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Wherever you live in the Bradford District, we want to offer you the best library service possible with the widest range of books, information and related services. Every library has free internet access and our trained and friendly staff can help all users access our services. You'll also find your library service here: http://www.bradford.gov.uk/libraries
Join online, search the catalogue, access our online information resources, reserve what you want and renew what you've already borrowed.
Join online:
http://www.bradford.gov.uk/asp/libraries/form.asp
Find a library:
http://www.bradford.gov.uk/bmdc/leisure_and_culture/library_and_information_services/a-z_of_libraries/
There are many ways in which deaf people can get enjoyment and information from using their local library. This video has been produced in particular to persuade more BSL users to find out what their local library can do for them.
There are books, CDs, videos and DVDs in libraries to suit all ages. DVD’s include the latest blockbuster titles and a large selection of recent well known films. You can have your DVD for up to a week and pay as little as £1 for the hire. You can have up to 25 items out at any one time.
It is free to use the Internet in libraries and you can have a computer for as long as two hours but we do get very busy so you are advised to book a few days in advance. You can self book from any library computer for future sessions at that library or other libraries.
There are some charges that you need to watch out for. Fines for bringing books back late are 15p per day and there are repeat hire charges for late DVDs or CDs. You can renew books on line.
Services for deaf and hard of hearing people
DVDs
Many of the DVDs in our libraries have subtitles. The DVD player has everything you need to display the subtitles; you do not need additional equipment.
Requests for DVDs can be made free of charge from any library.
Other stock
There is information on sign language and lip reading available in different formats which can be borrowed from some libraries.
Online Learning
Many of our online learning computer courses have the full text on the screen so do not disadvantage a hearing impaired person.
Equipment
Most libraries now have induction loops fitted at their enquiry desks and counters. You can check which ones do here:
http://www.disabledgo.com/en/org-results/city-of-bradford-metropolitan-distr/libraries
All libraries can be contacted by email and some by fax.
Please use Typetalk if you want to contact Central Library on 01274 433600
You can contact the council direct:
or you can contact
Morley Street Resource Centre
124 Morley Street
Bradford BD7 1BB
Tel:01274 435001 Fax: 01274 435482 Textphone: 01274 435013
Browsealoud - making websites talk
This website subscribes to the Browsealoud service. Browsealoud is downloadable software which reads website text out loud.
It can help people who are:
- dyslexic
- have a mild visual impairment
- have low literacy or have problems reading
- do not have English as a first language
Browsealoud is not designed to be a screen reader for people who are blind or who have a severe visual impairment.
For more information, and to download Browsealoud, visit http://www.browsealoud.com/uk/download/ or click on the icon below
