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NIH Patient Library
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.
Program Highlights
Offering simple but powerful ways to alleviate distress and pain Healing Streams Audio Meditations
The guided imagery and meditation audio programs on this page were selected for you by the NIH Patient Library. These selections offer simple but powerful ways to alleviate distress and pain, reduce anxiety, promote sleep, and provide a sense of well-being.
Learn More 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!
Learn More Enjoy the reading app from our library Borrow E-books and Audio Books
Patients, family members, and Clinical Center staff, enjoy free e-books and e-audiobooks!
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Welcome! Come enjoy our cozy nook!
Bienvenidos a la Biblioteca del Paciente de NIH.
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All patrons are invited to suggest books, music, or DVDs for addition to our collection.
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