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Alabama

Regional Library

Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
6030 Monticello Drive
Montgomery, AL 36130-6000

Librarian: Ruth D Evans
Library Code: AL1A
Telephone: (334) 213-3921 and (334) 213-3906
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 392-5671
FAX: (334) 213-3993
E-mail: revans@apls.state.al.us
Web site: http://statelibrary.alabama.gov/Content/APLSSer_Blind.aspx

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Alabama (62 of 67 counties)

Subregional Library

Department for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Houston-Love Memorial Library
P.O. Box 1369
Dothan, AL 36302

Librarian: Emily Myers
Library Code: AL1D
Telephone: (334) 793-9767
TDD: (334) 793-9767
FAX: (334) 793-6645
E-mail: myers_e14@yahoo.com

Hours of Operation: 9:00-9:00, M, T, Th; 9:00-6:00 W, F, 9:00-5:00 Sat; 1:00-5:00 Sun

Serves: Houston County

Subregional Library

Huntsville Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P.O. Box 443
Huntsville, AL 35804

Librarian: Bobby R Lipscomb
Library Code: AL1E
Telephone: (256) 532-5980 and (256) 532-5981
FAX: (256) 532-5994
E-mail: blipscomb@hmcpl.org or bphdept@hmcpl.org
Web site: http://hmcpl.org/departments

Hours of Operation: 9:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Madison County

Subregional Library

Tuscaloosa Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Tuscaloosa, AL 35401

Library Code: AL1H

Hours of Operation: CLOSED 6/30/10 Contact the Alabama Regional Library for the Blind & Physically Handicapped

Subregional Library

Library and Resource Center for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
705 South Street
P.O. Box 698
Talladega, AL 35161

Librarian: Teresa Lacy
Library Code: AL1I
Telephone: (256) 761-3237 and (256) 761-3337
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 848-4722
FAX: (256) 761-3561
E-mail: Lacy.Teresa@aidb.state.al.us or Fowler.Carol@aidb.state.al.us
Web site: http://www.aidb.org

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Coosa, St. Clair, and Talladega counties

Alaska

Regional Library

Alaska State Library
Talking Book Center
344 West Third Avenue, Suite 125
Anchorage, AK 99501

Librarian: Patience Frederiksen
Library Code: AK1A
Telephone: (907) 269-6575
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 776-6566
FAX: (907) 269-6580
E-mail: Patience.Frederiksen@alaska.gov
Web site: http://www.library.state.ak.us/dev/tbc.html

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Alaska; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Arizona

Regional Library

Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library
1030 North 32nd Street
Phoenix, AZ 85008

Librarian: Linda A Montgomery
Library Code: AZ1A
Telephone: (602) 255-5578
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 255-5578
FAX: (602) 286-0444
E-mail: btbl@lib.az.us
Web site: http://www.lib.az.us/braille/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Arizona; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Arkansas

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
900 West Capitol Avenue, Suite 100
Little Rock, AR 72201-3108

Librarian: John D Hall
Library Code: AR1A
Telephone: (501) 682-1155
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 660-0885
TDD: (501) 682-1002
FAX: (501) 682-1529
E-mail: nlsbooks@Library.Arkansas.gov or jd@Library.Arkansas.gov
Web site: http://www.library.arkansas.gov/libraryForTheBlind/Pages/default.aspx

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Arkansas

Subregional Library

Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Southwest
Magnolia, AR 71754

Library Code: AR1E

Hours of Operation: Closed 09/01/2010 contact Arkansas Regional Library f/t Blind and Physically Handicapped

California

Regional Library

Braille and Talking Book Library
California State Library
900 N Street, Suite 100
Sacramento, CA 95814

Librarian: Mike L Marlin
Library Code: CA1A
Telephone: (916) 654-0640
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 952-5666
FAX: (916) 654-1119
E-mail: btbl@library.ca.gov
Web site: http://www.btbl.ca.gov

Hours of Operation: 9:30-4:00 M-F

Serves: Northern California

Regional Library

Braille Institute
Library Services
741 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90029-3594

Librarian: Henry C Chang
Library Code: CA2A
Telephone: (323) 663-1111 and (323) 660-3880
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 808-2555
FAX: (323) 662-2440
E-mail: bils@braillelibrary.org
Web site: http://www.braillelibrary.org/

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: Imperial, Kern, Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties

Subregional Library

Talking Book Library for the Blind
Fresno County Public Library
Ted Wills Community Center
770 North San Pablo Avenue
Fresno, CA 93728-3640

Librarian: Sean Aragon
Library Code: CA1B
Telephone: (559) 488-3217
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 742-1011
TDD: (559) 488-1642
FAX: (559) 488-1971
E-mail: sean.aragon@fresnolibrary.org
Web site: http://www.fresnolibrary.org/tblb

Hours of Operation: 9:30-5:30 M-F

Serves: Fresno, Kings, Madera, and Tulare counties

Subregional Library

Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
San Francisco Public Library
Civic Center
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94102

Librarian (acting): Marti Goddard
Library Code: CA1C
Telephone: (415) 557-4253
FAX: (415) 557-4375
E-mail: lbpd@sfpl.org or mgoddard@sfpl.org
Web site: http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=0200002301

Hours of Operation: 1:00-6:00 M, Th; 10:00-6:00 T, W; 12:00-6:00 F

Serves: San Francisco

Colorado

Regional Library

Colorado Talking Book Library
180 Sheridan Boulevard
Denver, CO 80226-8097

Librarian: Debbi MacLeod
Library Code: CO1A
Telephone: (303) 727-9277
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 685-2136
FAX: (303) 727-9281
E-mail: ctbl.info@cde.state.co.us
Web site: http://www.cde.state.co.us/ctbl

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Colorado

Connecticut

Regional Library

Connecticut State Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
198 West Street
Rocky Hill, CT 06067

Librarian: Carol A Taylor
Library Code: CT1A
Telephone: (860) 721-2020
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 842-4516
FAX: (860) 721-2056
E-mail: csl.lbph@ct.gov or carol.taylor@ct.gov
Web site: http://www.cslib.org/lbph.htm

Hours of Operation: 9:00-3:00 M-F

Serves: Connecticut

Delaware

Regional Library

Delaware Division of Libraries
Delaware Library Access Services
121 Duke of York Street
Dover, DE 19901

Librarian: John Phillos
Library Code: DE1A
Telephone: (302) 739-4748
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 282-8676
TDD: (302) 739-4748
FAX: (302) 739-6787
E-mail: john.phillos@state.de.us or debph@lib.de.us
Web site: http://www.state.lib.de.us/Collection_Development/LBPH/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Delaware; braille readers receive service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

District of Columbia

Regional Library

Adaptive Services Division
DC Public Library
901 G Street NW
Room 215
Washington, DC 20001

Librarian: Venetia V Demson
Library Code: DC1A
Telephone: (202) 727-2142 and (202) 727-2270
TDD: (202) 727-2255
FAX: (202) 727-1129
E-mail: lbph.dcpl@dc.gov
Web site: http://www.dclibrary.org/services/adaptiveservices

Hours of Operation: 12:00- 9:00 M-T; 9:30-5:30 W-F

Serves: District of Columbia; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.

