RNIB (Royal National Institute of Blind People) National Library Service

Overview

RNIB National Library Service is the largest library in the UK for readers with sight loss.

They offer a wide choice of fiction and non-fiction books in audio, braille and giant print for adults and children.

Contact

Inclusion

Supporting

  • Visual impairment

Local Offer

If you join the RNIB Library Service you'll have access to:

  • an online library catalogue
  • a wide range of high quality unabridged audio books from the Talking Book collection, professionally read and recorded
  • a range of braille books including titles suitable for adult braille learners
  • giant print books in 24 point type allowing you to make the most of any remaining sight you may have
  • braille music scores, giant print sheet music, and audio tutorial CDs if you wish to learn to play an instrument by ear
  • a free bi-annual magazine, Read On, packed with book reviews, author interviews and library news
  • Children's library service - support for young readers, parents and teachers and many more services.

Last updated: 30 March 2026