PLAYAWAY
The self-playing digital audio book.
If you like talking books, but not the hassle of handling numerous CDs or cassettes or waiting for downloads, then the library has something new for you. They’re called "Playaways," portable, self-playing talking books that weigh two ounces each and measure 3"x2" and about a quarter-inch thick (see how small). There's nothing to plug in or download, just check out and go. You can even use an FM transmitter or cassette tape adaptor with a standard headphone plug to listen to Playaways in your car.
Want to find out more? Check PamCat, our online catalog for a complete list of titles (use "playaway" as a keyword) or ask a staff member for a demonstration on how to use a Playaway.
See Cleveland.com's cut-away insert from the Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Close-up view of Playaway's controls. Click picture to enlarge.
A diagram of the controls and what they do. Click picture to enlarge.
Check out our Playaway playlist on YouTube.
