Episode Transcript
[00:00:18] Speaker A: Welcome to the second episode of our July 2025 Library News. We're in the heart of summer now, and that means county and state fairs are just around the corner.
From fried foods to Friday night fun, there's a lot to look forward to this time of year. Then again, nothing beats getting lost in a good book. Though we might be just a little biased, let's jump into what's new at the library.
[00:00:40] Speaker B: This month we are pleased to announce that if you use Bard on the web, you will have access to Bard 2 in late July.
If you are not a Bard user, this is your chance to sign up for the service and get instant access to hundreds of thousands of audio and Braille books and magazines for reading with an NLS Digital Talking Book machine, a personal smart device with Bard Mobile, a Braille E Reader, or your PC with the Bard Express Player.
Features of the new website Recognition of the wish list reading history, subscriptions and account settings under one menu.
New sorting capabilities of book lists. You can now search through book lists and refine the results by format, language and subject and updated search engine, so finding books is easier and faster than ever before.
Advanced Search Functionality Access to the new and improved Bard website requires a change in your login procedures.
We will contact all Bard web users and provide instructions for the new login procedures.
More information about this update can be found on the Library's website at IowaLibrary blog under the Digital Resource tab. If you have any questions, need assistance, or just want to tell us about your experience with Bard2, contact us at 515-28-1323 or Librarylind State IA us for.
[00:02:13] Speaker A: This month's D List. Spotlight Journeys in July 4th of July by James Patterson, DB66328 San Francisco Police Lt. Lindsay Boxer retreats to her sister's house in half Moon Bay while fighting a charge of police brutality.
But a killer is loose, and Lindsay enlists the help of the Women's Murder Club to catch him.
Cold Day in July by Stella Cameron, DB57468 Mark Gerard fears that a recently discovered body may be his estranged sister.
Returning to his sleepy Louisiana hometown, he persuades a former girlfriend, Dr. Rab O', Brien, to help him investigate. They form a dangerous team, convinced the death was not accidental.
Cold July By Neil Albert, DB10315 Four months ago, Elsie Mankovic died while helping private detective Dave Garrett, and now he works to help her daughter, Angela, who Elsie claimed was framed on drug charges.
But everyone is out to stop him, and he can only rely on his assistant Lisa.
July July by Tim O', Brien, DB55350 over the course of a July weekend in 2000, while the Darton Hall College class of 1969 celebrates its unofficial 30th reunion, 10 old friends drink, dance, flirt, and remember poignant episodes from their past.
[00:03:45] Speaker C: Lightning in July By Ann L. McLaughlin, DBC 04449 Hallie and Dan meet and fall in love in a Boston hospital polio ward. They both have been struck by the disease shortly before discovery of a vaccine.
A story of disability, courage and love.
July Jitters by Ron Rory, DB 80132 Bradley, Brian, Nate, and Lucy enter Polly the Pony and Pal the dog in a July 4th pet costume contest.
But when Independence Day arrives, the animals are nowhere to be found.
Will the kids be able to find them in time?
July and August By Nancy Clark, DB67768 Lily's relatives arrive to spend another summer at her town, Massachusetts home. They are buzzing about Julie's family mysterious fiance who is supposed to return from Siberia for their end of the summer wedding. Julie's mother even plans to come from Libya.
[00:05:17] Speaker B: Girls of July by Alex Flynn, DB957934 girls Britta, Meredith, Kate and Spider, only two of whom had met before, spend an unforgettable July with Spider's aunt in the Adirondacks. Told in separate voice.
Fourth of July Creek by Smith Henderson, DB 79315 Social worker Pete Snow is called in on the case of 11 year old Benjamin Pearl, who was caught hanging around a school. Pete soon finds that Benjamin's father, Jeremiah, is unstable and as Pete unravels the family history of Ben, a standoff bruise.
July's People by Nadine Gordimer, DB17 077 in the aftermath of a successful Black revolution, a white Johannesburg family architect Bam Smalls, his wife and their three children have been rescued by July, their black house servant of 15 years. They are taken to July's remote, primitive family compound, where the roles of white black dependency are reversed and where they try to come to terms with what has happened to them.
[00:06:41] Speaker A: For July, our magazine of the Month is People.
People magazine is a weekly magazine that explores celebrity news and interviews. It is available in audio format, on cartridge or for download through Bard Jodi.
[00:06:55] Speaker D: Here with this month's Tech tip Today we're diving into the differences between our DS1 and DA1 players.
The difference between the two is that the DA1 player features an additional row of five buttons. These buttons offer expanded functionality and improved navigation, primarily when listening to an audio Bible or textbooks. So let's jump right into the details of what those five buttons on the DA one can do.
