As Talking Books is a federally funded service, readers must complete an Application for Free Library Service.  The application needs to be certified by an accepted authority such as a medical doctor, doctor of osteopathy, optometrist, nurse, home health worker, social worker or others.  In the case of a reading disability, an M.D. or D.O. must certify the Application for Service.

Note:  We cannot accept return applications for service via fax. Talking Books staff can fax a blank application form, but an original signature must appear on the certified application and it must be on file before service begins.

Applications for Service are processed in 3-5 business days in the order received.

TSCPL Talking Books serves the 14 counties in northeast Kansas listed below, and provides the largest coverage in Kansas.

Six other libraries in Kansas cover different areas of the state. The national Talking Book program is available to any eligible reader in all 50 states and U.S. Territories.

Counties we cover include the following:

Atchison
Brown
Doniphan
Douglas
Franklin
Jackson
Jefferson
Johnson
Leavenworth
Miami
Nemaha
Osage
Shawnee
Wyandotte

If you would like to make a donation, memorial contribution or give an in-kind gift, please call (785) 580-4530 or by sending a message via our mail form. Outside support allows us to offer quality programs and services to over 2,000 blind, visually impaired or physically handicapped adults and children every year. Donations provide funding for projects and services not included in our annual operating budget such as a Children's Summer Reading Program and Braille Services & Technology. We acknowledge each donation as quickly as possible so that you know your gift will be used toward the advancement of Talking Book services. Donations to TSCPL Talking Books are tax deductible as the law allows.

Like services you receive from your local public library, services for the blind and physically handicapped have no user fees. The Talking Book program is funded jointly by federal, state and local tax dollars. All materials are loaned to readers at no charge. No postage is necessary to mail library materials to and from TSCPL Talking Books via the U.S. Mail.

Talking Book players are repaired here at the library by the Telecom Pioneers of America, members of a nationwide volunteer organization of retired telecommunications employees.

Telephone Numbers:

1-800-432-2925 toll free in Kansas

785-580-4530

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TSCPL Talking Books
1515 SW 10th Ave
Topeka, KS 66604-1374 

In person:

We are located on the Lower Level of the Topeka & Shawnee County Public Library.

The Library stands at the southwest corner of the intersection of Tenth and Washburn Avenues, directly south of Stormont-Vail Regional Health Center. If you need directions, please call and ask a staff member; basic directions are posted here on the library's website.  

Hours

9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Monday - Friday