Address List Of Regional and Subregional Libraries For The Blind And Physically Handicapped

Updated June 5, 1999

Alabama

Regional Library

Alabama Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Alabama Public Library Service
6030 Monticello Drive
Montgomery
Alabama 36130
(334)213-3906 Voice
(800)392-5671 Toll Free
(334)213-3900 TDD
(334)213-3993 FAX
Mrs. Fara L. Zaleski, Librarian
E-Mail: fzaleski@apls.state.al.us

Subregional Libraries

Library for the Blind and Handicapped
Public Library of Anniston and Calhoun County
P. O. Box 308
Anniston
Alabama 36202
Mrs. Deenie M. Culver, Librarian
(265)237-8501 Voice
(265)238-0474 FAX
E-Mail: library@bigdog.ahs.anniston.k12.al.us

Department for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Houston-Love Memorial Library
P. O. Box 1369
Dothan
Alabama 36302
Ms. Myrtis Merrow, Librarian
(334)793-9767 Voice
(334)793-9767 TDD
(334)793-6645 FAX
E-Mail: mmerow@yahoo.com

Huntsville Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P. O. Box 443
Huntsville
Alabama 35804
Mrs. Joyce L. Smith, Librarian
(256)532-5980 Voice
(256)532-5981 Voice
(256)532-5968 TDD
(256)532-5994 FAX

Library and Resource Center for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Alabama Institute for Deaf and Blind
705 South Street
P. O. Box 698
Talladega
Alabama 35161
Mrs. Teresa Lacy, Librarian
(205)761-3287 Voice
(205)761-3288 Voice
(800)848-4722 Toll Free
(205)761-3337 FAX
E-Mail: tlacy@aidb.state.al.us

Tuscaloosa Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Tuscaloosa Public Library
1801 River Road
Tuscaloosa
Alabama 35401
Mrs. Barbara B. Jordan, Librarian
(205)345-3994 Voice
(205)345-3994 TDD
(205)752-8300 FAX

Alaska

Regional Library

Alaska State Library
Talking Book Center
Suite #125
344 West Third Avenue
Anchorage
Alaska 99501
Ms. Patricia Meek, Librarian
(907)269-6575 Voice
(907)269-6575 TDD
(907)269-6580 FAX
E-Mail: patm@muskox.alaska.edu

Arizona

Regional Library

Arizona State Braille and Talking Book Library
1030 North 32nd Street
Phoenix
Arizona 85008
Ms. Linda A. Montgomery, Librarian
(602)255-5578 Voice
(800)255-5578 Toll Free
(602)255-4312 FAX
E-Mail: btbl@dlapr.lib.az.us

Arkansas

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
One Capitol Mall
Little Rock
Arkansas 72201-1081
Mr. John J.D. Hall, Librarian
(501)682-1155 Voice
(800)960-9270 Toll Free
(501)682-1002 TDD
(501)682-1529 FAX
E-Mail jhall@asl.lib.ar.us

Subregional Libraries

Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Northwest
Ozarks Regional Library
217 East Dickson Street
Fayetteville
Arkansas 72701
Ms. Rachel Anne Ames, Librarian
(501)442-6253 Voice
(501)442-6254 FAX
E-Mail: arachel@orl.lib.ar.us

Fort Smith Public Library for the Blind and Handicapped
61 South Eighth Street
Fort Smith
Arkansas 72901
Ms. Kelly Hamlin, Librarian
(501)783-0229 Voice
(501)783-5129 TDD
(501)782-8571 FAX
E-Mail: khamlin@fspl.lib.ar.us

Library for the Blind and Handicapped, Southwest
CLOC Regional Library
P.O. Box 668
Magnolia
Arkansas 71753
Ms. Ms. Susan Walker, Librarian
(870)234-1991 Voice
(870)234-5077 FAX

California - Northern

Regional Library

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California State Library
P.O. Box 942837
Sacramento
California 94237-0001
Ms. Donine Hedrick, Librarian
(916)654-0640 Voice
(800)952-5666 Toll Free
(916)654-1119 FAX
Bulk mail: 900 N Street
Sacramento
California 95814
E-Mail btbl@library.ca.gov

California - Southern

Regional Library

Braille Institute Library Services
741 North Vermont Avenue
Los Angeles
California 90029-3594
Dr. Henry C. Chang, Librarian
(323)663-1111, ext. 500 Voice
(800)808-2555 Toll Free
(213)660-3880 TDD
(323)663-0867 FAX
E-Mail: bils@brailib.org

Subregional Libraries

Talking Book Library for the Blind
Fresno County Public Library
Ted Wills Community Center
770 North San Pablo
Fresno
California 93728-3640
Ms. Wendy Eisenberg, Librarian
(209)488-3217 Voice
(800)742-1011 Toll Free
(209)488-1642 TDD
(209)488-1971 FAX
E-Mail: djanzen@sjvls.lib.ca.us

Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
San Francisco Public Library
Civic Center
100 Larkin Street
San Francisco
California 94102
Mr. Martin Magid, Librarian
(415)557-4253 Voice
(415)557-4205 FAX
E-Mail: lbphmgr@sfpl.lib.ca.us

Colorado

Regional Library

Colorado Talking Book Library
180 Sheridan Boulevard
Denver
Colorado 80226-8097
Ms. Barbara Goral, Librarian
(303) 727-9277 Voice
(800)685-2136 Toll Free
(303)727-9281 FAX
E-Mail ctbl@csn.net

Connecticut

Regional Library

Connecticut State Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
198 West Street
Rocky Hill
Connecticut 06067
Ms. Carol A. Taylor, Librarian
(860)566-2151 Voice
(800)842-4516 Toll Free
(860)566-6669 FAX
E-Mail: ctaylor@csunet.ctstateu.edu