Regional Library

Network Services Section
National Library Service for the Blind and
Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542

Librarian: Yealuri Rathan Raj
Library Code: LC*3
Telephone: (202) 707-9261
TDD: (202) 707-0744
FAX: (202) 707-0712
E-mail: raj@loc.gov or nls@loc.gov
Web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Regional Library

Music Section
National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress
Washington, DC 20542

Librarian: John Hanson
Library Code: LC*6
Telephone: (202) 707-9257 and (202) 707-9254
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 424-8567
TDD: (202) 707-0744
FAX: (202) 707-0712
E-mail: nlsm@loc.gov
Web site: http://www.loc.gov/nls/music/index.html

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: All patrons interested in braille or large-print musical scores or instructional music recordings

Florida

Regional Library

Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services
421 Platt Street
Daytona Beach, FL 32114-2803

Librarian: Susan N Roberts
Library Code: FL1A
Telephone: (386) 239-6000
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 226-6075
FAX: (386) 239-6069
E-mail: susan.roberts@dbs.fldoe.org
Web site: http://dbs.myflorida.com/library/index.php

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Florida

Subregional Library

Talking Books/Special Needs Library
Jacksonville Public Library
303 North Laura Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202

Librarian: Jonathan A Reynolds
Library Code: FL1B
Telephone: (904) 630-1999 and (904) 630-0344
FAX: (904) 630-0604
E-mail: jerryr@coj.net
Web site: http://jpl.coj.net/lib/talkingbooks.html

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Duval County

Subregional Library

Talking Books Library
Miami-Dade Public Library System
2455 NW 183rd Street
Miami, FL 33056-3641

Librarian: Barbara L Moyer
Library Code: FL1C
Telephone: (305) 751-8687
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 451-9544
TDD: (305) 474-7258
FAX: (305) 757-8401
E-mail: moyerb@mdpls.org or talkingbooks@mdpls.org
Web site: http://www.mdpls.org/services/outreach/talk_books.asp

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: Miami-Dade and Monroe counties

Subregional Library

Orange County Library System
Talking Book Section
101 East Central Boulevard
Orlando, FL 32801

Librarian: Donna Bachowski
Library Code: FL1D
Telephone: (407) 835-7464
TDD: (407) 835-7641
FAX: (407) 835-7642
E-mail: bachowski.donna@ocls.info
Web site: http://www.ocls.info/About/assistiveServices.asp

Hours of Operation: 9:00-8:00 M-Th; 9:00-6:00 F, Sat; 1:00-6:00 Sun

Serves: Orange County

Subregional Library

Hillsborough County Talking Book Library
Jan Kaminis Platt Regional Library
3910 South Manhattan Avenue
Tampa, FL 33611-1214

Librarian: Judi Iglesias
Librarian: Peggy Hupe
Library Code: FL1F
Telephone: (813) 272-6024
TDD: (813) 272-6305
FAX: (813) 272-6072
E-mail: talkingbooks@hillsboroughcounty.org
Web site: http://hcplc.org/hcplc/locations/tbl/

Hours of Operation: 10:00-5:00 M-W, F; 12:00-5:00 Th

Serves: Hillsborough County

Subregional Library

Talking Books
Palm Beach County Library Annex
Mil-Lake Plaza
4639 Lake Worth Road
Lake Worth, FL 33463

Library Code: FL1G
Telephone: (561) 649-5500
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 780-5151
FAX: (561) 649-5402
E-mail: smedleys@pbclibrary.org
Web site: http://www.pbclibrary.org/outreach-talkingbooks.htm

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Palm Beach County

Subregional Library

Broward County Talking Book Library
100 South Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Librarian: Wayne Draper
Library Code: FL1H
Telephone: (954) 357-7555 and (954) 357-8687
TDD: (954) 357-7528
FAX: (954) 357-7420
E-mail: wdraper@browardlibrary.org or talkingbooks@browardlibrary.org
Web site: http://www.broward.org/LIBRARY/MYLIBRARYONLINE/Pages/TalkingBookLibrary.aspx

Hours of Operation: 10:00-6:00 M. Th, F; 12:00-8:00 T, W

Serves: Broward County

Subregional Library

Lee County Talking Books Library
519 Chiquita Boulevard North
Cape Coral, FL 33993-7758

Librarian: Karin McLeish-Delgado
Library Code: FL1J
Telephone: (239) 995-2665
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 854-8195
TDD: (239) 995-2665
FAX: (239) 995-1681
E-mail: talkingbooks@leegov.com
Web site: http://www.lee-county.com/library/progserv/ssvcs/tb.htm

Hours of Operation: 10a.m.-6p.m. (M-F)

Serves: Lee County

Subregional Library

Brevard County Libraries
Talking Books Library
308 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa, FL 32922-7781

Librarian: Debra A Martin
Library Code: FL1K
Telephone: (321) 633-1810 and (321) 633-1811
TDD: (321) 633-1838
FAX: (321) 633-1838
E-mail: dmartin@brev.org
Web site: http://www.mylibraryworld.com/pages/learn/disabled/index.php

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Brevard County

Subregional Library

West Florida Public Library
Talking Book Library
200 West Gregory Street
Pensacola, FL 32502-4822

Librarian: Melissa Thacker
Library Code: FL1L
Telephone: (850) 471-6000 and (850) 436-5060
FAX: (850) 436-5039
E-mail: mthacker@ci.pensacola.fl.us or svoss@ci.pensacola.fl.us
Web site: http://www.cityofpensacola.com/library/page.asp?pid=5037

Hours of Operation: 10:00-4:00 Tu-F

Serves: Escambia County (no longer serving Santa Rosa County)

Subregional Library

Pinellas Talking Book Library
1330 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755-5103

Librarian: Mary Brown
Library Code: FL1M
Telephone: (727) 441-9958
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 619-9568
FAX: (727) 441-9068
E-mail: mbrown@pplc.us or aingram@pplc.us
Web site: http://www.pplc.us/tbl/

Hours of Operation: 9:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Pinellas and Sarasota counties

Georgia

Regional Library

Georgia Library for Accessible Services (GLASS)
1150 Murphy Avenue SW
Atlanta, GA 30310

Librarian: Stella Cone
Library Code: GA1A
Telephone: (404) 756-4619 and (404) 756-4476
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 248-6701
FAX: (404) 756-4618
E-mail: glass@georgialibraries.org or bwilliams@georgialibraries.org
Web site: http://www.georgialibraries.org/public/glass.html

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Baker, Banks, Barrow, Brooks, Calhoun, Clarke, Clay, Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Elbert, Franklin, Grady, Greene, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Hancock, Hart, Jackson, Jasper, Madison, Miller, Mitchell, Morgan, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Putnam, Quitman, Randolph, Rabun, Seminole, Stephens, Terrell, Thomas, Walton, Webster and White counties; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Subregional Library

Northeast Georgia Talking Book Center
Athens, GA 30606-6331

Librarian: Vacant GA1C
Library Code: GA1C

Hours of Operation: CLOSED contact Georgia Library for Accessible Services (GLASS)

Subregional Library

Talking Book Center
Augusta Subregional Library
East Central Georgia Regional Library
823 Telfair Street
Augusta, GA 30901

Librarian: Gary Swint
Library Code: GA1D
Telephone: (706) 821-2625
FAX: (706) 724-6762
E-mail: talkbook@ecgrl.org
Web site: http://www.ecgrl.public.lib.ga.us/lbph.htm

