Sarasota County residents are served by the Pinellas Talking Book Library (opens in a new tab) .
Pinellas Talking Book Library
The Pinellas Talking Book Library provides equitable access to information and literature for people who cannot use standard print materials.
This free service is available to residents of all ages with visual, physical, or learning disabilities—whether temporary or permanent.
Materials include audiobooks, Braille and large-print books and magazines, descriptive videos, and Playaways.
The library is part of a nationwide network through the National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (NLS), Library of Congress. Books, magazines, and playback equipment are loaned free of charge and mailed to your home with postage-free return service.
The collection includes thousands of fiction and non-fiction titles for all ages. Learn more about NLS at National Library Service for the Blind and Print Disabled (opens in a new tab) .
Apply for Talking Book Library service (opens in a new tab)
Address:
Pinellas Talking Book Library
1330 Cleveland Street
Clearwater, FL 33755-5103
Hours:
Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Contact:
Phone: 727-441-9958
Email: talkingbooks@pplc.us
This content was edited and reviewed with assistance from ChatGPT, including support for clarity and accessibility considerations. Final review, validation, and approval were completed by County staff.