British Sign Language...
Some of our staff
are trained to a basic level of BSL at Bath, Keynsham, Saltford and
Midsomer Norton. They will be happy to try and help with your
enquiry. Please note this service may not be
available at all times of the day.
Hearing loops are available for use at Bath
& Weston and Saltford - just ask a member of staff for
assistance.
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Books on Prescription Service
The Library Services are working with local doctors and mental
health professionals to offer a “Book Prescription Scheme” to
people who want to use self-help. These professionals have
compiled a list of recommended self-help books which have been
bought by the libraries.
A prescription for a book will be issued to you by your health
professional and can be exchanged at the library. The scheme
currently operates in Bath Central Library, Midsomer Norton and
Keynsham libraries.
For more information contact the local NHS Psychological
Therapies Service on 01225 831496. The team are based at Bath &
North East Somerset PCT HQ, St Martin's Hospital, Clara Cross Lane,
Bath BA2 5RP.
Supernova software for visually
impaired people is installed on computers at all of
our libraries (except the mobiles). If you want to learn more
about Supernova, we run special taster workshops for free from time
to time in various libraries. Find out more about the
introduction to Supernova Software.
Large Keyboards are available for use at
Bath, Keynsham, Saltford and Radstock.
Black & yellow keyboards are available for
use at Bath and Saltford.
Track balls are available for use at Bath,
Keynsham and Radstock.
Please note: booking these facilities in
advance is strongly advised so we can make sure they are available
when you visit. Find
out how here...
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Disabled access dogs are welcome in all of our libraries,
including the mobiles.
Bath Library: a lift is available to the 1st
floor of the Podium Centre. Automatic doors are installed on
both entrances to the library. A disabled toilet is also
available - please ask staff for a RADAR key.
Moorland Rd Library: a small ramp at the
entrance and staff can assist with opening doors.
Weston Library: a portable ramp is
available - please ring the bell for staff to assist.
Keynsham Library: level access and automatic
doors. A disabled toilet is also available - please ask staff
for a RADAR key.
Saltford Library: ramp access and automatic
doors. A disabled toilet is also available - please ask staff
for a RADAR key.
Midsomer Norton Library: level access and
automatic doors. A disabled toilet is also available - please
ask staff for a RADAR key.
Paulton Library: level access (manual
doors).
Radstock Library: level access and automatic
doors.
Mobile Libraries: both vehicles have an access
lift - please ask the driver for assistance.
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More information about the mobile library, housebound and
residential services is available in the mobile
services section.
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Large Print books, Audiobooks on CD or Cassette, Music CDs and
DVDs are available from all locations. Most items are also
free to either visually impaired or disabled customers -
see the hire
charges section for more information.
Please note: some libraries do not stock
all these items but they can be requested for you.
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