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Burke, Columbia, Jefferson, Lincoln, McDuffie, Richmond, Taliafferro, Warren, and Wilkes counties

Subregional Library

Bainbridge Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Southwest Georgia Regional Library
301 South Monroe Street
Bainbridge, GA 39819-4029

Librarian: Susan S Whittle
Library Code: GA1E
Telephone: (229) 248-2680
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 795-2680
TDD: (229) 248-2665
FAX: (229) 248-2670
E-mail: lbph@swgrl.org
Web site: http://www.swgrl.org/handicap.php

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:30 M-F

Serves: Baker, Brooks, Calhoun, Clay,Colquitt, Decatur, Early, Grady, Miller, Mitchell, Quitman, Randolph, Seminole, Terrell, Thomas, Webster and Worth counties

Subregional Library

Columbus Library for Accessible Services (CLASS)
The Columbus Public Library
3000 Macon Road
Columbus, GA 31906-2201

Librarian: Suzanne Barnes
Library Code: GA1F
Telephone: (706) 243-2686 and (706) 243-2688
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 652-0782
FAX: (706) 243-2710
E-mail: sbarnes@cvrls.net
Web site: http://www.thecolumbuslibrary.org/outreachservices/class.html

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Chattahoochee, Coweta, Harris, Marion, Meriwether, Muscogee, Stewart, Talbot, Taylor, Troup, and Upson counties

Subregional Library

Oconee Regional Library
Southeast Georgia Talking Book Center
P.O. Box 100
801 Bellevue Avenue
Dublin, GA 31040

Librarian: Wanda S Daniel
Library Code: GA1G
Telephone: (478) 275-5382
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 453-5541
FAX: (478) 275-3821
E-mail: wdaniel@ocrl.org
Web site: http://www.ocrl.org/dublintbc.php

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:30 M-Th

Serves: Bleckley, Dodge, Glascock,Johnson, Laurens, Montgomery, Pulaski, Tattnall, Telfair, Toombs, Treutlen, Washington, Wheeler, and Wilcox counties

Subregional Library

Hall County Library System
Gainesville, GA 30507

Library Code: GA1H

Hours of Operation: CLOSED 8/31/09, contact Georgia Library for Accessible Services, Atlanta, GA

Subregional Library

Middle Georgia Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Washington Memorial Library
1180 Washington Avenue
Macon, GA 31201-1790

Librarian: Judy T Harrington
Library Code: GA1J
Telephone: (478) 744-0877
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 805-7613
TDD: (478) 744-0877
FAX: (478) 744-0840
E-mail: harringj@bibblib.org
Web site: http://www.co.bibb.ga.us/library/TBC.htm

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Baldwin, Bibb, Crawford, Crisp, Dooly, Dougherty, Houston, Jones, Lee, Macon, Peach, Schley, Sumter, Twiggs, Wilkinson, and Worth counties

Subregional Library

Northwest Georgia Talking Book Library
Sara Hightower Regional Library
205 Riverside Parkway NE
Rome, GA 30161-2911

Librarian: Delana Hickman
Library Code: GA1K
Telephone: (706) 236-4618 and (706) 236-4615
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 263-0769
TDD: (706) 236-4618
FAX: (706) 236-4631
E-mail: dhickman@nwgatbl.org or staff@nwgatbl.org
Web site: http://www.nwgatbl.org

Hours of Operation: 8:30-4:30 M-F

Serves: Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Dade, Douglas, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Heard, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk,Towns, Union, Walker, and Whitfield counties

Subregional Library

Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Live Oak Public Libraries
Southwest Chatham Branch
14097 Abercorn Street
Savannah, GA 31419

Librarian: Linda Stokes
Library Code: GA1L
Telephone: (912) 925-7774
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 342-4455
FAX: (912) 925-8310
E-mail: stokesl@liveoakpl.org or lbphsav@liveoakpl.org
Web site: http://www.liveoakpl.org/about/library-for-the-blind-physical.php

Hours of Operation: 9:00-6:00 T-F

Serves: Bryan, Bulloch, Candler, Chatham, Effingham, Emanuel, Evans, Jenkins, Liberty, and Screven counties

Subregional Library

Valdosta Talking Book Center
South Georgia Regional Library
300 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Valdosta, GA 31602-2592

Librarian: Diane Jernigan
Library Code: GA1M
Telephone: (229) 333-7658 and (229) 333-0086
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 246-6515
FAX: (229) 333-0774
E-mail: djernigan@sgrl.org
Web site: http://www.sgrl.org/pages/talkingbook.html

Hours of Operation: M-Th 9:30-6:00PM; F 9:30-5:30 PM

Serves: Atkinson, Ben Hill, Berrien, Coffee, Cook, Echols, Irwin, Jeff Davis, Lanier, Lowndes, Tift, and Turner counties

Subregional Library

Three Rivers Talking Book Center
Brunswick-Glynn County Regional Library
208 Gloucester Street
Brunswick, GA 31520

Librarian: Jamie Wendt
Library Code: GA1N
Telephone: (912) 580-4315 and (912) 580-4328
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 833-2878
FAX: (912) 267-9597
E-mail: jwendt@trrl.org
Web site: http://www.trrl.org/tbc.htm

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Appling, Bacon, Brantley, Camden, Charlton, Clinch, Glynn, Long, McIntosh, Pierce, Ware, and Wayne counties

Subregional Library

Atlanta Metro Subregional Library
One Margaret Mitchell Square
Atlanta, GA 30303

Librarian: Beverly Williams
Library Code: GA1P

Toll-free (In-state): (800) 248-6701

Hours of Operation: **Opening 2011**

Guam

Subregional Library

Guam Public Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library
254 Martyr Street
Agana, GU 96910

Librarian: Teresita Kennimer
Library Code: HI1B
Telephone: (671) 475-4753 and (671) 475-4754
FAX: (671) 477-9777
E-mail: teresita.kennimer@gpls.guam.gov

Hours of Operation: 9:30-6:00 M, W, F; 9:30-8:00 T,Th; 10:00-4:00 Sat; 12:00-4:00 Sun

Serves: Guam

Hawaii

Regional Library

Hawaii State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
402 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815

Librarian: Sue Sugimura
Library Code: HI1A
Telephone: (808) 733-8444
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 559-4096
TDD: (808) 733-8444
FAX: (808) 733-8449
E-mail: olbcirc@librarieshawaii.org or sue_sugimura@librarieshawaii.org
Web site: http://www.librarieshawaii.org/locations/oahu/lbph.htm

Hours of Operation: 8:30-4:30 M, W-F; 10:00-6:00 T

Serves: State of Hawaii, Guam, and U.S. Affiliated Pacific Islands

Idaho

Regional Library

Idaho Commission for Libraries Talking Book Service
325 West State Street
Boise, ID 83702-6072

Librarian: Sue Walker
Library Code: ID1A
Telephone: (208) 334-2150
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 458-3271
TDD: (800) 377-1363
FAX: (208) 334-4016
E-mail: talkingbooks@libraries.idaho.gov
Web site: http://libraries.idaho.gov/tbs

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Idaho; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Illinois

Regional Library

Illinois State Library Talking Book and Braille Service
300 S. Second
Springfield, IL 62701-1796

Librarian: Sharon Ruda
Library Code: IL1A
Telephone: (217) 782-9435
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 665-5576
TDD: (888) 261-7863
FAX: (217) 558-4723
E-mail: sruda@ilsos.net or Psalamon@ilsos.net
Web site: http://www.ilbph.org

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Illinois; adult braille readers receive service from Utah.

