@OLBPH

Talking books, magazines, and more for the visually and physically disabled. Send us an email for more information, olbph@okdrs.gov.

 300 NE 18th Oklahoma City, OK
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Joined February 2014
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Attn OLBPH Patrons: The Oklahoma City Zoo's Read for Adventure Promotion is back! Check out one of the 15 participating audio books in this year's promotion and you can earn a pass for free zoo admission (up to four guests) between now and June 30, 2027. While supplies last.
Image of lion drinking fountain inside the OKC Zoo.

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List of participating books in the Read for Adventure promotion featuring author and title info.

ALT List of participating books in the Read for Adventure promotion featuring author and title info.

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As a result of the severe weather with flood watch and warnings throughout the state, the decision has been made to cancel our 2026 White Cane Safety Day event at the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped originally scheduled for Thursday, October 15, 2026.
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Come see the Braille Storywalk at the Bethany, OK Library on Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 5:30-7:30 PM during the city's annual Boo Bash Halloween event. For more information about this special event, visit: facebook.com/share/1Bo5uHmcA… #bethanyokstorywalk
Illustration of pumpkin with text that reads "Boo Bash" "Family Fun" "Free Candy" and more as part of a community event at the Bethany, OK Library and YMCA on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 PM

ALT Illustration of pumpkin with text that reads "Boo Bash" "Family Fun" "Free Candy" and more as part of a community event at the Bethany, OK Library and YMCA on Thursday, Oct. 15, 2026 from 5:30-7:30 PM

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The Heartland Council of the Blind is hosting a "Coping with Vision Loss" Seminar on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Lions Club of Oklahoma City on 4123 NW 10th Street. This one-day event is perfect for those experiencing vision loss. See flyer for complete details.
Flyer promoting the upcoming Coping with Vision Loss seminar in Oklahoma City on Saturday, October 17, 2026. For more information contact Vicky Golightly at 405-740-6227 or Frances Poindexter at 405-642-1068. Sponsored by the Heartland Council of the Blind.

ALT Flyer promoting the upcoming Coping with Vision Loss seminar in Oklahoma City on Saturday, October 17, 2026. For more information contact Vicky Golightly at 405-740-6227 or Frances Poindexter at 405-642-1068. Sponsored by the Heartland Council of the Blind.

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On Friday, October 9, 2026, we will be at the Better with Age Fun Day in Northwest OKC. Swing by the Oklahoma Library for the Blind table to learn about what's new with the library. This is a fun event hosted by Caregiver Magazine. Location: Church of the Servant
Flyer with fall theme to promote an event called Better With Age Fun Day in Northwest Oklahoma City.

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OLBPH LIBRARY UPDATE – Effective October 1, Andrew Shockley has been selected as the new Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped Programs Manager. We look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make as he leads the library into the next chapter.
Photo of OLBPH Director Andrew Shockley speaking behind a podium.

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October is here and so is the brand new Many a Page book club podcast episode! Check out Season 1, Episode 3 for a discussion about the book “Jenny Cooper has a Secret” (DB131189) by Joy Fielding. The podcast is accessible on our website at: oklahoma.gov/olbph.html #Oklahoma
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Check out this trailer for a sneak peek of our upcoming Many a Page podcast. The next podcast features special guest, Elaine Boykin who selected "Jenny Cooper Has a Secret" as the pick for the episode coming out tomorrow, Thursday, October 1, 2026. youtube.com/watch?v=YJYr_pka…
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The Fall issue of our quarterly newsletter Bright Future is out now. Paper copies are in the mail. The newsletter is also available online in PDF, BRF, DXP, and audio formats. To access the new issue and for an archive of current back issues, visit: oklahoma.gov/olbph/bright-fu…
A large red cowboy boot sculpture public art piece with 'Oklahoma City Looks Mighty Pretty' text along the side.

