01/06/2026
HiVis fortnight gives libraries across the UK the opportunity to highlight services and support for those with a vision impairment.
It is free to join the library, and library staff are on hand to help customers with sight disabilities and to recommend services that will enhance their use of the service.
Equal Access library membership
Users of Norfolk library service who have a visual impairment are entitled to an ‘Equal Access’ membership which means they do not have to pay the hire charges on spoken word items and music CDs.
Overdue charges
There are no overdue charges on late items, or any reservation charges for people who are visually impaired.
Audio books on CD
We have a large stock of adult and young people’s audio books on CD available to borrow for three weeks.
Playaways
These are small devices (batteries needed for device) which each hold an individual book and can be listened to through headphones or speakers.
eBooks and eAudio
eBooks and eAudio are available through the ‘Norfolk Digital Library’ and can be downloaded onto mobile devices and e-readers free of charge. eBooks allow magnification of text.
