Talking Books Library Talking Books
Locations How do I apply for talking books? Download and fill out an application at mywfpl.com, call
(850) 471-6000
or visit Genealogy Branch Library Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Paper applications are available at any West Florida Public Libraries location.
Pensacola Library 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 436-5060 Century Branch Library 7991 N. Century Blvd. Century, FL 32535 (850) 256-6217 Genealogy Branch Library 5740 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 494-7373 Molino Branch Library 6450-A Highway 95A N. Molino, FL 32577 (850) 435-1760 Southwest Branch Library 12248 Gulf Beach Highway Pensacola, FL 32507 (850) 453-7780 Tryon Branch Library 1200 Langley Ave. Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 471-6980 Westside Branch Library 1301 W. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 595-1047 WFP
mywfpl.com
Updated January 2017
Talking Books National Library Services Subregional
Talking Books Library at West Florida Public Libraries Genealogy Branch Library 5740 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 471-6000 WFP
Talking Books for the Blind and Handicapped As a Subregional Talking Book Library, West Florida Public Libraries offers a free service by mail to blind and physically handicapped adults and children who have difficulty reading ordinary print, holding or turning the pages of a book. What are talking books? Talking books are books that have been digitally recorded on flash drives for those who are unable to use standard print as the result of visual, physical or reading disabilities. What does the service cost? Nothing! Talking books is a free service. Postage to receive and return the books and machines is also free.
How are talking books different than books on CD or audiobooks? Talking books use special machines that make it easy for those who are blind and/or handicapped. Additionally, talking books are mailed and returned for free to registered applicants. Who is eligible? Adults or children who have difficulty reading printed materials due to learning disabilities or visual or physical limitations. The qualifying condition may be temporary or permanent. Do I need any special equipment to play talking books? No, all equipment necessary to play the talking books is provided at no charge.
What type of books are available? Readers may choose from recent best sellers, westerns, classic novels, romances, mysteries and a large variety of nonfiction subjects such as history, politics, science, biographies and cookbooks. Children’s books are also available.
(850) 471-6000
or visit Genealogy Branch Library Tuesday-Friday from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Paper applications are available at any West Florida Public Libraries location.
Pensacola Library 239 N. Spring St. Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 436-5060 Century Branch Library 7991 N. Century Blvd. Century, FL 32535 (850) 256-6217 Genealogy Branch Library 5740 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 494-7373 Molino Branch Library 6450-A Highway 95A N. Molino, FL 32577 (850) 435-1760 Southwest Branch Library 12248 Gulf Beach Highway Pensacola, FL 32507 (850) 453-7780 Tryon Branch Library 1200 Langley Ave. Pensacola, FL 32504 (850) 471-6980 Westside Branch Library 1301 W. Gregory St. Pensacola, FL 32502 (850) 595-1047 WFP
mywfpl.com
Updated January 2017
Talking Books National Library Services Subregional
Talking Books Library at West Florida Public Libraries Genealogy Branch Library 5740 N. 9th Ave. Pensacola, FL 32504
(850) 471-6000 WFP
Talking Books for the Blind and Handicapped As a Subregional Talking Book Library, West Florida Public Libraries offers a free service by mail to blind and physically handicapped adults and children who have difficulty reading ordinary print, holding or turning the pages of a book. What are talking books? Talking books are books that have been digitally recorded on flash drives for those who are unable to use standard print as the result of visual, physical or reading disabilities. What does the service cost? Nothing! Talking books is a free service. Postage to receive and return the books and machines is also free.
How are talking books different than books on CD or audiobooks? Talking books use special machines that make it easy for those who are blind and/or handicapped. Additionally, talking books are mailed and returned for free to registered applicants. Who is eligible? Adults or children who have difficulty reading printed materials due to learning disabilities or visual or physical limitations. The qualifying condition may be temporary or permanent. Do I need any special equipment to play talking books? No, all equipment necessary to play the talking books is provided at no charge.
What type of books are available? Readers may choose from recent best sellers, westerns, classic novels, romances, mysteries and a large variety of nonfiction subjects such as history, politics, science, biographies and cookbooks. Children’s books are also available.
