The Library maintains a small collection of tapes available immediately for BPH patrons, although most of the tapes and machinery used in this program are housed at the regional BPH headquarters in Geneva, Illinois. Library staff can help BPH patrons return machines that need repair. The Library also has several machines available for patrons to borrow while a broken machine is being fixed. Descriptive videos, with narration that describes the action on screen, and braille materials are also available through this program. BPH Book Discussion A book discussion group for BPH patrons meets in the Library every other month.
Patrons meet informally and discuss a book on tape that they have listened to prior to the program.
BPH participants should contact the Reader Services Desk to receive a copy of the next discussion book on tape. The Park Ridge Public Library has just received many new literacy materials thanks to a grant from the Secretary of State. Come and browse these new additions to our literacy collection. The literacy collection is called the Adult Easy Readers and is located in the Reader Services department. Literacy classes are offered through the coalition.