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In Focus

December 2022

News from the BSBP Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL)
702 W. Kalamazoo Street
PO Box 30007
Lansing, MI 48909

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Give the Gift of Reading

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated over 2 million Michigan adults have a disability in 2022- that is 1 in 4 of the population. Of course, not all disabilities would qualify a person for service through the Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL). Yet, even if you just consider the statistics for people with visual disabilities, about 2.3% of the Michigan population (or 223,500) would qualify for our free library service. Yet currently, BTBL serves only about 8,000 patrons statewide. Help us reach out to those who qualify but are not yet being served by our library!

The BTBL service is available to anyone with a visual, physical or reading disability that makes reading standard print uncomfortable. Ask yourself the following questions:

• Do you know someone that only reads large print books, but even the larger font has started to prove difficult?
• Do you know someone suffering from tremors or Parkinson’s?
• Do you know someone that utilizes a mobility aid?
• Do you know someone that has recently had a stroke or debilitating health event?
• Do you know someone with a reading disability?

If you are reading this article, please take a moment to think about those you know and love and consider giving them the best gift of all this holiday season- the ability to read, comfortably and easily, with BTBL. Visit www.michigan.gov/btbl to apply or call the library for a print application.

Adaptive Technology Corner

Affordable Connectivity Program

Do you struggle with the rising cost of internet? Some relief is available for those who qualify. The Affordable Connectivity Program is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households and up to $75 per month for households on qualifying Tribal lands. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop, desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The Affordable Connectivity Program is limited to one monthly service discount and one device discount per household.

How do you know if you qualify? A household is eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program if the household income is at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines, or if a member of the household meets at least one of these criteria such as receiving a Federal Pell Grant during the current award year; Meets the eligibility criteria for a participating provider's existing low-income internet program; Participates in one of these assistance programs: Free and Reduced-Price School Lunch Program or School Breakfast Program, SNAP, Medicaid, Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) Program (Section 8 Vouchers), Project-Based Rental Assistance (PBRA)/202/811, Public Housing , Supplemental Security Income (SSI), WIC, Veterans Pension or Survivor Benefits, or Lifeline.

In order to enroll, you must complete both of these steps: Go to http://AffordableConnectivity.gov to submit an application or print out a mail-in application. AND Contact your preferred participating provider to select a plan and have the discount applied to your bill.

Some providers may have an alternative application that they will ask you to complete. For more information visit http://fcc.gov/acp or call the ACP Support Center at 877-384-2575.

BTBL Calendar 

BTBL Club Info

Clubs are currently virtual only. Technology and Book Club meet the second Saturday of the month at 10:30 and 1:30, respectively. Club dates are always subject to change, especially around the holidays.

Join BTBL Tech and Book Club via Zoom: https://bit.ly/36vEPld

To join by phone, dial: 929-205-6099

Meeting ID: 951 928 2886, Meeting Password: 528260

BTBL Calendar of Events:

Dec. 8: The Many Faces of BARD, NLS virtual patron program (more info on page 5)

Dec. 10: Technology Club – iOS 16 updates presented by Al Puzzuoli

Dec. 10: Book Club – Through My Eyes by Tim Tebow (DB 73458)

Dec. 12: Patron Corner, NLS virtual patron program (more info on page 5)

Dec. 23 & 26: Lansing BTBL closed for Christmas

Dec. 30 & Jan 2: Lansing BTBL closed for New Years

Jan. 14: Technology Club – Alexa Show presented by Bridgid Turner

Jan. 14: Book Club– Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens (DB 92245)

Feb. 11: Technology Club – TBA

Feb. 11: Book Club– TBA

BTBL News

Large Print Calendar for 2023

A free large print calendar is only a phone call away. Anyone that received a calendar from BTBL in the past will automatically get the 2023 calendar – these should arrive by mid-December. If you have not received one before and would like to get one this year for the first time, please call 1-800-992-9012 to be added to the list. Please note, these are calendars we are printing in the office so delays may occur.

New Lions Club, Members Needed!

