Book Distribution Programs | Talking Book and Braille Service
300 S. 2nd st, Springfield, IL 62701
Eligibility
Illinois residents who are unable to read standard print due to a visual or physical impairment. Some reading disabilities, such as being unable to hold reading materials, also qualify.
Required documents
Please call.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
800-655-5576
Voice·
Main Line
Application process
Please call.
Fees
None
Service area
No boundaries.
The Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any Illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability.
As the Regional Library, TBBS acts as the liaison to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) and circulates books to all residents enrolled in the Talking Book and Braille Service.
Last Assured
11/25/2025
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Talking Book and Braille Service
The Talking Book and Braille Service (TBBS) provides audio and braille library service via mail or digital download to any Illinois resident who is unable to read standard print material due to a permanent or temporary visual or physical disability.
As the Regional Library, TBBS acts as the liaison to the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) and circulates books to all residents enrolled in the Talking Book and Braille Service.