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Talking Books News

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New DA2 Wifi-Enabled Player Machines

Big news to start the new year: This spring NLS will begin offering patrons a new audiobook player, replacing the first generation of players introduced in 2009.

This player, model DA2, has new features including Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and 28 GB of internal storage.

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Next Many Faces of BARD, Date Change

Due to January 9, 2025, being designated a National Day of Mourning for President Carter, all federal buildings will be closed.

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2025 Calendars Update

All pocket calendars have now been shipped. The producer began distribution of the wall calendars as of 12/18/2024.

Due to various holiday interruptions, the wall calendars will be shipped in small batches.

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Calendars for 2025

NLS is experiencing delays in shipment of calendars. We hope to have them out shortly to all who have requested them.

The Talking Books Library staff wish you and your family a very happy holiday!  Stay safe and warm.
 

 

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The Many Faces of BARD, January 9

The topic for the Thursday, January 9, Many Faces of BARD program will be Open Forum: An Hour of Answers to Your Questions from the Experts.

There will not be a presentation, just a full hour of answers to your questions about anything related to BARD.

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NLS Aspiring Leaders Internship Program

Established through the National Library for the Blind Endowment.

This paid internship offers legally blind individuals the opportunity to work at NLS in areas that support services for the blind, including collections