Tag Archives: From The Library

September is National Guide Dog Month

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Guide dogs lead the way! For our blind and visually disabled patrons, accessible books can lead the way to new worlds and new adventures. Celebrate Guide Dog Month with TBP.

From the library:

EVERY STEP FORWARD: PERSONAL ACCOUNTS OF THE UNIQUE PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN BLIND PEOPLE AND THEIR SEEING EYE DOGS (BR 15966)

PARTNERS IN INDEPENDENCE: A SUCCESS STORY OF DOGS AND THE DISABLED (DB 58508) (BR 15603)

THUNDER DOG: THE TRUE STORY OF A BLIND MAN, HIS GUIDE DOG, AND THE TRIUMPH OF TRUST AT GROUND ZERO (DB 73300) (LB 06970)

August 21 is Senior Citizens Day

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Stories have no age limit. Celebrate Senior Citizens Day with TBP’s free audiobooks.

From the library:

GIFT OF AGING: GROWING OLDER WITH PURPOSE, PLANNING, AND POSITIVITY (DB 126368)

GROWING OLDER: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT AGING (DB 09137)

SECOND FIFTY: ANSWERS TO THE 7 BIG QUESTIONS OF MIDLIFE AND BEYOND (LB 0003309)

August is Children’s Eye Health Awareness Month

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Let’s prioritize healthy eyes AND healthy minds! The Talking Book Program offers accessible books for kids with vision challenges. #ChildrensEyeHealth

From the library:

ANIMAL CRACKERS: A DELECTABLE COLLECTION OF PICTURES, POEMS, AND LULLABIES FOR THE VERY YOUNG (DB 44226)

FAMILY OF POEMS: MY FAVORITE POETRY FOR CHILDREN (BR 17614)

TREASURY OF CURIOUS GEORGE (DB 74499)

July 25 Is Parents’ Day

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Parents who share stories shape strong readers. Celebrate Parents’ Day with some Talking Book Program books and magazines in audio, large print, or braille.

From the library:

CRIBSHEET: A DATA-DRIVEN GUIDE TO BETTER, MORE RELAXED PARENTING, FROM BIRTH TO PRESCHOOL (DB 95238) (BR 23249)

LAUGH BOOK: A NEW TREASURY OF HUMOR FOR CHILDREN (DB 26241)

YOU CAN DATE BOYS WHEN YOU’RE FORTY: DAVE BARRY ON PARENTING AND OTHER TOPICS HE KNOWS VERY LITTLE ABOUT (DB 78486) (LB 08341) (BR 20472)

July 16 Is Disability Awareness Day

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The Texas Talking Book Program makes sure everyone has access to books, so that all may read. If you are looking for disability support for you or for a loved one, please contact TBP’s Disability Information and Referral Center at 1-800-252-9605. Explore materials available for check-out from our collection:

From the library:

DEMYSTIFYING DISABILITY: WHAT TO KNOW, WHAT TO SAY, AND HOW TO BE AN ALLY (DB 105481) (BR 23987)

DISABILITY AWARENESS–DO IT RIGHT! YOUR ALL-IN-ONE HOW-TO GUIDE: TIPS, TECHNIQUES, AND HANDOUTS FOR A SUCCESSFUL AWARENESS DAY (DB 64616) (BR 17395)

JUST ASK!: BE DIFFERENT, BE BRAVE, BE YOU (DB 97234) (BR 22864)