Libraries for life

If you are visually impaired

Medway's libraries hold a wide selection of large-print books and talking books on cassette or CD. You can find them in the catalogue.

The postal service provides spoken-word cassettes and CDs to registered blind or partially-sighted residents of Medway. Postage is free and there is a wide range of fiction and some non-fiction, including titles for young people. Phone Wigmore library on 01634 235576 for more information or complete the online form and a member of staff will contact you.

The VIP readers' group is a reading group for people with a visual impairment who share their talking-book likes and dislikes. Details are listed with information about readers' groups.

Monomouse can help

If you find the writing on bills too small to read, you may be able to benefit from a new resource available in some of Medway's libraries. Monomouse is an electronic magnifier that is attached to a television screen. It looks like a computer mouse and whatever it is moved over appears magnified on the TV screen. It is perfect for reading newspapers, magazines, books, bank statements, letters and bills.

There is a monomouse at Chatham, Hoo and Twydall libraries and it is free to use.

Are you unable to leave your home?

Medway Libraries provide a service to residents who are unable to visit a library in person, either because they have caring responsibilities or a disability that prevents them from leaving their home. If no one can visit the library on your behalf, the service may be able to arrange home deliveries. Please complete the online form and a member of staff will contact you.

Medway library computers

Most libraries have computers with adaptations for customers with sensory or physical impairments. Please use the contact details below for more information.

Are you exempt?

If you have a visual impairment or other disability, you may be exempt from charges, such as those for bringing your books back late.

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