Peek-a-Box is a new program presented to you by the Iowa Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. Peek-a-Box will offer patrons, ages 18 years and older, a program to receive a monthly box of books and goodies just for them. Each month patrons in the program will receive a special box filled with books – audio or braille or large print – and goodies centered around a theme.

Patrons who opt for audiobooks will receive a cartridge with 10-20 books dedicated to the theme of the month. Patrons who choose to get braille or large print will receive 1-3 books. Braille and large print books will be mailed separately, apart from the Peek-a-Box. Patrons should return the cartridges and books when finished with them and keep the goodies for themselves. Books to borrow and goodies to keep!

New for 2026

Get ready to explore the globe, one city at a time! Beginning January 2026, Peek-A-Box returns!  We invite you to travel through the pages of exciting books set in Olympic host cities from around the world.

Each month, participating patrons will receive a cartridge of specially curated books set in that month’s Olympic host city. And a sticker to “stamp” the passport they will receive with their first box!

As the year unfolds, readers will build their passports, fill them with stamps, and discover new cultures, iconic locations, and inspiring stories connected to the legacy of the Olympic Games.

Peek-A-Box encourages reading, exploration, and a sense of adventure—no plane ticket required. Join us in January and start your journey around the world, one Olympic city at a time!

If you are interested in subscribing to Peek-a-Box, please complete this registration form or contact the library at 515.281.1323 and we can help get you subscribed. By subscribing to Peek-a-Box, you are subscribing to 12 months of Peek-a-Boxes, but you can cancel your subscription at any time by contacting the library.