Georgia Library Service (GLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled
Georgia Library Service (GLS) for the Blind and Print Disabled is a free braille and talking book library service for individuals who are blind or whose physical abilities require the use of books and magazines in audio, braille or other adapted formats. Could someone you know benefit from reading materials in an accessible format?
Books and More
Enjoy books, magazines, music and more in accessible formats.
Reader Advisors
Get personalized help and answers to your questions from our expert Reader Advisors. Reader Advisors are available 8am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
Programs
Join in exciting, educational and uplifting activities throughout the year.
GLS Atlanta Library
Visit our library to get help and support from knowledgeable staff. Library Hours: 10am – 5pm, Monday – Friday.
GLS News Spring 2024
A voice recording of the Spring 2024 issue of “GLS News,” a quarterly newsletter from Georgia Library Service for the Blind & Print Disabled (GLS).Â
GLS Public Service Announcement
Learn about becoming a GLS patron and the programs and services available for those who are eligible.
Discover a braille library for young Georgians
On a recent visit to Macon, some members of the GLS staff were lucky enough to get up close and personal with one of the hidden gems of Georgia library collections: the braille books at historic...
Help GaRRS Enhance Services for the Vision-Impaired
The Georgia Radio Reading Service (GaRRS) has been dedicated to enriching the lives of Georgians with visual and print impairments by providing free radio and on-demand audio service for over 40...
Verbal instructions for inclusive crafts
Accessible origami Last summer, for the 2023 GLS Summer Reading Program, some of our staff experimented with writing verbal instructions for a couple of origami projects. Origami, the Japanese art...