BARD Mobile
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- 3.88
- 201 ratings
- Last updated
- July 3, 2026
Users are divided: 3.9 stars from 201 ratings.
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- 2.2.6
- Launched
- September 2013
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- Free
- App size
- 22.0 MB
- Content rating
- Medium
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About BARD Mobile
BARD Mobile is a books app developed by Library Of Congress.
User Ratings
BARD Mobile is rated 3.88 out of 5 stars. The rating is based on 200 ratings.
App Information
BARD Mobile is freely available from the App Store. The app size is 22.04 MB. The latest version available is 2.2.6. The last update was on July 3, 2026.
Technical Requirements
The app has a content rating of Medium Maturity. The app has been available on the App Store since September 2013.
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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-ios-version/