07/03/2023 - 14:08

NLS Suspending Inactive BARD Accounts

You must download at least 1 book during a 6 month period or NLS will automatically suspend your account after 6 months of inactivity.

If you find that you cannot login to your BARD account, please call the talking books staff at (401)574-9310 or email 

06/28/2023 - 14:13

NLS Patron Corner Programming July 26

On Wednesday, July 26, at 7:00 p.m. EDT, the National Library Service for the Blind and Disabled (NLS) Patron Engagement Section will host the quarterly Patron Corner.

This will be a special program to commemorate the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and will feature a panel of speakers who

06/28/2023 - 14:11

The Many Faces of BARD July 13

The topic for the July 13, 2023, Many Faces of BARD program will a review of BARD using the Victor Stream.

The Patron Engagement Section offers The Many Faces of BARD online event the second Thursday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. eastern time.

06/20/2023 - 14:15

NLS Summer Reading Program 2023

The very first NLS Summer Reading Program begins on Monday, June 26, with a kickoff event featuring the Librarian of Congress, Dr. Carla Hayden, who will welcome all participants a

The kickoff will be followed by weekly author talks and story times and music, starting on Thursday, June 29, with Shelby Van Pelt, author of the