New at the Sumter County Library

You can now listen to your favorite Recorded Books narrators, reading best-selling, award-winning titles, on the first self-playing digital audiobook. An all-in-one product, Playaway is a lightweight, compact, easy-to-use player that comes with one audiobook already downloaded.

Why Listen

• Simple
  Listening no longer has to be complicated or cumbersome. Plus, Playaway is easy to use. Just plug the earphones into the universal jack and press the Playaway button. Perfect for adults, young adults, and children.
• Pre-loaded
  Every Playaway comes already loaded with your favorites—adult and young adult/children’s titles.
• Digital Technology
  Like Recorded Books’ CDs and cassettes, the Playaway digital audiobook delivers sound that is crisp and flawless. Plus, using a simple keypad, listeners have the ability to adjust voice speed. Bookmarking is automatic. Finally— technology in its simplest, smartest form.
• Portable
  Playaway redefines portable. It is just six ounces of palm-sized, durable plastic. Compact and light, you can fit a whole book in your pocket or carry it around your neck. And you can listen anywhere, including on earphones or on car or home speakers.
• Earphones and straps
  You may use your own earphones to listen to your Playaway or we will have them available for purchase at the front desk. Carrying straps will also be available for a nominal charge.