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White Cane Safety Day is coming up and YOU are invited! Join us a the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (300 NE 18th Street in Oklahoma City) on Thursday, October 15 at 10:30 a.m. to noon. We will meet on The Hill for an opening ceremony.
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Join us for the second annual Accessibility Expo, a celebration of inclusion, innovation, and community! If you're headed to the fair this Sunday (September 20, 2026), be sure to swing by the Modern Living Building at the OKC Fairgrounds between noon and 5:00 PM.
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UPDATE, Sept. 9, 2026 -- Our systems are up and running and we're back in business. After a building issue yesterday, the Oklahoma Library for the Blind is open and back to regular business hours. Thank you.
Exterior view of the Travis Leon Harris Building housing the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in Oklahoma City.

ALT Exterior view of the Travis Leon Harris Building housing the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped in Oklahoma City.

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Due to an unforeseen issue with the building's cooling and electrical systems, the building on 300 NE 18th Street in Oklahoma City is closed today, Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. Please call 405-521-3514 or email at olbph@okdrs.gov for library services and other related inquiries.
Travis Leon Harris Building exterior housing the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

ALT Travis Leon Harris Building exterior housing the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

Notice stating the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is closed on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, due to a cooling/electrical system issue.

ALT Notice stating the Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is closed on Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026, due to a cooling/electrical system issue.

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Today we mourn the passing of country music icon Dolly Parton. Did you know Dolly Parton helped get books in the hands of young children through her Imagination Library? imaginationlibrary.com/lette… #Literacy #Reading #ImaginationLibrary #DollyParton
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Thanks to everyone who came to our Summer Reading wrap party at the Sam Noble Museum last weekend. It was a pleasure to see OLBPH patrons, young and old, together in one place to celebrate their summer reading achievements. #SummerReading #Library #UnearthAStory
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The Oklahoma Department of Transportation Multi-Modal & Planning Division wants to hear from you! To access the survey and offer feedback and solutions which could shape the future of mobility in Oklahoma, visit: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/…
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The second episode of our Many a Page book club podcast is out now! Join us for a discussion of the book Risk by author Dick Francis. For this episode, we are joined by Oklahoma Today magazine Editor-in-Chief Nathan Gunter. YouTube - youtu.be/fDeULe5CCIg #bookclub #podcast
Man wearing headphones speaking into a microphone during a podcast recording with a woman in the background.

ALT Man wearing headphones speaking into a microphone during a podcast recording with a woman in the background.

Illustration of bird with red markings perched on an open book, surrounded by text reading 'Many A Page' and 'An OK Library for the Blind Podcast'.

ALT Illustration of bird with red markings perched on an open book, surrounded by text reading 'Many A Page' and 'An OK Library for the Blind Podcast'.

Smiling man with long brown hair wearing a brown blazer and black shirt against a white background.

ALT Smiling man with long brown hair wearing a brown blazer and black shirt against a white background.

Cover of Dick Francis' novel 'Risk' featuring a jockey riding a horse, framed by geometric gray lines on a maroon background.

ALT Cover of Dick Francis' novel 'Risk' featuring a jockey riding a horse, framed by geometric gray lines on a maroon background.

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Calling all OLBPH library patrons: The Braille Institute has just released a series of four new Narrated Soundscapes. To get one or all of the the Narrated Soundscapes titles from the list below, please call the library and ask to speak to a librarian. brailleinstitute.org/summer-…
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We're at the 2026 Oklahoma Special Education Conference this week! If you're at the Oklahoma City Convention Center on July 28 or 29, 2026, please swing by our table in the exhibit hall and say hi. #specialeducation #braillebooks #students #oklahoma #blind #books #learning
Man in orange shirt sitting behind Oklahoma Rehabilitation Services exhibit table talking to a woman at a special education conference.

ALT Man in orange shirt sitting behind Oklahoma Rehabilitation Services exhibit table talking to a woman at a special education conference.

Talking book players and educational materials displayed on a table by Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

ALT Talking book players and educational materials displayed on a table by Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

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Summer Reading 2026 Program book recommendation: Rock’s & Minerals: A Field Guide (DB119864) An Illustrated Field Guide. Expert geologist Dr. Evelyn Mervine takes you through 50 profiles of these natural materials, including their characteristics, chemical compositions...
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