Macomb Library for the Blind and Print Disabled

10/19/2026

Join our Fall Reading Challenge and travel through time with your favorite genre! Do you like westerns, mysteries, romance or horror novels? Just tell us your preferred genre and we’ll select three books for you, each from a different decade: the 1960s, 1980s and 2000s. We can send you a cartridge with the books or provide the DB numbers so you can download them yourself. Call us when you finish a book, or when you finish all three, and we’ll enter you in a drawing for one of two gift cards. The challenge ends Friday, December 11. Names will be drawn on Monday, December 14. Call us at 586-286-1580 to join!

10/12/2026

Did you know we have a book group? Every month we send participants an audio copy of the next month's book. Then we meet over the phone to discuss the book. It's a fun and easy way to join other readers to talk about books. You may even discover a new favorite! Our next meeting is November 2nd, when we’ll discuss The Secret Life of Sunflowers (DB 113204) by Marta Molnar, a novel based on the true story of Johanna Bonger, Vincent van Gogh's sister-in-law. To get the book and join the club call us at 586-286-1580.

10/05/2026

Our fall technology classes are underway! On October 9th, we’ll discuss assistive technology including the Victor Stream, Meta Smart Glasses, and digital recorders. Then, on October 23rd we’ll have technology demonstrations and a Q&A session.

Both classes meet from 10-11 AM at the Main Library, in the Cannon Conference Room on the first floor. These classes are a great way to discover new technology and to get personalized guidance on your own devices. Please call us for more information, 586-286-1580.

09/29/2026

Did you know patrons of the Macomb Library for the Blind can check out adaptive technology items? We’ve just added OrCam Read and OrCam MyEye to our device collection. OrCam Read is a pen-style reader that scans and reads text. No internet connection required! OrCam MyEye is attached to glasses with magnets. It can identify text, currency, products and even people and provide the information audibly through a tiny speaker near the user’s ear. A smart reading feature allow users to give voice commands to obtain specific information, such as “read the desserts from this menu.” Adaptive tech tools check out for three weeks. Call 586-286-1580 to learn more about the items we offer.

09/21/2026

Hispanic Heritage Month runs September 15-October 15. This date was chosen to honor the five Central American nations that became independent from Spain on September 15th and Mexican Independence Day, observed on September 16th. Celebrate with an exciting novel by Spanish author Arturo Pérez-Reverte. Many of his books are available on audio, including the six-book series featuring Captain Alatriste, a swordsman for hire in early 1600s Spain. These novels mix the fictional exploits of Captain Alatrieste with historic figures, places and events, so you’ll learn a bit of Spanish history as you enjoy adventure tales. Call us at 586-286-1580 if you’d like assistance ordering or downloading these books and others.

09/14/2026

Are you interested in learning more about assistive technology? Join us a four-week, hands-on technology workshop designed for people who are blind or have low vision! The Macomb Library for the Blind and Print Disabled tech advisor, KaShonia, will guide you through specific tools and devices each session. The first meeting will be held Friday, September 18 from 10-11 AM. It will cover basic computer skills including, keyboard commands, internet navigation, and accessibility features. Please call 586-286-1580 to register. Caregivers are welcome!

09/11/2026

Are you a legally blind veteran? You may be eligible to receive a free pair of Meta smart glasses. On September 30, the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind & Visually Impaired (GDABVI) will partner with the American Council of the Blind (ACB) to host an event where eligible blinded veterans can receive Meta smart glasses at no cost.

The event will take place from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the GDABVI in Southfield at 26777 Central Park Blvd., Suite 150. During the first hour of this event registered veterans will be prioritized. Afterwards the glasses will be provided to eligible veterans as supplies permit. For more information about eligibility, what you will need to bring and to register visit this site: https://www.acb.org/glasses-blinded-veterans or call 586-286-1580.

The American Council of the Blind (ACB) is pleased to be working with Meta to distribute Ray-Ban Meta AI glasses to eligible U.S. military veterans who are legally blind. Through the support of participating ACB affiliates and chapters, distribution events are being held in communities across the Un...

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day! MLBPD is closed today, but if you’d like to learn more about the history of the labor movement in the United States, the National Library Service has many great books on this topic. One to try is There is Power in a Union: The epic story of labor in America by Philip Dray (DB 78450). This book begins with the worker actions at the Massachusetts textile mills in the late 19th century and takes readers through major and lesser-known events up to the 1980’s. The focus on colorful characters in the labor movement keeps this comprehensive and well-researched book lively. Call us at 586-286-1580 if you’d like assistance accessing this book or others.

08/31/2026

Are you a BARD user? The National Library Service is testing a program that permits access to BARD through smart speakers. If you have a BARD account and an Amazon account you can participate in this trial. You can use your own Echo device or borrow one of ours. Follow this link to register https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/mtb-open-beta and feel free to call us for more information at 586-286-1580.

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08/24/2026

This Friday, August 28, at 1 PM we’ll present a newer movie with audio-description on the big screen at the Main Library. Refreshments are provided. If you enjoy audio described films, in which important visual elements are narrated, remember that we can mail these DVDs to members of our service. We have access to both the Clinton-Macomb Public Library collection and to the collection of audio-described DVDs held in Lansing. Please call us to learn more at 586-286-1580.