Operates the Talking Books Library; to provide digital audiobooks, braille books and other reading materials and equipment for free to Rhode Island residents who are visually impaired, blind, or physically handicapped and unable to read standard print materials. Talking Books Plus- The Rhode Island Talking Books Library (TBL) program began in 1967 and is administered by the Rhode Island Office of Library and Information Services (OLIS). BARD- Once you become a member of TBL, you may also apply for a BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) account which allows you to download your digital books in a matter of minutes to your cartridge or mobile device. Resources - members can view the Talking Book Topics catalog to help with selecting titles, find the schedule for our Book Discussion Group as well as information about the Summer Reading program. Newsletters and other reading list are also available. *RI Veterans receive priority for services and resources provided by the Library of Congress, National Library Services through the TBL program.