Talking Books Library

Talking Books Library                                               Return to Home Page
13240 North Cleveland Ave
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
(239) 995-2665
8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Monday - Friday

Recorded books and equipment for adults and children who need to hear their reading because of a temporary or permanent disability.
What's Available Eligibility Cost?

Getting Started Directions

Talking Books Newsletter!
Spring 2008

Catalog of Assistive Devices for Older Adults and Persons with Disabilities

Oprah's Book Club

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What are Talking Books?
Books and magazines that are recorded for people who need to "hear" their reading. Talking Books are played on special players provided free by the National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped (a division of the Library of Congress). If a book is not available locally, Lee County Talking Books Library patrons also receive loans from the Florida Bureau of Braille and Talking Book Library Services collection of more than 2 million books in Braille and recorded formats available to individuals with print disabilities. There are materials for readers of all ages and interests.

There are materials for readers of all ages and interests. We can also direct you to special programs that record textbooks and professional materials, and that read the local news on the radio.

Who is eligible?
Children and adults of all ages

who cannot see well enough to read conventional print, or
who have a physical limitation that prevents holding a book or turning a page.

Even persons with a temporary disability, such as an impairment due to surgery, are eligible.

How much does it cost?
Talking Books are free to those who qualify. A combination of federal, states, and local funds support the program. The recorded books, and the equipment to play them on, are loaned free and mailed back to us postage free. We also send each reader free catalogs listing available titles. There is no charge to you when special equipment is repaired or replaced.

How do I get started?

Directions

13240 N. Cleveland Ave. #5-6
North Fort Myers, FL 33903
In the North River Center office complex
(239) 995-2665 and 1-800-854-8195 (FL)
Long-distance patrons in Lehigh Acres, Bonita Springs, Boca Grande, and Estero, can call 1-800-854-8195. Click here for a map.

Volunteering
Volunteers are an important part of the Talking Books library. Special opportunities exist here including: checking the condition of returns, rewinding audio books, and shelving materials.

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