Community Library Services

Southend Central Library provides a wide range of services for disabled customers, including:

• Large Print books
• Spoken Word cassettes and CDs 
• Big Print newspaper
• Audio-described and sub-titled videos and DVDs
• Talking newspapers and magazines
• Induction loops
• Brailling service
• TV Magnifier
• Textphone and Typetalk services
• RNIB Talking Book service 
• Access to Internet, e-mail and computers
• Digital Listening Post
  

At the Central Library, there are designated parking spaces at the rear of the building and a manual wheelchair for use within the library.

A disabled toilet facility is also available on the ground floor, with a lift to all parts of the library. Staff will be happy to help if you need further advice.

If you are housebound or a carer and unable to visit your local library, we offer a Home Library Service. Customers living in residential homes can also enjoy regular visits from our mobile library service.

For information on any of these FREE services contact Library Community Services, contact details can be found in our Related Services.