Free Library For Blind Children and Young People - Living Paintings

Living Paintings

Joining our library for blind children and young people is easy, fast and free

 

1. Join our library for FREE

a young girl reads a tactile version of The Smeds and the Smoos for blind and visually impaired children

Simply fill in our joining form or call 01635 299 771 to join our library. Joining our library for blind children and borrowing our sensory books and resources is 100% free! Once you are approved as a member, we’ll send you an email to let you know and give details on the next steps.

2. Receive your special introductory pack

an overhead picture of a boy reading a tactile version of the book My Monster and Me for blind and visually impaired children

Once you’ve been approved as a member, we’ll send you a special introduction pack. This is usually with you within just a few days. You’ll receive a picture book or tactile boxset alongside some extra activities designed to help children and young people get used to our service.

3. Return your books for FREE

A young boy stands next to an orange Living Paintings box, and holds up a tactile image of a runner designed for blind children and young people to explore through touch and sound.

In your box, you’ll have all the instructions you need to get the books back to us so they can be enjoyed by other library members. Returning the books is simple, easy and fast – and doesn’t cost you a penny. You can take it back to your local Post Office or arrange for a collection. 

4. Find your next book…

A boy in an orange jumper and blue framed glasses. He is visually impaired. In front of him he has a tactile picture of some cars.. He is feeling the tactile image and smiling

…or let us choose for you! We have thousands of accessible books and resources for blind and visually impaired children and young people just waiting to be explored. Browse our collection to order books or we can choose for you based on what we think they’d enjoy!

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