Subregional Library

Southern Illinois Talking Book Center
Carterville, IL 62918-1600

Library Code: IL1B

Hours of Operation: CLOSED. Please contact Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, East Peoria, IL

Subregional Library

Voices of Vision
Talking Book Center
DuPage Library System
127 South First Street
Geneva, IL 60134

Librarian: Karen Odean
Library Code: IL1I
Telephone: (630) 208-0398
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 227-0625
FAX: (630) 208-0399
E-mail: vovinfo@dupagels.lib.il.us or kodean@dupagels.lib.il.us
Web site: http://www.vovtbc.org

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, LaSalle, McHenry, and Will counties and parts of Cook County

Subregional Library

Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center
Alliance Library System
600 High Point Lane, Suite 2
East Peoria, IL 61611

Librarian: Rose M Chenoweth
Library Code: IL1L
Telephone: (309) 694-9200
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 426-0709
FAX: (309) 694-9230
E-mail: rchenoweth@alliancelibrarysystem.com
Web site: http://www.alliancelibrarysystem.com/indexMITBC.cfm

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Adams, Alexander, Bond, Brown, Bureau, Calhoun, Carroll, Cass, Champaign, Christian, Clark, Clay, Clinton, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, DeWitt, Douglas, Edgar, Edward, Effingham, Fayette, Ford, Franklin, Fulton, Gallatin, Greene, Hamilton, Hancock, Hardin, Henderson, Henry, Iroquois, Jackson, Jasper, Jefferson, Jersey, Jo Daviess, Johnson, Knox, Lawrence, Lee, Livingston, Logan, Macon, Macoupin, Madison, Marion, Marshall, Mason, Massac, McDonough, McLean, Menard, Mercer, Monroe, Montgomery, Morgan, Moultrie, Ogle, Peoria, Perry, Piatt, Pike, Pope, Pulaski, Putnam, Randolph, Richland, Rock Island, Saint Clair, Saline, Sangamon, Schuyler, Scott, Shelby, Stark, Stephenson, Tazewell, Union, Vermillion, Wabash, Warren, Washington, Wayne, White, Whiteside, Williamson, Winnebago, and Woodford counties

Subregional Library

Chicago Public Library
Talking Book Center
400 South State Street
Fifth Floor North
Chicago, IL 60605-1203

Librarian: Deborah Taylor
Library Code: IL1R
Telephone: (312) 747-4001 and (312) 747-1616
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 757-4654
FAX: (312) 747-1609
E-mail: dtaylor@chipublib.org or tbc@chipublib.org
Web site: http://www.chipublib.org/branch/details/library/harold-washington/p/Tbc/

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M, W, Sat; 11:00-7:00 T,Th

Serves: Chicago

Indiana

Regional Library

Indiana State Library
Indiana Talking Book & Braille Library
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46204

Librarian: Autumn Gonzalez
Library Code: IN1A
Telephone: (317) 232-3684
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 622-4970
TDD: (317) 232-7763
FAX: (317) 232-3728
E-mail: lbph@library.in.gov or augonzalez@library.in.gov
Web site: http://www.in.gov/library/tbbl.htm

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F & Sat. 8:00-4:00

Serves: Indiana

Subregional Library

Bartholomew County Public Library
536 Fifth Street
Columbus, IN 47201

Librarian: Sharon D Thompson
Library Code: IN1B
Telephone: (812) 379-1277
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 685-0524
FAX: (812) 379-1275
E-mail: talkingbooks@barth.lib.in.us
Web site: http://www.barth.lib.in.us/talkingbooks.html

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: Bartholomew, Clark, Crawford, Decatur, Floyd, Harrison, Jackson, Jefferson, Jennings, Scott, and Washington counties

Subregional Library

Northwest Indiana Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Lake County Public Library
1919 West 81st Avenue
Merrillville, IN 46410-5382

Librarian: Renee Lewis
Library Code: IN1E
Telephone: (219) 769-3541
TDD: (219) 769-3541
FAX: (219) 769-0690
E-mail: rlewis@lcplin.org
Web site: http://www.lcplin.org/about/talking-books.htm

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:00 M-F

Serves: Jasper, Lake, LaPorte, Newton, and Porter counties

Subregional Library

Talking Books Service
Evansville-Vanderburgh Public Library
200 SE Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
Evansville, IN 47713-1802

Librarian: Barbara Shanks
Library Code: IN1H
Telephone: (812) 428-8235
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 645-2536
FAX: (812) 428-8215
E-mail: tbs@evpl.org or barbs@evpl.org
Web site: http://www.evpl.org/services/talkingbooks/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Daviess, Dubois, Gibson, Knox, Martin, Perry, Pike, Posey, Spencer, Vanderburgh, and Warrick counties

Iowa

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA 50309-2364

Librarian: Randy Landgrebe
Library Code: IA1A
Telephone: (515) 281-1333
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-2587
TDD: (515) 281-1355
FAX: (515) 281-1378
E-mail: library@blind.state.ia.us
Web site: http://www.blind.state.ia.us/library/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Iowa

Kansas

Regional Library

Kansas State Library
Kansas Talking Books Regional Library
ESU Memorial Union
1200 Commercial, Box 4055
Emporia, KS 66801-5087

Librarian: Toni Harrell
Library Code: KS1A
Telephone: (620) 341-6280
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-0699
FAX: (620) 341-6289
E-mail: tonih@kslib.info
Web site: http://www.kslib.info/talking

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Kansas; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Subregional Library

Western Kansas Talking Books
Norton, KS 67654

Librarian: Vacant KS1B
Library Code: KS1B

Hours of Operation: CLOSED contact Kansas Talking Books Regional Library

Subregional Library

Talking Book Service
Great Bend, KS 67530

Librarian: Vacant, KS1C
Library Code: KS1C

Hours of Operation: CLOSED, Please contact Kansas State Library, Talking Book Library

Subregional Library

Talking Books Service
Manhattan, KS 66502-6086

Librarian: Vacant KS1F
Library Code: KS1F

Hours of Operation: CLOSED contact Kansas Talking Books Regional Library

Subregional Library

Talking Books
Topeka, KS 66604-1374

Librarian: Vacant, KS1G
Library Code: KS1G

Hours of Operation: CLOSED contact Kansas Talking Books Regional Library

Subregional Library

Wichita Public Library
Talking Books Section
223 South Main
Wichita, KS 67202

Librarian: Brad Reha
Library Code: KS1H
Telephone: (316) 261-8500 and (316) 261-8574
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-2869
TDD: (316) 262-3972
FAX: (316) 262-4540
E-mail: breha@wichita.gov

Hours of Operation: 10:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Allen, Anderson, Bourbon, Chautauqua, Cherokee, Coffey, Crawford, Elk, Greenwood, Labette, Linn, Montgomery, Neosho, Sedgwick, Wilson, and Woodson counties

