Coffee Mornings
Socialise, meet new people and have a chat with other local residents over a hot drink and biscuit
When:
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The Library for Visually Impaired People
Keep reading with large print, talking books on CD and audio downloads, as well as Braille and giant print children’s books, and use the specialised equipment at Hyson Green Library.
In search of a new book to read…
Large print and talking books on CD are available at all libraries, you can search the catalogue online or phone the library and ask for a Click and Collect selection chosen by our staff.
You can use your library membership to access free eBooks, eAudio, eNewspapers and eMagazines from home on your own device. Perfect for listening to a story and making the text size as large as you need!
Or use The Home Library Service which is free for people with restricted mobility and carers who cannot get into a library. Bringing books, including large print and talking books to your door, roughly every 3 weeks. Delivered by friendly regular staff or trained and experienced volunteers, who will chat with you about the books you like to read and reserve titles for you. Contact the Home Library Service
Resources and equipment at Hyson Green Library to help you keep reading.
Desktop Electronic Magnifier. Magnify your documents, books, letters, any printed text or images, with the i-See Desktop electronic magnifier.
Available at Hyson Green Library
As well as our own eAudio service you can use on your own device. The RNIB offer free talking books in other formats. Find out more about the free RNIB Talking Books Service, giving you access to over 34,000 fiction and non-fiction books for adults and children.
Large Print and Braille for Children and Young People
We stock a range of children’s books in dual format giant print and Braille, as well as giant print books for young people.
These are available at Hyson Green and Meadows libraries or request for collection from your nearest library.
Discover More
Nottingham Readers Page
We discover & explore a range of books with our Nottingham Readers Book Group. Join us and get involved!
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Conversation groups for improving your English
Do you speak English as a second language? Want to practise and learn more English in a supportive group? Then our conversation groups could be for you.
Learning to do things online
Free IT support and online learning courses for using a computer, online shopping and banking, being safe online, video calls, social media and much more.
Jobs, work & money support
Information to help with money, benefits, housing, restarting or starting a business, food banks, or finding work.
Feel Good Reads
Chosen by our customers and reading group members during Mental Health Awareness Weeks – if you’re in need of a pick-me-up try these suggestions!