The Clear Lake Virtual Lions Club is a new group started in July of this year. The club is mostly made up of low-vision and blind members that attended the Battle Creek Winter Camp, however it is open to all volunteers! They are just getting the committees together and would love some more members. All meetings are virtual so members can join on zoom or call in to the meetings- you don't even have to leave your home.

If you think you would like to join them as a Lions Club member, contact their membership chair, Lindsey LaVere: 810-488-9795, LaVere@gmail.com. Come and be a Lion with the Clear Lake Virtual Lions Club!

Join NLS listserv for Updates

Want to get the latest news and updates from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled? NLS’s Patron Engagement Section now hosts an announce-only listserv that will include announcements about NLS programs, services, and products that might be of interest to patrons. New announcements will be posted to the list a few times a week. If you are interested in signing up for this listserv, please send your name and email address to the Patron Engagement Section at NLSPES@loc.gov. You will be able to unsubscribe yourself from the list at any time. So, email NLSPES@loc.gov now!

Mailing Notes

As a reminder, if you are sending in notes for Librarians with book or subject requests, please include your full name on the individual note card. This helps us speed up the check-in process, and ensures your message is handled quickly! As always, if you need book suggestions or help updating your account preferences, the quickest way to get help is to call us at 1-800-992-9012.

NLS Patron Programs

The Many Faces of BARD online event is the second Thursday of every month, at 7:00 p.m. EST. Each monthly event covers one aspect of BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download service) and is open to all. For Zoom login information about the Thursday, December 8 event, please email nlspes@loc.gov. December’s Many Faces Of BARD will feature a review of the available account settings in BARD as well as a review of the new password features.

The Patron Corner quarterly online event is Monday, December 12, at 7:00 p.m. EST. The topic for this session is Do You Hear What I Hear: The NLS Music Section Is Not Just for Musicians. Guest speakers will include Juliette Appold, head of the NLS Music Section, and other members of the Music Section. The session will run for 90 minutes.

Bring your questions, thoughts, and suggestions about the NLS Music Section and join us at:

https://loc.zoomgov.com/j/1617983140?pwd=TXg3S05tOUZ2djUvMUlPbFcvZzVHQT09
Or, to join by telephone, dial: 1-669-254-5252, Meeting ID: 161 798 3140

Magazine on Cartridge Resumed Distribution

Distribution of magazines on cartridge (MOC) has resumed, and NLS anticipates the backlog of approximately 22,000 cartridges will finish shipping by February of 2023.

Audio magazine production on MOC had been stalled since the week of October 3 due to a necessary BARD database configuration change that caused unexpected errors in the MOC production process. NLS has been working diligently to fix the MOC system and completed repairs on November 1. The system is now working correctly, and NLS is working to address distribution delays.

To ensure that any patrons subscribed to weekly magazines receive all back issues released during this period, NLS has temporarily modified MOC to increase the number of back issues on one cartridge from three to seven.

Separately, NLS continues to address issues with braille magazine production. Patrons should expect to see missing braille magazines on BARD. Backlogged hardcopies of braille magazines will also be sent to patrons as well.

We apologize for the length of time it has taken NLS to resolve these issues.

Recording Studio Updates

Last year at this time we were hopeful our recording studio would be back up and running at a pre-pandemic level. Unfortunately, due to unforeseen changes and delays this has not been the case. However, we are very excited for the NEW recording studio space that has been worked into our office renovation plans, and we look forward to the day in 2023 when we can get back to recording the Michigan History Magazine and other Michigan book titles.

If you are interested in receiving more books about Michigan or the Michigan History magazine when it becomes available, please contact the library to have Michigan related books added to your request list or to have your name added to the waiting list for Michigan History magazine. Place your request by calling 1-800-992-9012 or emailing btbl@michigan.gov.

Future Leader Dog for the Blind, Tansy

For the past year, Betsie Branch, BTBL Librarian and Recording Studio Coordinator, has been fostering a Future Leader Dog puppy named Tansy. A golden retriever mix, Tansy is now old enough to return to Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester, Michigan, for evaluation and additional training.

