Plus is the Rhode Island Regional Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and functions as a public library for eligible persons with disabilities who reside in Rhode Island. Books recorded on cassettes are mailed postage free to individuals qualifying for this service. The Talking Books collection contains over 30,000 titles, ranging from popular novels and bestsellers to classics, fiction and nonfiction.
Materials are available for both children and adults.
Descriptive catalogs listing the most recent additions to the collection are provided to enable individuals to select their own reading materials, or a reader's advisor can help individuals select materials based on their reading interests. A selection of popular magazines in special formats is also available. Children are eligible to participate in the Summer Reading Program sponsored by the Office of Library and Information Services. Books Plus encourages its readers to seek other services for which they may be eligible. With permission of the individual, Talking Books Plus refers eligible persons to the state's Services for the Blind and Visually Impaired for evaluation and additional services.