General hours for state library staff are monday friday, 8. Provides free library service to people who cannot read traditional print. Kentucky talking book library po box 537 frankfort ky 40602. Create audiobooks for the kentucky talking book library linkedin. Since there is no charge to reserve the room and tour, there will be no charge to attend the meeting. The kentucky talking book library is part of the kentucky department for libraries and archives. Kentucky department for libraries and archives wikipedia. Kentucky talking book library 300 coffee tree road frankfort, ky 406020818 phone. Kentucky talking book library afb directory profile.
Kentucky talking book library celebrates 50th anniversary in community, education, state by oc monitor staff april 3, 2019 2sharesvolunteer barbara pauley of frankfort records a book by a kentucky author for the ktbl. Kentucky talking book library this grants funding helped kentucky expand and modernize its talking book library. The mission of kdla is to support and promote access to library services and to ensure that documentation of government activities is created, preserved, and made available for. The kentucky department for libraries and archives. Kentucky talking book library 300 coffee tree road frankfort kentucky 1 40601 502 564 5791 richard. Tristate library users kentucky council of the blind. Free library service for people who cannot read traditional print books. Kamd kentucky accessible materials database kentucky. Kentucky talking book library volunteer opportunities. Kentucky talking book library national resource directory. Ky talking book library celebrates 50th anniversary on. Kentucky talking book library, frankfort, kentucky. In 2016 tlu sponsored the presentation by barbara penigor, director of the kentucky talking book library in frankfort, ky. Program national library service for the blind and print disabled.
The kentucky talking book library is a free service that provides audiobooks and braille books through the mail or for download. The kentucky talking book library is a free service that provides audiobooks and braille books through the mail or for download from the internet. The kentucky talking book library ktbl provides free library service to kentuckians with a visual or physical disability which prevents them from reading standard print. The march 2020 kentucky talking book library newsletter. The talking book library is the only braille library collection in kentucky as well as the only library to record digital audio books by kentucky authors. Mel resources are provided by the library of michigan using institute of museum and library services funds.
Stream tracks and playlists from ky talking book library on your desktop or mobile device. Order birth, death, divorce and marriage licenses online. Kentucky talking book library pendleton county public library. Since 1969, the kentucky talking book library has provided audio and. Ky talking book library free listening on soundcloud. Be sure to check out our digital materials they are available to you 247, with no health risk. Creating a mouse house and a talking switch kentucky talking book library. Willie ford obituary lexington, ky lexington heraldleader. Find talking books, braille books, and magazines kentucky.
Audio and braille materials are sent to and from users by postagefree mail, or can be downloaded from the internet. The kentucky talking book library ktbl provides free library service to people who cannot read traditional print because they have a visual, physical, or reading disability. Great schools, involved parents, successful kids essential tips. Holds may be placed online or by calling the library starting monday, may 18. Archives research room public hours are monday friday, 9. The kentucky talking book library s latest newsletter is now available everybody counts us census 2020 kentucky in wood bobby falwells abstract representation of kentucky, incorporating 26 native woods, was created in 1981 for the lobby of the kentucky department for libraries and archives. Dates to remember the talking book library will be closed on the following days. Kentucky talking book library recognized for service the. The talking book library is the only braille library collection in kentucky as well as the. Order a variety of records including census, criminal and civil cases, deeds, and more. That all may read national library service for the blind. Currently, there are 773 digital audio books in the collection with a connection to kentucky. Donations are 100% tax deductible and appreciated by the patrons who use our service.
Kentucky department for libraries and archives is a collection of library and information. Audio and braille materials are sent to and from users by postagefree mail. If you have any questions wish to change to a different newsletter format, please contact the kentucky talking book library at 18003722968, 502 5645791, or email protected. Ky talking book library celebrates 50th anniversary by kim saylor brannock frankfort, ky the kentucky department for libraries and archives kdla talking book library ktbl in frankfort today celebrated its 50th anniversary of providing kentuckians with disabilities access to free audio and braille books.
The kentucky talking book library needs volunteers to create special audiobooks for people who are blind, have low vision. Kentucky talking book library celebrates 50th anniversary. Tlu assisted in the planning and financial support of the event, and tlu president bill wright spoke at the celebration. Nls is a free braille and talking book library service for people with temporary or permanent low vision, blindness, or a physical disability that prevents them from reading or holding the printed page. Kentucky talking book library december 26, 2019 at 7. Ktbl provides free audio, braille and digital download books and magazines to print disabled patrons in the state of kentucky. A statement from the kentucky education and workforce development cabinet says the organization received the james carl dotson award this month for providing access to literacy, information. The kentucky talking book library ktbl received the james carl dotson award for providing longstanding service to blind and visually impaired kentuckians during the kentucky council of the. Kentucky talking book library 300 coffee tree road frankfort, ky 40601 18003722968 serving kentuckys need to know number 43 spring 2006 your public library not just for books. Kentucky talking book library recognized for service. The kentucky talking book library provides support for bard questions or problems 8. Anyone who is unable to use standard printed materials because of a visual or physical disability is eligible for our service. The work of the division is accomplished through three branches, customer services and collections, library development, and the kentucky talking book library. The kentucky department for libraries and archives and the kentucky talking book library are proud.
Assistive technology kentucky department of education. Kentucky talking book library, 300 coffee tree road, po. Kentucky talking book library gets digital recording system. Northern kentucky talking book library 502 scott boulevard covington, ky 41011 phone. The grant also helped answer technology questions from the library staff and statewide library technology listserv. The books have been recorded by a group of 30 40 volunteers in the talking book studio in. Kentucky talking book library kentucky department for. Tristate library users was actively involved in the 50year anniversary celebration of the kentucky talking book library, held on april 1, 2019.
Ap the kentucky talking book library has been recognized for its service to the blind. If youre digging for your family roots, researching your next book or class paper or just beginning to discover kentucky history, the martin f. Kentucky state library, 300 coffee tree road, po box 537. The kentucky talking book library in the department for libraries and archives kdla is replacing its 30yearold reeltoreel taping system with the improved sound and clarity of a digital. Assistive technology manual and matrix kentucky educational cooperatives assistive technology webpage. The kentucky talking book library ktbl provides free library service to people who cannot read traditional print because they have a visual, physical. Kentucky low vision resources, organizations and information. Kentucky talking book library awarded james carl dotson. The talking book library is the only braille library collection in kentucky as well. Kentucky chapters next meeting will be held friday, april 17, 2020 at the kentucky talking book library. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to contribute to the lexington humane society, 1600 old frankfort pike, lexington, ky 40504 or the kentucky talking book library, p.
Anyone using the public wifi must agree to our acceptable use policy. Created a digest of technology news and training opportunities. The kentucky department for libraries and archives kdla talking book library ktbl in frankfort is celebrating its 50th anniversary of providing kentuckians with disabilities access to free audio a. Just because the talking book library provides you with reading material does not mean you dont need your local public library. Create audiobooks for the kentucky talking book library. Schmidt research library researching just got easier. April 1, 2019 the kentucky department for libraries and archives kdla talking book library ktbl in frankfort today celebrated its 50th anniversary of providing kentuckians with disabilities access to free audio and braille books. The library will remain closed to the public until the state of emergency ends. Kentucky talking book library find talking books, braille books, and magazines.
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