Tansy has been an enthusiastic library visitor and conference attendee, and at home snuggly and playful. She will be missed as she goes on to the next leg of her journey to hopefully become a guide for a person who is blind or visually impaired. Please visit the Leader Dogs for the Blind website for more information about their guide dog services, orientation and mobility training, teen summer camp programs, or how to be a volunteer puppy raiser or breeding dog host: https://www.leaderdog.org/

Photo Caption (left): Tansy, 10-week-old puppy posed in front of a dog statue at Leader Dogs for the Blind.   Photo Caption (below): Tansy, at 1-year-old, wearing her blue Future Leader Dog vest in front of a field of sunflowers and looking at the camera with her tongue out.

Popular BARD Books

BARD features a “Most popular books” section where it lists the most downloaded books from the past 30 days. In the mobile App, this option is found on the Get Books tab. On the website, it is on the BARD main page, second link down. Below are a few options currently featured. Non-BARD users can still call to request these titles on cartridge through the mail!

DB109037 - The secrets they left behind by Lissa Marie Redmond. Suspense Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories

DB108600 - Courage under fire by Lindsay McKenna. Suspense Fiction, Romance

DB109200 - Distrust: two thrilling novels of page-turning suspense by Lisa Jackson. Short Stories, Suspense Fiction

DB109071 - Assumption: a novel by Percival Everett. Mystery and Detective Stories, Western Stories

DB109077 - Getting real by Emma Chase. Human Relations, Romance, Medical Fiction

DB109539 - The nanny's Amish family by Patricia Johns. Religious Fiction, Romance

DB108828 - Sleeping bear: a thriller by Connor Sullivan. Suspense Fiction, Spy Stories

DB109068 - Guiding Emily: a tale of love, loss, and courage by Barbara Hinske. Disability, Animals and Wildlife

DBC27190 - On Hummingbird Wings : A Novel by Lauraine Snelling. Inspirational, Family

DB109759 - The bone fire by S. D. Sykes. Suspense Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery and Detective Stories

DB107915 - Caution, blind priest driving: the story of Father Thomas J. Carroll, changing the public's perception of blindness by Rachel Ethier Rosenbaum. Biography, Disability

DBC27189 - The twenty-ninth day : surviving a grizzly attack in the Canadian tundra by Alex Messenger. Adventure, Animals and Wildlife, Nature and the Environment

BTBL Staff Picks

DB 108470 - The Utterly Uninteresting and Unadventurous Tales of Fred, the Vampire Accountant, Book 1 by Drew Hayes. Some people are born boring. Some live boring. Some even die boring. Fred managed to do all three, and when he woke up as a vampire, he did so as a boring one. Fred reconnects with an old friend at his high school reunion. This rekindled relationship sets off a chain of events thrusting him right into the chaos that is the parahuman world: a world with chipper zombies, truck driver wereponies, maniacal necromancers, and now one undead accountant trying his best to "survive." Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2014.

“This is a fun, quick read! It seems like a few short stories gathered together more than one cohesive piece, but I think that it works well as glimpses into the relatable vampire’s afterlife. The multiple narrators, music, and sound effects make it seem more like a radio show than a book. There is some violence, but in my opinion it was pretty mild—and an inevitable part of jumping into the supernatural world, even for an accountant!” – Caitlin, BTBL Librarian

DB 95292 / BR 23924 - The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary. After a breakup, Tiffy needs to quickly find a cheap apartment in London. Leon works nights and needs money, so he offers to rent his place on an unusual basis: Tiffy can have the apartment at night, Leon during the day, and they never even need to meet. Some descriptions of sex, some strong language, and some violence. Commercial audiobook. 2019.

“In this modern British romance, Tiffy and Leon's relationship develops through post-it notes long before they meet in person. I loved this unusual set-up and the character development that is enhanced by the excellent narrators (Yes, they have British accents). The characters have realistic problems and both come with their own sets of baggage that they manage to work through together. As a reader, I went through a satisfying roller coaster of emotions listening to this book.” - Betsie, BTBL Librarian

DB 94175 / BR 22912 – Daisy Jones & the Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Daisy Jones, the daughter of a painter and a model, comes of age on L. A.’s Sunset Strip in the 1960s. As she falls into the rock ’n’ roll scene, she joins forces with an up-and-coming band, The Six. The pairing becomes legendary. Strong language and descriptions of sex. Commercial audiobook. 2019.

