Talking books
to be at library
Staff writer
People who have trouble reading because of blindness, poor vision; or other reading disabilities are able to enjoy books at no cost.
Representatives of Kansas Talking Books are coming to Marion to explain how the program works.
Kansas Talking Books Roadshow will be at Marion City Library from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
The program is available to people with permanent or temporary reading disabilities.
“If you or someone you know has any of these issues but would still love to be able to listen to books, then come to the Marion City Library and visit with representatives to explain the program and / or to sign you up to start receiving audiobooks free of charge to your home,” librarian Janet Marler said.
The program delivers audiobooks and playing equipment to users’ homes for free.
Enrollees need to complete an application to join the program.
Once enrolled, they have a large array of genres and titles from which to choose.
No registration is necessary to attend the presentation at the library.
At another coming presentation, Sara Jane Richter, granddaughter of an orphan train rider, will speak at 1 p.m. Sept. 24 about the experiences of children placed out for adoption during the 75-year Orphan Train movement.
Between 1854 and 1929, about 200,000 children were adopted through the movement.
Richter’s speech is in conjunction with the library’s “All Aboard the Orphan Train” exhibit, which will run through Oct. 5.
More information is available at (620) 382-2442.