Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped

The Oklahoma Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped is the source for talking books for those who are unable to read the written word due to visual impairments or physical disabilities. We mail thousands of free recorded books and the equipment needed to play them to patrons all across the state.

Our librarians are here to assist patrons with their reading selections. The Oklahoma Telephone Reader provides general interest newspaper articles and magazines for patrons to access via their home telephone.

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Featured Books

The Sound of Freedom: Marian Anderson, the Lincoln Memorial, and the Concert That Awakened America by Raymond Arsenault

DB70880

Historian examines the life of Marian Anderson (1897-1993), whose musical talent and iconic image propelled her into a political role in the American struggle for racial equality. Recognizes Anderson's 1939 Lincoln Memorial concert as a major milestone in the civil rights movement. 2009.

White Lies : The Double Life of Walter F. White and America's Darkest Secret by A.J. Baime

DB108014

This biography explores the life and work of Walter F. White, a little-known Black civil rights leader who passed as white in order to enable him to investigate racist murders, help put the NAACP on the map, and plant the seeds of the civil rights movement. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2022.

The Black Church : This is Our Story, This is Our Song

DB102782

Author of Dark Sky Rising (DB 94568) and Stony the Road (DB 94631) examines the role of the Christian church in Black American life from the time of slavery to the twenty-first century. Explores its impact on political movements for social justice. Unrated. Commercial audiobook. 2021.

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NLS Regional Library of the Year 2019

The National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) selected OLBPH as its Regional Library of the Year for 2019.

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The Oklahomans for Special Library Services (OSLS)

It is a strong and active organization that serves as the champion for OLBPH and its patrons of all ages.

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Accessible Instructional Materials (AIM) Center

Assists children with their educational material needs including textbooks and equipment.

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Winter Reading is Here!

The OLBPH will host an Adult Winter Reading Challenge again this year from December 1, 2025 to February 28, 2026. This year’s challenge will be a winter-themed Book Bingo. Patrons who read five books and complete a horizontal, vertical, or diagonal line on the bingo card will earn a “Reading is for Everyone” mug. Patrons who get a blackout (read 25 books) will earn an entry for the grand prize drawing for an iPad.

Book Bingo cards maybe downloaded from the OLBPH website at https://oklahoma.gov/olbph.html. You may request a bingo card be sent to you either by calling the Library at 405.521.3514 or by emailing us at olbph@ okdrs.gov.

Book titles may be used only once per card. Patrons may submit one entry. All books must be from the OLBPH or BARD.

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