Talking Books

...a free service for the blind, visually impaired, or physically handicapped

Your library system offers free books and magazines on audio cassettes to those unable to read standard print materials.

Tape players are also provided at no charge.

Am I eligible?

Any resident of the United States or American citizen living abroad who is unable to read or use standard print as a result of a temporary or permanent visual or physical limitation may qualify.

Contact your local library to determine eligibility or to request an application. The Talking Book program serves all ages.

What materials are available?

Books and Magazines

Choose from: bestsellers, classics, mysteries, westerns, poetry, biographies, informational books, children's books, and foreign language materials. There are more than seventy popular magazines available recorded or in braille.

Music Services

Choose from: books and magazines about music, braille and large print musical scores, and instructional cassettes.

This service is offered in cooperation with the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped and the State Library of Ohio

For more information or to request an application call your local public library!