If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can apply for a concessionary library card. Sensory impairment awareness training is provided for staff and they will be pleased to help as much as they can.
This means that, as well as borrowing books, which are free to everyone, you can also reserve and borrow DVDs and CDs free of charge as well. For more information about concessionary membership, follow the link from this page.
Deaf awareness collection
This is a collection of books, DVDs,videos, and CDs about deafness and being hard of hearing. There are publications to help you if you are learning to lip read, or are learning BSL (British Sign Language), and books about deafness for adults and children. You can download the list by following the link on this page. Please ask at your local library for a list of titles. Please let the library service know of any titles that you think should be added to this collection.
Subtitles
Almost all DVDs now have a subtitle option and you can borrow and request DVDs without charge using your concessionary library card.
Induction loops
All library buildings have been surveyed and fitted with Induction Loops wherever possible. A regular programme of loop testing is in place, but if you think the loop is not working, unavailable or if you still find it difficult to hear, please tell the staff.