The holidays are here again! These special time of year is wonderful for so many reasons, but it can get hectic and busy. The United States Postal Service experiences significant …
The Best Book Club Ever
Booklist – November 2023 Book clubs have a history that goes back almost 400 years when a group of women organized themselves to discuss sermons and texts aboard a ship …
Holiday Closures
The Utah State Library for the Blind will be closed two days in the month of November. Veterans Day November 10th, 2023 Thank you to all the veterans for your …
Braille Hymnal Available
We recently received a donated copy of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints’ current hymnal in braille. It is a two volume collection. We want to make sure …
Blindness Awareness Month and White Cane Safety Day
October is blindness awareness month! Throughout the month of October, we celebrate the achievements of people who are blind or have visual disabilities. We also celebrated White Cane Safety Day …
Creepy Crawlies
Book List – October 2023 Sometimes we’re fascinated by bugs and insects. Sometimes we’re horrified. But they are a vital part of our world. As summer fades to fall and …
See Note Newsletter
Check out our newest edition of the See Note for fall/winter 2023. See Note Newsletter (PDF) This newsletter is available in Braille or via email by contacting the library.
Library Survey
Every two years the Utah State Library for the Blind sends out a patron survey. We want to know how you feel about us and your library service. We use …
Cascade Volcanoes
Book List – June 2023 One of our Reader’s Advisors has a goal of traveling the Cascade Volcanic Arc, a road trip from Mount Baker near the Canadian border to …
Thank you to Our Volunteers and Donors
Many of you know about our in-house audio recording program. Did you know this program relies on volunteers? Many people have lent their vocal talent to read books for the …
Mental Health Awareness Month
Book List – May 2023 Each year millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental illness. During May, we can bring our voices together to advocate for …
Changes in the USPS Process for Package Pick-up
Since the Pandemic, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has instituted new policies for pickup of packages such as braille and digital books due to staff shortages, turnover, and seasonal …