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INTERESTED IN HELPING BOOKS ALOUD? PLEASE CONTACT US AT (408) 808-2613.

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Books Aloud Book Bags are now on sale at the Friends of the Library Bookstore at the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, San Jose (on the San Jose State University campus). They are $10.00 and quite roomy!

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Books Aloud now provides printed copies of books for dyslexic and learning disabled clients! Contact Books Aloud at (408) 808-2613 for details.

Our Mission

 

Our mission is to improve the quality of life for people unable to benefit directly from the printed page by providing a service to stimulate minds, stir emotions and foster independence through our "Reading by Listening" program.

Books Aloud, Incorporated

 

Books Aloud, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization supported by donations from individuals, corporations, foundations, trusts, businesses and service clubs.

The Books Aloud "Reading by Listening" Program provides a wide variety of recorded reading literature to eligible individuals of all ages. We keep the "Magic of Reading" alive for our clients. This is a FREE service.

ELIGIBILITY: Blind, visually impaired, learning disabled or physically disabled individuals who are unable to read conventional print, hold a book or turn pages are eligible.

    Books Aloud's Reception Area

Our entrance and reception area on the lower level of the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library.

 

John in the studio; Erin at the reception desk; Claudia reading; part of our library; Frank in the studio

Street Address

Mailing Address

Phone Number

Email

 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library (Lower Level)

150 E. San Fernando St.

San Jose, CA 95112

 

P.O. Box 5731

San Jose, CA 95150-5731

 

Office Number

(408) 808-2613

 

Fax Number

(408) 808-2625

 

info@booksaloud.org

 

 

 

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Friends of Books Aloud

Brave Kids: Help for children with chronic, life-threatening illnesses or disabilities.   S J Library: A collaberation of San Jose Public Libraries and San Jose State University Library
     
Oregon Commission for the Blind: A resource for visually impaired Oregonians, as well as their families, friends, and employers.   Santa Clara County Library: Covering Alum Rock, Campbell, Cupertino, Gilroy, Los Altos, Milpitas, Morgan Hill and Saratoga
     
NSNET: Nova Scotia Directory of Provincial Wide Organizations, Agencies and Regional Community Support Groups   SchwabLearning: A Parent's Guide to Helping Kids With Learning Difficulties
     
Parents Helping Parents: A non-profit, family resource center that benefits children with special needs.   Prevent Blindness Northern California: Coping with Sight Loss in Northern California
     
Special Connections: Connecting teachers to strategies that help students with special needs successfully access the general education curriculum  
     
 
     
 
     
 

     
   
     

 

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