Kentucky

Regional Library

Kentucky Talking Book Library
300 Coffee Tree Road
P.O. Box 537
Frankfort, KY 40602-0537

Librarian: Barbara Penegor
Library Code: KY1A
Telephone: (502) 564-8300
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 372-2968
FAX: (502) 564-5773
E-mail: ktbl.mail@ky.gov or barbara.penegor@ky.gov
Web site: http://kdla.ky.gov/librarians/talkingbook

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Kentucky (105 of 120 counties)

Subregional Library

Northern Kentucky Talking Book Library
Covington, KY

Library Code: KY1C

Hours of Operation: CLOSED contact Kentucky Talking Book Library

Louisiana

Regional Library

State Library of Louisiana
Talking Books and Braille Library
701 North Fourth Street
Baton Rouge, LA 70802-5232

Librarian: Jerome Cummings
Library Code: LA1A
Telephone: (225) 342-4942 and (225) 342-4944
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 543-4702
FAX: (225) 342-6817
E-mail: tbbl@state.lib.la.us or jcummings@slol.lib.la.us
Web site: http://www.state.lib.la.us/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Louisiana; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Maine

Regional Library

Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Maine State Library
64 State House Station
Augusta, ME 04333-0064

Librarian: Chris Boynton
Library Code: ME1A
Telephone: (207) 287-5650
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 762-7106
FAX: (207) 287-5654
E-mail: chrboynton@mestate.lib.me.us
Web site: http://www.maine.gov/msl/outreach/lbph/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Maine; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.

Maryland

Regional Library

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
415 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201-3603

Librarian: Jill Lewis
Library Code: MD1A
Telephone: (410) 230-2424
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 964-9209
TDD: (410) 333-8679
FAX: (410) 333-2095
E-mail: referenc@lbph.lib.md.us
Web site: http://www.lbph.lib.md.us

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F; 10:00-2:00 second Sat

Serves: Maryland

Subregional Library

Disability Resource Center
Rockville, MD 20850

Librarian: vacant, MD1B
Library Code: MD1B

Hours of Operation: CLOSED May 30, 2010 see MD State Library f/t Blind and Physically Handicapped

Massachusetts

Regional Library

Braille and Talking Book Library
Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown, MA 02472-2790

Librarian: Kim Charlson
Library Code: MA1A
Telephone: (617) 972-7240
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 852-3133
TDD: (617) 972-7690
FAX: (617) 972-7363
E-mail: library@perkins.org or kim.charlson@perkins.org
Web site: http://www.perkinslibrary.org

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: Massachusetts; braille readers in District of Columbia, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont.

Subregional Library

Talking Book Library
Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester, MA 01608-2074

Librarian: James Izatt
Library Code: MA1B
Telephone: (508) 799-1730 and (508) 799-1661
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 762-0085
TDD: (508) 799-1731
FAX: (508) 799-1676
E-mail: jizatt@worcpublib.org or talkbook@worcpublib.org
Web site: http://www.worcpublib.org/talkingbook/index.htm

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:30 M-Sat; 1:30-5:30 Sun (Oct-Apr)

Serves: Worcester Talking Book Library serves Massachusetts.

Michigan

Regional Library

Michigan Commission for the Blind Braille and Talking Book Library
702 W. Kalamazoo Street
P.O. Box 30007
Lansing, MI 48909-7507

Librarian: Susan Chinault
Library Code: MI1A
Telephone: (517) 373-5614
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 992-9012
FAX: (517) 373-5865
E-mail: DELEG-BTBL@michigan.gov
Web site: http://www.michigan.gov/btbl

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Michigan except Wayne County; braille readers in all of Michigan.

Regional Library

Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
30555 Michigan Avenue
Westland, MI 48186-5310

Librarian: Vanessa Morris
Library Code: MI2A
Telephone: (734) 727-7300
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 968-2737
FAX: (734) 727-7333
E-mail: wcrlbph@wayneregional.lib.mi.us or vmorris@tln.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://wayneregional.lib.mi.us

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Wayne County except parts of Detroit and Highland Park; braille readers receive service from Lansing, Michigan.

Subregional Library

Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled @ AADL
343 South Fifth Avenue
Ann Arbor, MI 48104

Librarian: Celeste B Choate
Library Code: MI1B
Telephone: (734) 327-4224
FAX: (734) 327-8307
E-mail: WLBPD@aadl.org
Web site: http://wlbpd.aadl.org

Hours of Operation: 10:00-9:00 M; 9:00-9:00 T-F; 9:00- 6:00 Sat; 12:00 - 6:00 Sun

Serves: Washtenaw County

Subregional Library

Upper Peninsula Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Marquette, MI 49855

Librarian: Vacant
Library Code: MI1D

Hours of Operation: CLOSED. Please contact Michigan Commission for the Blind Braille and Talking Book Library

Subregional Library

Oakland County Library for the Visually and Physically Impaired
1200 North Telegraph Road
Pontiac, MI 48341-0482

Librarian: Maria E Danna
Library Code: MI1E
Telephone: (248) 858-5050
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 774-4542
TDD: (248) 452-2247
FAX: (248) 858-1536
E-mail: lvpi@oakgov.com or dannam@oakgov.com
Web site: http://www.oakgov.com/lvpi

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: Oakland County

Subregional Library

Genesee District Talking Book Center
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
G-4195 West Pasadena Avenue
Flint, MI 48504-2344

Librarian: Kelly Richards
Library Code: MI1F
Telephone: (810) 732-1120
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 732-1120
FAX: (810) 732-1715
E-mail: krichards@thegdl.org or tbc@thegdl.org
Web site: http://www.thegdl.org/services/tbc/index.htm

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Genesee county

Subregional Library

Kent District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Wyoming Branch Library
3350 Michael Avenue, Southwest
Wyoming, MI 49509

Librarian: Michelle L Daniel
Library Code: MI1G
Telephone: (616) 647-3988 and (616) 784-2016
FAX: (616) 647-3984
E-mail: lbphstaff@kdl.org or mdaniel@kdl.org
Web site: http://www.kdl.org/about_kdl/lbph/index.asp

Hours of Operation: 9:30-8:00 M-Th; 9:30-5:00 F, Sat; 1:00-5:00 Sun (Labor Day-Memorial Day)

Serves: Ionia, Kent, and Montcalm counties

Subregional Library

Grand Traverse Area Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
610 Woodmere Avenue
Traverse City, MI 49686-3397

Librarian: Kathy Kelto
Library Code: MI1H
Telephone: (231) 932-8558
Toll-free (In-state): (877) 931-8558
TDD: (231) 932-8507
FAX: (231) 932-8578
E-mail: lbph@tadl.org
Web site: http://www.tadl.org/lbph/about

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Antrim, Benzie, Crawford, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Lake, Leelanau, Manistee, Mason, Mecosta, Missaukee, Newaygo, Oceana, Osceola, Roscommon, and Wexford counties

Subregional Library

St. Clair County Library
St. Clair County LBPH
210 McMorran Boulevard
Port Huron, MI 48060

Librarian: Mary T Redigan
Library Code: MI1I
Telephone: (810) 982-3600
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 272-8570
TDD: (810) 455-0200
FAX: (810) 987-7326
E-mail: mredigan@sccl.lib.mi.us
Web site: http://www.sccl.lib.mi.us/star.html

