This charity produces and publishes high quality early years books in dual format - giant print (75pt) &
braille - with illustrations. The design enables braille or large print readers to read without obscuring the text or illustrations; and therefore gives
children and adults the opportunity to read together, forming both educational and social relationships. Books can be purchased, and are also available for loan from some Welsh libraries.
Torch stocks a wide range of Christian books, magazines, Bible reading notes and the Bible itself. They are available in audio, large print or
braille. Most of their books are available to borrow from their library. Many items are also available to buy through their shop.
A social group that meets locally and enjoy talks, activities, speakers,
outings, refreshments and other entertainment. The group meets on alternate Mondays at Blackwood Library between 11.30 – 12.30pm.
Aneurin Leisure page on libraries they manage for Blaenau Gwent CBC.
Booktouch packs are available for
children who are blind or partially sighted. Children are entitled to this pack in addition to the two standard Bookstart packs. You can collect your free Booktouch packs from your health visitor, local health clinic, early years setting or local library. Bookstart schemes also work closely with these professionals and sensory impairment teams to help make sure everyone receives the packs best suited to them.
Awen Cultural Trust page offering library services for Bridgend County.
Council page on library services in Caerphilly CBC.
Calibre Audio is a charity that provides a completely free for life audiobook service to everyone with a
disability that makes reading print difficult or impossible. Members enjoy 13,000+ unabridged audiobooks with unlimited borrowing through digital streaming, download, or on memory stick. Visit the website to find out more and join.
Council page on library services in Cardiff County.
Council page on library services in Carmarthenshire.
Council page on library services in Ceredigion.
ClearVision is a UK postal lending library of mainstream
children's books with added
braille. Our books all have braille (or Moon), print and pictures, making them suitable for visually-impaired and sighted children and adults to share. There are over 13,000 books in the collection, including tactile board books, simple stories for young children and stimulating books for newly fluent readers. We have fiction and non-fiction in uncontracted (grade 1) and contracted (grade 2) braille.
Council page on library services in Conwy.
The group provides a friendly, safe space where members can meet for a chat and a cuppa, and share challenges, information and build friendships. It will meet monthly, on the last Thursday, from 12 - 1 pm on the 4th floor of Cardiff Central Library. For
referrals to the group, please contact Carys Jones, Sensory Support Officer via email at carys.jones@
deafblind.org.uk.
Council page on library services in Denbighshire.
Aura is the website of information on Flintshire libraries.
Council page about library services in Gwynedd.
Henshaw's Hints and Tips library is our home for articles, videos, tips, tricks and useful information. Whether you are living with sight loss, supporting someone who is or simply want to educate yourself, explore our helpful resources, inspiring stories and how-to guides to learn more.
Council page on library services on Isle of Anglesey
Third Wednesday of the month at 10.30am at Caerphilly Library, 2, The Twyn, Caerphilly, CF83 1JL, in the reading room. Contact Denise.
First Thursday of the month, 2pm at Milford Haven Library, Cedar Court, Haven's Head Business Park, Milford Haven, Pembrokeshire. Contact Maddy.
Council page on library services in Merthyr Tydfil CBC.
Council page on library services in Monmouthshire.
Meet every second Tuesday at Morrison Library, Trahane Road, Swansea from 10.30am - 12.30pm
Council page on library services in NPT.
Council page on library services in Newport.
Council page on library services in Pembrokeshire.
Penarth Library. 3rd Friday of every month, 2.00 - 3.00pm
Monthly social group for adults with a
vision impairment in and around Penmaenmawr. The group meet from 10 am to 12 midday on the 2nd Monday of the month at Penmaenmawr Library, Bangor Road Penmaenmawr.
Social group meets every third Monday of the month at Pontardawe Library, Holly Street, Pontardawe from 10am-11.30am
A photography group for people with sight loss meeting in Port Talbot Library on 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 10am.
Social group held on the second Monday of the month at Port Talbot Library SA13 1PB from 10am - 11.30am.
Council page about library services in Powys.
Council page on library services in RCT.
The RNIB Library is the largest of its kind in the UK, and it's completely free, with over 60,000 items in the collection. This website is your gateway to the entire collection in one place: Audio,
Braille,
Music - there is so much to access, borrow and enjoy.
A digital download library, allowing subscribers to download talking books, talking magazines and podcasts directly to their computer, tablet or
smartphone.
Photography group for people with Sight Loss. Meet at Port Talbot library at 10.am. The group will meet on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each Month at Port Talbot library. The photographers will decide where they might go to visit to take different types of photographs.
Council page on library services in Swansea.
Swansea Central Library, Civic Centre, Oystermouth Road, Swansea, SA1 3SN. 11.00am to 12.00 noon, 3rd Wednesday of the month
Talking Books Wales/Llyfrau Llafar Cymru produces audio versions of Welsh Language books (talking books). They have a catalogue of more than 1000 titles.
Council page on library services in Tofaen County Borough.
Council page on library services in Vale of Glamorgan.
Council page about library services in Wrexham.
