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The Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled provides Iowans resources, programming, and accessible reading materials for those who are blind or whose physical abilities require the use of books and magazines in audio, braille or large print.
06/12/2026
IMC FAQ Friday: Thrive Thursday Career Labs Are Now Open to the Public!
Each Friday the Instructional Materials Center Team will provide answers to questions asked by educators throughout the week in the IMC FAQ Friday post....
IMC FAQ Friday: Thrive Thursday Career Labs Are Now Open to the Public! - Iowa Library for the Blind Each Friday the Instructional Materials Center Team will provide answers to questions asked by educators ... Read more
06/11/2026
Youth Book Buzz
June 2026 Book List DB85357 Galaxy Zack (Books 1-4) by O’Ryan, Ray Annotation: Moving from Earth to the futuristic planet Nebulon in 2120, eight-year-old Zack is nervous about starting school and meeting people and aliens in Hello, Nebulon!...
Youth Book Buzz - Iowa Library for the Blind June 2026 Book List DB85357 Galaxy Zack (Books 1-4) by O’Ryan, Ray Annotation: Moving from Earth to the futuristic planet Nebulon in 2120, eight-year-old Zack is ... Read more
06/11/2026
You’re Invited: Many Faces of BARD
Today, Thursday, June 11th, at 6:00 p.m. (CST) the Patron Engagement Section of the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) will hold its monthly virtual program called The Many Faces of BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) on Zoom....
You're Invited: Many Faces of BARD - Iowa Library for the Blind Today, Thursday, June 11th, at 6:00 p.m. (CST) the Patron Engagement Section of the National ... Read more
06/10/2026
Big news for youth ages 14–21! 🚀 We are kicking off our summer Career Labs series tomorrow from 2:00–4:00 PM (In-person or via Zoom).
We’re thrilled to welcome our first guest, Debra Erickson, founder of The Blind Kitchen! 👩🍳 Debra will share her inspiring professional journey, culinary tips, and favorite accessible kitchen tools.
It’s not too late to start building your personal Career Toolkit!
🔗 Register online today here (required for the Zoom link): https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/r1in65fd0116m65/
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: THE MYSTERY BEGINS! 🚨
Our "Unearth a Story" Summer Reading Program has begun! We were right in the middle of getting things started when a special broadcast interrupted our library team. 🦖🎥 We wanted to share the fun with our community so you could see what the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled Headquarter Zoom Room is up to this summer!
Our favorite blue Triceratops, Digby, is officially on the move! But don't worry, he left behind an exclusive clue straight from his travel journal to help us track him down. 🕵️♂️🗺️
Can our young dino-detectives solve the puzzle? Here is what we know so far:
🦴 He is visiting a massive excavation site.
🧀 The area is famous for delicious cheese.
🥐 He is eating warm, gooey, almond-filled Dutch letters!
Grab your Explorer Packs, watch with your family, and drop your guesses in the comments below! Where do you think Digby is hiding? 👇👇👇
06/08/2026
Weekly Dose of Braille
Stammering and Basic Contraction Rules The Weekly Dose of Braille is created by our Youth Services Librarian and Braille Transcriber, Denise Bean, with the help of our Instructional Materials team....
Weekly Dose of Braille - Iowa Library for the Blind Stammering and Basic Contraction Rules The Weekly Dose of Braille is created by our Youth ... Read more
06/05/2026
IMC FAQ Friday: Submitting Orders with Electronic Files
Each Friday the Instructional Materials Center Team will provide answers to questions asked by educators throughout the week in the IMC FAQ Friday post....
IMC FAQ Friday: Submitting Orders with Electronic Files - Iowa Library for the Blind Each Friday the Instructional Materials Center Team will provide answers to questions asked by educators ... Read more
06/04/2026
Library News 1.0: June 2026
Greetings Readers! Welcome to the first June edition of Library News. June welcomes the start of summer - a season full of possibility, exploration, and maybe a little extra time to enjoy a good book....
Library News 1.0: June 2026 - Iowa Library for the Blind Greetings Readers! Welcome to the first June edition of Library News. June welcomes the start ... Read more
06/04/2026
It’s time to stop worrying about the "what-ifs" and start building your future! The Thrive Thursday Career Labs ✨ a dynamic, hybrid summer series designed to turn your anxiety into a solid game plan. From June 11 through August 6 (2:00 PM – 4:00 PM), join us in person at the Library’s Makerspace or virtually from home to build your personal Career Toolkit.
Don't miss our special interactive Library Panel Days:
📚 July 9 | Academic Success Panel: Learn to work smarter, unlock powerful library resources, and wrap up with a game of Library Jeopardy! 🏆
💻 July 16 | Tech Day & Resource Panel: Master the digital shortcuts and workflow tricks that tech pros use every day to stand out in any workplace.
Your future self will thank you for taking action today. Let's build a career plan that actually works for you! 🛠️💼
👉 Sign up here: https://iowadeptblind.wufoo.com/forms/r1in65fd0116m65/
06/03/2026
Monthly Book Review from Deena
Check out these book reviews from Deena. Deena was a member of the Library’s Patron Service Team who is retired....
Monthly Book Review from Deena - Iowa Library for the Blind Check out these book reviews from Deena. Deena was a member of the Library’s Patron Service ... Read more
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524 Fourth Street
Des Moines, IA
50309
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Tuesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Wednesday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Thursday | 8am - 4:30pm |
| Friday | 8am - 4:30pm |