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: Huron, Sanilac, St. Clair, and Tuscola counties

Subregional Library

Muskegon Area District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
4845 Airline Road, Unit 5
Muskegon, MI 49444-4503

Librarian: Sheila D Miller
Library Code: MI1K
Telephone: (231) 737-6310 and (231) 737-6256
Toll-free (In-state): (877) 569-4801
TDD: (231) 722-4103
FAX: (231) 737-6307
E-mail: mclsm@llcoop.org
Web site: http://www.madl.org

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Muskegon and Ottawa counties

Subregional Library

Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
16480 Hall Road
Clinton Township, MI 48038-1132

Librarian: Beverlee C Babcock
Library Code: MI1M
Telephone: (586) 286-1580
FAX: (586) 286-0634
E-mail: macbld@libcoop.net or babbev@libcoop.net
Web site: http://www.libcoop.net/macspe

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Macomb County

Subregional Library

Detroit Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Detroit Public Library
Frederick Douglass Branch for Specialized Services
3666 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, MI 48208

Librarian: Dori Middleton
Library Code: MI2B
Telephone: (313) 481-1704 and (313) 481-1702
TDD: (313) 833-5492
FAX: (313) 832-5597
E-mail: dmiddle@detroitpubliclibrary.org
Web site: http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org/lbph/LBPH_index.htm

Hours of Operation: 10:00-6:00 M, W, Sat; 12:00-8:00 T, Th

Serves: Detroit and Highland Park (Wayne County)

Minnesota

Regional Library

Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library
388 SE 6th Avenue
Faribault, MN 55021-6340

Librarian: Catherine A Durivage
Library Code: MN1A
Telephone: (507) 333-4828
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 722-0550
FAX: (507) 333-4832
E-mail: mn.btbl@state.mn.us or catherine.durivage@state.mn.us
Web site: http://education.state.mn.us/MDE/Learning_Support/MN_Braille_Talking_Book_Library/index.html

Hours of Operation: 9:00-4:00 M-F

Serves: Minnesota

Mississippi

Regional Library

Blind and Physically Handicapped Library Services
Mississippi Library Commission
3881 Eastwood Drive
Jackson, MS 39211-6473

Librarian: Shellie A Zeigler
Library Code: MS1A
Telephone: (601) 432-4123
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 446-0892
FAX: (601) 432-4476
E-mail: lbph@mlc.lib.ms.us or szeigler@mlc.lib.ms.us
Web site: http://www.mlc.lib.ms.us/ServicesToLibraries/BPHLS.html

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Mississippi; braille readers receive service from Utah

Missouri

Regional Library

Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P.O. Box 387
Jefferson City, MO 65102-0387

Librarian: Richard J. Smith
Library Code: MO1A
Telephone: (573) 751-8720
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 392-2614
TDD: (800) 347-1379
FAX: (573) 526-2985
E-mail: wolfner@sos.mo.gov or richard.smith@sos.mo.gov
Web site: http://www.sos.mo.gov/wolfner

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Missouri

Montana

Regional Library

Montana Talking Book Library
1515 East Sixth Avenue
P.O.Box 201800
Helena, MT 59620-1800

Librarian: Christie O Briggs
Library Code: MT1A
Telephone: (406) 444-2064 and (406) 444-5399
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 332-3400
FAX: (406) 444-0266
E-mail: cbriggs@mt.gov
Web site: http://msl.mt.gov/tbl/tbl.asp

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Montana

Nebraska

Regional Library

Nebraska Library Commission
Talking Book and Braille Service
The Atrium
1200 N Street, Suite 120
Lincoln, NE 68508-2023

Librarian: David Oertli
Library Code: NE1A
Telephone: (402) 471-4038
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 742-7691
TDD: (402) 471-4038
FAX: (402) 471-6244
E-mail: nlc.talkingbook@nebraska.gov or david.oertli@nebraska.gov
Web site: http://www.nlc.nebraska.gov/tbbs

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Nebraska; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Nevada

Regional Library

Nevada Talking Book Services
Nevada State Library and Archives
100 North Stewart Street
Carson City, NV 89701-4285

Librarian: Hope Williams
Library Code: NV1A
Telephone: (775) 684-3354
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 922-9334
TDD: (775) 687-8338
FAX: (775) 684-3355
E-mail: kputnam@nevadaculture.org
Web site: http://www.nvtalkingbooks.org

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Nevada; braille readers receive service from Utah.

New Hampshire

Regional Library

New Hampshire State Library
Talking Book Services
117 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301-3852

Librarian: Marilyn Stevenson
Library Code: NH1A
Telephone: (603) 271-3429 and (603) 271-2417
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 491-4200
FAX: (603) 271-8370
E-mail: DCR-TalkingBooks@dcr.nh.gov or marilyn.stevenson@dcr.nh.gov
Web site: http://www.nh.gov/nhsl/talking_books/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: New Hampshire; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.

New Jersey

Regional Library

New Jersey State Library Talking Book and Braille Center
2300 Stuyvesant Avenue
Trenton, NJ 08625-0501

Librarian: Adam Szczepaniak, Jr.
Library Code: NJ1A
Telephone: (609) 406-7179
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 792-8322
TDD: (877) 882-5593
FAX: (609) 406-7181
E-mail: njlbh@njstatelib.org
Web site: http://njsltbbc.org/

Hours of Operation: 8:30-4:30 M-F

Serves: New Jersey

New Mexico

Regional Library

New Mexico Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe, NM 87507-5166

Librarian: John Mugford
Library Code: NM1A
Telephone: (505) 476-9770 and (505) 476-9772
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 456-5515
FAX: (505) 476-9776
E-mail: lbph@state.nm.us
Web site: http://www.nmstatelibrary.org/

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: New Mexico; braille readers receive service from Utah.

New York

Regional Library

The New York Public Library
Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library
40 West 20th Street
New York, NY 10011-4211

Librarian: Mark McCluski
Library Code: NY1A
Telephone: (212) 206-5400 and (212) 206-5425
TDD: (212) 206-5458
FAX: (212) 206-5418
E-mail: ahlbph@nypl.org or mmccluski@nypl.org
Web site: http://www.nypl.org/locations/heiskell

Hours of Operation: Onsite: 10-5 M, W, F, Sat; 12-7 T, Th; telephone: 10-5 M, W, F, Sat; 10-7 T & Th

Serves: New York City and Long Island

Regional Library

New York State Talking Book and Braille Library
Cultural Education Center
Empire State Plaza
Albany, NY 12230

Librarian: Sharon Phillips
Library Code: NY2A
Telephone: (518) 474-5935
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 342-3688
FAX: (518) 486-1957
E-mail: tbbl@mail.nysed.gov or tbblkids@mail.nysed.gov
Web site: http://www.nysl.nysed.gov/tbbl/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: New York State except New York City and Long Island

Subregional Library

Long Island Talking Book Library (LITBL)
Outreach Services
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise Service Road, P.O. Box 9000
Bellport, NY 11713-9000

Librarian: Valerie Lewis
Library Code: NY1B
Telephone: (631) 286-1600
Toll-free (In-state): (866) 833-1122
TDD: (631) 286-4546
FAX: (631) 286-1647
E-mail: vlewis@suffolk.lib.ny.us or lbph@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Web site: http://www.litbl.org

