Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled

Ready to kick off a summer of reading with a little friendly competition? Join us for GLS Bingo for All at Rome-Floyd County Library Summer Reading Kick-off on Tuesday, May 26 at 10 a.m.

This event is designed for everyone. Bring your friends, your neighbors, and your love for the library. No reservations are required. Just show up and get ready to play! For all the details, visit https://gls.georgialibraries.org/event/bingo-at-rome-floyd-county-library/.
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GLS will be closed on Monday, May 25th, as we observe Memorial Day. We will resume our regular operating hours on Tuesday, May 26th. Wishing everyone a respectful and peaceful holiday weekend.
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Get ready to grab your shovels and magnifying glasses, because it’s time to dig into a new adventure! We are thrilled to announce that registration for the 2026 GLS Summer Reading Program is official open. To

Everything you need to know, from registration steps to events, is waiting for you on our website at https://gls.georgialibraries.org/summer-reading-program/.

[image: "UNEARTH A STORY" text above a child reading on a branch, with GLS logo.]

The latest edition of GLS News for Summer 2026 is officially available for you to read and explore. This issue features the winners of the GLS/GAB student art contest and details about our 2026 Summer Reading Program. It also highlights the Georgia Reads for America 250 initiative. Read the full newsletter at https://gls.georgialibraries.org/newsletter/.
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Attention, DA2 users! Are you still making friends with your new Talking Book Player? This month's Many Faces of BARD program is for you. Join NLS on Zoom next Thursday, May 14 at 7 p.m. to learn all about Typing Text Using the DA2. After a presentation and demonstration, the rest of the hour will open up for any and all BARD-related questions. Get the details and the login link at https://gls.georgialibraries.org/event/many-faces-of-bard/.

[Image: The DA2 Talking Book Player with charging cord.]

See you in Flowery Branch for some accessible bingo fun at the Spout Springs library!

Come join the fun! Friends of Georgia Libraries, along with Georgia Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled, is hosting BINGO on the Go at the Hall County Library, Spout Springs branch.

Come join the fun this Thursday, April 30, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Braille BINGO cards, as well as large print and jumbo cards, will be available. Enjoy light snacks, and prizes will be awarded to the winners!

The Spout Springs Branch looks forward to seeing you there!

Come see us at the Villa Rica Public Library Wednesday, April 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. GLS will be there with our friends at Tools for Life, Georgia's AT Act Program, talking about and showing off some adaptive and accessible games. Find out more from the GLS Events Calendar: https://gls.georgialibraries.org/event/gaming-day-in-villa-rica/

[Image: Hands of people playing a tactile tabletop soccer game.]

Don't miss the April edition of GLS Tech Talk tomorrow! Tuesday, April 28 at 10 a.m., the featured topic is the Google Gemini app for iOS and Android. Learn to use Gemini as a beginner and discover the many ways this powerful AI tool can assist you. We will also discuss Meta smart glasses updates and new features. Check the GLS Events Calendar for the meeting link: https://gls.georgialibraries.org/event/april-gls-tech-talk/

[Image: Assorted Google Workspace apps display on the screen of an iPhone.]

Today is Take Action for Libraries Day, a day to recognize that libraries are much more than just bookshelves. In our case, we offer so much more than audiobooks. GLS provides patrons with meaningful and fun programs, such as our GLS Tech Talk sessions, lively Bingo games, and creative Crochet classes. Supporting the library means keeping programs like these alive and thriving.
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It’s National Library Outreach Day! At its heart, outreach is about building relationships, spreading awareness, and ensuring no patron is left behind. Our outreach team serves as our "boots on the ground," traveling across the state to guarantee that everyone has access to accessible library services. As a statewide organization, our outreach staff is the essential link that connects us to the people we serve, wherever they are.
[images 1: Outreach Librarian, Sarah, arranging an outreach table display; image 2: Outreach Librarian, Brandi, speaking with couple at an outdoor event]

Happy National Library Worker Day!
Today we are celebrating the people who make GLS great. A huge shoutout to our Reader Advisors for providing a personal touch and expert guidance to our patrons, and the Distribution Center Staff for the heavy lifting required to get talking book players and cartridges into hands statewide.
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