Services
Talking books
If you have sight problems, an alternative to reading a book may be to listen to a talking book.
Commercially recorded talking books are available for loan from all Calderdale Libraries.
People who cannot use our library bookstock in the normal way can borrow talking books free of charge.
In order to benefit please bring written confirmation from your Doctor or Social Worker when you apply.
Many people find that listening to a talking book gives them a great deal of pleasure.
New titles are added to stock on a regular basis and titles are circulated between all our libraries.
Other sources of talking books
There are other sources of recorded books available for visually impaired users. The 3 major ones are:
- Royal National Institute for the Blind: Talking books|
- Talking Book Service
Telephone 0181 9036666 - Calibre Audio Library|
Telephone 01296 432339 - Talking Newspapers and Magazines|
Telephone 01435 866102.
For more information regarding talking books, please telephone 01422 393204 or Fax 01422 392615.
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