NIH Patient Library

Serving the needs of NIH patients, their families and caregivers

Located in room 7-1580 of the Clinical Research Center of the NIH Clinical Center, the NIH Patient Library is your home library away from home. The library is intended primarily for NIH patients and their caregivers. 

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Healing Streams Audio Meditations

Offering simple but powerful ways to alleviate distress and pain

The guided imagery and meditation audio programs on this page were selected for you by the NIH Patient Library.

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My Next 3 Picks

At a loss for what to read or watch next?

Tell us a little bit about what you like, your favorite author, book, or movie, and we’ll email you a list of 3 items from our collection chosen just for you!

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Borrow E-books and Audio Books

Enjoy the reading app from our library

Patients, family members, and Clinical Center staff, enjoy free e-books and e-audiobooks!

 

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Find Books, Movies and More

Search our catalog of books, movies and more.

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Our Hours and Services

Welcome! Come enjoy our cozy nook!

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FAQs

Get the answers to frequently asked questions about the NIH Patient Library.

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Ask a Question / Make a Suggestion

All patrons are invited to suggest books, music, or DVDs for addition to our collection. 

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For the Public

We are happy to hear from members of the public and to guide you to sources of information.

Contact Us

We are happy to hear from members of the public and to guide you to sources of information.

Thank you for your interest in us. We'll do our best to be helpful.

Address

NIH Patient Library
10 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892

Phone

(301) 451-7603

Email

patientlibrary@cc.nih.gov

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