Arizona Friends of Talking Books

Looking to lead?

Call for Presenters: AzLA Professional Development Committee needs you to share!

Are you passionate about libraries, learning, and leadership? Do you have insights, strategies, or experiences that could benefit library professionals? We invite you to share your expertise by presenting for the AzLA Professional Development Monthly Webinar Series.

We welcome proposals from individuals of all backgrounds and encourage submissions from first-time presenters.

Submit your webinar proposal at: https://buff.ly/cZihy01

We can’t wait! 😜

Are you looking to get back into reading this summer?

Children and Adults are encouraged to join us for the 2025 Summer Reading Program with the Arizona Talking Book Library. The program runs June 2nd to August 1st, 2025 and is made possible with funding by Friends of Talking Books ! The theme this year is Color Our World which means we want to read about the science of color, artists from around the world, creative hobbies, colorful adventures, and whatever color may mean to YOU!

Stay tuned for more information on how to get started with Summer Reading next week!

For more information about us or the services we offer, call us at 602-255-5578 or visit azlibrary.gov/talkingbooks

Donar dollars are hard at work with roller shades and AV in the training room. Much needed!

We can't wait for the Whine & Cheese event in September!

Wonderful podcast on degenerative eye diseases:

Eye on the Cure Podcast | Episode 47: Kari Branham Kari Branham, a genetic counselor with Kellog Eye Center at the University of Michigan, talks to host Ben Shaberman about a variety of topics related to genetic testing and counseling for people with

Blindness & Low Vision Assistive Technology Expo- VRATE We are VRATE 2020, the largest, longest running event for blindnes and low vision technology in Arizona. We showcase technology that helps the blind and visually impaired do all the things they want to do in life.

New board room, who dis?

The board getting some work done around the table.

Our fabulous board members meeting last night in preparation for Whine & Cheese on September 30th!

Have you purchased your tickets yet?!

https://aesaz.co/ELP/AZFOTB2022/Tickets

AZFOTB is getting more social! Find us on LinkedIn.

Arizona Friends of Talking Books | LinkedIn Arizona Friends of Talking Books | Arizona Friends of Talking Books Library is a nonprofit organization management company based out Phoenix, Arizona, United States.

Happy !

In honor of , we celebrate the contributions of Etta Josselyn Giffin (1863-1932), who was appointed librarian of the Library of Congress's reading room for people who are blind when it opened in 1897. She took charge, campaigned for a universal braille system, and introduced readings by local notables. She later became the director of the private National Library for the Blind, where she established a system to send braille books to blind people throughout the United States.

[Memorial charcoal portrait drawing of Etta Josselyn Giffin done in 1933. Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division.]