Library services: disabled people, older people and carers

We have a range of resources available to make our services accessible for everyone, including:

induction loops (for people with hearing-aids)
large print and audiobooks (for people who are blind or partially sighted)
a range of easy access books including the Books Beyond Words range for people who prefer pictures to words (for adults with learning disabilities)
overlays (for people with dyslexia)
access to eBooks using the dyslexic font feature on the OverDrive app
accessibility software on library computers
computers suitable for wheelchair users
access to books and online information about disabilities and mental health
reminiscence boxes and Pictures to Share books for people with dementia
audiobooks by post (for blind and partially sighted people)
deliver books to your home via our home library service if you cannot visit a library.

If you have a disability, mental health needs or are an informal carer, you also qualify for our exempt card.

You can contact a specific library to see the accessible resources they offer.