Tag Archives: North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

Happy BARD Day – February 2021

Posted on February 5, 2021 by nclbph

Happy BARD Day – January 2021 was a great month for downloading audio and braille. In January 759 audio readers downloaded 13415 books, 425 magazines and 169 music items. Another 31 braille readers downloaded 201 books, 7 magazines and 85 … Continue reading →

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NCLBPH Winter Reading Registration Deadline

Posted on January 28, 2021 by nclbph

There’s still time to register for our Winter Reading Program! Winter Reading lasts until February 28th. Any books you’ve ordered since December 1st will be added to you overall count. The last day to sign up will be Saturday, January … Continue reading →

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Acquiring Braille Literacy

Posted on January 11, 2021 by nclbph

As a reader advisor who works closely with individuals who have visual impairments, I have recently begun to learn braille through the Hadley correspondence course. Prior to beginning this course, I had heard of the importance of learning braille for … Continue reading →

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Educational Resources for Braille!

Posted on January 8, 2021 by nclbph

January is National Braille Literacy Month! In addition to our Braille collection, we have suggested a few resources for Braille literacy on our educational resources page. We’ve narrowed down those resources for learning braille. We hope you find this useful! … Continue reading →

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Winter Reading Suggestions

Posted on December 30, 2020 by nclbph

We pulled together some fun and enjoyable stories to add to your winter reading list! Feel free to add some or all of them to your list! Winter’s Tales: Stories and Observations for the Unusual DB026962 Comedian Jonathan Winters has … Continue reading →

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Holiday Seasons’ Readings

Posted on December 23, 2020 by nclbph

We have some entertaining and educational books about the upcoming winter holidays. It’s also good for padding your reading list! Anne Perry’s Christmas Vigil: Two Victorian Holiday Mysteries; a Christmas Promise, a Christmas Odyssey DB077494 Two novellas set in Victorian … Continue reading →

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Winter Reading Sign Up!

Posted on December 21, 2020 by nclbph

In case you didn’t know, the North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is having its first Winter Reading Program and you are invited! The reading program will last from December 1st until February 28th, 2021. Any books … Continue reading →

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Happy BARD Day – December 2020

Posted on December 4, 2020 by nclbph

Happy BARD Day – November 2020 was a great month for downloading audio and braille. In November 773 audio readers downloaded 10567 books, 327 magazines and 126 music items. Another 29 braille readers downloaded 154 books and 15 magazines. 18 … Continue reading →

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NCLBPH Hosts How the Post Office Created America

Posted on December 4, 2020 by nclbph

NCLBPH invites you to our Zoom story telling program! Storyteller, Bill Stepien will deliver an exciting story of the role the post office played in creating our country! “Since our founding as a nation, the postal office has been serving … Continue reading →

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Library will be closed for the Thanksgiving Holiday

Posted on November 25, 2020 by nclbph

The North Carolina Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped will be closed this Thursday and Friday (November 26th and 27th) for Thanksgiving. Stay safe and we look forward to hearing from you again Monday, November 30th!

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