Winter Reading Challenge 2026
Last winter we challenged people to time travel, this year we are challenging people to explore the world! This year’s Winter Reading Challenge is Reading Around the World. For this challenge you have to pick a book set in one of the countries listed, written by an author from one of the countries listed, or about one of the countries listed. You must read 10 books to complete the challenge! We have selected 25 different countries. The end of the reading challenge is: March 31st, 2026.
The list of countries can be sent to you in Large Print /Braille or digitally. Please contact WTBBL if you would like to participate. You can email wtbbl@milwaukee.gov or call 1-800-242-8822 or 414-286-3045.
DA2 Training
If you have received a new DA2 Player and are interested in learning how to use it join us for a training over Zoom! We will be hosting Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired Access Technology Specialist, Jim Denham. He will be offering a training and information session on the DA2 September 3rd at 11:00 am. The session will be two hours in order to make sure everyone has time for questions.
Don't worry! If you've missed the Zoom session, you can always find the recorded session on our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/wisconsintalkingbookandbraillelibrary and on YouTube at https://youtu.be/Kayd7BlkrmE.
Learn About BARD Express 2024
NLS is pleased to announce the release of BARD Express, version 3.0.0.7. This release includes the long-awaited BARD Express Player which allows patrons to choose an audio book or magazine from their BARD Express bookshelf and listen to it directly on their PC.
If you’re interested in learning more about BARD Express and how to use the new Player feature, please join us when we host Jim Denham, assistive technology specialist from the Wisconsin Council of the Blind and Visually Impaired, on Nov., 12th at 1:30.
Much like BARD Mobile, with the BARD Express Player, users can adjust the narration speed; jump to navigation points such as part, chapter, and article; create bookmarks; and much more.
To participate please call the DialPad Meetings number at 1-855-753-0200 at the appointed time. The number is toll-free. If you are the first person to call you will hear hold music. Once a second caller joins, you'll be connected to the conversation.
E-reader Training Program!
E-reader Training: Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at 1:30 with Jim from WCBVI Dial in at 1-855-753-0200. Please join us if you are interested!
Are you a braille reader with questions about how to use the e-reader you got from the Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library (WTBBL)? The Council’s Access Technology Specialist Jim Denham is offering an e-reader help session on Tuesday, August 15 at 1:30 p.m. for Wisconsin Talking Book and Braille Library Patrons. To join the meeting, call the DialPad Meetings number at 855-753-0200 at the appointed time.
If you were unable to attend this wonderful event, here is the MP3 recording - eReader Presentation 8-15-2023