Washington Talking Book & Braille Library
The Washington Talking Book & Braille Library, a program of the Washington State Library, builds community while providing access to reading materials for Washingtonians who are unable to read standard print. WTBBL provides comprehensive, statewide library services including readers’ advisory, local audio and braille book production, and youth services programming. All materials are sent free by mail or downloaded from our website or mobile app.
Talking Books & Braille
Youth & Outreach Services
Washington Talking Book & Braille Library Projects
Youth Services Program
Providing services to youth from birth to age 21 in Washington State unable to read standard print
Equipment, Materials & Collections
Helping promote that All May Read with support through equipment. audiobook production and library upgrades
Outreach Program
Education, promotion and marketing of library services statewide
ALL Foundation of Washington
Mary Hammer
Digital Projects Archivist, Washington State ArchivesThe ALL Foundation facilitated funding to digitize historical scrapbooks created by Washington’s 13th Secretary of State, Ralph Munro. This support allows us to provide online access to these records, which document an elected official’s 20-year career in state government. Creating access to records that give citizens a vital account of their public government is a core mission of State Archives, and ALL Foundation helped us accomplish just that!
John C. Hughes
Chief HistorianIn its first 15 years, the Legacy Washington oral history program has produced 17 published books, 11 exhibits and 108 profiles of extraordinary Washingtonians—from governors and senators to civil rights leaders and Green Beret medics. We couldn’t have done it without the ALL Foundation’s unstinting support.
Anna Nash
Institutional Librarian, Washington State LibraryThe ALL Foundation and donations we receive through the foundation enhance the Institutional Library Services Program. For years and years we only had funding to meet our most critical needs. Donations have allowed us to purchase material our patrons were excited about, fund programs to encourage literacy and community, and to make the library a more enjoyable place all around. Thank you ALL Foundation and donors!
Danielle Miller
Director of the Washington Talking Book & Braille LibraryThanks to support from the ALL Foundation, WTBBL is able to promote braille literacy, and reading for everyone. We’re also able to engage youth patrons’ minds and creativity through accessible gaming, interactive, accessible programming, and collaborative state-wide events. Support also allows for technology improvements and enhancements for audiobook production, making more accessible books and reading material available for WTBBL patrons and persons with print disabilities nation-wide, helping ensure that all may read.
Derrick Nunnally
Office of the Secretary of State, Deputy Director of Community EngagementThe ALL Foundation has provided invaluable knowledge and logistical assistance in developing a new joint federal-state technology program that would not have been possible without such an engaged and creative nonprofit partner.