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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.
BARD Mobile Android App 2.0
Coming to BARD Android users this Friday, June 23: version 2.0 of the BARD Mobile Android app.
Take TBS Back to School with You!
Did you know that SC Talking Book Services are available for eligible students and teachers?
Tune into the Many Faces of BARD!
This month the program from the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled is BARD: Advanced Search Tips from an Expert.
2023 Talking Book Services Art Gallery
The 2023 Talking Book Services Art Gallery was a resounding success, with 57 entries from dozens of counties all across South Carolina. Competition was fierce, with many wonderful artworks in a wide variety of media. In addition to 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners in each of three age categories, we also have a special State Librarian award for overall excellence, which was won this year by Sarah O’Reilly, age 6. All of the beautiful artwork will hang in the State Library lobby through the end of May—be sure to stop by and take a look!