Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center

Address

300 S. 2nd st
Springfield, IL 62701

(800) 655-5576 x1

www.illinoistalkingbooks.org

AKA:

Illinois State Library

Description:

We provide library service for anyone unable to read regular print because of low vision, blindness, or a physical disability. Talking book materials (digital audio books and magazines, braille books and magazines, and playback machines) are mailed directly to and from our patrons' homes. Our program is tax supported, so there is absolutely no out-of-pocket expense to our patrons, including postage. Currently, we serve approximately 13,000 active readers.

Hours:

Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Intake Process:

Please call to request an application, or download one from our website. Fill out the application and ask your physician, nurse, social worker, or librarian to certify your disability. Then mail the completed application to our Burr Ridge location, and a Reader Adviser will call you to set up your account and reading preferences.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English and Spanish, with materials available in several foreign languages.

Eligibility:

Illinois residents who are unable to read standard print due to a visual or physical impairment. Some reading disabilities, such as being unable to hold reading materials, also qualify.

Handicap Accessible?

Yes

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

November 8, 2017

Volunteer Opportunities:

Please call.

Address Listings

Physical (Primary)

300 S. 2nd st
Springfield, IL 62701

Contacts

Phone Numbers

Main Line

(800) 655-5576 x1

Legal Status:

Non-Profit

Description

Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center and recordings for the blind and or individuals who are unable to hold reading materials.

Hours

Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Required Documents

Please call.

Eligibility

Illinois residents who are unable to read standard print due to a visual or physical impairment. Some reading disabilities, such as being unable to hold reading materials, also qualify.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please call.

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

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    Description

    Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center and recordings for the blind and or individuals who are unable to hold reading materials.

    Hours

    Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

    Required Documents

    Please call.

    Eligibility

    Illinois residents who are unable to read standard print due to a visual or physical impairment. Some reading disabilities, such as being unable to hold reading materials, also qualify.

    Fees

    None

    Intake Procedure

    Please call.

    Languages

    English and Spanish

    Service Area

    No boundaries.

    Geography Served

      If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

    • Illinois
      Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-4500.8300-100) and related services within the Service Tree.

      Description

      Illinois Talking Book Outreach Center and recordings for the blind and or individuals who are unable to hold reading materials.

      Hours

      Main Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

      Required Documents

      Please call.

      Eligibility

      Illinois residents who are unable to read standard print due to a visual or physical impairment. Some reading disabilities, such as being unable to hold reading materials, also qualify.

      Fees

      None

      Intake Procedure

      Please call.

      Languages

      English and Spanish

      Service Area

      Serves Illinois residents.

      Geography Served

        If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.

      • Illinois
        Edit Service DetailsClick here to see this service (TJ-4500.4500-750) and related services within the Service Tree.

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