.
In addition to the services offered by the Talking Book & Braille Center, the Summit Free Public Library offers a wide variety of materials of particular interest to patrons with sensory and cognitive disabilities: