Playaways

So Devin, what is a Playaway?

A Playaway is a fancy little device that's becoming more popular in libraries. It is a preloaded digital book on tape (kind of like renting an iPod but with only one thing on it, and you can't add to it).

Some libraries in Charlotte have more in collection and on display then others. The Freedom Library is now increasing the visibility of Playaways- you'll find one on the cover of the most current "Freedom Flyer."

You can search the library catalog for Playaways just like normal books. If you are searching our catalog from home, use the power search feature. There, you can choose the option of limiting your search by collection. "Playaway" is an option under collection.

If you want to know more about Playaways, check out their website. From that link, you can also order your own Playaways, but lets face it, you'd rather check one out from the library.