Delaware

Regional Library

Delaware Division of Libraries
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
43 South DuPont Highway
Dover
Delaware 19901
Ms. Beth Landon, Librarian
(302)739-4748 Voice
(800)282-8676 Toll Free
(302)739-4748 TDD
(302)739-6787 FAX
E-Mail blandon@lib.de.us

District Of Columbia

Regional Library

District of Columbia Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Room #215
901 G Street North West
Washington
District Of Columbia 20001
Ms. Grace J. Lyons, Librarian
(202)727-2142 Voice
(202)727-2145 TDD
(202)727-1129 FAX
E Mail: 104416.2202@compserv.com

Florida

Regional Library

Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services
420 Platt Street
Daytona Beach
Florida 32114-2804
Mr. Donald John Weber, Librarian
(904)239-6000 Voice
(800)226-6075 Toll Free
(800)226-6079 TDD
(904)239-6069 FAX
E-Mail: weberd@mail.firn.edu

Subregional Libraries

Talking Book Service
South Manatee Branch Library
6081 26th Street West
Bradenton
Florida 34207
Ms. Candace Conklin, Librarian
(941)742-5914 Voice
(941)484-0308 Voice (Venice, FL only)
(941)742-5951 TDD
(941)749-7189 FAX

Brevard County Library System
Talking Books Library
308 Forrest Avenue
Cocoa
Florida 32922-7781
Ms. Kay Briley, Librarian
(407)633-1810 Voice
(407)633-1811 Voice
(407)633-1811 TDD
(407)633-1838 FAX
E-Mail: kbriley@sunplus.brev.lib.fl.us

Broward County Talking Book Library
100 South Andrews Avenue
Ft. Lauderdale
Florida 33301
Librarian: Ms. Barbara Kelly
Phone: (305) 357-7555 and
Ms. Joann Block, Librarian
(954)357-7555 Voice
(954)357-7413 TDD
(954)357-7420 FAX
E-Mail: jblock@mail.bcl.lib.fl.us

Talking Book Library
Jacksonville Public Libraries
Suite #1
1755 Edgewood Avenue West
Jacksonville
Florida 32208-7206
Librarian: Ms. Susan V. Arthur
Ms. Laurie Baumgardner, Librarian
(904)765-5588 Voice
(904)768-7822 TDD
(904)768-7404 FAX
E-Mail: laurieb@coj.net

Pinellas Talking Book Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Suite #L
12345 Starkey Road
Largo
Florida 33773-2629
Ms. Barbara LaPointe, acting Librarian
(727)538-9567 Voice
(727)538-8949 TDD
(727)538-8731 FAX
E-Mail: lapoinb@snoopy.tblc.lib.fl.us

Talking Book Library of Dade and Monroe Counties
Miami-Dade Public Library System
150 North East 79th Street
Miami
Florida 33138-4890
Ms. Barbara L. Moyer, Librarian
(305)751-8687 Voice
(800)451-9544 Toll Free
(305)758-6599 TDD
(305)757-5237 FAX
E-Mail: moyerb@mail.seflin.org

Lee County Talking Books Library
Suite #5-6
13240 North Cleveland Avenue
North Ft. Myers
Florida 33903-4855
Librarian: Ms. Ann Bradley
(941)995-2665 Voice
(941)995-2665 TDD
(800)854-8195 Toll Free (Voice and TDD)
(941)995-1681 FAX
E-Mail: abradley@bocc.co.lee.fl.us

Orange County Library System
Audio-Visual Department
Talking Book Section
101 East Central Boulevard
Orlando
Florida 32801
Ms. Sally Fry, Librarian
(407)425-4694, ext. #421 Voice
(407)425-5668 TDD
(407)316-8435 FAX

West Florida Regional Library
Subregional Talking Book Library
200 West Gregory Street
Pensacola
Florida 32501
Ms. Blanche C. Hooper, Librarian
(850)435-1760 Voice
(850)432-9582 FAX
E-Mail: wfrl04@pcola.gulf.net

Talking Books
Palm Beach County Library Annex
Suite #104
7950 Central Industrial Drive
Riviera Beach
Florida 33404-9947
Pat Mistretta, Librarian
(561)845-4600 Voice
(407)845-4640 FAX

Hillsborough County Talking Book Library
Tampa-Hillsborough County Public Library System
900 Ashley Drive, North
Tampa
Florida 33602-3704
Mr. Kurt Jasielonis, Librarian
(813)273-3609 Voice
(813)272-5727 Voice
(813)273-3610 TDD
(813)272-5728 FAX
E-Mail: tbluser@scfn.thpl.lib.fl.us

Georgia

Regional Library

Georgia Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1150 Murphy Avenue South West
Atlanta
Georgia 30310
Ms. Linda Koldenhoven, Librarian
(404)756-4619 Voice
(800)248-6701 Toll Free
(404)756-4618 FAX
E-Mail: 1koldenhoven@dtae.org

Subregional Libraries

Albany Library for the Blind and Handicapped Dougherty County Public Library
300 Pine Avenue
Albany
Georgia 31701
Librarian: Mrs. Kathryn R. Sinquefield (912)430-1920 Voice (800)337-6251 Toll Free (912)430-1911 TDD (912)430-4020 FAX

Athens Talking Book Center
Athens-Clarke County Regional Library
2025 Baxter Street
Athens
Georgia 30606
Ms. Paige Burns, Librarian
(706)613-3655 Voice
(800)531-2063 Toll Free
(706)613-3655 TDD
(706)613-3660 FAX
E-Mail: burnsp@mail.clarke.public.lib.ga.us

Talking Book Center
Augusta-Richmond County Public Library
425 Ninth Street
Augusta
Georgia 30901
Mr. Gary Swint, Librarian
(706)821-2625 Voice
(706)724-5403 FAX
E-Mail swintg@mail.richmond.public.lib.ga.us

