SC State Library Talking Book Services

06/22/2026

The Braille Institute and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled first Narrated Soundscapes episode just dropped, and we’re beaming right into the Badlands! Take an immersive audio tour of the Badlands National Park: https://bit.ly/43jFn7G

06/19/2026

Today's Reading is Revolutionary book highlight is "Rise to Rebellion" by Jeff Shaara. Rediscover history with this great read by calling TBS and requesting this title.

06/16/2026

Join the Braille Institute and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled for a live discussion with best-selling author Peter Heller and Colorado Public Radio journalist Maeve Conran about how landscape becomes character. They will discuss Peter Heller’s novels The Orchard (DB134029) and The Dog Stars (DBO75493), which are being released in August as a major motion picture.

When: Tuesday, June 16 at 4:00 pm EST (1:00 PM PT)

Location: Zoom

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Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

06/15/2026

Reading is Revolutionary! Celebrating 250 years of freedom, one book at a time. We invite all TBS patrons to join us for the 2026 TBS Summer Reading Program starting on June 1, 2026. To sign up call 1-800-922-7818 or email us at [email protected].

06/15/2026

We are excited to share the Braille Institute and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled Summer Reading Program events! Join them on Monday, June 15, at 4:00 p.m. EST (1:00 p.m. PT) for a brief opening program with special guests including NLS Director Jason Broughton and ornithologist Juan Pablo Culasso Alsonso.

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Summer reading suggestions brought to you by the Braille Institute of America. New titles picked each summer.

06/11/2026

South Carolina State Library and Talking Book Services will be closed today for Staff Development. We will return tomorrow, Friday, June 12.

06/10/2026

South Carolina State Library and Talking Book Services will be closed tomorrow, June 11 for Staff Development. We will return on Friday, June 12.

06/10/2026

Join the Braille Institute and the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled for a live discussion with best-selling author Peter Heller and Colorado Public Radio journalist Maeve Conran about how landscape becomes character. They will discuss Peter Heller’s novels The Orchard (DB134029) and The Dog Stars (DBO75493), which are being released in August as a major motion picture.

When: Tuesday, June 16 at 4:00 pm EST (1:00 PM PT)

Where: Live on Zoom

Sign up today:

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 2026 NLS Summer Reading Program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

06/08/2026

The Talking Book Services phone system is currently down. We are working to resolve the issue. Please leave a voicemail or email us at [email protected], and we will return your call once the issue is resolved. We apologize for the inconvenience.