News & Events
April is Awareness Month
April brings awareness to Stress, Parkinson's Disease, and Autism. Discover insightful books that explore coping strategies, research advancements, and personal narratives for empowerment and understanding.
Let's Celebrate Art 2024
During the months of March and April each year, the South Carolina State Library Talking Book Services Department offers a fine arts creative outlet for blind and visually impaired students in our state.
Women's History Month
Celebrate Women's History Month with empowering reads, honoring trailblazers, activists, and visionaries who've shaped history.
Talking Book Services on SCDVA's News Minute
The South Carolina Department of Veterans’ Affairs featured SC Talking Book Services in a recent episode of their popular News Minute series.
Black History Month
Explore captivating books celebrating Black History Month, delving into rich narratives, remarkable achievements, and profound contributions that have shaped the world. Enlighten, inspire, and celebrate the resilient spirit.
Art Gallery Competition - Let's Celebrate Art
During April and May each year, South Carolina Talking Book Services offers a fine arts creative outlet for blind and visually impaired students in our state.
It is now time to enter the 2024 SCSL Talking Book Services art competition. Any visually impaired/blind child or young adult still in school may enter. Artwork can be in any medium, but must be tactile.
There are three age categories: ages 6 to 10, ages 11 to 15, and ages 16 and up. Only one entry per student is allowed.
2024 Winter Reading Program
Winter Reading 2024 We invite all SC Talking Book Services patrons to join us for the 2024 Winter Reading Program on January 1, 2024.
TBS Featured on Soda City Live
South Carolina's Talking Book Services Director, Jennifer Falvey, appeared on Columbia's WIS TV News local segment, Soda City Live, on Thursday, July 27th.
BARD Mobile iOS version 2.2.1
Version 2.2.1 includes supported in-app password reset functionality.
BARD Mobile Kindle Fire Update, Version 1.4.6
This is the second in a series of releases designed to support native Amazon Kindle Fire OS development and Amazon accessibility functions, including VoiceView for screen reader and braille output support.