BARD Mobile2.1.1
Publisher Description
Access and read talking books from NLS BARD on your Android device!
CARRY A LIBRARY IN YOUR POCKET
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-android/
About BARD Mobile
The company that develops BARD Mobile is Library Of Congress. The latest version released by its developer is 2.1.1.
To install BARD Mobile on your Android device, just click the green Continue To App button above to start the installation process. The app is listed on our website since 2025-09-24 and was downloaded 7 times. We have already checked if the download link is safe, however for your own protection we recommend that you scan the downloaded app with your antivirus. Your antivirus may detect the BARD Mobile as malware as malware if the download link to gov.loc.nls.dtb is broken.
How to install BARD Mobile on your Android device:
- Click on the Continue To App button on our website. This will redirect you to Google Play.
- Once the BARD Mobile is shown in the Google Play listing of your Android device, you can start its download and installation. Tap on the Install button located below the search bar and to the right of the app icon.
- A pop-up window with the permissions required by BARD Mobile will be shown. Click on Accept to continue the process.
- BARD Mobile will be downloaded onto your device, displaying a progress. Once the download completes, the installation will start and you'll get a notification after the installation is finished.
Program Details
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Version History
version 2.1.0
posted on 2025-09-24
This version supports Android OS versions 10-14.
Other updates include:
1. Fully supported in-app search functionality, including music search and search in languages other than English.
2. The app is now fully localized for Spanish, including the TalkBack function.
3. Several bugs have been addressed in this release, enhancing the overall stability and performance of the app.
Note: The User Guide is being updated and will be released at a later date.
version 2.1.1
posted on 2025-09-24
BARD Mobile now supports Android 15 and integrates with the new BARD login and BARD 2.0 systems for smoother performance.
Updates include finer playback speed control, clearer speed labels, easier folder management, improved downloads for TalkBack users, better search clearing, and enhanced reporting.
Accessibility and crash bugs have been fixed, including TalkBack focus, folder renaming order, and stability issues.
version 1.5.0
posted on 2024-01-10
-Android 13
-Bug fixes
version 1.5.0
posted on 2023-06-14
Version 2.0 includes in-app search capabilities:
-Search inputs are more intuitive. For example, use Author search input “Mary Clark” (without quotations) to find all the Mary Higgins Clark titles.
-Keyword search supports searching all indexed metadata and can help users looking for multiple criteria. For example, to find a Terri Pratchett book narrated by DePinto, input “dePinto Terri“ (without quotations).
-This is the first in a planned series of search releases
-Various bug fixes
version 1.4.1
posted on 2022-03-30
Braille support and settings, including:
-Braille display length adjusts to match display length. The default braille display length is 40. Available values range from 12 to 40.
-Braille Reflow adjusts formatting for displays shorter than 40 cells
-Braille Autoscroll allows users to move through braille text automatically based on adjustable time increments
Additional User Account Settings including:
-Ability to show audio and/or braille content.
-Bug fixes
version 1.3.1
posted on 2022-02-22
-Android 11support
-various bug fixes
-security fixes
-improvements with contrast settings
version 1.3
posted on 2021-02-12
Supports Android 10 SDK
Supports 64 bit Android NDK
version 1.2
posted on 2019-03-01
Updates to security for Android 9.
version 1.0.3
posted on 2016-05-31
Adds a sleep timer to the Now Reading screen,Now responds to wired and Bluetooth headphone controls (Android 5.0 and later only),Play screen optimized for tablets,Supports Android Marshmallow,Numerous bug fixes
