Offering a fully customizable Dial-A-Story solution, where your staff is in control of content and schedule.
We make it easy for you to record and upload your own content with any computer or smartphone. Sign-up to receive a dedicated phone number, and you can share and use copyright-cleared stories with other libraries in our Storytime Commons.
Patrons can listen by phone or online anytime 24/7, and library staff can track listening stats on our management dashboard.
You can record a welcome message and add a widget or QR code to your website to make listening online easy for your patrons.
Record your own stories, or use ours, and customize with multiple phone numbers and online listening
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One-time setup fee: $600
Completely customized to address your needs. Includes unlimited training and planning consultation.
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Annual subscriptions
Service Population Annual Subscription Under 500,000 $1,500 — includes two caller menu options Over 500,000 $1,500, plus $500 each time population passes another 500,000 For example:Service Population Annual Subscription 500,000 or fewer $1,500 500,001 – 1,000,000 $2,000 1,000,001 – 1,500,000 $2,500 Price steps up as soon as population passes each 500,000 mark — no rounding or proration.Pricing above is for new subscriptions. Existing customers keep their current contract terms.Add-onsAdd-on Price Additional caller menu option $500 one-time setup fee, per option Additional phone number $250/year, per number - State & Consortium pricing available:
Good to know
- What counts as “service population”?
- The most recent census figure for your county or defined service area (public libraries), or your total student enrollment (tribal & school libraries).
- What’s a caller menu option?
- A distinct branch on your phone tree that callers can choose between — for example, separate story collections, languages, or schedules.