Bainbridge Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Southwest Georgia Regional Library
301 South Monroe Street
Bainbridge
Georgia 31717
Ms. Susan Whittle
Phone: (912) 248-2680
In-WATS: 800-795-2680
TDD: (912) 248-2665
Fax: (912) 248-2670
E-Mail: lbph@mail.decatur.public.lib.ga.us

Talking Book Center
Brunswick-Glynn County Regional Library
208 Gloucester Street
Brunswick
Georgia 31523-0901
Librarian: Mrs. Betty Ransom
(912)267-1212 Voice Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
W. C. Bradley Memorial Library
1120 Bradley Drive
Columbus
Georgia 31906-2800
Ms. Dorothy Bowen, Librarian
(706)649-0780, ext. 22 or 23 Voice
(800)652-0782 Toll Free
(706)649-0974 TDD
(706)649-1914 FAX
E-Mail: slpbh@mail.muscogee.public.lib.ga.us

Oconee Regional Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
801 Bellevue Avenue
P. O. Box 100
Dublin
Georgia 31040
Ms. Susan S. Williams, Librarian
(912)275-5382 Voice
(800)453-5541 Toll Free
(912)275-3821 TDD
(912)272-0524 FAX

Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
CEL Regional Library
309 Main Street
Garden City
Georgia 31408
Ms. Linda Stokes, Librarian
(912)652-3644 Voice
(800)342-4455 Toll Free
(912)652-3635 TDD
Fax: (912) 652-3641 FAX
E-Mail: l_stokes@cel.co.chatham.ga.us

La Fayette Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
305 South Duke Street
La Fayette
Georgia 30728
Librarian: Mr. Charles Stubblefield
(706)638-2992 Voice
(888)506-0509 Toll Free
(706)638-4028 FAX
E-Mail: stubblec@mail.walker.public.lib.ga.us

Macon Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Washington Memorial Library
1180 Washington Avenue
Macon
Georgia 31201-1790
Ms. Rebecca M. Sherrill, Librarian
(912)744-0877 Voice
(800)805-7613 Toll Free
(912)744-0877 TDD
(912)742-3161 FAX
E-Mail: sherrilr@mail.bibb.public.lib.ga.us

Rome Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Sara Hightower Regional Library
205 Riverside Parkway North East
Rome
Georgia 30161-2911
Librarian: Ms. Diana Mills
(706)236-4618 Voice
(888)263-0769 Toll Free
(706)236-4618 TDD
(706)236-4631 FAX
E-Mail: dianam@mail.floyd.public.lib.ga.us

Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
South Georgia Regional Library
300 Woodrow Wilson Drive
Valdosta
Georgie 31602-2592
Ms. Beverly Speck Peters, Librarian
(912))333-7658 Voice
(800)246-6515 Toll Free
(912)245-6483 FAX
E-Mail: petersb@mail.lowndes.public.lib.ga.us

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Hawaii

Regional Library

Hawaii State Library
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
402 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu
Hawaii 96815
Ms. Fusako Miyashiro, Librarian
(808)733-8444 Voice
(800)559-4096 Toll Free
(808)733-8444 TDD
(808)733-8449 fAX
E-Mail: olbcirc@state.lib.hi.us

Subregional Library

Guam Public Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Nieves M. Flores Memorial Library
254 Martyr Street
Agana
Guam 96910
Ms. Christine Scott-Smith, Librarian
(671)475-4753 Voice
(671)475-4754 Voice
(671)477-9777 FAX
E-Mail: csctsmth@kuentos.guam.net

Idaho

Regional Library

Idaho State Talking Book Library
325 West State Street
Boise
Idaho 83702
Librarian: Mr. Kay H. Salmon
(208)334-2117 Voice
(800)233-4931 Toll Free
(800)377-1363 TDD
(208)334-2194 FAX
E-Mail: ksalmon@isl.state.id.us

Illinois

Regional Library

Illinois Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1055 West Roosevelt Road
Chicago
Illinois 60608-1591
Currently no Librarian
(312)746-9210 Voice
(800)331-2351 Toll Free
(312)746-9192 FAX

Subregional Libraries

Southern Illinois Talking Book Center
c/o Shawnee Library System
607 Greenbriar Road
Carterville
Illinois 62918-1600
Ms. Marcia Sorensen, Librarian
(618)985-8375 Voice
(800)455-2665 Toll Free
(618)985-8375 TDD
(618)985-4211 FAX
E-Mail: sorensen@shawnet.shawls.lib.il.us

Harold Washington Library Center
Talking Book Center
Room #5N7
400 South State Street
Chicago
Illinois 60605
Ms. Mamie Grady, Librarian
(312)747-4001 Voice
(800)757-4654 Toll Free
(312)747-1609 FAX

Talking Book Center of Northwest Illinois
P.O. Box 125
Coal Valley
Illinois 61240
Ms. Karen Odean, Librarian
(309)799-3137 Voice
(800)747-3137 Toll Free
(309)799-7916 FAX
E-Mail: kodean@libby.rbls.lib.il.us

Voices of Vision
Talking Book Center
DuPage Library System
127 South First Street
Geneva
Illinois 60134
Ms. Linda Jaeger, Librarian
(630)208-0398 Voice
(800)227-0625 Toll Free
(708)208-0399 FAX
E-Mail: l-jae@dupagels.lib.il.us

Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, Pekin Office
Alliance Library System
845 Brenkman Drive
Pekin
Illinois 61554
Ms. Eileen Sheppard, Librarian
Telephone: (309) 353-4110 Voice
In-WATS: 800-426-0709 Toll Free
Fax: (309) 353-8281 FAX
E-Mail: hitbc@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us

Mid-Illinois Talking Book Center, Quincy Office
Alliance Library System
515 York
Quincy
Illinois 62301
Ms. Eileen Sheppard, Librarian
(217)224-6619 Voice
(800)537-1274 Toll Free
(217)224-6619 TDD
(217)224-9818 FAX
E-Mail: eshepard@darkstar.rsa.lib.il.us

