Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL)
The California State Library loans braille, cassette and digital talking books, magazines, playback equipment, and descriptive videos to northern Californians unable to read conventional print.
New at BTBL – Descriptive Videos!
Who Can Use the Braille and Talking Book Library
What Can Be Borrowed from the Braille and Talking Book Library
How to Apply for Braille and Talking Book Library Service
BTBL Applications; BTBL News (the library's newsletter); and other BTBL Publications
Search the Braille and Talking Book Library Catalog
BTBL patrons may order digital, cassette, and braille books, and descriptive videos, and otherwise manage their BTBL accounts directly from our Online Public Access Catalog (OPAC). You will need a User ID and Password in order to log in to and manage your account. Please contact the library at (800) 952-5666 (toll free in CA) or (916) 654-0640 to obtain a User ID and Password.
Downloadable Digital Books Available from BTBL
BARD: Braille and Audio Reading Download service from the National Library Service
Volunteer Opportunities at BTBL
Help support the Braille and Talking Book Library by donating to the California State Library Foundation. All donations received by the Foundation for BTBL will only be used for its programs.