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Hawaiʻi State Library for the Blind and Print Disabled
New! Hawaiian Electric Company’s Emergency Preparedness Handbook now available in audio and transcribed formats in the Emergency Preparedness section below.
Access for People with Visual and Print Disabilities
LBPD provides vital access to informational and recreational reading, as well as assistive technology resources. Our services are free of charge to people who qualify as being vision or print disabled. For more information, call us at 808-733-8444 or visit our eligibility page. If you’re interested, or you know someone who might benefit from library services, please contact LBPD. Don’t let vision loss or a print disability deprive a loved one of the joy of reading.
Listen to People Who Told Us Their Stories
Libraries like ours play an important role. For many of our patrons, reading was not an optional activity; but rather an integral part of their everyday lives. Vision loss threatened to turn everything upside down. Manny, Ann, Sarah, Lisa, Art and Nora told us their stories. Select their names to listen to their testimonials.
Books, Magazines and More
We have a great collection of books and magazines in audio, braille and large print formats available to qualified users. Currently, we have access to more than 125,000 audiobook titles to choose from. And we also loan out the audiobook player! Call us at 808-733-8444 for more information.
BARD
BARD (Braille and Audio Reading Download) provides downloadable books and magazines in braille and audio for qualified library users who prefer to download materials to their own devices. There are thousands of books and magazines in the BARD collection. Interested? Visit the BARD Access page for more information.
Other Services
The Library for the Blind and Print Disabled does a lot more than loan out books. When you become a registered patron, you will have access to other special resources. Need to check your email? We have computers with screen readers and screen magnifiers to assist you with navigating the computer screen. We also have transcribing services in case you need to have print material converted into braille or audio. And don’t forget our Radio Reading Service where volunteer narrators read articles from Hawaii newspapers and magazines, including grocery ads from Hawaii retailers. Call us at 808-733-8444 to find out more.
Newsletter
LBPD publishes newsletters periodically during the year. Click on the links below to read the last few editions.
Emergency Preparedness
This information provided to the Hawaii State Public Library System by Hawaiian Electric in partnership with the Hawaii Emergency Management Agency, Oahu Department of Emergency Management, Maui, Molokai, Lanai Emergency Management Agency, Kauai Emergency Management Agency, and the Hawaii County Civil Defense Agency is intended to help prepare you and your family for an emergency. This information includes recent additions to previous guides on wildfire safety and prevention. Please use this guide as an everyday planning tool as well as for emergency responses. Both audio, transcribed, and print versions are available here, and hard copy handbooks may be obtained at your local public library.
Handbook for Emergency Preparedness by HECO Audio File
Handbook for Emergency Preparedness by HECO Transcription File
Planning and Preparation Audio File
Planning and Preparation Transcription File
Emergencies Audio File
Emergencies Transcription File
Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Strategy Audio File
Hawaiian Electric’s Wildfire Safety Strategy Transcription File
Electrical Safety Audio File
Electrical Safety Transcription File
Food and Water Safety Audio File
Food and Water Safety Transcription File
Important Phone Numbers Audio File
Important Phone Numbers Transcription File
Contact
If you have any questions about LBPD, please call us at 808-733-8444 or visit our branch page to get more information about location, hours and services.