Indiana

Regional Library

Indiana State Library
Special Services Division
140 North Senate Avenue
Indianapolis
Indiana 46204
Ms. Lissa Shanahan, Librarian
(317)232-3684 Voice
(800)622-4970 Toll Free
(317)232-7763 TDD
(317) 232-3728 FAX
E-Mail: lbph@statelib.lib.in.us

Subregional Libraries

536 Fifth Street
Columbus
Indiana 47201
Ms. Wilma J. Perry, Librarian
(812)379-1277 Voice
(812)379-1275 FAX
E-Mail: tbcol@iquest.net

Blind and Physically Handicapped Services
Elkhart Public Library
300 South Second
Elkhart
Indiana 46516-3184
Mrs. Pat Ciancio, Librarian
Phone: (219) 522-2665, ext. 52

Talking Books Service
Evansville-Vanderburgh County Public Library
22 South East Fifth Street
Evansville
Indiana 47708-1694
Mrs. Barbara Shanks, Librarian
Phone: (812) 428-8235
Fax: (812) 428-8215
E-Mail: tlknbks@hotmail.com

Northwest Indiana Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Lake County Public Library
1919 West 81st Avenue
Merrillville
Indiana 46410-5382
Ms. Renee Lewis, Librarian
(219)769-3541, ext. #323 or #390 Voice
(219)769-3541 TDD
(219)769-0690 FAX
E-Mail: tbooks@lakeco.lib.in.us

Iowa

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Iowa Department for the Blind
524 Fourth Street
Des Moines
Iowa 50309-2364
Ms. Catherine M. Ford, Librarian
Telephone: (515) 281-1333 Voice
(515)281-1389 (Public access catalog)
(800)362-2587 Toll Free
(515)281-1355 TDD
(515)281-1378 FAX
(515)281-1263 FAX
E-Mail: cathyf@blind.state.ia.us
E-Mail: lisad@blind.state.ia.us

Kansas

Regional Library

Kansas State Library
Kansas Talking Book Service
ESU Memorial Union
1200 Commercial
Emporia
Kansas 66801
Ms. Patti Lang, Librarian
Phone: (316) 343-7124
In-WATS: 800-362-0699
Fax: (316) 343-7124
E-Mail pattilang@ink.org

Subregional Libraries

Talking Book Service
CKLS Headquarters
1409 Williams
Great Bend
Kansas 67530
Ms. Joanita Doll-Masden, Librarian
Phone: (316) 792-2393
In-WATS: 800-362-2642
Fax: (316) 793-7270
E-Mail: cenks6lb@ink.org

South Central Kansas Library System
Talking Book Subregional
901 North Main
Hutchinson
Kansas 67501
Ms. Karen Socha, Librarian
(316)663-5441, ext. #129 Voice
(800)234-0529, ext. #129 Toll Free
(316)663-1215 FAX
E-Mail: ksocha@hplsck.org

Talking Book Service
Manhattan Public Library
North Central Kansas Libraries System
629 Poyntz Avenue
Manhattan
KS 66502-6086
Ms. Marion Rice, Librarian
(785)776-4741, ext. #152 Voice
(800)432-2796, ext. #152 Toll Free
(785)776-1545 FAX
E-Mail: marionr@manhattan.lib.ks.us

Talking Books
Northwest Kansas Library System
2 Washington Square
P. O. Box 446
Norton
Kansas 67654-0446
Librarian: Ms. Clarice Howard
(785)877-5148 Voice
(800)432-2858 Toll Free
(785)877-5148 TDD
(800)432-2858 TDD
(785) 877-5697 FAX
E-Mail: choward@nisc.net

Talking Books
Topeka and Shawnee County Public Library
1515 South West 10th Avenue
Topeka
Kansas 66604-1374
Ms. Suzanne Bundy, Librarian
(785)231-0574 Voice
(800)432-2925 Toll Free
(785)233-3277 TDD
(785)231-0579 FAX
E-Mail: tbooks@tscpl.lib.ks.us

Wichita Public Library
Talking Books Section
223 South Main
Wichita
Kansas 67202
Mr. Brad Reha, Librarian
(316)261-8500 Voice
(800)362-2869 Toll Free
(316)262-3972 TDD
(316)262-4540 FAX
E-Mail: breha@wichita.lib.ks.us

Kentucky

Regional Library

Kentucky Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
300 Coffee Tree Road
P. O. Box 818
Frankfort
Kentucky 40602
Mr. Richard Feindel, Librarian
(502)564-8300 Voice
(800)372-2968 Toll Free
(502)564-5773 FAX
E-Mail: rfeindel@ctr.kdla.state.ky.us

Subregional Libraries

Northern Kentucky Talking Book Library
502 Scott Street
Covington
Kentucky 41011
Ms. Julia Allegrini, Librarian
(606)491-7610 Voice
(606)655-7960 FAX
E-Mail: jallegri@kenton.lib.ky.us

Louisville Talking Book Library
301 York Street
Louisville
Kentucky 40203
Mr. Tom Denning, Librarian
(502)574-1625 Voice
(502)574-1621 TDD
(502)574-1657 FAX

Louisiana

Regional Library

Louisiana State Library
Section for the Blind and Physically Handicapped 701 North Fourth Street
Baton Rouge
Louisiana 70802
Mrs. Jennifer Anjier, Librarian
(225)342-4944 Voice
(225)342-4943 Voice
(800)543-4702 Toll Free
Fax: (225) 342-6817 FAX
E-Mail: sbph@pelican.state.lib.la.us

Maine

Regional Library

Library Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Maine State Library
64 State House Station
Augusta
Maine 04333-0064
Ms. Benita D. Davis, Librarian
(207)287-5650 Voice
(207)947-8336 Voice
(800)452-8793 Toll Free
(800)762-7106 Toll Free
(207)287-5624 FAX
E-Mail: benitad@ursus3.ursus.maine.edu

