Living Paintings

Free library of tactile books and audio books for blind and partially sighted people.

How it can help

Living Paintings is a free postal library for blind and partially sighted people.

Touch to See books contain raised tactile images accompanied by audio guides. Some books also come with guidance notes, activity packs and colour photograph booklets.

Children’s picture books are also available to borrow. They are comb bound with braille on clear plastic sheets and raised tactile pictures.

All audio guides are available on CD, digital audio files on a USB stick, and by streaming on the website.

Age

All ages

Eligibility

Open to all

How to access

Visit the Living Paintings website to become a library member. 

Special need

Blind and partially sighted

Area(s) covered

Nationwide

Cost

Free

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