The Central Library for Blind and Reading Impaired People

The Central Library for Blind and Reading Impaired People provides Braille books, audio materials, and large print publications across two locations in Israel.

Established in 1951 by Chaya Bam, the library initially focused on supporting soldiers who lost their sight during the 1947-1949 Palestine war.

The library maintains a collection of recorded materials, including a complete audio version of The Tanach narrated by Shlomo Bertonov for visually impaired readers.

Both branches offer specialized assistance and materials in multiple formats, including CDs, Braille books, and large print publications for individuals with reading disabilities.

In 1972, the library initiated a major project to transfer its entire collection of recorded books to cassette format, modernizing access to literature.

Location: Tel Aviv

Location: Netanya

Inception: 1951

Founders: חיה בם

Website: http://clfb.org.il

GPS coordinates: 32.33320,34.85570

Latest update: March 8, 2025 16:43