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This week’s The Weekend read aloud by Cari. Updated every Saturday.

This Audio Reading Service podcast is a service of the Allen County Public Library in Fort Wayne, IN. It is specifically designed for and directed to people who have visual, physical, learning, or language challenges to reading normal printed materials.

00:01 Introduction

00:041 The Weekend

24:54 Conclusion

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This week’s The Weekend read aloud by Cari. Updated every Saturday.

00:01 Introduction

00:041 The Weekend

24:54 Conclusion