Maryland

Regional Library

Maryland State Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
415 Park Avenue
Baltimore
Maryland 21201-3603
Ms. Sharron McFarland, Librarian
(410)333-2668 Voice
(800)964-9209 Toll Free
(410)333-8679 TDD
(800)934-2541 TDD
(410)333-2095 FAX
E-Mail recept@lbph.lib.md.us

Subregional Libraries

Special Needs Library
Montgomery County Department of Public Libraries
6400 Democracy Boulevard
Bethesda
Maryland 20817
Librarian: Ms. Charlette Stinnett
(301)897-2212 Voice
(301)897-2217 TDD
(301)897-2214 FAX

Massachusetts

Regional Library

Braille and Talking Book Library
Perkins School for the Blind
175 North Beacon Street
Watertown
Massachusetts 02472
Librarian: Ms. Patricia Kirk
Phone: (617) 972-7240
In-WATS: 800-852-3133
Fax: (617) 972-7363
E-Mail: btbl@perkins.pvt.k12.ma.us

Subregional Library

Talking Book Library
Worcester Public Library
3 Salem Square
Worcester
Massachusetts 01608-2074
Mr. James Izatt, Librarian
(508)799-1730 Voice
(508)799-1661 Voice
(800)762-0085 Toll Free
(508)799-1731 TDD
(508)799-1713 FAX
E-Mail: talkbook@ultranet.com

Michigan - Except Wayne County

Regional Library

Library of Michigan
Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P. O. Box 30007
Lansing
Michigan 48909
Ms. Maggie Bacon, Librarian
(517)373-5614 Voice
(800)992-9012 Toll Free
(517)373-1592 TDD
(517)373-5865 FAX
E-Mail: info@sbph.libofmich.lib.mi.us

Subregional Libraries

Northland Library Cooperative
316 East Chisholm Street
Alpena
Michigan 49707
Ms. Catherine Glomski, Librarian
(517)356-1622 Voice
(800)446-1580 Toll Free
(517)354-3939 FAX
E-Mail: nlclbph@northland.lib.mi.us

Washtenaw County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P. O. Box 8645
Ann Arbor
Michigan 48107-8645
Ms. Margaret Wolfe, Librarian
(734)971-6059 Voice
(734)971-3892 FAX
E-Mail: wolfem@co.washtenaw.mi.us
E-Mail: lbph@co.washtenaw.mi.us

Macomb Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
16480 Hall Road
Clinton Township
Michigan 48038-1132
Ms. Linda Champion, Librarian
(810)286-1580 Voice
(810)286-9940 TDD
(810)286-0634 FAX
E-Mail: macbld@lcm.macomb.lib.mi.us

Talking Book Center
Mideastern Michigan Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
G-4195 West Pasadena Avenue
Flint
Michigan 48504
Ms. Carolyn Nash, Librarian
(810)732-1120 Voice
(810)732-1715 FAX
E-Mail: cnash@gfn.org

Kent District Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Grandville Branch Library
4055 Maple Street SW

Grandville
Michigan 49418
Ms. Cathy Neis, Librarian
(616)530-6219 Voice
(616)530-6219 TDD
(616)530-6222 FAX
E-Mail: lbphsc@kentlibrary.lib.mi.us
E-Mail: alpcn@kentlibrary.lib.mi.us

Upper Peninsula Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1615 Presque Isle Avenue
Marquette
Michigan 49855
Ms. Suzanne Dees, Librarian
(906)228-7697 Voice
(800)562-8985 Toll Free
(906)228-7697 TDD
(906)228-5627 FAX
E-Mail: uplbph@uproc.lib.mi.us

Muskegon County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
97 East Apple Avenue
Muskegon
Michigan 49442-3404
Ms. Sheila D. Miller, Librarian
(616)724-6257 Voice
(616)722-4103 TDD
(616)724-6675 FAX

Oakland County Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Dept. #482
1200 North Telegraph
Pontiac
Michigan 48341-0482
Ms. Betty Ramey, Librarian
(248)858-5050 Voice
(800)774-4542 Toll Free (Oakland county residents)
(248)452-2247 TDD
(248)452-9145 FAX
E-Mail: oakllbph@oakland.lib.mi.us

St. Clair County Library
Special Technology Alternative Resources (STAR)
210 McMorran Boulevard
Port Huron
Michigan 48060
Ms. Mary Jo Koch, Librarian
(810)982-3600 Voice
(800)272-8570 Toll Free
(810)987-7327 FAX
E-Mail: kwheelih@bwdl.lib.mi.us

Grand Traverse Area Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
610 Woodmere
Traverse City
Michigan 49686-3397
Ms. Evelyn Wethy, Librarian
(616)932-8558 Voice
(616)922-4843 TDD
(616)922-0901 FAX
E-Mail: lbph@tcnet.org

Michigan - Wayne County Only

Regional Library

Wayne County Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
30555 Michigan Avenue
Westland
Michigan 48186-5310
Mr. Frederick Howkins, Librarian
(734)727-7300 Voice
(888)968-2737 Toll Free
(734)727-7330 TDD
(734)727-7333 FAX
E-Mail: mailto:wcrlbph@wayneregional.lib.mi.us

Subregional Library

Detroit Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Frederick Douglass Center for Specialized Services
3666 Grand River Avenue
Detroit, Michigan 48208
Ms. Deborah Seunagal, Librarian
(313)833-5494 Voice
(313)833-5492 TDD
(313)965-1977 FAX
E-Mail: dseunaga@detroit.li.mi.us

Minnesota

Regional Library

Minnesota Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P. O. Box 68
Highway 298
400 South East 6th Avenue
Faribault
Minnesota 55021
No Librarian
Phone: (507) 332-3279
In-WATS: 800-722-0550
Fax: (507) 332-3260
E-Mail: libblnd@state.mn.us
E-Mail: nancy.walton@state.mn.us

