June – Booklist Helen Keller was born on June 27, 1880. Her achievements and labor on behalf of the blind and deaf community are celebrated around the world. She was …
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles!
May – Booklist The bustle of the summer vacation season is upon us. In the modern world we can travel across the world in a day by boarding a plane, …
Discover Poetry
April – Booklist April is National Poetry Month. Many people struggle with poetry. This is often a result of past negative learning experiences, a belief it is only for intellectuals, …
Make a Braille Butterfly
Celebrate spring by following these instructions to make a braille Swallowtail butterfly! The design is 16 rows, 28 cells. Font: Tahoma 14, margins set to 0.70 on all sides. Note: …
Virtual Winter Reading Discussion
Virtual Winter Reading Discussion Have you been reading our winter reading titles? Please join us for a virtual discussion on April 3rd at 10 a.m. The discussion will be held …
A Night at the Opera
Utah Opera Invites people who are blind and visually impaired to a special dress rehearsal of the Puccini’s Madame Butterfly on April 30, 2025. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., a …
Good Food – National Nutrition Month
March – Booklist The month of March is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of nutrition and healthy eating habits. Food is a crucial part of our lives. In …
Volunteer at the Utah State Library for the Blind
Volunteering to record books and edit for the Utah State Library Blind and Disabled Program is fun – just ask Dave Toronto, who has been a volunteer at USL for …
Romantic Tropes
February – Booklist Romantic Tropes February 2025 Booklist A trope is a common plot theme or device that is used in storytelling. All genres use them. Think of those moments …
2025 Legislative Roster
The 2025 Legislative Roster is available in braille. 2025 Legislative Roster
Cara Rothman
Listen to the Utah Libraries Have You Covered Podcast MP3 Audio File (26:04 minutes). Welcome to the fourth episode of the Utah Libraries Have You Covered Podcast! In this episode we …
Snowed In!
Booklist – January Winter is the best time to curl up with a good book. As the snow sets in, we long for the comfort and warmth of our own …