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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. 

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Program Highlights

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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.

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At a loss for what to read or watch next?

My Next 3 Picks

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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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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Our Hours & Services

Welcome! Come enjoy our cozy nook!

Servicios en Español

Bienvenidos a la Biblioteca del Paciente de NIH.

FAQs

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

Ask a question / Make a Suggestion

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

For the Public

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.

MAILING ADDRESS

NIH Patient Library
10 Center Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892 

PHONE

(301) 451-7603