Audiobooks have been around a lot longer than you may think.
When Thomas Edison invented the phonograph in 1877, he created a device that could transcribe telegraphic messages through indentations on paper tape. As the first device capable of recording sound and playing it back, he also advocated for its ability to develop phonographic books that would assist the blind and visually impaired. This set the foundation for what audiobooks would eventually become today.
If you don't already know, your library card can grant you free access to thousands of audiobooks. Connect your library card to a Libby, opens a new window and/or hoopla, opens a new window account today to start exploring titles.
As it turns out, June is also Audiobook Appreciation Month. Every year, this month celebrates the accessibility and growing impact that audiobooks have on readers. In addition to increasing accessibility for those with visual impairments or learning disabilities, listening to an audiobook can also enhance overall comprehension.
Audiobooks continue to inspire new readers and give longtime readers the opportunity to consume even more stories. Before the month wraps up, we encourage you to borrow an audiobook using your library card – and don't forget to log it for Summer Reading Detectives, opens a new window!
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