Connecting anyone who is blind, has low vision, or has a print disability to Jewish life

JBI Library By the Numbers

11,000+

Current JBI Library Patrons

20,000+

Braille and large print materials produced

26

Countries where JBI Library Patrons Live

Our Free Circulating Library

Our Library includes over 16,000 Jewish-interest audiobooks, large print, and braille books, representing a wide variety of perspectives and experiences in the Jewish tradition. We have fiction, history, poetry, humor, folktales, religious texts, and more. We carry books for all ages, in many languages. Materials borrowed from JBI’s library travel postage-free to and from our patrons’ doorsteps. We also provide audio subscriptions to magazines, news digests, and cultural programs.

Upcoming Events

Culture & Arts

Nathan Englander Short Story Series: Part Two

Feb
18

Wednesday, February 18 at 3:30pm ET

Join us for part-two of JBI's short story series where we will discuss Nathan Englander's "Camp Sundown" from his collection of short stories "What We Talk About When We Talk About Anne Frank."

Culture & Arts

“Looking Up”: Audio Described Documentary Film Screening with Director Q&A

Feb
23

Monday, February 23 at 4:30pm ET

Please join us for a special screening and Q&A of the documentary film “Looking Up" featuring Director Elena Neuman Lefkowitz.

Community Chats

JBI Voices Chat Hour: Mindfulness in the New Year

Feb
26

Thursday, February 26 at 4:30pm ET

A get together to discuss the January/February issue of JBI Voices!

Support JBI Library

Together we can ensure that Jewish life and learning is accessible to individuals of all ages who are visually impaired, blind, or print disabled. Thank you!

JBI Library in Your Life

We are committed to increasing accessibility and inclusion for anyone who is blind, has low vision, or has a print disability. This includes everyone, from the youngest readers pursuing a Jewish education to adults seeking materials for pleasure or religious observance to families who read together—and everyone in between with an interest in Jewish life and culture. Our services are always provided free of charge!

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Madeline would just be sitting there passively if she didn't have JBI's materials to put her on an equal playing field with the other kids. Now, she's able to keep up. Really, there is no other place that does what JBI does.

– Missy G., Wynnewood, PA