Kuna Library today announced that they will begin offering Playaway-the first self-playing pre-loaded digital audio book – in their library, adding the innovative digital format to their existing audio book collection.

 Not an MP3 or CD player and not software, Playaway is the self-contained audio equivalent of a book.  Half the size of a deck of cards, Playaway gives listeners the option of placing digital bookmarks and controlling the speed of a narrator’s voice, all while easily moving both forward and back through audio book selections that can range from six to twenty-four hours.  Additionally, Playaway has a universal headphone jack that works with almost any type of headphone or mobility accessory.  While in your car you can listen with an FM adaptor on channel 88. Our patrons can now listen to popular books without taking time to down loading anything.  Audio books have always been popular here at the Kuna Library, the Playaway seemed to be a natural fit for the increased demand we have seen in our AV collection.

 Playaway redefines portable, it is just six ounces of palm-sized, durable plastic. Compact and light, it can fit in a pocket. They can be listened to anywhere, including on earphones or on car or home speakers.

  Do you like audio books but lose patience with cassette, CD and MP3 players? Consider a Playaway audio-book, you will find these at the Kuna Library. Plug in your own earphones and enjoy.