Talking Books News

The topic for the Thursday, December 18, 2025, Smart Speaking to the Smart Speaker online program will be Using Book Navigation and Bookmarks.

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

Please see below for a list of items that are delayed.

Due to the 43-day federal government shutdown in October and November, NLS will not produce

The Patron Engagement Section will resume all regularly scheduled online programs in December.

Zoom links and descriptions of the programs will be provided in advance of each session.

On November 12, Congress passed, and the President signed into law, a full-year appropriations bill to fund the legislative branch, including the Library of Congress, for FY 2026.

As of November 13, 2025, NLS has returned to normal operations.

Join the Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library staff of NY on the first Saturday of Each Month, 2–4 PM.

• November 1
• December 6

The Xavier Society for the Blind is busy unboxing after moving to their new space, but they are still cranking out some great braille and Talking Books.

Check out their newest Talking Books below. Don't forget to note their new address (they will be in the same building as our friends at JBI Library