“This story is told in interview format, allowing you glimpses of multiple character's mindsets on the same events. Though the overall topics in the book- drugs, sex, fame- are weighty, I found the book itself light and refreshing, often laughing aloud over the discrepancies in memories from the various bandmates. I thoroughly enjoyed the format of this book, although I could see that as a barrier to some people liking it. I'd recommend this book as long as you don't mind reading about other people's bad decisions (warning: there are a lot of them). – Stephanie, BTBL Librarian

DB 81791- Mirror Sight by Kristen Britain. Green Rider Karigan G'ladheon survives the battle from 2011's Blackveil (DB 73173), but she has been thrown forward 200 years. An oppressive empire has replaced King Zachary, and magic is all but lost in the world. A history professor helps Karigan search for a way home. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2014.

"I am continuing to read and enjoy this series, as the plots are very engaging. I enjoy the different parts of the authors world we get to see through her writing. I also enjoy the detailed journey the main character goes on. If you like embarking on a multi part journey through the main character’s eyes and reading about different parts of the story through other character’s point of view, I would recommend this series." Meagan, BTBL Librarian

DB 104271 – The Tour by Jean Grainger. Every week, Conor O’Shea collects a new group of American visitors from Shannon Airport, and from there they embark on a high-end tour of the "Real Ireland." This particular tour, with its cast of unintentionally hilarious characters, tests even Conor’s vast experience. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2013.

“This book is the first in the Tour series. I loved this one because it was like taking
a tour of Ireland and the narrator had the perfect Irish brogue. The characters were relatable and interesting with funny quirks. There were enough twists and turns to keep you reading. I will definitely be trying the next one in the series soon.” – Bridgid, BTBL Librarian

Around the State

The following programs may be offered only to patrons within the counties served for each library location. To find out if a program is available to you, refer to the library listings on page 14 or call the location in question to verify.

Detroit Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
3666 Grand River Ave, Detroit, MI 48208. 1-313-481-1702

Closed to the Public. The Douglass Branch's LBPH Department is currently closed to the public. Detroit LBPH staff are available to answer phone calls, take orders for talking books and other materials. Currently, there is no proposed date for re- opening the branch to the public.

Book Club. Join us by phone on the 4th Wednesday of the month from 1-2:30 p.m. Two books are discussed at each Book Club phone meeting. More programming will be forthcoming soon.

Library for Assistive Media and Talking Books (St. Clair County)
210 McMorran Blvd, Port Huron, MI 48060. 1-800-272-8570

45 years of Talking Books at Port Huron! In 2023 we will celebrate 45 glorious years of hosting Talking Books and we will honor this service throughout the year, with a special event planned for October. Please keep reading this space for updates.

Blue Water League of the Blind Book Discussion. Please visit the website at stclaircountylibrary.org and click on Events to see the Zoom link that will get you into the discussions.

• December 15: Rosato & Dinunzio Novel: Betrayed (Series #2) by Lisa Scottoline, DB 80210
• January 19: A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson, DB 46519
• February 16: Her Dark Lies by J. T. Ellison, DB 108289
• March 16: Cork Dork: A Wine-Fueled Adventure Among the Obsessive Sommeliers, Big Bottle Hunters, and Rogue Scientists Who Taught Me to Live by Bianca Bosker, DB 87709

Great Lakes Talking Books
1615 Presque Isle, Marquette, MI 49855. 1-800-562-8985

Recorded Event. The October event, Linda Lieburn: My Vision Loss Journey, was recorded and is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZpsOpD_zeI

Local recordings. Dandelion Cottage by Carroll Watson Rankin (DBC 19556), is now available! This juvenile book by a Michigan author is a charming tale of four girls playing an extended and elaborate game of ‘house’ in an abandoned cottage.

UP Two Books Two Communities book club selection. The Lightkeeper’s Daughters by Jean E. Pendziwol (DB 108915)

Talking Book Center @ Genesee District Library
G-4195 W Pasadena Ave, Flint, MI 48504. 1-866-732-1120

NFB Chapter. The newly formed Flint/Genesee Chapter of the National Federation of the Blind is looking for members. Starting in January, meetings are held virtually the 4th Thursday of every month, 5:30-6:30pm. Contact us for details.

