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Talking Book Center

1 Churchville Ave
Staunton, VA 24401

(540) 885-6215

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38.1564465, -79.0732

Contact Information

Main
(540) 885-6215
Toll-Free
(800) 995-6215

Who We Are

The Staunton Talking Book Center provides a free public library service with easy access to the informational and recreational reading materials needed by individuals in the service area who are unable to read standard print material. The center is a sub-regional library of the National Library Service for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NLS).

Service is offered to blind, vision impaired and physically challenged individuals through the provision of reading machines that play specially designed, pre-recorded audio books.  Books are on a wide array of subjects: bestsellers, classics, mysteries, westerns, biographies, and children's books. Magazines and Spanish language materials are also available. There is no charge, whatsoever, to the patron.

The City of Staunton provides space for the Center's office and collection. Local counties and the United way of Lexington-Rockbridge are supporters.  Other support comes from Friends of the Library groups, the Lions and local service clubs and individual donors.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
,
Spanish
Service Area(s)
Augusta County
,
Bath County
,
Buena Vista City
,
Highland County
,
Lexington City
,
Rockbridge County
,
Staunton City
,
Waynesboro City

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
No Fee

Age Requirements
No Age Requirement
Family
No
Other Eligibility Criteria
Available to anyone who is unable to comfortable use standard print materials due to a temporary or permanent visual or physical impairment.

Available 24/7
No
Additional Availability Comments
Closed from 12:30 pm until 1pm daily for lunch.
Materials can be picked up or left at the main circulation desk of the Staunton Public Library during the hours that the TBC is closed.

Intake Process
Application required
Intake Contact
Oakley Pearson
Intake Contact Email
talkingbooks@ci.staunton.va.us