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Nassau and Suffolk counties

North Carolina

Regional Library

North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
State Library of North Carolina
Department of Cultural Resources
1841 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh, NC 27604-2188

Librarian: Carl R Keehn
Library Code: NC1A
Telephone: (919) 733-4376
Toll-free (In-state): (888) 388-2460
TDD: (919) 733-1462
FAX: (919) 733-6910
E-mail: nclbph@ncdcr.gov or carl.keehn@ncdcr.gov
Web site: http://statelibrary.ncdcr.gov/lbph/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: North Carolina

North Dakota

Regional Library

North Dakota State Library
Talking Book Services
604 East Boulevard Avenue
Department 250
Bismarck, ND 58505-0800

Librarian: Susan B Hammer-Schneider
Library Code: ND1A
Telephone: (701) 328-2185 and (701) 328-1408
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 843-9948
TDD: (800) 892-8622
FAX: (701) 328-2040
E-mail: tbooks@nd.gov
Web site: http://library.nd.gov/disabilityservices.html

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: North Dakota; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Ohio

Regional Library

Ohio Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled
Cleveland Public Library
17121 Lake Shore Boulevard
Cleveland, OH 44110-4006

Librarian: Will Reed
Library Code: OH1A
Telephone: (216) 623-2911
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 362-1262
FAX: (216) 623-7036
E-mail: Will.Reed@cpl.org or OLBPD@cpl.org
Web site: http://olbpd.cpl.org

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Ohio

Oklahoma

Regional Library

Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
300 Northeast 18th Street
Oklahoma City, OK 73105

Librarian: Paul Adams
Library Code: OK1A
Telephone: (405) 521-3514 and (405) 522-0516
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 523-0288
TDD: (405) 521-4672
FAX: (405) 521-4582
E-mail: olbph@okdrs.gov
Web site: http://www.library.state.ok.us/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Oklahoma; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Oregon

Regional Library

Talking Book and Braille Services
Oregon State Library
250 Winter Street NE
Salem, OR 97301-3950

Librarian: Susan B Westin
Library Code: OR1A
Telephone: (503) 378-5389 and (503) 378-5435
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 452-0292
TDD: (800) 735-2900
FAX: (503) 588-8059
E-mail: tbabs.info@state.or.us or susan.b.westin@state.or.us
Web site: http://TBABS.org

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Oregon; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Pennsylvania

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Free Library of Philadelphia
P.O. Box 1194
Philadelphia, PA 19107-5289

Librarian: Keri E Putnam
Library Code: PA1A
Telephone: (215) 683-3213
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 222-1754
FAX: (215) 683-3211
E-mail: flpblind@freelibrary.org
Web site: http://lbph.freelibrary.org

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Bradford, Cumberland, Lycoming, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Snyder, Sullivan, York, and all other counties in eastern Pennsylvania; braille readers in Delaware, all of Pennsylvania, and West Virginia

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Leonard C. Staisey Building
4724 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-1389

Librarian: Kathleen Kappel
Library Code: PA2A
Telephone: (412) 687-2440
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 242-0586
FAX: (412) 687-2442
E-mail: lbph@carnegielibrary.org
Web site: http://www.carnegielibrary.org/lbph

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Adams, Centre, Clinton, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, Tioga, Warren, and all other counties in western Pennsylvania; braille readers receive service from Philadelphia.

Puerto Rico

Regional Library

Puerto Rico Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
520 Ponce de Leon Avenue, Suite 2
San Juan, PR 00901

Librarian: Evelyn Torres
Library Code: PR1A
Telephone: (787) 723-2519
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 981-8008
FAX: (787) 721-8177

Web site: http://www.bibliotecaregionalparaciegos.com

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Puerto Rico

Rhode Island

Regional Library

Talking Books Plus
Office of Library and Information Services
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908

Librarian: Andrew Egan
Library Code: RI1A
Telephone: (401) 574-9310
TDD: (800) 745-6575
FAX: (401) 574-9320
E-mail: tbplus@olis.ri.gov
Web site: http://www.olis.ri.gov/tbp/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:00 M-F

Serves: Rhode Island; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts.

South Carolina

Regional Library

South Carolina State Library
Talking Book Services
P.O. Box 821
Columbia, SC 29202-0821

Librarian: Pamela Davenport
Library Code: SC1A
Telephone: (803) 734-4611
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 922-7818
TDD: (803) 734-7298
FAX: (803) 734-4610
E-mail: tbsbooks@statelibrary.sc.gov or pdavenport@statelibrary.sc.gov
Web site: http://www.statelibrary.sc.gov/tbs

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: South Carolina; braille readers receive service from Utah

South Dakota

Regional Library

South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Program
State Library Building
800 Governors Drive
Pierre, SD 57501-2294

Librarian: Colleen Kirby
Library Code: SD1A
Telephone: (605) 773-3131
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 423-6665
FAX: (605) 773-6962
E-mail: colleen.kirby@state.sd.us
Web site: http://www.library.sd.gov/BTB

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: South Dakota; braille readers receive service from Utah.

Tennessee

Regional Library

Tennessee Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Tennessee State Library and Archives
403 Seventh Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37243-0313

Librarian: Ruth Hemphill
Library Code: TN1A
Telephone: (615) 741-3915
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 342-3308
FAX: (615) 532-8856
E-mail: tlbph.tsla@tn.gov or Ruth.Hemphill@tn.gov
Web site: http://www.tn.gov/tsla/lbph/

Hours of Operation: 8:00-4:30 M-F

Serves: Tennessee

Texas

Regional Library

Texas State Library and Archives Commission
P.O. Box 12927
Austin, TX 78711-2927

Librarian: Ava M Smith
Library Code: TX1A
Telephone: (512) 463-5458 and (512) 452-7306
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 252-9605
FAX: (512) 936-0685
E-mail: tbp.services@tsl.state.tx.us or amsmith@tsl.state.tx.us
Web site: http://www.texastalkingbooks.org

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Texas

U.S. Virgin Islands

Regional Library

Virgin Islands Library for the Visually and Physically Handicapped
3012 Golden Rock
Christiansted, VI 00820

Librarian: Letitia Gittens
Library Code: VI1A
Telephone: (340) 718-2250
FAX: (340) 772-3545
E-mail: reglib@vipowernet.net
Web site: http://www.librarysample.com/usvi/libraryregional.asp

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: U.S. Virgin Islands

Utah

Regional Library

Utah State Library Division
Program for the Blind and Disabled
250 North 1950 West, Suite A
Salt Lake City, UT 84116-7901

Librarian: Lisa Nelson
Library Code: UT1A
Telephone: (801) 715-6789
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 662-5540
Toll-free (Outside UT): (800) 453-4293
TDD: (801) 715-6721
FAX: (801) 715-6767
E-mail: lfnelson@utah.gov or blind@utah.gov
Web site: http://blindlibrary.utah.gov/

Hours of Operation: 7:00-6:00 M-Th

Serves: Utah and Wyoming; braille readers in Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Oregon, South Carolina, South Dakota, and Wisconsin

Vermont

Regional Library

Vermont Department of Libraries
Special Services Unit
578 Paine Turnpike North
Berlin, VT 05602