Oakland Talking Book Service @ RHPL
500 Olde Towne Rd, Rochester, MI 48307. 1-800-774-4542

OTBS Book Discussion Groups. OTBS holds two book discussions each month over the phone; the 1st Monday of the month at 1 p.m., and the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 1 p.m. Anyone can join by dialing 888-916-5522. For more information or to find out what titles are being discussed, call 248-650-7150 or visit otbs.rhpl.org. Please note that these groups will not meet in December.

Monthly Dial-In Discussion. Each month, OTBS has a speaker who will lead a discussion on various topics related to low vision and healthy aging. The dial-in discussion takes place on the 3rd Monday of each month at 1 p.m. To join the call, dial 888-916-5522. There will be no discussion in December.

Macomb Library for the Blind and Print Disabled @ CMPL
40900 Romeo Plank, Clinton Township, MI 48038. 1-855-203-5274

Book Discussion Group. hosts a book discussion group by phone on the 1st Monday of every month excluding holidays. Registration is required. If you would like to join our fun and informal discussion, please call the library for more details.

Vision Network Group. Looking for a friendly and informal support group to talk about vision issues? We host a phone group on the 3rd Monday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. The meeting is moderated by our facilitator, Marie, and the group discusses matters that people with vision challenges face.

AT Demonstrations and Computer Tutoring. MLBPD patrons can set up an appointment at the library for a hands-on demonstration of devices or adaptive technology tutoring. Or, if you want to try out an iPad, we have one that you may borrow to use at home. Call for more details.

Story Phone. We have partnered with our host library, the Clinton-Macomb Public Library, to create Story Phone for Grown-Ups. Just call (586) 226-5006 to hear short stories, poems, excerpts and more. Press 4 to hear the grown-up option as stories for children are also included.

Braille and Talking Books @ Taylor Community Library
12303 Pardee Rd, Taylor, Michigan 48180. 1- 844-307-1621

Brown Bag Book Discussion. Meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month from 12 – 1:30 p.m. The group discusses two audiobooks each month. Please call or check our events calendar for titles.

Visually Impaired People's (VIP) Support Group. Meets the 4th Wednesday of the month from 12 - 1 p.m. We meet to discuss important topics and connect over shared concerns, with occasional guest speakers. Anyone is welcome! *VIP does not meet in December.

Quarterly Assistive Device Drop-Ins (ADDI). Meets the 3rd Thursday of January, April, July, and October will be open for patrons to drop by anytime during 12 - 2 p.m. for assistive technology information or personalized help with popular tech.

Remote Access. BTB events will remain available via conference call. Call: 267-807-9601, Access Code: 965803 or online at http://bit.ly/TCLbtbcall

Talking Book Library @ Traverse Area District Library
610 Woodmere Ave, Traverse City, MI 49686. 1-877-931-8558

Support Groups.

• The Traverse City Visually Impaired Persons group meets monthly. Contact Melinda Hollands at 231-590-0986 or mlhollandstc@gmail.com for more information.
• The Cadillac Area Low Vision group has resumed meeting on the second Tuesday of each month at the Wexford County Council on Aging, 10-11 a.m. Contact Connie Payne at 231-779-0149.

Book Group. Join us for Tuesdays @ Two book discussion the last Tuesday of each month at 2 p.m. We meet in the McGuire Community Room at Traverse Area District Library, 610 Woodmere Ave. You may go to https://events.tadl.org/events/month to see what we will be reading.

Magnifier Exchange. Do you have a clean, working magnifying device you no longer use? We are happy to accept donations of handheld magnifiers to pass along to other patrons who can use them, free of charge. Please call 231-932-8558 with questions or to coordinate a drop-off.

Muskegon Area District Library for the Visually and Physically Disabled
4845 Airline Rd Unit 5, Muskegon MI 49444. 1-877-569-4801

New Tovertafel Equipment. Tovertafel projects games and activities onto an interactive surface. This provides a fun and enriching environment for older children and young adults with intellectual disabilities. This equipment was funded in part through a grant by the Institute of Museum and Library Services through the Library of Michigan.