Mississippi

Regional Library

Mississippi Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
5455 Executive Place
Jackson
Mississippi 39206-4104
Ms. Rahye Puckett, Librarian
(601)713-3409 Voice
(800)446-0892 Toll Free
(601)713-3395 TDD
(601)713-3405 FAX
E-Mail: lbph@mlc.lib.ms.us
E-Mail: rahye@mlc.lib.ms.us

Missouri

Regional Library

Wolfner Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
P. O. Box 387
Jefferson City
Missouri 65102-0387
Ms. Elizabeth Eckles, Librarian
(573)751-8720 Voice
(800)392-2614 Toll Free
(800)347-1379 TDD
(573)526-2985 FAX
E-Mail: beckles@mail.sos.state.mo.us
E-Mail: rhemphil@mail.sos.state.mo.us

Montana

Regional Library

Montana Talking Book Library
1515 East Sixth Avenue
Helena
Montana 59620-1800
Ms. Christie O. Briggs, Librarian
(406)444-2064 Voice
(800)332-3400 Toll Free
(406)444-5431 TDD
(406)444-5612 FAX
E-Mail: cbriggs@msl.mt.gov

Nebraska

Regional Library

Nebraska Library Commission
Talking Book and Braille Service
The Atrium
Suite #120
1200 N Street
Lincoln
Nebraska 68508-2023
Mr. David Oertli, Librarian
(402)471-4038 Voice
(800)742-7691 Toll Free
(402)471-4038 TDD
(800)742-7691 TDD
Fax: (402) 471-6244
E-Mail: doertli@neon.nlc.state.ne.us

Nevada

Regional Library

Nevada State Library and Archives
Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
100 North Stewart Street
Carson City
Nevada 89701
Librarian: Mrs. Kerin E. Putnam
(702)687-5154 Voice
(800)922-9334 Toll Free
(702)687-8338 TDD
(702)687-8311 FAX
E-Mail: putnam@equinox.unr.edu

Subregional Library

Subregional Library for the Blind and Handicapped
Las Vegas-Clark County Library District
1401 East Flamingo Road
Las Vegas
Nevada 89119
Ms. Mary Anne Morton, Librarian
(702)733-1925 Voice
(702)733-1567 FAX

New Hampshire

Regional Library

New Hampshire State Library
Library Services to Persons with Disabilities
117 Pleasant Street
Concord
New Hampshire 03301-3852
Ms. Eileen Keim, Librarian
(603)271-3429 Voice
(800)491-4200 Toll Free
(603)226-2907 FAX (Sept-May) or
(603)271-6826 FAX (June-Aug)
E-Mail: talking@lilac.nhsl.lib.nh.us
eikeim@lilac.nhsl.lib.nh.us

New Jersey

Regional Library

New Jersey Library for the Blind and Handicapped
P.O. Box 501
Trenton, New Jersey 08625-0501
Ms. Vianne Connor, Librarian
(609)530-4000 Voice
(800)792-8322 Toll Free (English)
(800)582-5945 Toll Free (Spanish)
(609) 633-7250 TDD
(609) 530-6384 FAX
E-Mail: njlbph@njsl.tesc.edu

New Mexico

Regional Library

New Mexico Talking Book Library
1209 Camino Carlos Rey
Santa Fe
New Mexico 87501-2777
Mr. John Brewster, Librarian
(505)476-9770 Voice
(800)456-5515 Toll Free
(505)827-3888 FAX
E-Mail: jbrewstr@stlib.state.nm.us

New York - Except New York City And Long Island

Regional Library

New York State Talking Book and Braille Library
Cultural Education Center
Empire State Plaza
Albany
New York 12230
Ms. Jane Somers, Librarian
(518)474-5935 Voice
(800)342-3688 Toll Free
(800)342-3111 Toll Free
(518)474-7121 TDD
(518)474-5786 FAX
E-Mail: tbbl@mail.nysed.gov
E-Mail: tbblkids@mail.nysed.gov

New York - New York City And Long Island

Regional Library

The New York Public Library
Andrew Heiskell Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
40 West 20th Street
New York
New York 10011-4211
Ms. Kathleen V. Rowan, Librarian
(212)206-5400 Voice
(212)206-5458 TDD
(212)206-5418 FAX
E-Mail: ahlbph@nypl.org
E-Mail: krowan@nypl.org

Subregional Libraries

Talking Books Plus
Outreach Services
Suffolk Cooperative Library System
627 North Sunrise Service Road
Bellport
New York 11713
Ms. Julie Klauber, Librarian
(516)286-1600 Voice
(516)286-4685 Answering Service
(516)286-4546 TDD
(516)286-1647 FAX
E-Mail: lbph@suffolk.lib.ny.us

Talking Books
Nassau Library System
900 Jerusalem Avenue
Uniondale
New York 11553
Ms. Dorothy Puryear, Acting Librarian
(516)292-8920 Voice
(516)579-8585 TSS
(516)481-4777 FAX
E-Mail: nls@lilrc.org
E-Mail .nlsplsl@transit.nyser.net

North Carolina

Regional Library

North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
State Library of North Carolina
Department of Cultural Resources
1811 Capital Boulevard
Raleigh
North Carolina 27604-2188
Ms. Francine I. Martin, Librarian
(919)733-4376 Voice
(888)388-2460 Toll Free (North Carolina only)
(919)733-1462 TDD
(919)733-6910 FAX
E-Mail: nclbph@ncmail.net
E-Mail: francine.martin@ncmail.net
Hours of Operation: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
Serves: North Carolina; braille readers in South Carolina.

