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June 1, 2023: NNELS launches its first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Narrated Audiobook

The National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) is proud to announce its first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) narrated audiobook, The Princess Bride: S. Morgenstern's Classic Tale of True Love and High Adventure, The "Good Parts" by William Goldman. Learn more about this exciting news here!

Accessible COVID-19 Information

(Updated monthly) Everyone should have access to current COVID-19 information. NNELS has produced accessible versions of key charts and graphs, and has compiled links to resources to accessible information that are updated regularly. Check it out the Covid-19 information page here!

Accessible COVID-19 Rapid Testing Instructions

The National Network for Equitable Library Service (NNELS) is pleased to offer accessible COVID-19 Rapid Testing Instructions for blind and low vision individuals in alternative formats. Learn more about the Rapid testing instructions here!

The 2023 Canada Reads Shortlist

CBC Canada Reads have announced their short list, and it is rich with an intriguing variety of books! This year's theme is: “One Book to Connect Us.” Learn more about the shortlist here!

Looking for a Book?

Fulfilling reader requests for books in alternate formats is an important part of what we do! If you live in a NNELS territory or province, you can make requests anytime: log in, search for a book, and you'll find the request form on every page of search results.

Books in accessible formats for Canadians with print disabilities: produced by request, delivered by public libraries, and available across the country.

To get started, please search for your library, contact your nearest librarian, or drop us a line.

  • A Touch of Elegance is a lavish collection of heart-warming, witty, sometimes mystical tales of love and loss, betrayal and redemption…and other angst-ridden issues of the human...
  • "La nouvelle coupe la nuit en deux. L'appel téléphonique fatal Que tout homme d'âge mûr Reçoit un jour Mon père vient de mourir." Le narrateur décide alors...
  • "«?J'ai regardé l'enfant dans le miroir. Un garçon torse nu, maigre, triste me faisait maintenant face. Ce garçon a enfilé les vêtements de petit-frère-sent-bon et...

Canada Reads 2022