The Braille House Library in Annerley, Queensland, provides free resources to Australians of all ages who are blind or have low vision. Borrow books, magazines, games and more in alternative formats—delivered free via Australia Post for up to 60 days.
Becoming a Library Borower is free for all Australians. Browse our collection or contact us for assistance at [email protected] or 07 3848 5257 (Monday–Friday, 9:00 am–4:00 pm).
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What we offer
A Purpose First Library
We are here to provide a personalised service. Our library team builds a profile of borrower's interests, needs and preferred formats. This ensures their reading needs are met.
Braille Books
Discover an extensive collection of braille books and magazines across genres and topics. Resources are available in hard copy or digital format (BRF), all in Grade 2 Universal English Braille (UEB).
You can also subscribe to our exclusive braille magazines; Dr Ellice Dart In Touch (for adults) and Touch Base (for children).
Twin Vision Books
Picture books with braille overlays allow sighted and blind readers to share stories together.
Moon Books
Borrow from Australia’s only public Moon format collection, perfect for those who find Moon easier to read than braille.
Audiobooks
Enjoy human-narrated audiobooks through the Libby platform.
Tactile Games and Activities
Explore games and activities with braille and tactile adaptations, suitable for education or leisure.
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Resources
Braille embossed Bananagrams and instruction manual
Braille embossed books being packed into a Library bag, ready for delivery
Historic braille books, brailled in 1897. Available to view not to loan.
Braille embossed scrabble board
Two girls with low vision playing a tactile boardgame
Moon books for vision impaired readers