First up, we have the Info button. This handy button lets you know several key things. It announces your current position within the book that you're listening to. It tells you how many hours of battery life you have left.
It states the current power source, whether you are on battery or if it's plugged in, and it even provides direct access to the user's manual. Next we have the menu, the Previous and the Next buttons, which work together seamlessly. These three buttons make navigating through audio Bibles and textbooks incredibly easy. Let's use the Audio Bible as an example. So press the Menu button and you could hear Testament jump and then you press it again and you can hear Book Jump. And then press it a third time and you can hear Chapter Jump. It varies on different versions of the Bible.
Once you've selected your desired navigation level, simply use the Next button and previous buttons to move through the options.
In Testament Jump, you can toggle between the Old and New Testaments. In Book Jump, you can scroll through all the books of the Bible, and in Chapter Jump you can easily move through the chapters. Once you've found exactly what you're looking for, just press the Play button to select it and press the Play button again to begin listening.
Finally, we have the Bookmark button. This allows you to easily mark your spot. Simply press the button to place a bookmark at your current listening position and if you want to remove it, just press the button again.
Now, if you Already have a DS1 player but are interested in these additional features, don't worry. A remote control is available that will replicate all the functions of these five buttons, giving you the same great navigation and information access.
The only thing the remote control does not do is turn your player off and on.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact the library at 515-281-3323.
[00:09:32] Speaker C: Leland here with this month's staff Pick the book I have for you this month was recommended to me by my wife who had it recommended to her. The book is called Fourth Wing, written by the author Rebecca Yarrows, DB11 5206.
Set in a world filled with magic and dangers, the story follows Violet Sorengale, a quiet young lady who planned to follow her late father's footsteps. Preparing for the day she would enter the scribe quadrant, she's suddenly forced into a different path, becoming a candidate for the Riders quadrant. Despite being smaller and weaker than everyone else, these are the elite of Navarre, the dragonriders who push back the threats that threaten the country's borders. With fewer dragons willing to bond than cadets, many will not survive the trials ahead. The book is filled with heart stopping action, fabulous world building, endless mysteries and of course romance.
This is only the first book in that ongoing series.
With three books so far, my next read will will be the Lies of Locke Lamora by Scott Lynch DB 78165 another fantasy novel that follows Locke Lamora and his band of con artists in the city of Camorr. The story follows their biggest con yet. The novel explores themes of loyalty, survival and and the intricate nature of power and deception in a Renaissance inspired city.
[00:11:34] Speaker B: Exciting news for patrons of the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled we are part of the NLS pilot program that is offering patrons the new digital talking book machine DA2. The DA2 boasts significant upgrades including built in WI Fi and Bluetooth connectivity along with a substantial 28 GB of internal storage. This means user can now directly connect to Bard, NLS Braille and Audio Reading download to easily download audiobooks and magazines, store them on the device and enjoy listening through Bluetooth enabled speakers or headphones offering an even more convenient and seamless reading experience.
Give the library a call at 515-281-1323 if you would like to be part of this pilot program.
[00:12:24] Speaker A: Get ready to build, discover and invent at our exciting Engineering STEAM workshop presented by Steamstars. Empowering dreams and illuminating futures. This hands on one hour program will take place on Wednesday, August 14th from 2 to 3pm at the Iowa Department for the Blind.
Recommended for ages 7 and up, the workshop is open to up to 25 students and registration is required.
Participants will explore the world of engineering and related careers through engaging hands on activities.
Families will have the opportunity to use Lego bristle blocks and pixel art bricks to construct, create and problem solve while learning foundational engineering concepts in a fun and accessible way.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this exciting learning experience.
For questions please contact Denise Bean, Youth Services Librarian at Denise Beanline State IA US or 515-452-1338.
Smart Speaking to the Smart speaker by NLS will be held Thursday, July 17th at 6pm the topic this month will be My Talking book Skill Preferences Part 2 the All May eRead. The monthly NLS program that focuses on the NLS Braille Ereader will be held Tuesday, July 22 at 6pm via Zoom.
Contact the library if you need assistance getting registered for any of the NLS.
[00:14:00] Speaker C: Events On Friday, July 25, the library will participate again in Steam on the Ridge in the Oak Ridge neighborhood in Des Moines.
This event will provide students in grade K8 with different STEAM related activities.
STEAM stands for science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics. The library will provide a Hands on Braille activity for the students.
We are excited to be a part of this event. Please don't hesitate to contact the library with any questions or comments at 515-281-1323 or by email at.
Library at Blind State IA US.
The library is open Monday through Friday, 8am to 4:30pm Happy reading.
