Talking Books are current, popular books and magazines for adults and children recorded on cassette tapes for patrons who are unable to read regular printed materials. The Talking Books Library is a special service of the Palm Beach County Library and a part of the Library of Congress National Library Service for the Blind and Physically Handicapped. We loan Talking Books along with special cassette tape players, free of charge to eligible patrons. Special catalogs are provided for patrons to select books, or library staff will assist with book selection.
All services are available by mail, or in person.
This Library serves all of Palm Beach County. These disabilities need not be permanent to qualify for the service. In certain instances, individuals with reading disabilities such as dyslexia are also eligible. All Talking Books services, including postage, are FREE of charge. The application may be certified by an M.D., Ophthalmologist, Registered Nurse, or other qualified professionals serving the blind or physically disabled.