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Library Services offered at Washington Talking Book & Braille Library

2021 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121

South of Denny Way and east of Westlake Ave. Near the Seattle Police Dept's West Precinct office. Call King County Metro at (206) 553-3000 or visit http://tripplanner.kingcounty.gov/ for public transit information.
Eligibility
Anyone who:  
  • Cannot see printed material clearly with conventional eyeglass correction
  • Cannot hold a book or turn pages
  • Has a learning disability
Hours
8:30am to 5pm from Monday through Friday
Application process
Call or download from website.   An applicant should complete an application to be signed by a professional (doctor, optometrist, nurse, librarian, teacher, social worker, etc. ) who is able to verify disability.
Fees
None.
Service area
WA

Other Information

Languages

  • Multi-lingual materials
  • Spanish

Disabilities & Health Conditions

  • Blindness/Low Vision
Loans talking book players and books in Braille and digital cartridge to those who are blind, visually impaired, physically disabled, learning disabled or deaf-blind.   The services are available to individuals, hospitals, nursing homes, schools and other agencies serving persons who are visually or physically disabled.   Collection includes:
  • Bestsellers
  • Classics
  • Mysteries
  • Poetry
  • NW subjects and authors
  • Essays
  • Non-fiction
  • Popular magazines
Dial-in access to on-line catalog is available.    Limited materials are available in other languages.
Data provided by
Washington 211
Providing organization
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
Operates statewide library services for individuals who are blind, visually impaired, physically disabled, learning disabled or deaf-blind.
Library Services offered at Washington Talking Book & Braille Library