Talking Books is a Federally-funded program which provides recorded books and special players free to persons who are blind, visually impaired, physically handicapped (cannot hold a book) or who have a doctor-certified reading disability. This program is administered by the Maine State Library and funded by the federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
To register:
- Fill out an application for individuals [PDF, 809 KB] at the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (NLS). Note: applications must be signed by an appropriate certifying authority – please read the instructions carefully.
- Print and mail this application to:
Outreach Services
Maine State Library
64 State House Station
Augusta, Maine 04333