LBPH Expands Options for Pick up/Drop Off Services
LBPH patrons wishing to drop off or pick up equipment or reading materials will no longer be tied to one location. To arrange for pick up or drop off at any of the locations listed below, please contact your Reader’s Advisor at 860-721-2020 or 1-800-842-4516.
LBPH Pick Up/Drop Off Locations
- 75 Van Block Avenue, Hartford
- 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford
- 786 South Main Street, Middletown
- 198 West Street, Rocky Hill
- Public Libraries in CT
In addition, patrons can continue to receive and send materials via the the United States Postal Service (USPS) free of charge.
For more information, please contact LBPH using the contact information listed below.
Email: csl.lbph@ct.gov
Telephone: 860.721.2020
Toll Free: 800.842.4516
Additional Planned Expansion of Services
The CT State Library and LBPH will expand its service by: increasing communication and engagement with new and existing LBPH patrons; fostering a sense of community among LBPH patrons across the state; and deepening our partnerships with public and private affinity groups, including CT public libraries. Please check the LPBH website for updates related to the various services described below.
Communication and Engagement:
- Relaunch the LBPH Newsletter (suspended during the Covid-19 pandemic) Winter 2021-2022 issue now available. Currently available in large type. LBPH plans to make an audio version of the newsletter available in the coming months.
- New Mobile Outreach Van, allowing the State Library and LBPH to take events, programming, staff, and resources to any location across the state.
- On Location, One-on-One Training (via the Outreach Van) at veterans’ facilities; senior centers; public libraries; and any other requested location in CT. Focused on training individuals, groups, and librarians how to use NLS services and equipment.
- Sharable, ADA-compliant training videos focused on how to use various NLS services, such as Talking Book players and BARD.
- Quarterly Public Engagement Programs promoting LBPH to eligible borrowers; professional groups and organizations that have contact with eligible individuals; and friends and relatives of eligible users.
- CT Blindness Awareness Month campaign, including an author event.
- Outreach Request Form, now available on the LBPH website, for libraries, individuals, and organizations to request outreach from LBPH.
Community:
- Monthly Virtual Book Club hosted by LBPH staff and for LBPH patrons
- Summer Reading Program, expanded to ensure participating libraries are cognizant of blind and reading disabled children and young adults in their community wishing to participate.
- Author Talks presented virtually or in person (at State Library facilities such as 75 Van Block, veterans’ facilities, public libraries, or other locations across the state)