Librarian: Teresa R Faust
Library Code: VT1A
Telephone: (802) 828-3273 and (802) 828-3271
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 479-1711
FAX: (802) 828-3109
E-mail: lib.ssu@state.vt.us
Web site: http://libraries.vermont.gov/ssu

Hours of Operation: 7:45-4:30 M-F

Serves: Vermont; braille readers receive service from Massachusetts

Virginia

Regional Library

Virginia Library and Resource Center
Virginia Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired
395 Azalea Avenue
Richmond, VA 23227-3633

Librarian: Barbara N McCarthy
Library Code: VA1A
Telephone: (804) 371-3661
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 552-7015
TDD: (804) 371-3661
FAX: (804) 371-3328
E-mail: barbara.mccarthy@dbvi.virginia.gov
Web site: http://www.vdbvi.org/lrcservices.htm

Hours of Operation: 8:15-5:00 M-F

Serves: Virginia

Subregional Library

Alexandria Library-Beatley Central
Talking Book Service
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304-2903

Librarian: Loni McCaffrey
Library Code: VA1B
Telephone: (703) 746-1760
FAX: (703) 746-1738
E-mail: lmccaffrey@alexandria.lib.va.us
Web site: http://www.alexandria.lib.va.us/main/talking_book.html

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: City of Alexandria

Subregional Library

Talking Book Service
Arlington Public Library
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington, VA 22201

Librarian: Olivia Kardos
Library Code: VA1C
Telephone: (703) 228-6333 and (703) 228-6340
TDD: (703) 228-6320
FAX: (703) 228-7720
E-mail: talkingbooks@arlingtonva.us
Web site: http://www.arlingtonva.us/Departments/Libraries/outreach/LibrariesOutreachSpecialNeeds.aspx

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Arlington County

Subregional Library

Access Services
Fairfax County Public Library
12000 Government Center Parkway
Suite 123
Fairfax, VA 22035-0012

Librarian: Janice Kuch
Library Code: VA1E
Telephone: (703) 324-8380
TDD: (703) 324-8365
FAX: (703) 324-8386
E-mail: access@fairfaxcounty.gov
Web site: http://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/library/branches/as/default.htm

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Fairfax County; cities of Fairfax and Falls Church

Subregional Library

Roanoke Public Library
Talking Book Services
2607 Salem Turnpike NW
Roanoke, VA 24017-5397

Librarian: Gary Rushbrooke
Library Code: VA1H
Telephone: (540) 853-2648
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 528-2342
FAX: (540) 853-1030
E-mail: melrose.library@roanokeva.gov or gary.rushbrooke@roanokeva.gov
Web site: http://www.roanokegov.com/library/talking.html

Hours of Operation: 10:00-6:00 M,T; 10:00-8:00 W;10:00-5:00 F-Sat

Serves: Alleghany, Botetourt, Craig, and Roanoke counties; cities of Clifton Forge, Covington, Roanoke, and Salem

Subregional Library

Bayside and Special Services Library, Department of Public Libraries
936 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23455

Librarian: Pamela J Brown
Library Code: VA1I
Telephone: (757) 385-2684 and (757) 385-2685
FAX: (757) 464-6741
E-mail: LIBSSBH@vbgov.com or pjbrown@vbgov.com
Web site: http://www.vbgov.com/vgn.aspx?vgnextoid=f63a54cf18ad9010VgnVCM100000870b640aRCRD&channel=true

Hours of Operation: 10:00-7:00 M-Th; 10:00-5:00 F-Sat

Serves: Virginia Beach, Suffolk

Subregional Library

Talking Book Center
Staunton Public Library
1 Churchville Avenue
Staunton, VA 24401

Librarian: vacant , VA1J
Library Code: VA1J
Telephone: (540) 885-6215
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 995-6215
FAX: (540) 332-3906
E-mail: talkingbooks@ci.staunton.va.us
Web site: http://www.talkingbookcenter.org

Hours of Operation: 10:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Augusta, Bath, Highland, and Rockbridge; cities of Buena Vista, Lexington, Staunton, and Waynesboro

Subregional Library

Fredericksburg Area Subregional Library
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
1201 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg, VA 22401

Librarian: Michele Brown
Library Code: VA1L
Telephone: (540) 372-1144
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 628-4807
FAX: (540) 373-9411
E-mail: mbrown@crrl.org or esolka@crrl.org
Web site: http://www.librarypoint.org/talking_books

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:30 M-F

Serves: Fredericksburg, Prince William, Spotsylvania, Stafford, and Westmoreland counties

Washington

Regional Library

Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
2021 Ninth Avenue
Seattle, WA 98121-2783

Librarian: Danielle H Miller
Library Code: WA1A
Telephone: (206) 615-0400
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 542-0866
TDD: (206) 615-0418
FAX: (206) 615-0437
E-mail: wtbbl@sos.wa.gov
Web site: http://www.wtbbl.org

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: Washington

West Virginia

Regional Library

West Virginia Library Commission-Special Libraries
Blind and Physically Handicapped Services
Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston, WV 25305-0620

Librarian: Donna B Calvert
Library Code: WV1A
Telephone: (304) 558-4061
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 642-8674
FAX: (304) 558-6016
E-mail: talkbks@wvlc.lib.wv.us or Donna.B.Calvert@wv.gov
Web site: http://www.wvlc.lib.wv.us/specialservices/index.html

Hours of Operation: 8:30-5:00 M-F

Serves: West Virginia; braille readers receive service from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Subregional Library

Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Cabell County Public Library
455 Ninth Street Plaza
Huntington, WV 25701

Librarian: Vicky Woods
Library Code: WV1C
Telephone: (304) 528-5700
TDD: (304) 528-5694
FAX: (304) 528-5866
E-mail: tbooks@cabell.lib.wv.us
Web site: http://cabell.lib.wv.us/pages/talkbook.htm

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Cabell, Mason, Mingo, Putnam, and Wayne counties

Subregional Library

Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library
3100 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104-2414

Librarian: Lindsay Place
Library Code: WV1E
Telephone: (304) 420-4587
FAX: (304) 420-4589
E-mail: lindsay.place@mail.mln.lib.wv.us or bhdept@wvlc.lib.wv.us.

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Calhoun, Jackson, Pleasants, Ritchie, Roane, Tyler, Wirt, and Wood counties

Subregional Library

West Virginia School for the Blind
Library
301 East Main Street
Romney, WV 26757

Librarian: Mona Childs
Library Code: WV1F
Telephone: (304) 822-4894
FAX: (304) 822-4896
E-mail: mchilds@access.k12.wv.us

Hours of Operation: 8:00-5:00 M, W, F; 8:00-8:00 T, Th

Serves: Berkeley, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, and Pendleton counties

Wisconsin

Regional Library

Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library
813 West Wells Street
Milwaukee, WI 53233-1436

Librarian: Enid Gruszka
Library Code: WI1A
Telephone: (414) 286-3045 and (414) 286-3010
Toll-free (In-state): (800) 242-8822
TDD: (414) 286-3548
FAX: (414) 286-3102
E-mail: lbph@milwaukee.gov
Web site: http://dpi.wi.gov/rll/wrlbph/

Hours of Operation: 9:00-5:00 M-F

Serves: Wisconsin; braille readers receive service from Utah.