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Disabled access to libraries

We aim to make our libraries, stock and services accessible to people with a disability.

Most of our library buildings are accessible for people with a physical disability and our two mobile libraries have
wheelchair lifts.

Portishead Library has a ramp at the front of the building and level access to the rear.

The children's library at Nailsea Library is on the lower floor and can only be accessed by stairs. Staff at Nailsea library will be happy to bring any books or DVDs from the children's library to the main floor for you.

There is a step into Backwell Library. Staff will be happy to bring any books, CDs and DVDs to you.

We have hearing induction loops in all of our libraries and Weston Library has a minicom machine available for hearing impaired phone users.

If you are housebound, some of our libraries have volunteers who can deliver items to your door.

We stock books in large print and on talking cassette and CD. You can reserve and borrow these free of charge if you have a visual impairment.

If a health professional signs our form to confirm you are registered blind or partially-sighted we can get books in other formats for you.

Weston Library has easy-to-use magnifiers for enlarging print and objects.

All library computers have SuperNova software, which allows screen text to be enlarged and colours changed.

One PC in each of our libraries is placed on an adjustable desk and has a trackerball and large keyboard.

We also offer a range of online services so you can access the library from your home. You can:

For more information contact your local library.

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