Accessible Services at Royal Borough Libraries

Large Print books and Spoken Word CDs 

• Larger and bolder text for easy reading.
• Narrated adult and children's stories on CD.

Stock is available in branches and can be reserved to collect at all libraries.

Dyslexia friendly books for children and teens

• Children and teen stories written by award-winning authors. 
• Unique dyslexia friendly font, accessible layouts and spacing on off-white paper.
• High interest books for lower levels of reading ability.
• Look out for the Dyslexia friendly logo on the spine of books. 

Multi-sensory Bag Books

Multi-sensory books designed for people with severe or profound multiple learning disabilities.

Talk to a member of staff or email: advocacy@rbwm.gov.uk

Braille and Giant Print Children’s Books 

• Popular children's stories written in giant print and braille. 
• Selection available at Maidenhead library. Stock can also be reserved to collect at all libraries.

Talk to a member of staff or email advocacy@rbwm.gov.uk

Reminiscence therapy boxes and pictorial non-fiction books

• Picture books, objects, newspapers, images.
• Encourages conversation and supports memory.

Talk to a member of staff or email advocacy@rbwm.gov.uk for reminiscence therapy boxes. 

Picture books are available in branches and can be reserved to collect at all libraries.

Safe Spaces

Libraries are safe spaces if you are feeling anxious or concerned. You can ask for help and will be signposted to the correct support.