Audiobooks
The library has a large selection of audiobooks on CD, which you can search for in our online catalogue. We also have a large selection of downloadable eAudiobooks, which can be accessed using cloudLibrary.

Large Print
You can search and request large print books through our library catalogue. Both adult and children’s fiction and non-fiction titles are available.

CNIB Partners Services and Collections
The CNIB Library Partners Program allows public libraries to deepen their existing services for patrons with print disabilities with a networked library service via postal delivery and digital access to:

• The CNIB Digital Library, including the Children’s Discovery Portal and 60 Plus Portal
• Books of all kinds for all ages in English DAISY audiobooks, French DAISY audiobooks, Braille, and PrintBraille
• Newspapers and magazines online
• Described videos
• Braille music scores

If you would like to register for CNIB services, we can fill out the intake form with you here at the library. You need to make an appointment to do this, so please contact the Adult Services Department by calling 519-631-6050, ext. 8013, or by emailing: adultdept@stthomaspubliclibrary.ca.

If you require help with a Daisy reader, or to download books directly to a player device, etc. please direct them to the local CNIB office – 749 Baseline Road East in London, 519 685 8420. They will be happy to assist.

CELA: Alternative Print Services
The Centre for Equitable Library Access, CELA, is Canada’s most comprehensive accessible reading service, providing books and other materials to Canadians with print disabilities in the formats of their choice. A national not-for-profit organization, CELA serves 90% of the estimated 3 million Canadians with print disabilities in partnership with member public libraries. CELA provides access to more than 500,000 professionally produced titles to provide people with print disabilities with a quality library experience.

Home Library Service (HLS) is a permanent service for people who are homebound, living independently, and are no longer able to browse the library. Material is selected by staff (based on your interests and recommendations), and delivered and picked up by volunteers on a monthly basis.

If you are interested in learning more about this service, please ask a staff member at the Information Desk, call us at 519-631-6050 or email: adultdept@stthomaspubliclibrary.ca.

We have multiple assistive devices available to our patrons:

1. Accessible computer workstation (Large-print keyboard, Trackball computer mouse, Windows 8 touch-screen computer, Adjustable desk)
2. Wheelchair for in-library use
3. Optilec Clear View Series to magnify print

Service Animals are welcome in the library and in programs, where possible. Support persons are welcome to attend programs with their clients. There is no charge for a support person’s attendance.