North Dakota

Regional Library

North Dakota State Library
Talking Book Services
604 East Boulevard
Bismarck
North Dakota 58505-0800
Ms. Stella Cone, Librarian
(701)328-1477 Voice
(800)843-9948 Toll Free
(800)892-8622 TDD
(701)328-2040 FAX
E-Mail: scone@pioneer.state.nd.us

Ohio - Northern

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Cleveland Public Library
17121 Lake Shore Boulevard
Cleveland
Ohio 44110-4006
Ms. Barbara T. Mates, Librarian
Phone: (216) 623-2911 Voice
In-WATS: 800-362-1262 Toll Free
Fax: (216) 623-7036 FAX
E-Mail: LBPH1@cpl.org

Ohio - Southern

Regional Library

The Public Library of Cincinnati and Hamilton County
Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Library Square
800 Vine Street
Cincinnati
Ohio 45202-2071
Ms. Donna Foust, Librarian
(513)369-6999 Voice
(800)582-0335 Toll Free
(513)369-3372 TDD
(513)369-3384 TDD
(513)369-3111 FAX

Oklahoma

Regional Library

Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
300 North East 18th Street
Oklahoma City
Oklahoma 73105
Ms. Geraldine Adams, Librarian
(405)521-3514 Voice
(405)521-3833 Voice
(800)523-0288 Toll Free
(405)521-4672 TDD
(405)521-4582 FAX
E-Mail: olbph@oltn.odl.state.ok.us

Oregon

Regional Library

Oregon State Library
Talking Book and Braille Services
250 Winter Street North East
Salem
Oregon 97301-3950
(503)378-3849 Voice
(800)452-0292 Toll Free (except Portland)
E-Mail: tbabs@sparkie.osl.state.or.us

Pennsylvania - Eastern Alabama

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Free Library of Philadelphia
919 Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania 19107
Ms. Vickie Lange Collins, Librarian
(215)683-3213 Voice
(800)222-1754 Toll Free
(215)683-3211 FAX
E-Mail: flpblind@library.phila.gov

Pennsylvania - Western

Regional Library

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh
Leonard C. Staisey Building
4724 Baum Boulevard
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania 15213-1389
Mrs. Sue O. Murdock, Librarian
(412)687-2440 Voice
(800)242-0586 Toll Free
(412)687-2442 FAX
E-Mail: clbph@clpgh.org

Puerto Rico

Regional Library

Puerto Rico Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
520 Ponce de Leon Avenue
San Juan
Puerto Rico 00901
Librarian: Ms. Igri Enriquez
(787)723-2519 Voice
(800)981-8008 Toll Free
(787)721-8177 FAX
E-Mail: ienrique@tld.net

Rhode Island

Regional Library

Talking Books Plus
Office of Library and Information Services
One Capitol Hill
Providence, RI 02908
Mr. Richard G. Leduc, Librarian
(401)222-5800 Voice
(800)734-5141 Toll Free
(401)222-2726 TDD
(401)222-4195 FAX
E-Mail: tbplus@lori.state.ri.us

South Carolina

Regional Library

South Carolina State Library
Department for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
301 Gervais Street
P. O. Box 821
Columbia
South Carolina 29202-0821
Ms. Guynell Williams, Librarian
(803)898-5900 Voice
(800)922-7818 Toll Free
(803)734-7298 TDD
(803)898-5907 FAX
E-Mail: guynell@leo.scsl.state.sc.us

South Dakota

Regional Library

South Dakota Braille and Talking Book Library
State Library Building
800 Governors Drive
Pierre
South Dakota 57501-2294
Mr. Daniel W. Boyd, Librarian
(605)773-3131 Voice
(800)423-6665 Toll Free
(605)773-4194 TDD
(605)773-4950 FAX
E-Mail: danb@stlib.state.sd.us

Tennessee

Regional Library

Tennessee Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Tennessee State Library and Archives
403 Seventh Avenue North
Nashville
Tennessee 37243-0313
Ms. Mary Lou Markham, Librarian
(615)741-3915 Voice
(800)342-3308 Toll Free
(800)848-0298 TDD
(615)532-8856 FAX
E-Mail: tlbph@mail.state.tn.us

Texas

Regional Library

Texas State Library and Archives Commission
Talking Book Program
P.O. Box 12927
Austin
Texas 78711-2927
Ms. Jenifer O. Flaxbart, Librarian
(512)463-5458 Voice
(800)252-9605 Toll Free
(512)463-5449 TDD
(512) 463-5436 FAX
E-Mail: jenifer.flaxbart@tsl.state.tx.us

Utah

Regional Library

Utah State Library Division
Program for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Suite #A
250 North 1950 West
Salt Lake City
Utah 84116-7901
Mr. Gerald A. Buttars, Librarian
(801)715-6789 Voice
(800)662-5540 Toll Free (Utah)
(800)453-4293 Toll Free (western states)
(801)468-6767 FAX
E-Mail: gbuttars@inter.state.lib.ut.us

Vermont

Regional Library

Vermont Department of Libraries
Special Services Unit
578 Paine Turnpike North
Berlin, Vermont 05602
Mr. S. Francis Woods, Librarian
(802)828-3273 Voice
(800)479-1711 Toll Free
(802)828-2199 FAX
E-Mail: ssu@dol.state.vt.us

Virgin Islands

Regional Library

Virgin Islands Library for the Visually and Physically Handicapped
3012 Golden Rock
Christiansted
St. Croix
Virgin Islands 00820
No Librarian
(340)772-2250 Voice
(340)772-3545 FAX
E-Mail: ac757@virgin.usci.net

Virginia

Regional Library

Library and Resource Center
Virginia Department for the Visually Handicapped
395 Azalea Avenue
Richmond
Virginia 23227-3623
Ms. Barbara McCarthy, Librarian
(804)371-3661 Voice
(800)552-7015 Toll Free
(804)371-3661 TDD
(800)552-7015 TDD
(804)371-3508 FAX
E-Mail: mccartbn@dvh.state.va.us

