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BARD Mobile v2.1.1

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About this app

Access and read talking books from NLS BARD on your Android device!

CARRY A LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET
Access tens of thousands of books—from current best sellers to much-loved classics, popular magazines, and music instruction and scores—in audio and electronic braille, with new selections added daily.

WHO IS ELIGIBLE?
BARD Mobile is a service of NLS. NLS provides free audio and braille reading materials to residents of the US and American citizens living abroad who cannot read regular print. If you are blind or have temporary or permanent low vision or a physical or reading disability that prevents you from holding or reading the printed page, you may be eligible for this program. For more information, visit https://www.loc.gov/nls/about/eligibility-for-nls-services.

HOW DO I GET STARTED?
This app allows access for eligible users who have enrolled in the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS) at the Library of Congress. To enroll, call 1-888-NLS-READ (1-888-657-7323) and follow the prompts to find your state. Or to learn more at https://www.loc.gov/thatallmayread.

If you are already an NLS patron, contact your cooperating NLS library to request a BARD account. You can find your library by visiting https://www.loc.gov/nls/find-a-local-library/.

SUPPORT
For support and help with BARD account issues, or to report bugs, email NLSDownload@loc.gov. For FAQ, visit https://www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/bard-access/nls-bard-frequently-asked-questions/. For the User Guides: https://www.loc.gov/nls/braille-audio-reading-materials/bard-access/bard-mobile-android/

Version Information

Version
2.1.1
Downloads
100K+
Updated on
Sep 24, 2025
Released
Jun 10, 2015
Requires
Android 9

What's New

BARD Mobile now supports Android 15 and integrates with the new BARD login and BARD 2.0 systems for smoother performance.
Updates include finer playback speed control, clearer speed labels, easier folder management, improved downloads for TalkBack users, better search clearing, and enhanced reporting.
Accessibility and crash bugs have been fixed, including TalkBack focus, folder renaming order, and stability issues.

Ratings & Reviews

4.1
917 ratings

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