Talking Books Library

The Talking Books Library serves as West Virginia's regional library of the National Library Service (NLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled, a division of the Library of Congress. It provides direct library services to individuals, libraries, and other organizations who cannot use traditional print material due to blindness, visual impairment, permanent or temporary handicap, or learning disability. If you or someone you know is interested in enrollment, please click here.

Return by Mail or Email to:

West Virginia State Library

ATTN. Talking Books Library
State Capitol Complex

1900 Kanawha Blvd. E., Building 9

Charleston, WV 25305

Email: talkbks@wvlc.lib.wv.us

Services Provided

Talking Books and Magazines on Cartridge
Talking Book Machines
Talking Book Machine Accessories
Large Text (LT) Materials
Descriptive Audio DVD's
Braille Books
Currency Readers

Questions and requests may be directed to the following:

Email: talkbks@wvlc.lib.wv.us

Phone: 304-558-4061

Toll Free: 1 800-642-8674

Here are the types of Digital Talking Book Players we provide.

You can now request our newest EBH Talking Book Player!

Helpful Resources

NLS Catalog

NFB Newsline-National Federation of the Blind

BARD (National Library Service's Braille and Audio Reading Download service)

To use BARD, you must be a Talking Books patron. To register, click the above link or contact the library

Sub-regional libraries:

Cabell County Public Library
455 Ninth Street Plaza
Huntington, WV 25701
304-528-5700

Parkersburg/Wood County Public Library
3100 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg, WV 26104
304-420-4587

West Virginia School for the Blind
301 E. Main Street
Romney, WV 26757
School: 304-822-4800
Library: 304-822-6656

Talking Books Library

Services Provided

Here are the types of Digital Talking Book Players we provide.

You can now request our newest EBH Talking Book Player!

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