M-DC PUBLIC LIBRARY - TALKING BOOKS
Address
2455 NW 183rd Street
Opa Locka, FL 33056
(305) 751-8687
Description:
The Talking Books Library loans Braille and audio books and magazines, along with a player, FREE by mail to persons who have difficulty reading or using printed books and other materials because of blindness, or visual, physical, or reading disabilities. Talking Books Library serves all of Miami-Dade and Monroe counties.
Braille Literacy:
The Talking Books Library provides materials in braille, including books, magazines and print/Braille picture books for younger readers and their families. Print/Braille board and picture books are also available in the Miami-Dade Public Library System!s collection, and children!s programs about braille are offered in library branches.
Services
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Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
General Information
Hours:
8:30am-5:00pm, Mon-Fri
Intake Process:
Fill out the application form and have it certified for eligibility. To get application form:
Call Talking Books
Visit the library
Print out the Talking Books Application
Mail or bring the completed application to the Talking Books Library. For alternative formats of the application form, please contact the Talking Books Manager.
Program Fees:
Free
Languages:
English, Spanish, Creole
Eligibility:
Any United States resident of any age who meets one of the following criteria is eligible:
Legal blindness
Physical disability that makes it difficult to hold a book or turn pages.
Reading disability.
Institutions that serve eligible individuals.
Visual disability that makes it difficult to read or use standard printed materials; large print readers are also eligible for Talking Books services.
Is Shelter?
No
Miscellaneous
Related Resource
Date of Official Change:
October 29, 2024
Legal Status:
Public Service
Year Incorporated:
1999
Services
Click here to show all service details. Or click on a service name to see its details specifically.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Florida
- Miami-dade County
- Miami-dade County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Address Listings
Physical (Primary)
2455 NW 183rd Street
Opa Locka, FL 33056
Mailing
101 West Flagler Street
Miami, FL 33130
Contacts
Ray Baker
Phone Numbers
Main
(305) 751-8687
Toll-Free
(800) 451-9544
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