Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

10/16/2026

Our friends at Georgia Public Broadcasting invite you to a free virtual film screening next Tuesday, October 21 at 2 p.m., hosted by Move to Include and ReelAbilities International. Two short films on employment and disability will be presented, followed by a discussion. Read more about it on the GLS blog: https://gls.georgialibraries.org/free-virtual-film-screening-on-employment-and-disability/

[Image: Fireworks and shots of people with disabilities working in various environments, with text that reads Celebrating Value and Talent. National Disability Employment Awareness Month, and logos from the U.S. Department of Labor.]

10/14/2026

The Metro Atlanta We CARE Veterans Fair is one week from tomorrow: Thursday, October 22 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Cobb County Civic Center! It's 100% free, and GLS will be there, so come see us and grab your chance to talk to people from the many other partner organizations and agencies who will be there to help you. It's not just for veterans: the We CARE Vet Fair has plenty to offer current military service members, military families, caregivers and survivors.

The Cobb County Civic Center address is 548 South Marietta Pkwy SE, Marietta, GA 30060.

Check out the linked post for further details. If you still have questions about the We CARE Vet Fair, call United Military Care at 770-973-0014. We hope to see you there!

Metro Atlanta, mark your calendars!

We're returning to the Cobb County Civic Center on October 22, 2026 from 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM for our final event of the 2026 We CARE Vet Fair™ season...and we want to see YOU.

We look forward to welcoming:
- Veterans
- Current Military
- Military Families
- Caregivers
- Survivors

Not an Atlanta resident? That's okay - there will be local, regional, and national resources on-site to assist you. There's no cost, and no hidden fees. Just a group of people determined to show how much they CARE.

Bring a battle buddy and join us!

We CARE Vet Fair™: Metro Atlanta
Cobb County Civic Center
Thursday, October 22, 2026
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Special thanks to our generous sponsors for their continued commitment to supporting Georgia's Veterans and their families:
Cobb County Government
Cobb EMC Foundation
Coca-Cola Bottling Company UNITED, Inc.
Sysco Atlanta Foodie
VyStar Credit Union

10/12/2026

BARD - the Braille and Audio Reading Download service from National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled - turns 20 this year. Help celebrate and learn more about how BARD started and how it's going: tune into Zoom this Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. for the NLS Patron Corner program Celebrating 20 Years of BARD: Part Two. Get the details, including the meeting link and access to the recording of Part One: https://gls.georgialibraries.org/event/nls-patron-corner-celebrating-20-years-of-bard/

[Image: The BARD Mobile app icon with lit birthday candles on top spelling out the number 20, with embedded text that reads 20 Years of BARD!]

10/07/2026

Get the most out of the Be My Eyes app by joining our next GLS Tech Talk!
Next Tuesday, October 13th at 10:00 AM ET, we’re diving into a step-by-step guide on how to create and manage your own groups. We'll show you exactly how to seamlessly connect with the right volunteers and community members for your specific needs. For Zoom details, visit our website at https://gls.georgialibraries.org/event/gls-tech-talk-managing-groups-in-be-my-eyes/
[image: Be My Eyes logo, text reads Be My Eyes]

10/02/2026

There is always more to learn about BARD - the Braille and Audio Reading Download service from NLS. Tune into The Many Faces of BARD next Thursday, October 8 at 7 p.m. on Zoom for a discussion of Advanced Navigation on BARD Mobile: https://gls.georgialibraries.org/event/many-faces-of-bard-advanced-navigation/

[Image: Hands operating a smartphone accompanied by text The Many Faces of BARD. Learn Online!]

09/30/2026

What's the big deal about the We CARE Veterans Fair, where GLS always hosts a table, throughout the state and throughout the year? Mark your calendar for the Metro Atlanta event coming up on October 22, and read our latest blog post. It's an eye-opening Q&A with Andi Edwards of United Military Care about the impact these big FREE events have on Georgia's military community: https://gls.georgialibraries.org/behind-the-mission-how-the-we-care-vet-fairs-serve-those-who-served/

[Image: GLS Outreach Librarian Brandi and GLS Ambassador Danielle assist veterans at a We CARE Vet Fair in Rome, GA.]

09/28/2026

The GLS Road Trip wrapped up at the end of 2025, but GLS Outreach never stopped being on the road! We like to say that GLS reaches all four corners of Georgia, and last Friday we had a chance to stop by the Rabun County Public Library in the far northeast corner. Dyana is the branch manager and our GLS Ambassador for the Northeast Georgia Regional Library System. She and Rabun Raccoon welcomed us in for a quick look around and a meet-and-greet. Rabun has a small collection of braille books for children; you can use your PINES library card to check one out next time you're there, or request one for pickup at your local PINES library.

[Images: Dyana and Sarah smile with a stuffed toy raccoon inside the Rabun County Public Library. A small collection of braille books alongside a sign that reads Braille Books Top Shelf. Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss in braille.]

09/23/2026

Join NLS for their next That All May eRead online program on Tuesday, September 29 at 7:00 p.m. ET! This month, they are diving into the Effective Use of the NLS eReader Dictionary, followed by an open Q&A where they’ll answer all your questions about the NLS Braille eReader. The meeting will be recorded. For meeting details and past recordings visit www.loc.gov/nls/news-and-updates/that-all-may-eread.
[image: NLS braille ereader device]

09/21/2026

Join us at the Fall Prevention Expo on Friday, September 25 from 10 AM-12 PM at the Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville. Enjoy free health screenings, a Tai Chi demo, balance tips, door prizes, and helpful resources for older adults and their families. This event is free, but space is limit.
RSVP by calling 770-599-7354 or emailing [email protected].
[image: Flyer for the Fall Prevention Expo on September 25, 2026, at Ruby C. Fulbright Aquatic Center in Clarkesville, Georgia, featuring older adults, event details, activities, and RSVP contact information.]

09/19/2026

We are so excited to be on location this Saturday morning for the Grand Opening of the new OKelly Memorial Library in downtown Loganville! The new building is absolutely gorgeous: spacious and filled with light. Stop by and take advantage of everything your local library has to offer!

[Image: Smiling GLS Outreach staff stand behind a table with information and equipment.]