The topic for the February 24, 2026, That All May eRead online program will be Using Your eReader with Your Android phone.

In the remaining time, we will answer any questions you have about the NLS Braille eReader.

The topic for the Thursday, February 19, 2026, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Signing Up for the My Talking Book Skill on Alexa Post-Beta.

After the presentation and demonstration, we will answer any questions you have about the My Talking Books skill for Alexa-enabled smart speakers.

Deadline to apply is March 1.

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), supported by the National Library for the Blind Endowment, has launched a paid inte

The topic for the Thursday, February 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Advanced Searching on the DA2.

After the presentation and demonstration, the rest of the hour will be spent answering all BARD-related questions.

Production of 2026 braille wall calendars (CAW1), which was delayed due to last fall’s government shutdown, has now been completed, and distribution of calendars has begun.

We anticipate that all subscribers will receive calendars by the end of February. 

All pocket calendars (CAP1) have now been shipped.

The topic for the Thursday, February 12, 2026, Many Faces of BARD program will be Advanced Searching on the DA2.

After a presentation and demonstration, we will take your questions about all things BARD for the remainder of the hour.