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Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library

Description

The Andrew Heiskell Braille and Talking Book Library is a branch of the New York Public Library that serves those who are blind, visually impaired or physically unable to read standard print. This specially designed location features a large selection of fiction and nonfiction titles (from classics to best sellers) as well as magazines in Braille and talking books format. The library also houses a meeting room for lectures, concerts and other events, which are all free and open to the public. In addition, staff at this location teach one-on-one computer classes that use assistive technology for the visually impaired.

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Location

40 W 20th St # 1 New York, NY, United States, 10011

Features

Type
Libraries & Educational Centers

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