Closeup of a PlayawayAs part of a free trial program offered by the manufacturer, the Library will begin offering Playaway digital audiobooks in six library locations beginning on November 23.
Playaways are about half the size of a deck of cards and come preloaded with an entire audiobook. You don’t need a separate player to listen to the book and you don’t have to worry about keeping track of several CDs or cassettes—just press play! Using clearly marked buttons, Playaway makes it possible for you to move back and forth within or between chapters and alter the speed of the narrator’s voice. It even has an automatic bookmark feature that remembers where you left off. Weighing only two ounces, Playaway is small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and goes anywhere you do!
Our trial collection consists of approximately 100 fiction titles, including books by James Patterson, Nicholas Sparks, Jennifer Cruisie, Stephen White, Harlan Coben, Sara Paretsky, Jean Auel, David Baldacci, and Lisa Kleypas.
Where are Playaways available?
- Popular Library, Main Library
- Anderson Branch
- Clifton Branch
- Harrison Branch
- Madeira Branch
- Monfort Heights Branch
What do you need to get started?
A set of headphones or earbuds. Playaways have universal headphone jacks that work with almost any type of headphone.
How long can I borrow Playaways?
The loan period for Playaways is three weeks, just like our other audiobooks. They can be renewed five times.
How many Playaways can be checked out at one time?
Up to three titles.
Can I accumulate overdue fines?
If you do not return the Playaway by the due date, you will be charged .20/day.