Local Newsletter. The LVPD has started our own local newsletter for our Talking Book patrons. If you would like to receive this and have not already, please let us know at 231-737-6310.

Puzzle Exchange. Our library has recently set up a space for a puzzle exchange. It is a simple take one and leave one exchange and no check out is necessary.

Patron Survey. Thank you to everyone who filled out and returned our patron survey! This survey is sent out every three years and provides us with necessary feedback for our service.

Michigan Talking Book Libraries

Bureau of Services for Blind Persons, Braille and Talking Book Library 1-800-992-9012 Counties served: Alcona, Allegan, Arenac, Barry, Bay, Berrien, Branch, Calhoun, Cass, Charlevoix, Cheboygan, Clare, Clinton, Eaton, Emmet, Gladwin, Gratiot, Hillsdale, Ingham, Iosco, Isabella, Jackson, Kalamazoo, Lake, Lapeer, Lenawee, Livingston, Mason, Mecosta, Midland, Monroe, Montmorency, Newaygo, Oceana, Ogemaw, Osceola, Oscoda, Otsego, Presque Isle, Roscommon, Saginaw, Shiawassee, Saint Joseph, Van Buren

Washtenaw Library for the Blind and Physically Disabled @ AADL 1-734-327- 4224 Counties served: Washtenaw

Great Lakes Talking Books 1-800-562-8985 Counties served: Alger, Alpena, Baraga, Chippewa, Crawford, Delta, Dickinson, Gogebic, Houghton, Iron, Keweenaw, Luce, Mackinac, Marquette, Menominee, Ontonagon, Schoolcraft

Oakland Talking Book Service @ RHPL  1-800-774- 4542 Counties served: Oakland

Genesee District Talking Book Center  1- 866-732-1120 Counties served: Genesee

Kent District Library Talking Book and Braille Center  1-616-784-2007 Counties served: Ionia, Kent, Montcalm

Traverse Area District Library & Talking Book Library 1- 877-931- 8558 Counties served: Antrim, Benzie, Grand Traverse, Kalkaska, Leelanau, Manistee, Missaukee, Wexford

Library for Assistive Media and Talking Books (St. Clair County) 1- 800-272-8570 Counties served: Huron, Saint Clair, Sanilac, Tuscola

Muskegon Area District Library for the Visually and Physically Disabled  1-231-737-6310, 1-877-569-4801 (Ottawa) Counties served: Muskegon, Ottawa

Macomb Library for the Blind and Print Disabled @ CMPL 1-586-286-1580 Counties served: Macomb

Braille and Talking Books @ Taylor Community Library 1-734-287- 4840 Serving Wayne County

Detroit Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped  1-313- 481-1702 Serving cities of Detroit and Highland Park

Library of Michigan Foundation

By making a gift to the Library of Michigan Foundation, donors can help the BSBP Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) better serve thousands of Michigan residents statewide who are blind or print disabled. Donors may also opt to provide for the Library of Michigan Foundation in their wills. By doing so, donors can make a larger gift than what might be possible during their lifetime and become eligible to receive tax benefits. Please contact Patricia Klausing Headley with any questions at 517-335-1488.

Donations can be made online at: https://donate-usa.keela.co/donation-form. Or checks can be made payable to the Library of Michigan Foundation with a note on the memo line “BTBL” and mailed to the address listed below:

Library of Michigan Foundation
PO Box 11027
Lansing, MI 48901

The Library of Michigan Foundation is a non-profit organization which offers financial support to the BSBP Braille and Talking Book Library (BTBL) program.

If you would like to receive future mailings and information from the Library of Michigan Foundation, please contact the Foundation.

The Braille and Talking Book Library provides library services for individuals unable to use standard print materials. 

You may reach BTBL by:
Phone: 800-992-9012 (toll free)
Fax: 800-726-7323 (toll free)
Email: BTBL@michigan.gov
Web: Michigan.gov/BTBL
BARD: NLSBARD.loc.gov (to download digital books)

The In Focus newsletter is made possible by your generous donations to the Library of Michigan Foundation. The Braille and Talking Book Library is part of the Bureau of Services for Blind Persons.