New Audio Formats Offer More Choices

Downloadable Audio Books are easy to use, never late being returned, and available 24/7.  All you need is an Internet-connected computer, a valid library card, and the free, required software available on the library webiste.

Browse the website at http://lakeland.lib.overdrive.com or click on the DOWNLOAD AUDIOBOOKS button on our searchable catalog page and then seach by title, subject, author or format.  After selecting the title and launching the transfer software, you may download and transfer to a variety of devices, including the iPod, MP3 players, and cellphones.  For a list of compatible devices, visit http://overdrive.com/resources/drc .

For more information, visit http://lakeland.lib.overdrive.com and click the 'Help' link.

For people who just what to press play and go - Another new format for easy listening to audio books are our 'PLAYAWAYS'.  PLAYAWAYS are the simplest way to listen to audio on the go.  Each PLAYAWAY comes with the digital content already pre-loaded and a battery to make it play.  Simply plug in earbuds and enjoy! (These devices use universal headphone jacks or the library has some earbuds available at $1.00 per set.)  PLAYAWAYS allow easy navigation back and forth between chapters of the book and automatic bookmarking remembers where you stop.

NO CASSETTES.  NO CDs.  NO DOWNLOADS. JUST PLAY.

Both of these collections of new audio materials were made possible by a donation from Margaret Rummler, given in memory of her late husband Geary Rummler and in honor of the entire Rummler Family - past, present, and future.  The Alvah N. Belding Library thanks Margaret Rummler and the Rummler Family for remembering their "hometown" with this gift.