EPISODE · Oct 12, 2017 · 29 MIN
PB PERS PBC Library
from Palm Beach Perspective · host 1290 WJNO
Talked with Sarah Smedley, Talking Books Manager and Chris Jankow, System Activities Coordinator, Palm Beach County Library. Sarah works with the Talking Books division. It's a free service for folks who qualify (Doctor authorization required). It provides Braille and recorded material to Palm Beach County residents who are certified legally blind, visually impaired or physically handicapped and can't hold a book. The physical limitations do not have to be permanent in order to qualify. Listeners can reach Sarah at 561-649-5486. Chris works on a variety of programs. Right now he's compiling the list of authors who are going to be part of their 10th annual "Writer's Live" series, including Tim Dorsey and JJ Jance. They have lots of digital programs including: Hoopla Digital, Axis 360, Freegal, Overdrive, RB Digital, Flipster, Press Reader and Full Text Finder. They also have programs in the libraries such as Tai Chi, Drawing Still Lifes, Educational Seminars on Health Insurance, etc. There are also volunteer opportunities. Listeners can find out more about the library by going to www.pbclibrary.org
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Talked with Sarah Smedley, Talking Books Manager and Chris Jankow, System Activities Coordinator, Palm Beach County Library. Sarah works with the Talking Books division. It's a free service for folks who qualify (Doctor authorization required). It provides Braille and recorded material to Palm Beach County residents who are certified legally blind, visually impaired or physically handicapped and can't hold a book. The physical limitations do not have to be permanent in order to qualify. Listeners can reach Sarah at 561-649-5486. Chris works on a variety of programs. Right now he's compiling the list of authors who are going to be part of their 10th annual "Writer's Live" series, including Tim Dorsey and JJ Jance. They have lots of digital programs including: Hoopla Digital, Axis 360, Freegal, Overdrive, RB Digital, Flipster, Press Reader and Full Text Finder. They also have programs in the libraries such as Tai Chi, Drawing Still Lifes, Educational Seminars on Health Insurance, etc. There are also volunteer opportunities. Listeners can find out more about the library by going to www.pbclibrary.org
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