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Big Sky Country

July – Booklist Montana is a beautiful and wild place. Home to some of the world’s most famous National Parks, and a rich Western tradition, it captures the imagination and...

Jason Broughton, National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

Listen to the this episode of the Utah Libraries Have You Covered Podcast in Podbean. In this Utah Libraries Have You Covered episode, Jason Broughton, director of National Library Service for the...
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Celebrating Helen Keller and the Blind Community

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...
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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,...

Ray Wright, Woodshop Instructor at the DSBVI

Listen to the this episode of the Utah Libraries Have You Covered Podcast in Podbean. If you or someone you know is blind or disabled the last thing you may think...
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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,...
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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:...
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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...

Lisa Nelson & the Utah State Library for the Blind

Listen to the this episode of the Utah Libraries Have You Covered Podcast in Podbean. In this episode we chat with Lisa Nelson, Program Manager with the Utah State Library Program for...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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2025 Legislative Roster

The 2025 Legislative Roster is available in braille. 2025 Legislative Roster...
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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...