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Audio Reading Service
The Allen County Public Library's Audio Reading Service is specifically designed for and directed to people who have difficulty reading traditional printed materials due to blindness, low-vision, physical, learning, language, or other disability or condition. Through this free service, you can listen to readings of local and national newspapers, magazines, and more.
How to Listen
How to Listen to the Audio Reading Service (PDF)
Say "Alexa, play station Audio Reading Service"
on any Alexa-enabled device.
Having trouble hearing our broadcast? Listen to recent recordings of all of our programs on demand at AudioReadingServicePodcast.com
The Journal Gazette
Today’s Journal Gazette, updated Monday through Saturday. This podcast is a service of the ACPL and is designed for people who have visual, physical, learning or language challenges to reading normal printed materials.
"I am a regular listener of your service. I am from Bangladesh. I visited the United States twice in the last five years. I find your audio reading service great for everyone. I would recommend your programs for those who are trying to improve their listening comprehension of American English."
"My mom listens to The Weekend program and often attends events she hears about that are going on in the Fort Wayne area."
"The Audio Reading Service is my contact with the outside world and I am very grateful to you!"
How To Reach Us
Audio Reading Service
7615 DiSalle Blvd.
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 421-1376
audioreader@acpl.info
Staff are available:
Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm
Otherwise, please leave a message.
We Would Love to Hear From You!
Have you enjoyed using The Audio Reading Service? We would love to hear about your experience! Do you have a question or concern? Please contact our team at (260) 421-1376 or email us at audioreader@acpl.info today.
How can I help?
Share the Audio Reading Service
Include our Audio Reading Service Brochure in your organization's newsletter and invite an Audio Reading Service representative to speak at your service club, house of worship, agency or professional organization. Please contact our department for more information on this service (260) 421-1376 or audioreader@acpl.info.
Volunteer
If your skills and passion match our needs, we would love to have you join our ACPL audio reading team of volunteers! An interview and audition are required. Please visit the library's Volunteer Services page to access our current volunteer openings if available.
Give a Financial Gift
Your tax-deductible gift through the Allen County Public Library Foundation will support our services to the visual and reading impaired with the purchase of radios, broadcast fees and outreach to ensure quality programming that promotes independent living and access to information.
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