Subregional Libraries

Alexandria Library
Talking Book Service
826 Slaters Lane
Alexandria
Virginia 22314
Ms. Loni McCaffrey, Librarian
(703)838-4298 Voice
(703)838-4568 TDD
(703)838-4614 FAX
E-Mail: emccaffr@leo.vsla.edu

Access Services
Fairfax County Public Library
2501 Sherwood Hall Lane
Alexandria
Virginia 22306
Ms. Jeanette A. Studley, Librarian
(703)660-6943 Voice
(703)660-8524 TDD
(703)768-6909 FAX

Talking Book Service
Arlington County Department of Libraries
1015 North Quincy Street
Arlington
Virginia 22201
Ms. Roxanne Barnes, Librarian
(703)228-6333 Voice
(703)228-6320 TDD
(703)228-6336 FAX

Access Services
Fairfax County Public Library
Suite #123
12000 Government Center Parkway
Fairfax
Virginia 22035-0012
Ms. Jeanette A. Studley, Librarian
(703)324-8380 Voice
(703)324-8365 TDD
(703)324-8386 FAX
E-Mail: jstudley@.vsla.edu
E-Maiil: sjapikse@leo.vsla.edu

Fredericksburg Area Subregional Library
Central Rappahannock Regional Library
1201 Caroline Street
Fredericksburg
Virginia 22401
Ms. Nancy Schiff, Librarian
(540)372-1144 Voice
(800)628-4807 Toll Free
(540)371-9165 TDD
(540)373-9411 FAX
E-Mail: nschiff@crrl.org

Hampton Subregional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
1 South Mallory Street
Hampton
Virginia 23663
Ms. Mary Sue Woolard, Librarian
(757)727-1900 Voice
(757)727-1149 TDD
(757)727-1047 FAX
E-Mail: mwoolard@city.hampton.va.us

Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Newport News Public Library System
110 Main Street
Newport News
Virginia 23601
Ms. Sue Baldwin, Librarian
(757)591-4858 Voice
(757)591-4858 TDD
(757)591-7425 FAX
E-Mail: nnlph@ci.newport-news.va.us

Roanoke City Public Library
Talking Book Services
Melrose-Outreach Branch
2607 Salem Turnpike North West
Roanoke
Virginia 24017-5397
Mrs. Rebecca Cooper, Librarian
(540)853-2648 Voice
(800)528-2342 Toll Free
(540)853-1030 FAX

Talking Book Center
Staunton Public Library
1 Churchville Avenue
Staunton
Virginia 24401
Mr. Oakley Pearson, Librarian
(540)885-6215 Voice
(800)995-6215 Toll Free
(540)332-3906 FAX

Special Services Library
Department of Public Libraries
930 Independence Boulevard
Virginia Beach
Virginia 23455
Ms. Susan Head, Librarian
(757)464-9175 Voice
(757)464-9175 TDD
(757)460-7606 FAX

Washington

Regional Library

Washington Talking Book and Braille Library
2021 9th Avenue
Seattle
Washington 98121-2783
Ms. Jan Ames, Librarian
(206)615-0400 Voice
(800)542-0866 Toll Free
(206)615-0419 TDD
(206)615-0437 FAX
E-Mail: wtbbl@wtbbl.org

West Virginia

Regional Library

West Virginia Library Commission
Special Libraries
Cultural Center
1900 Kanawha Boulevard East
Charleston
West Virginia 25305
Ms. Donna B. Calvert, Librarian
(304)558-4061 Voice
(800)642-8674 Toll Free
(304)558-6016 FAX
E-Mail: calvertd@wvlc.wvnet.edu

Subregional Libraries

Services for Blind and Physically Handicapped
Kanawha County Public Library
123 Capitol Street
Charleston
West Virginia 25301
Ms. Dixie Smith, Librarian
(304)343-4646, ext. #264 Voice
(304)343-4646 TDD
(304)348-6530 FAX

Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Cabell County Public Library
455 Ninth Street Plaza
Huntington
West Virginia 25701
Ms. Suzanne L. Coldiron, Librarian
(304)528-5700 Voice
(304)528-5700 TDD
(304)528-5739 FAX

Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Parkersburg and Wood County Public Library
3100 Emerson Avenue
Parkersburg
West Virginia 26104-2414
Mr. Michael Hickman, Librarian
(304)420-4587 Voice
(800)642-8674 Toll Free
(304)420-4589 FAX

West Virginia School for the Blind Library
301 East Main Street
Romney
West Virginia 26757
Ms. Cynthia S. Johnson, Librarian
Phone: (304) 822-4894
(304)822-4896 FAX
E-Mail: cjohnsonwv@hotmail.com

Ohio County Public Library
Services for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
52 16th Street
Wheeling
West Virginia 26003-3696
Ms. Lori Nicholson, Librarian: Ms. Eleanor Gibson
(304)232-0244 Voice
(304)232-6848

Wisconsin

Regional Library

Wisconsin Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
813 West Wells Street
Milwaukee
Wisconsin 53233-1436
Ms. Marsha Valance, Librarian
(414)286-3045 Voice
(800)242-8822 Toll Free
(414)286-3548 TDD
(414)286-3102 FAX
E-Mail: mvalan@mpl.org

Wyoming

Eligible readers of Wyoming receive library service from the regional library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

U.S. Citizens Residing In Foreign Countries

Receive Library Service From

Network Services Section
National Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Library of Congress
Washington
District Of Columbia 20542
Librarian: Mr. Yealuri Rathan Raj
(202)707-9261 Voice
(202)707-0744 TDD
(202)707-0712 FAX
E-Mail: nls@loc.gov

Book Lending

Utah State Library Commission
Division for the Blind and Physically Handicapped
Suite #16
2150 S. 300 West
Salt Lake City
Utah 84115
(801)466-6363

Machine Lending

State Department of Education
Services for Visually Handicapped
Room #144
Hathaway Building
Cheyenne
Wyoming 82002
(307)777-7274 Voice

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