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Miami-Dade library outlines free Talking Books and home-delivery services for homebound older adults
Summary
A Miami-Dade Public Library representative told the Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee about two services — Talking Books and Connections — that mail audiobooks and other library materials to homebound seniors at no cost, including Spanish-language materials obtained under the Marrakesh Treaty.
At a Miami Lakes Elderly Affairs Committee meeting, Jennifer Shipley, a library staff member who oversees Talking Books and Connections, described two library services that deliver reading materials and devices to homebound older adults.
"Everything is free. That's 350,000 titles, unlimited copies," Shipley said, describing the Talking Books collection, which she said can ship audio books to patrons with return postage paid and with no waiting lists. "We can make a custom cartridge with up to 25…
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