Peters Library Launches 'Listen While You Walk'
Walk the Arrowhead Trail while listening to your favorite "Playaway" audiobook.
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Find yourself humming the tune of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' "Whistle While You Work"? The library's new program will allow you to do just that—work off calories, and well, the whistling is up to you.
Warning: The autumnal scenery just might make you whistle.
Peters Township Public Library launched “Listen While You Walk” this week.
Starting on Sept. 8, community members can join library staff, volunteers and neighbors for a 30-minute walk on the Arrowhead Trail.
The program offers the opportunity to combine physical exercise while listening to a favorite book or author. The library will offer a selection of “Playaways,” all-in-one audiobooks, for participants to choose from for their walk.
“(The library is) offering this fall program as a practical way to help our patrons find time to exercise while listening to a favorite book, whether it’s a bestseller or a classic title,” said library Director Pier Lee.
“The 'Playaway' makes a perfect walking companion,” she said. “At only 2 ounces, it’s lightweight and fits into the palm of your hand.”
Persons of all ages are encouraged to join this new venture.
Participants are to meet at the library at 9:15 a.m., select a “Playaway,” then proceed to the Arrowhead Trail (E. McMurray and Thomas Road entrance) for a 30-minute walk.
Register for this free program by emailing programs@ptlibrary.org, at the library circulation desk, or by calling 724-941-9430.
For more information, call the reference department at 724-941-9430 ext 3.
Roger
9:16 pm on Saturday, August 13, 2011
Surely, this is some kind of joke, isn't it? People have had electronic mobile devices for a long time, devices that download podcasts, and other listening materials for a long time.
There aren't enough hours in the day to listen to podcasts, and other similar audio books, lectures, and other teaching that I would like to inhale. Itunes offers a huge selection of materials, and many people have iPods, iPhones, iTouch, and other devices for this use.
This sounds like one more instance where people cannot just do these things on their own, rather need an organization, a program, a gathering, etc. to make it work. People these days are so drawn to groups to do things better done individually. This is especially ironic -- gathering of people, each with their own device plugged into their ears, listening to different material. What is "community" about this?
During the Winter months, I typically walk 6-8 miles each day. Few days are missed because of weather (heavy clothing, double gloves, face mask, etc can be helpful, and necessary). On inclement days, I walk a treadmill in a gym. But, I download audio material, and listen, not wasting the time. I started many years ago with a Palm, then an iRiver, and then an iTouch. My point is this activity, while being passed off as something unique, is not new.
By the way, none of my devices ever had one piece of music, just educational material. The effort is no time to waste for music.